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EsDeeKid | |
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| Origin | Liverpool, Merseyside, England |
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| Years active | 2024–present |
EsDeeKid is an English rapper from Liverpool.[1] He was named one of the year's breakout stars in 2024 by Pitchfork following the release of the single "Bally" featuring Rico Ace.[2] Best known for the song "LV Sandals" featuring Fakemink and Rico Ace,[1] he released his successful debut mixtape, Rebel, in June 2025.[3][4] His music is characterised by his thick Scouse accent[5] and draws inspiration from cloud rap.[6]
EsDeeKid's identity is unknown; he covers his face with a balaclava and keeps personal information, such as his age, private.[1][6]
Career
[edit]EsDeeKid's biggest song to date (as of September 2025), "LV Sandals" featuring Fakemink and Rico Ace, was released in February 2025;[7] it has since amassed over 20 million Spotify streams (as of September 2025).[8] His debut mixtape, Rebel,[a] was released on 20 June 2025.[9]
Notes
[edit]- ^ Some sources state that Rebel is a mixtape, and others state that it is an album.
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Beaumont-Thomas, Ben; Snapes, Laura (9 May 2025). "Add to playlist: Merseyside rapper EsDeeKid and the week's best new tracks". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 7 July 2025. Retrieved 23 September 2025.
- ^ Pierre, Alphonse (17 September 2024). "Listen to Rico Ace and EsDeeKid's 'Bally': The Ones". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on 16 July 2025. Retrieved 23 September 2025.
- ^ Reed, Davy; Wickes, Jade; Lai, Tiffany (23 June 2025). "EsDeeKid and Fimiguerro show Liverpool some love on 5am". The Face. Archived from the original on 14 July 2025. Retrieved 23 September 2025.
- ^ "EsDeeKid Comes Through With New Banger 'Panic'". GRM Daily. 16 August 2025. Archived from the original on 16 August 2025. Retrieved 23 September 2025.
- ^ Gendron, Will (6 June 2025). "9 key moments in the rise of U.K. rap's new underground". The Fader. Archived from the original on 20 July 2025. Retrieved 23 September 2025.
- ^ a b Barbier-Saiah, Gabriel (28 August 2025). "Rebel - EsDeeKid". Tastemakers Music Magazine. Retrieved 23 September 2025.
- ^ "EsDeeKid, Fakemink & Rico Ace team up for 'LV Sandals'". GRM Daily. 11 February 2025. Archived from the original on 18 March 2025. Retrieved 23 September 2025.
- ^ "EsDeeKid - Spotify". Spotify. 23 September 2025. Archived from the original on 23 September 2025. Retrieved 23 September 2025.
- ^ "New Music Drops: June 20, 2025". Shatter the Standards. 20 June 2025. Archived from the original on 8 July 2025. Retrieved 23 September 2025.