Artist description Esthetics of Resistance is the one-man-band of Matthew "el rey" King. He has always been interested in revolutionary poetics & music of the world and through Esthetics of Resistance, he produces a hybrid sound, blending many genres of African-diasporic music with lyrics dedicated to the struggle.

Music Style Hip-Hop-Latin-Funk-Folkloric-Spoken Word

Musical Influences Afro-Cuban Folkloric music, funk, hip-hop

Similar Artists Ozomatli, Zap Mama, Spearhead, Last Poets, Talib Keli, Mos Def, The Roots, Gil Scott-Heron, Me'Shell Ndegeocello

Group Members Matthew "el rey" King & invited guests

Instruments drums/percussion, bass, guitar, keys, vocals

Albums Won't Give Up the Fight!, Ritual

Location Woodstock, New York - USA

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