DJ Esco

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DJ Esco
Birth nameWilliam Perry Moore
Also known asEscoMoeCity
Born (1990-12-31) December 31, 1990 (age 31)[1]
Fayetteville, Georgia, U.S.
OriginAtlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Disc jockey
  • record producer
  • record executive
Years active2008–present
Labels
Associated acts

William Perry Moore (born December 31, 1990)[2] known professionally as DJ Esco, is an American DJ, record producer, and record executive.[3]

Career[]

A resident DJ at Magic City Mondays in Atlanta, Moore has worked as a DJ and A&R representative for rapper Future since meeting him in 2008. Future's mixtape 56 Nights was named after Moore's time spent in prison for marijuana possession in the United Arab Emirates.[1] In 2016, Moore released the mixtape Project E.T., which features rappers such as Drake, Juicy J, and Lil Uzi Vert.[4][5] On March 30, 2018, Moore released the album Kolorblind, featuring artists such as Schoolboy Q and Rich the Kid.[6][7] The album includes previously released songs such as "Walk Thru" and "Code of Honor".[8][9] Moore has served as an executive producer on Future's Hndrxx album.[10]

Discography[]

Studio albums[]

Title Details Peak chart positions
US
[11] 		US
R&B/HH
[12] 		US
Rap
[13]
Kolorblind 38 22 19

Mixtapes[]

Title Details
Freshly Baked[14]
  • Released: July 14, 2011
  • Label: Freebandz, A1 Recordings
  • Format: Digital Download
Black Woodstock: The Soundtrack[15]
  • Released: April 20, 2013
  • Label: Freebandz
  • Format: Digital Download
Freshly Baked 2[16]
  • Released: June 26, 2013
  • Label: Freebandz
  • Format: Digital Download
No Sleep[17]
  • Released: December 17, 2013
  • Label: Freebandz
  • Format: Digital Download
56 Nights (with Future & 808 Mafia)[18]
  • Released: March 21, 2015
  • Label: Freebandz
  • Format: Digital Download
Project E.T. (Esco Terrestrial)[19]
  • Released: June 24, 2016
  • Label: Freebandz
  • Format: Digital download, CD

Singles[]

Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
[20] 		US
R&B/HH
[21] 		US
Rap
[22] 		US
Airplay
[23]
"Too Much Sauce"
(featuring Future and Lil Uzi Vert) 		2016 50 21 15 31 Project E.T.
"Code of Honor"
(featuring Future and Schoolboy Q) 		2018 — — — — Kolorblind
"Walk Thru"
(featuring Nas and Future) 		— — — —

Awards and nominations[]

BET Hip Hop Awards[]

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2015 Himself DJ of the Year Nominated [24]
2017 [25]
2018 Producer of the Year [26]

References[]

  1. ^ a b "DJ Esco". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2018-10-19.
  2. ^ https://www.ascap.com/repertory#ace/search/workID/904341122
  3. ^ Yeung, Neil. "DJ Esco - Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 2018-10-19.
  4. ^ "Stream DJ Esco's Latest Album 'Kolorblind' Featuring Future, Nas & Young Thug". Billboard. Retrieved 2018-10-19.
  5. ^ Daramola, Israel. "Future / DJ Esco: Project E.T. Esco Terrestrial Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2018-10-19.
  6. ^ Darville, Jordan (23 March 2018). "DJ Esco announces new project Kolorblind". The Fader. Retrieved 2018-10-19.
  7. ^ "DJ Esco Delivers 'Kolorblind' Album Featuring Future and More - XXL". XXL Mag. Retrieved 2018-10-19.
  8. ^ "Stream DJ Esco's 'Kolorblind' Project f/ Future, Nas, Young Thug, and More". Complex. Retrieved 2018-10-19.
  9. ^ "DJ Esco – "Walk Thru" (Feat. Future & Nas)". Stereogum. 2018-03-28. Retrieved 2018-10-19.
  10. ^ "Review: DJ Esco's "Kolorblind" Reignites Future's Trap Revival". HipHopDX. 8 April 2018. Retrieved 2018-10-19.
  11. ^ "Billboard 200". Billboard. Retrieved October 19, 2018.
  12. ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums". Billboard. Retrieved October 19, 2018.
  13. ^ "Top Rap Albums". Billboard. Retrieved October 19, 2018.
  14. ^ "Freshly Baked - DJ Esco". LiveMixtapes. Retrieved 2019-04-10.
  15. ^ "Black Woodstock Soundtrack (Hosted By Future) - DJ Esco, Freebandz". LiveMixtapes. Retrieved 2019-04-10.
  16. ^ "Freshly Baked 2 - DJ Esco". LiveMixtapes. Retrieved 2019-04-10.
  17. ^ "No Sleep (Hosted By Future) - DJ Esco". LiveMixtapes. Retrieved 2019-04-10.
  18. ^ "56 Nights (Hosted By Future) - DJ Esco". LiveMixtapes. Retrieved 2019-04-10.
  19. ^ "Project E.T. Esco Terrestrial (Hosted By Future) - DJ Esco, Freebandz". LiveMixtapes. Retrieved 2019-04-10.
  20. ^ "Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved October 19, 2018.
  21. ^ "Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs". Billboard. Retrieved October 19, 2018.
  22. ^ "Hot Rap Songs". Billboard. Retrieved October 19, 2018.
  23. ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay". Billboard. Retrieved October 19, 2018.
  24. ^ "BET Hip Hop Awards Winners 2015 List: Kendrick Lamar & Big Sean Win Big". Billboard. Retrieved 2018-10-19.
  25. ^ "BET Hip Hop Awards 2017 Winners: The Complete List". E! Online. October 10, 2017. Retrieved 2018-10-19.
  26. ^ Respers, Lisa. "BET Hip Hop Awards 2018: The winners list". CNN. Retrieved 2018-10-19.
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