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    ESG (band) - Wikipedia
    OriginThe Bronx, New York City, U.S.
    GenresDance-punk · funk
    Years active1978–1985 · 1991–2007 · 2008–present
    Labels99, Factory, Soul Jazz, Fire, Universal Sound, ESG Records
    History

    The band originally consisted of the Scroggins sisters, Renee (vocals), Valerie (drums), Deborah (bass) and Marie (congas, vocals) and friend Tito Libran (congas, vocals). The band's name stands for emerald… See more

    Style and influences

    ESG's sound incorporates elements from funk, hip-hop and punk music. The group has been described as being "driven by economical drumming, tersely phrased bass, and minimal [...] guitar." Lead vocalist Renee Scr… See more

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    Legacy and influence

    LCD Soundsystem's James Murphy, comparing ESG to post-punk band The Fall, said that "both of them do things that are almost impossible to copy. They’re irreducible."
    Jennifer He… See more

    Discography

    • 1983: Come Away with ESG
    • 2002: Step Off
    • 2006: Keep on Moving
    • 2013: Closure
    • 2017: What More Can You Take?… See more

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