DJ Esco facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
DJ Esco
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| Birth name | William Seay Moore |
| Also known as | EscoMoeCity |
| Born | December 31, 1990 Fayetteville, Georgia, U.S. |
| Origin | Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2008–present |
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William Seay Moore (born December 31, 1990), known professionally as DJ Esco, is an American DJ, music producer, and songwriter. He is famous for his work in hip hop and trap music. DJ Esco is especially known for his 2016 song "Too Much Sauce". This song featured popular artists Future and Lil Uzi Vert. It became a big hit, reaching number 50 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Since 2008, he has been the personal live DJ for the rapper Future. He also helps Future find new music talent as an A&R representative.
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DJ Esco's Music Journey
Starting Out as a DJ
William Moore, known as DJ Esco, began his career as a DJ in Atlanta, Georgia. He was a resident DJ at a popular club called Magic City. This is where he honed his skills and became well-known in the music scene.
Working with Future
DJ Esco met the rapper Future in 2008. Since then, they have worked closely together. DJ Esco became Future's personal live DJ. He also helps Future's record label, Freebandz, find new artists and songs. This role is called an A&R representative.
Releasing Mixtapes and Albums
In 2015, DJ Esco was involved with Future's mixtape 56 Nights. He later released his own mixtape in 2016 called Project E.T.. This mixtape featured many famous artists. Some of these included Drake, Juicy J, Rae Sremmurd, Young Thug, and Lil Uzi Vert.
On March 30, 2018, DJ Esco released his album Kolorblind. This album also featured many guest artists. Future appeared on several tracks. Other artists like Nas, A Boogie wit da Hoodie, Dej Loaf, Schoolboy Q, and Rich the Kid were also on the album. Kolorblind was successful, reaching number 38 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Producing for Other Artists
Besides his own music, DJ Esco has also worked as an executive producer. He helped create some of Future's albums. These include Hndrxx (released in 2017) and High Off Life (released in 2020). As an executive producer, he helps guide the overall sound and direction of the album.
DJ Esco's Music Releases
Studio Albums
DJ Esco has released one studio album:
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| Kolorblind |
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38 | 22 | 19 |
Mixtapes
Here are some of the mixtapes DJ Esco has released:
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| Freshly Baked |
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| Black Woodstock: The Soundtrack |
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| Freshly Baked 2 |
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| No Sleep |
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| 56 Nights (with Future) |
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| Project E.T. (Esco Terrestrial) |
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Singles
Here are some of DJ Esco's singles:
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| "Too Much Sauce" (featuring Future and Lil Uzi Vert) |
2016 | 50 | 21 | 15 | 31 | Project E.T. |
| "Code of Honor" (featuring Future and Schoolboy Q) |
2018 | — | — | — | — | Kolorblind |
| "Walk Thru" (featuring Nas and Future) |
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Awards and Nominations
DJ Esco has been recognized for his talent in the music industry. He has received nominations at the BET Hip Hop Awards.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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| 2015 | Himself | DJ of the Year | Nominated | |
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| 2018 | Producer of the Year |
