The world has witnessed her awesome dance moves, funky vocals and electrifying presence on stages from Letterman to Woodstock, MTV's Unplugged to the Grammys. Best known as the explosive dancer, singer and lyricist of the 2x Grammy award winning, multi-platinum group ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT. Eshe was paramount in the popularity and success of the group's first two albums, and is looking forward to their first U.S. release in twelve years! Eshe has been blessed with the opportunity to choreograph for new artists, give instruction to young dancers, and be the lead choreographer for THE THRESHING FLOOR CONFERENCE hosted by PROPHETESS JUANITA BYNUM.
She deeply believes in giving back to the community and truly being an example to the youth. She serves as leader of the Performing Arts and Dance Ministry at her church, SOLOMON'S PORCH MINISTRIES called SPIRITUAL FEET where she is able to give praise to the Lord through her gift. Her leadership allows her to direct, produce and co-write yearly programs and events that have been embraced by many. Her involvement also gives her the opportunity to be involved in esteeming young ladies and women ranging from ages 8 to adult. Eshe understands that discipline, encouragement and a genuine concern for the needs of the youth which help them get to another level and think outside the box.
PICS FROM TRIP TO JERUSALEM
PICS FROM TRIP TO SINGAPORE
Eshe is now embarking on her self renewal as she is creating her first solo CD entitled LIFE. LOVE. FREEDOM-THE BILLIE GAITHER PROJECT. She is putting her talents to work with a project that embodies her personal experiences, mind, body and soul. She is a shining star with a bold passion for everything she puts her heart into, and committed to the renewal and rebirth of Eshe.
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ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT SOON TO HAVE FIRST U.S. ALBUM RELEASE IN 12 YEARS!!
RELEASE DATE: OCTOBER 30, 2007
THEY HAVE GRACED STAGES STRETCHING ALL OVER THE CONTINENT, FROM JAPAN TO JERUSALEM. THEIR ENERGY AND AUTHENETIC TALENT CROWNS THEM AS ONE OF THE MOST INNOVATIVE AND CREATIVE GROUPS OF THE HIP HOP CULTURE. ESHE HAS BEEN ONE OF THE MOST RECOGNIZABLE ENTITIES OF THE GROUP WITH HER VERSATILE TALENTS THAT SPILL OVER INTO DANCE, SINGING AND RAPPING. WHAT CAN'T SHE DO? THE GROUP IS EXCITED FOR THEIR UPCOMING RELEASE OF THE SINGLE: "MIRACLES".
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"SINCE THE LAST TIME" RECEIVES 4 OUT OF 5 STARS!
Arrested Development:
"Since the Last Time"
Hip-Hop 2007: Recommendation Buy the CD!
Reviewed by Greg M. Schwartz
After scoring one of the biggest hip-hop albums of the early ‘90s with 3 Years, 5 Months and 2 Days in the Life of, Arrested Development sort of faded away by the turn of the century, but frontman Speech and his crew are back with a vengeance on Since the Last Time. Known for the socially conscious vibe and infectiously swinging grooves that Speech calls “life music,†Arrested Development don’t seem to have lost a beat.
The title track leads off the album by acknowledging how the band has been out of action for too long. “Miracles†then storms out of the gate with an up-tempo funky groove to announce that Arrested Development are not just back, but quite possibly better than ever. The “I believe in miracles†chorus definitively sets the positive tone that Speech believes is all too lacking in hip-hop. There are indeed few hip-hop acts that can even come close to matching Arrested Development’s positive vibe. Soulful backing vocals from the band’s female members propel the triumphant vibe higher, and there’s no doubt this is a cut that will get a dance floor moving.
“Heaven†is a mid-tempo soul groove with a vibe that vaguely recalls Marvin Gaye’s classic “What’s Goin’ On.†It sets the table for “Sao Paulo,†which sees the band throwing down some Latin-inspired funk. Unlike many hip-hop acts, Arrested Development bring an entire band to the party (a 19-piece outfit!) and this gives the music a much more organic feel than the many sampled tracks that pervade the genre.
“Sunshine†recalls the vibe of the band’s classic hit “Mr. Wendal,†with Speech in storyteller mode over a dance beat, funky guitar and more soulful female backing vocals. “Just remember, love is an action word,†Speech declares. In songs like “Stand†and “It’s Time,†the groove slows down a little so that Speech’s socially conscious words are sure to be heard. “Stand for something,†Speech urges, following later with “People don’t change cuz of words alone / Yet a nation can be moved by one person who’s strong.â€
Another standout track is “I Know I’m Bad,†with a backing chorus of children adding an extra vibe of playful positivity to Speech’s feel-good ode to getting one’s personal mojo working. “Like James Brown and Ali / Like X and Garvey / Like Christ himself, I got wealth most wish they had,†says Speech, clearly referring to spiritual wealth rather than the bling which obsesses many of his peers.
“Down and Dirty†delivers a sizzling, get-down groove to a song about simply having a good time out on the dance floor. “Caught Me†follows with a jazzier soul vibe, while still remaining groovy. “Nobody Believes Me†closes out the album with a call for positive people to come together. “We have a passion to broaden the game and inspire the people to rise above today’s one-sided view of hip hop,†Speech said upon the album’s release. Since the Last Time is filled with tracks poised to do exactly that.