By: S. Badiyah Austin                                                                     Photography By: Eshon Burgundy


He is the originating soul of a growing breed. A rebel for righteousness, Philadelphia native, Eshon Burgundy, has been reaching souls from church pews to corner stoops, using hip-hop as his pulpit.

His candid delievery of God's message has made dealers and addicts, kick habits, as they nod their heads to an undeniable ministry. Self-checking the depth of their own moralities, Eshon Burgundy challenges the convictions of your faith, and calls to action the up-rising of your spirit, riding the beats of hip-hop's most saturated soundtracks.

The rthymic orale to the last days and times, he is a black man's guide to being Christian in the hood. In an era of spinning rims and encrusted-grills, modern minstrel shows and mass mysogyny, this Hope Fiend Hustler, rythmic teacher of Black English, proves that jewels don't have to be diamonds, for the world to see their shine.

How would your mother describe you in one word? innovative
Most valuable lesson you have learned in life? do for self
1st quote that comes to your mind? a little is alot when you compare it to nothing.
What word/phrase do you use the most? salute!
What is your dream? to be in the position where I can contribute and add on to the movements that our ancestors started.
You have 1 hour left to live on earth...who do you call? somebody with a three-way!

Love sounds like: laughter.
Freedom is: the ability to let go, and still feel safe.
Power is: something to be careful with.
God is: everywhere at once.
I am: a vessel.