The Story of Becoming ESSENCE

This is for all the upcoming and struggling Rappers in India.

You never know when your moment might finally come. The day you’ve always been dreaming of. Manifesting for.

A feeling so profound; indescribable.

And to arrive at such an overwhelming feeling, the journey can never be simple. Because it always starts with small wins.

The journey begins…

It all started when Stephen wrote his first song for a producer who wanted to release a rap song. Back then, he didn’t realize that he had this talent for writing. That’s how he lost his first song, only because he wasn’t aware.

It was a friend who made him realize his gift. Shoutout to Talvol.

And there it was. Beatboxing lessons. Practice, practice, practice. Performing for his class in post-graduation before any session began. Participating in intercollegiate competitions to prepare for IFP’s 50-Hour Music Challenge, the journey has been challenging, yet remarkable.

That was also the phase where he unknowingly laid the foundation for the stories that would one day become tracks like Insomaniac and Boom Boom Pass; songs born out of late nights, restless dreams, and endless grind sessions.

Prince of Peace - The New Single Is Out Now

His newest gospel rap, Prince of Peace, released on 10th November, is exactly that: a declaration of faith, a search for the light within, and a promise to keep moving no matter what. Rooted in Christianity and carved from conviction, the song stands as a reminder that even in chaos, peace is possible. For ESSENCE and the countless rising Rappers in India, this is just the beginning of something bigger.

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