Review of the NYC rapper's first nationally-distributed record calls it "one of the most well-written albums in modern hip-hop."

Esoteric review of Aesop's 2000 album compares the underground rapper to Michael Franti fronting a "hip-hop Young Marble Giants."

Listen to "Big Bang," "Garbage," "Basic Cable" and other RealAudio samples from the New York rapper's acclaimed "Float" album.

Long review of "Float" fancifully compares the New York rapper's breakthrough album to James Joyce's "Dubliners."

Underground hip-hop star discusses his deal with Def Jux and some of his earlier records that were distributed online in this exclusive interview.