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- • ESG's name stands for Emerald, Sapphire, and Gold, the sisters' birthstones.
- • The band's raw sound was honed in the vibrant South Bronx DIY music scene.
- • ESG's debut EP, 'Moody,' recorded live, became an instant downtown New York hit.
- • They were discovered by Factory Records' Tony Wilson while opening for A Certain Ratio.
- • ESG's minimalist funk influenced the burgeoning Riot Grrrl and dance-punk movements.
- • Their song 'UFO' is one of the most sampled tracks in hip-hop and dance music.
- • ESG toured with iconic artists like The Clash and Public Image Ltd.
- • Despite their influence, mainstream success largely eluded ESG during their initial run.
- • They reunited in the 2000s, proving their enduring appeal to new generations.
- • ESG's music soundtracked the cult classic film 'Paris is Burning,' further cementing their legacy.
- • ESG's name stands for Emerald, Sapphire & Gold, inspired by NYC jewelry stores.
- • The band formed in the South Bronx in the late 1970s, a hotbed of musical innovation.
- • Early gigs at iconic venues like CBGB helped define ESG's raw, danceable sound.
- • ESG's minimalist funk heavily influenced the development of early hip-hop.
- • Their song "UFO" is one of the most sampled tracks in music history.
- • ESG's self-titled debut EP was originally released on Factory Records.
- • They toured with post-punk legends like Gang of Four and The Pop Group.
- • ESG's music appeared in the influential documentary film, *Paris Is Burning*.
- • Despite limited mainstream success, they achieved cult status worldwide.
- • The Scroggins sisters' tight rhythms created a unique, instantly recognizable sound.
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