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INTERVIEW: Recent album thrusts Aesop Rock into spotlight

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From: University Wire
Date: 20031211
Author:Jessica Del Curto

Jessica Del Curto
University Wire
12-11-2003
(Daily Lobo) (U-WIRE) ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- It's mostly the voice, many hip-hop artists say, that makes an emcee stand out. Of course, lyrical skill is important and beats are the backbone of any song. But a truly great emcee must have a delivery and a voice that makes listeners want to stop in their tracks, hit rewind and nod their heads in appreciation.

Hip-hop artist Ian Bavitz, known as Aesop Rock, has mastered this talent. His deep voice fluctuates between moody seriousness and playful sarcasm. He can spit lyrics with mind-boggling speed, yet ...

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