AESOP ROCK SKELETHON

AESOP ROCK SKELETHON
TRACKLISTING:
01. Leisureforce
02. ZZZ Top
03. Cycles To Gehenna
04. Zero Dark Thirty
05. Fryerstarter
06. Ruby ‘81
07. Crows 1
08. Crows 2
09. Racing Stripes
10. 1,000 O’Clock
11. Homemade Mummy
12. Grace
13. Saturn Missiles
14. Tetra
15. Gopher Guts
Skelethon marks the first entirely self-produced album for Aesop Rock, with additional instrumentation and
back-up vocals from the likes of Allyson Baker (Dirty Ghosts), Hanni El Khatib, Nicky Fleming-Yaryan, Rob
Sonic, and the Grimace Federation, as well as scratch performances provided by longtime friend and collaborator DJ Big Wiz.
Starting off by touching on the death of a close friend in 2008, subject matter wades through subsequent losses,
jostled memories, relationships gone awry, and the occasionally amusing, if futile, attempts we make to cope with
these things. There is light humor in the darkest corners, juxtaposed with pitch black in the jokes. With Kimya
Dawson as its sole vocal collaborator, Skelethon is packed with Aesop's unique handle on interweaving imagery
and urgency together in what will surely prove to be the centerpiece of his catalog thus far.
“One of underground hip-hop’s most talented” - PITCHFORK
“Indie rap’s wordiest wordsmith” - ROLLING STONE
“Aesop Rock has a voice unlike any other in music, a hyper drawl that can swallow entire words whole” - SPIN
SELLING POINTS:
- Debut release with Rhymesayers Entertainment.
- Previous Solo Release “None Shall Pass” debuted at #50 on Billboard chart.
- Catalog sales 420K+.
- Aesop’s first self produced album.
- Featuring Kimya Dawson (ex Moldy Peaches), Hanni El Khatib, Allyson Baker (Dirty
Ghosts,) and more.
MARKETING POINTS:
Catalog #: RSE0153
File Under: Rap/Hip Hop “A”
Parental Advisory: Yes
NOT AVAILABLE FOR EXPORT
Street Date: 07.10.12
CD List: $14.98
CD Box Lot: 30
CD Packaging:
8 Panel custom printed digi pak.
Includes 16-panel poster with art
and lyrics.
+26257-ABFDCh
3% New Release Discount
through 07.10.12
LP List: $22.98
LP Box Lot: 20
LP Packaging:
Translucent red double vinyl.
Full color printed gatefold jacket.
Inserted 12”x24” double sided
poster, 12”x12” double sided liner
noted panel and download card.
+26257-ABFDBa
NON-RETURNABLE
NO DISCOUNT ON VINYL
Digital: 826257015365
- US headlining tour dates July - October.
- National press - Biz 3 publicity.
- Radio servicing to Top 200 & non commercial-AAA, CMJ, Hip Hop, Rock Alternative - Co-Sign TOP 10 MARKETS:
Collective.
1. Los Angeles, CA
- Extensive Skelethon viral video campaign March - July.
2. New York, NY
- First single "Zero Dark Thirty" featured as NPR Song of the Day April 26.
3. San Francisco, CA
- Zero Dark Thirty video premiere on MTV May 1.
4. Boston, MA
- Additional video servicing to BET, MUCH, FUSE + regional/online outlets May 1st - July 10th. 5. Denver, CO
- Soundset performance to 20K+ fans - Minneapolis - May 27.
6. Chicago, IL
- Behind the Scenes video campaign running on Facebook June 26th - July 10th featuring
7. Seattle, WA
Aesop speaking on each song from the album.
8. Minneapolis, MN
- Featured artist/playlist on AOL, MSN & Spinner during week of release.
9. Philadelphia, PA
-"Zero Dark Thirty" radio impact at Top 200 & non commercial-AAA, CMJ, Hip Hop, Rock
10. Washington, DC
Alternative July 10.
- National Facebook ad campaign starting June 1st to support album release and tour dates.
- Street team promotions in 40+ markets.
2409 Hennepin Ave. Mpls., MN 55405
- Co-op dollars for listening stations and print ads in tour markets.
Office: 612.977.9870 Fax: 612.977.9871
- Posters, stickers, and in store play copies available.
Email: [email protected]