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South Bronx (1978 – 1984, 2008 – 2007)
Since their inception, ESG has affected post-punk, no wave, dance-punk, hip-hop, and various styles of dance music such as house. They fell in with the late ’70s and early ’80s NYC no wave and post-punk scene, they had their music sampled countless times, and they became a playlist staple at ’70s and early ’80s dance clubs like the Paradise Garage and the Music Box.
ESG (Emerald, Sapphire and Gold) formed in 1978 in the South Bronx. The band originally consisted of the four Scroggins sisters — Deborah (bass, vocals), Marie (congas, vocals), Renee (vocals, guitar), and Valerie (drums); although line-up changes have happened many times since their formation, including bandmembers who were neighbors, daughters of original members, and even male band members.
The Scroggins mother bought the band’s instruments when they were still teenagers to keep them supposedly busy and away from trouble. They had to teach themselves their instruments, but it wasn’t long before they started playing shows and clubs. Soon, Ed Bahlman, the owner of 99 Records (a record shop and a label that included Y Pants, Liquid Liquid, Bush Tetras, and Konk on its roster), was impressed enough to take them under his wing as a manager and producer.
ESG (Emerald, Sapphire and Gold) formed in 1978 in the South Bronx. The band originally consisted of the four Scroggins sisters — Deborah (bass, vocals), Marie (congas, vocals), Renee (vocals, guitar), and Valerie (drums); although line-up changes have happened many times since their formation, including bandmembers who were neighbors, daughters of original members, and even male band members.
The Scroggins mother bought the band’s instruments when they were still teenagers to keep them supposedly busy and away from trouble. They had to teach themselves their instruments, but it wasn’t long before they started playing shows and clubs. Soon, Ed Bahlman, the owner of 99 Records (a record shop and a label that included Y Pants, Liquid Liquid, Bush Tetras, and Konk on its roster), was impressed enough to take them under his wing as a manager and producer.
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A South Bronx Story
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Come Away With ESG
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Step Off
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Keep on Moving
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placebosyndrome wrote:
scrobbling some Scroggins right now.
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greasyhair wrote:
BEST FUCKING BAND
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orloskjr wrote:
i put my itunes on random and two songs in a row sampled UFO. "Shake A Leg" by Water Lilly & St. Plomb and "Swine Flu" by 16 Bit.... and that was just the track "UFO" I know Liars sampled in on that one song they did, too. Then I played south bronx story andi feel like the whole thing has been sampled to hell! (for good reason, no doubt) anyone have any other songs that sample this killer band?
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lee1993lee wrote:
I need more!
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perzus wrote:
im so happy rite now esg did it
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anikulapo82 wrote:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>><
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PolyesterMe wrote:
I nabbed South Bronx Story two days ago. I am in awe.
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haraco wrote:
d a n c e .:.
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Icepick22 wrote:
WE STILL TIPPIN !
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laarana wrote:
ESG shakes me soul - flips me internal switches n sheet. Good stuff.
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YesMother wrote:
<3
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Freelove_ wrote:
Join my group: Post-Punk.
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CITIZENRENO wrote:
have their vynyl, LOVE THEM. Reno
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SOLOMUSIKA wrote:
No W@ve>>Post-Punk Society ~~~~~➤
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Ibby2506 wrote:
I'm slightly ashamed that I only found out about ESG yesterday.
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Rarn wrote:
sooooooo cool.
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whatupjay wrote:
gosh theyre so badass
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novi_vid wrote:
2008-2007? : )
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seifendoener wrote:
sorry, was late
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jemimajane wrote:
fun
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dropthat, lbarrosjr, crstjohn81 and 1 other person added ESG to their libraries. yesterday evening
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EpicSoundtracks tagged ESG with post punk and post disco. Friday morning
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sooooldsb, T3hLibrarian, ballerbiscuit and 12 other people added ESG to their libraries. Thursday evening
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colllapse wrote about ESG – You're No Good in Favourite songs of 2009. Wednesday morning
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Anira_Sugar created the Spanish wiki page for ESG. last week
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fantastika34599, faustfun, LilalauneLaura and 10 other people added ESG to their libraries. 13 days ago
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Schizzonn tagged ESG with new york, no wave, funk and one other tag. 21 days ago
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guswon, KyleKoster, BiankaBee and 5 other people added ESG to their libraries. 22 days ago
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