Esham Attica Smith, born on September 20, 1973, in Long Island, New York, is an
American rapper known for his contributions to the horrorcore subgenre, often
incorporating elements of rock music and covered themes such as death, drug use,
and paranoia. Growing up between Detroit and Long Island, Esham began writing
original lyrics and was encouraged by his older brother James H. Smith to pursue
a career in hip hop. At age 16, he released his debut album Boomin' Words from
Hell (1989). That year, Esham and his brother founded Reel Life Productions. He
met Joseph Bruce of Inner Cit...