Yb Esko, known on Instagram as @Official_Esko_2x, has a story rooted in survival. Originally from South Florida, he moved around frequently before settling in West Palm Beach at 19 after growing up in Port St. Lucie. His music is more than just tracks on a playlist. It is his life, his therapy, and his truth.
Esko started making music back in ninth grade with nothing but a laptop and whatever speakers he could find. Whether it was in garage setups or his homeboys’ bedrooms, he made it happen with what he had. Music became his escape, especially during his time on house arrest. While most teenagers were out enjoying their youth, he was battling through difficult home situations, couch-hopping, and sleeping in broken-down cars when he had nowhere else to go. Through it all, he kept one thing consistent his drive to make music.
His sound can’t be boxed in. It is more than rap. It is a reflection of everything he has been through. When people ask what kind of music he makes, he simply tells them, “I talk about what I been through.” It is music for anyone who knows struggle and pain. His influences are a mix of new and old, from Lil Wayne and Kevin Gates to Kodak Black, Money Man, Future, and Big Boogie.
Yb Esko’s journey hasn’t been easy, but it’s real. And that’s why his music hits as hard as it does.
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