Hip Hop artist

ESSO (Randall Parker) is a prominent Bronx, NY-born and South Jamaica, Queens-raised figure in the music and media industry. He is best known as the co-creator and co-host of the popular hip-hop podcast BagFuel alongside Hynaken, and as the founder of the Esso World brand.

ESSO wears multiple hats in hip-hop culture, ranging from media mogul and podcast host to music executive. Key aspects of his career include:

• BagFuel Podcast: Co-hosted with Hynaken, the show explores hip-hop culture, entertainment, and entrepreneurship, often featuring prominent artists and industry figures. It is widely recognized for hosting in-depth conversations on the music industry and securing financial independence.
• 8 Bar Clips: ESSO popularized the “8 Bar Clips” segment on BagFuel, a highly viewed and trend-driven freestyle platform where artists rap a cappella.

Music Industry Ties: ESSO works alongside DJ Clue to run the platform ClueLace. He grew up in the same neighborhood as 50 Cent.

Music Output: In addition to hosting, ESSO has a background in music production and releases his own tracks.