To celebrate the release of his eagerly awaited album The Misadventures of a Middle Man, Essa plays a special one-off show at The Jazz Cafe. Early releases ‘Liquid Love’, ‘City Breaks’ and ‘Dancing Shoes’ (under former name Yungun) established him as one of the UK’s finest MCs. Collabs with Guru (Gang Starr/Jazzmatazz) and praise from Nas and Mark Ronson followed. All of this whilst pursuing a parallel career as an entertainment lawyer. The collision of these two worlds, plus his mixed race heritage, are the inspiration for new album ‘The Misadventures Of A Middle Man‘. With production from Waajeed (Platinum Pied Pipers), Ta-Ku, fLako, Eric Lau, Tall Black Guy, Budgie and Harry Love, it’s an album of rare quality and varied sounds. This show is a unique chance to experience it live with a full band joining his trusty DJ, the incomparable Mr. Thing. “One of the UK’s most intelligent rappers” – The Independent “Think Charles Dickens meets Common, but better” – Mixmag “You feel like you’re lucky to be eavesdropping on his thoughts” – DJ Magazine Essa Links : Website / Facebook / Twitter You can purchase tickets + signed album by clicking here The World Belongs To You … Continue reading (Audio/Event) Essa (Full Live Band Ft. Mr Thing) The Misadventures Of A Middle Man Album Launch + The World Belongs To You (Single Prod. By Ta-ku)