The duo formed in 1993 when Esoteric DJed a hip hop show at a college radio station north of Boston. 7L, a DJ and producer who listened to the show, contacted Esoteric in the interest of collaborating. The two found they shared a common love of the golden age of hip-hop and decided to form a group.
After performing for some time in the Boston/Cambridge underground, the duo released their first single in 1996 as God Complex with MC Karma. The B-side, "Secret Wars", gained a lot of attention as Esoteric paid tribute to the heroes of Marvel Comics in rhyme form. This led to the release of the Rebel Alliance LP, featuring acts such as Virtuoso, Mr. Lif, and Force Five. Also at this time, the two dropped the God Complex moniker and became known as simply 7L & Esoteric.
7L & Esoteric - "Rise of a Rebel" [Official Audio]
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Rise Of The Rebel
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Rise Of The Rebel · 7L & Esoteric
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7L & Esoteric - Rise Of The Rebel (Clean)
7L & Esoteric was a Boston, Massachusetts hip hop duo. They originally called themselves God Complex until 1997.
7L is the deejay, and Esoteric is the emcee.
Also known as:
• Seven-L & Esoteric
• God Complex
Group: 7L & Esoteric
Album: This Is War b/w Rise Of The Rebel [Maxi-Single]
Tracks:
Side A:
1. This Is War (Dirty) (feat. Army Of The Pharaohs) [4:17]
2. This Is War (Clean) (feat. Army Of The Pharaohs) [4:16]
3. This Is War (Instrumental) [4:16]
Side B:
1. Rise Of The Rebel (Dirty) [3:19]
2. Rise Of The Rebel (Clean) [3:19]
3. Rise Of The Rebel (Instrumental) [3:16]
Total Time: 21:43
Release Date: 2004
Format: Vinyl, 12”, 33⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
Label: BabyGrande Records
Catalog #: BBG-SI-26 12”
Genre: Hip Hop
Sub-genre(s): East Coast H...
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Rise Of The Rebel (Instr.)
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This Is War (feat. Army Of The Pharaohs) (12")
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Released on: 2010-12-21
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This Is War
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This Is War · 7L & Esoteric · Army Of The Pharaohs
This Is War (feat. Army Of The Pharaohs) (12")
℗ 2004 Babygrande Records, Inc.
Released on: 2010-12-21
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Dangerous Connection
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ABOUT BABYGRANDE RECORDS
Established in 2001, Babygrande Records is one of the premier independent labels operating today. Babygrande still maintains its unique perspective within the industry, prospering during the most volatile period in the history of recorded music and beyond. The label has been influential in launching the careers of new artists while at the same time working to nurture the careers of seasoned veterans.
For more information on Babygrande Records, please visit:
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#7L #Esoteric #DC2 #BarsOfDeath
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For more information on Babygrande Records, please visit:
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Rise Of The Rebel · 7L & Esoteric
This Is War (feat. Army Of The Pharaohs) (12")
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This Is War (feat. Army Of The Pharaohs) (12")
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7L & Esoteric was a Boston, Massachusetts hip hop duo. They originally called themselves God Complex until 1997.
7L is the deejay, and Esoteric is the emcee.
...
7L & Esoteric was a Boston, Massachusetts hip hop duo. They originally called themselves God Complex until 1997.
7L is the deejay, and Esoteric is the emcee.
Also known as:
• Seven-L & Esoteric
• God Complex
Group: 7L & Esoteric
Album: This Is War b/w Rise Of The Rebel [Maxi-Single]
Tracks:
Side A:
1. This Is War (Dirty) (feat. Army Of The Pharaohs) [4:17]
2. This Is War (Clean) (feat. Army Of The Pharaohs) [4:16]
3. This Is War (Instrumental) [4:16]
Side B:
1. Rise Of The Rebel (Dirty) [3:19]
2. Rise Of The Rebel (Clean) [3:19]
3. Rise Of The Rebel (Instrumental) [3:16]
Total Time: 21:43
Release Date: 2004
Format: Vinyl, 12”, 33⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
Label: BabyGrande Records
Catalog #: BBG-SI-26 12”
Genre: Hip Hop
Sub-genre(s): East Coast Hip Hop, Boom Bap
Era: Dirty South/Crunk Era (2002-2005)
Notes: This maxi-single was (at the time) from the forthcoming LP “Bars of Death”. The LP was released on July 13th, 2004.
Copyright: ℗ 2004 BabyGrande Records
7L & Esoteric was a Boston, Massachusetts hip hop duo. They originally called themselves God Complex until 1997.
7L is the deejay, and Esoteric is the emcee.
Also known as:
• Seven-L & Esoteric
• God Complex
Group: 7L & Esoteric
Album: This Is War b/w Rise Of The Rebel [Maxi-Single]
Tracks:
Side A:
1. This Is War (Dirty) (feat. Army Of The Pharaohs) [4:17]
2. This Is War (Clean) (feat. Army Of The Pharaohs) [4:16]
3. This Is War (Instrumental) [4:16]
Side B:
1. Rise Of The Rebel (Dirty) [3:19]
2. Rise Of The Rebel (Clean) [3:19]
3. Rise Of The Rebel (Instrumental) [3:16]
Total Time: 21:43
Release Date: 2004
Format: Vinyl, 12”, 33⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
Label: BabyGrande Records
Catalog #: BBG-SI-26 12”
Genre: Hip Hop
Sub-genre(s): East Coast Hip Hop, Boom Bap
Era: Dirty South/Crunk Era (2002-2005)
Notes: This maxi-single was (at the time) from the forthcoming LP “Bars of Death”. The LP was released on July 13th, 2004.
Copyright: ℗ 2004 BabyGrande Records
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Rise Of The Rebel (Instr.) · 7L & Esoteric
This Is War (feat. Army Of The Pharaohs) (12")
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Rise Of The Rebel (Instr.) · 7L & Esoteric
This Is War (feat. Army Of The Pharaohs) (12")
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This Is War (feat. Army Of The Pharaohs) (12")
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ABOUT BABYGRANDE RECORDS
Established in 2001, Babygrande Records is one of the premier independent labels operating today. Babygrande still maintains its unique perspective within the industry, prospering during the most volatile period in the history of recorded music and beyond. The label has been influential in launching the careers of new artists while at the same time working to nurture the careers of seasoned veterans.
For more information on Babygrande Records, please visit:
https://linktr.ee/babygrande
#7L #Esoteric #DC2 #BarsOfDeath
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You are now listening to "Grace Of Gods" (feat. Rise) by 7L & Esoteric from "DC2: Bars of Death" in stores now on Babygrande Records.
ABOUT BABYGRANDE RECORDS
Established in 2001, Babygrande Records is one of the premier independent labels operating today. Babygrande still maintains its unique perspective within the industry, prospering during the most volatile period in the history of recorded music and beyond. The label has been influential in launching the careers of new artists while at the same time working to nurture the careers of seasoned veterans.
For more information on Babygrande Records, please visit:
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This Is War (feat. Army Of The Pharaohs) (12")
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Dangerous Connection
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Dangerous Connection
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Dangerous Connection
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You are now listening to "Rise of a Rebel" by 7L & Esoteric from "DC2: Bars of Death" in stores now on Babygrande Records.
ABOUT BABYGRANDE RECORDS
Established in 2001, Babygrande Records is one of the premier independent labels operating today. Babygrande still maintains its unique perspective within the industry, prospering during the most volatile period in the history of recorded music and beyond. The label has been influential in launching the careers of new artists while at the same time working to nurture the careers of seasoned veterans.
For more information on Babygrande Records, please visit:
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Rise Of The Rebel · 7L & Esoteric
This Is War (feat. Army Of The Pharaohs) (12")
℗ 2004 Babygrande Records, Inc.
Released on: 2010-12-21
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7L & Esoteric was a Boston, Massachusetts hip hop duo. They originally called themselves God Complex until 1997.
7L is the deejay, and Esoteric is the emcee.
Also known as:
• Seven-L & Esoteric
• God Complex
Group: 7L & Esoteric
Album: This Is War b/w Rise Of The Rebel [Maxi-Single]
Tracks:
Side A:
1. This Is War (Dirty) (feat. Army Of The Pharaohs) [4:17]
2. This Is War (Clean) (feat. Army Of The Pharaohs) [4:16]
3. This Is War (Instrumental) [4:16]
Side B:
1. Rise Of The Rebel (Dirty) [3:19]
2. Rise Of The Rebel (Clean) [3:19]
3. Rise Of The Rebel (Instrumental) [3:16]
Total Time: 21:43
Release Date: 2004
Format: Vinyl, 12”, 33⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
Label: BabyGrande Records
Catalog #: BBG-SI-26 12”
Genre: Hip Hop
Sub-genre(s): East Coast Hip Hop, Boom Bap
Era: Dirty South/Crunk Era (2002-2005)
Notes: This maxi-single was (at the time) from the forthcoming LP “Bars of Death”. The LP was released on July 13th, 2004.
Copyright: ℗ 2004 BabyGrande Records
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Rise Of The Rebel (Instr.) · 7L & Esoteric
This Is War (feat. Army Of The Pharaohs) (12")
℗ 2004 Babygrande Records, Inc.
Released on: 2010-12-21
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STREAM / DOWNLOAD: https://babygrande.fanlink.tv/barsofdeath
Purchase the Vinyl 2XLP now: http://store.ihiphop.com/products/7l-esoteric-dc2-bars-of-death-vinyl-2xlp
You are now listening to "Grace Of Gods" (feat. Rise) by 7L & Esoteric from "DC2: Bars of Death" in stores now on Babygrande Records.
ABOUT BABYGRANDE RECORDS
Established in 2001, Babygrande Records is one of the premier independent labels operating today. Babygrande still maintains its unique perspective within the industry, prospering during the most volatile period in the history of recorded music and beyond. The label has been influential in launching the careers of new artists while at the same time working to nurture the careers of seasoned veterans.
For more information on Babygrande Records, please visit:
https://linktr.ee/babygrande
#7L #Esoteric #DC2 #BarsOfDeath
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This Is War · 7L & Esoteric · Army Of The Pharaohs
This Is War (feat. Army Of The Pharaohs) (12")
℗ 2004 Babygrande Records, Inc.
Released on: 2010-12-21
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Precision · 7L & Esoteric
Dangerous Connection
℗ 2004 Brick Records
Released on: 2002-01-01
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The duo formed in 1993 when Esoteric DJed a hip hop show at a college radio station north of Boston. 7L, a DJ and producer who listened to the show, contacted Esoteric in the interest of collaborating. The two found they shared a common love of the golden age of hip-hop and decided to form a group.
After performing for some time in the Boston/Cambridge underground, the duo released their first single in 1996 as God Complex with MC Karma. The B-side, "Secret Wars", gained a lot of attention as Esoteric paid tribute to the heroes of Marvel Comics in rhyme form. This led to the release of the Rebel Alliance LP, featuring acts such as Virtuoso, Mr. Lif, and Force Five. Also at this time, the two dropped the God Complex moniker and became known as simply 7L & Esoteric.
[Esoteric] Aiyyo, 1-2 Yo yo [Verse 1] I cool out on the west coast, lamp in the east If your rappin for change, then I'd be dancin for peace A pretty boy gangsta with his pants in a crease Spike the Berrier, spike the campus police Now I don't give a fuck if it's your aunt or your neice Best man or ya priest, your fam's gettin deceased Cuz I keep shit hot, like a flannel or fleece And bringin dimes this way is sand to the beach Relax to the sun, I get harrassed by the ton Want to beat you for money son, I'll smack him for fun I represent the east baby, that's where I'm from I'll smoke you on the mic, and blacken your lungs I keep my girls close like I'm packin a gun By the foot of my bed, where my jacket is hung A callabo, I don't see it happenin son And a battle, I don't see you lastin through one [Hook] I'm taggin rappers out, cuz they're way off base And see 'em try and take the lead as I rock the place Esoteric fell off? No that's not the case I'm standin in the winners circle, while you lost the race [Verse 2] I'm ready to wreck ya, sever ya sector Speak of my hands, just let the 7L lecture, Don't put it past me, like your the firearm, and I'm the metal detector, I'm here to protect ya My rhyme is the paint, and the beat is the texture Interrior design, when I rhyme I affect ya Say it's amazing, +Trail Blazin+ like Drexler In my act, you play the bad wreckin extra Sorry homeboy, didn't mean to upset ya You wanna grab the mic, but your hand won't let ya Cuz it knows that if you do, you'll go home on a stretcher Call the ambulance on the cell to come get'cha I do this type of shit right here, just for pleasure Stress relief, wait 'til my next release I'll be hittin every station like a press release 7L & Esoteric, hip-hop expertise [Hook] I'm taggin rappers out, cuz they're way off base I see 'em tryin to take a lead as I rock the place Esoteric fell off? No that's not the case I'm standin in the winners circle, while you lost the race {scratching - "They call me E.S. the Overlord of Fresh"} [Verse 3] I smack the new jacks just to add to the stats My massive attack leaves your anatomy flat I'm not mad at you black, yo I'm gad that you rap As a matter of fact, cats are ? wack Now your askin for that, maybe a pat on the back Yo I'll tell you your phat, and sound phat on that track Then I'll show up, where ya have the factories at Grab a batterin axe, you start to shatter ya gats And that'll be that, make sure everythings workin I get heads open like a, brain surgeon When I came splurgin, veterans became virgins First they wanna battle but now, they ain't certain Rhyme like a tech nine, it's the God-offilis Clappin on command like a studio, audience You could take a dope sample, chop it up or loop it But still can't freak it like Joe, some cats proved it [Hook] 2x I'm taggin rappers out, cuz they're way off base And see 'em try and take the lead as I rock the place Esoteric fell off? No that's not the case I'm standin in the winners circle, while you lost the race {scratching - "They call me E.S. the Overlord of Fresh"} [repeat until end]