Definition of an Ese (W/Dvd)

Down aka Kilo | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 22, 2007)
• Original Release Date: 2007
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Silent Giant
• ASIN: B000NJWSYO
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #132,478 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #74 in Music > Rap & Hip-Hop > Bass

Track Listings

1. Definition of an Ese

2. I'm Coming Home to You

3. Be About It

4. Don't Be Jealous

5. Lean Like a Cholo

6. G's Need Love Too

7. Got to Hustle

8. The G Way

9. Everlasting Nights

10. You Ain't Gettin' Nothing

11. Just Like You

Editorial Reviews

About the Artist

DOWN AKA KILO As a product of the early rap years Kilo was given the name "Down" by his homies for being just that "down". Born in Oxnard, Ca as Juan Martinez he grew up in a poor family who worked long hours merely to survive. It didn't take long for young Down to realize he wanted to change the dynamic. After hearing the true life stories told in rap lyrics by NWA, Down started rapping his stories at age 13. He was fascinated with the art of rhyming that made it possible for him to encompass fragments of his life into stories an entire Latino culture could understand because they also lived it. He rapped for the first time in his friend's homemade garage studio. That friend was Edward Rios later to be known as E-Dub, the acclaimed producer of "Pocos Pero Locos" radio show and CEO of Silent Giant Entertainment. What started as an underground beat jacking and freestyles turned into one of the most legendary albums on the streets ever- "California Cowboys". In it, Down featured fellow friend rappers Snoop Dogg, Daz Dillinger, Mc Ren and Sugar Free. The album, then released on Down's own label Kilo Gram Music Group, garnered him street credibility and the respect of his peers. Allowing him to work with many others like Cypress Hill, MC Eight, Kokane,and Tha East Sidaz. This year, Kilo Gram Music Group merged with Silent Giant Entertainment to launch what will be the next chapter of Down's career, the highly anticipated album "Definition of an Ese". The album, set to drop May 22, embraces the more mature side of Down. His first single "Lean Like A Cholo" is already in radio rotation across the country. Often compared to the Latin version of Eazy E, Down is a Hip Hop forefather who is still representing his stories from the streets but most of all is still "Down".

Product Description

Down 'The Definition Of An Ese' is one of the most anticipated Latin Hip Hop albums to hit the street. Down aka Kilo has a huge national street buzz due to his 10 year reign in the underground Hip Hop game. He's recognized not only for his heavy TV exposure and radio campaigns, but also his collaborations with Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg, Cyprus Hill, Daz, Kurupt, and countless others. 'The Definition Of An Ese' album by far is his best work yet. His lead single 'Lean Like a Cholo' is currently receiving national radio support and is being compared to the 'Shoulder Lean' of the ever growing Latin demographic. The title track' The Definition of An Ese' is the street poetic definition of today's Latino. The album also contains the sultry love song, 'I'm Coming Home To You' featuring hip hop icon Nate Dogg. A bonus DVD is included in the package containing five Down videos and is hosted by Khool Aid from the nationally syndicated 'Pocos Peros Locos' radio show. This is the explicit version. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Customer Reviews

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1 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars 2-1/2 stars -- If I looked "weak" up in the dictionary..., February 21, 2008

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Anthony Rupert "shut up, Shut Up, SHUT UP!!!" (Milwaukee, WI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Definition of an Ese (W/Dvd) (Audio CD)

Down A.K.A Kilo is another rapper that has been making his rounds on the mixtape circuit. I got his hands on his latest release, The Definition of an Ese, and I really wasn't impressed.

For one thing, this album has more guests than a block party. Kilo is only alone on one song, "Lean Like a Cholo" (which sort of contradicts the previous song, "Don't Be Jealous"). And many of the songs are honey-sings-the-chorus tracks courtesy of songstress Nikki Diaz, and although SHE sounds fine, Kilo's flow is pretty weak, as evidenced by "G's Need Love Too" and the dated "Be About It". Even the necessary Latin collabo "Just Like You" only features B-Real during the chorus (although it actually isn't a bad song).

But I can't say the same for the rest of these tracks. "Got to Hustle" doesn't go anywhere, and "You Ain't Gettin' Nothing" is a gold-diggin' anthem gone wrong. Other songs that failed to hold my interest were the necessary songs for the ladies: "Everlasting Nights" and "I'm Coming Home to You" (featuring the DEY and Nate Dogg, respectively). Kilo has potential but his flow just isn't interesting enough, so don't bother with the album because it's really not a defining moment.

Anthony Rupert