After delighting fans of all ages with the surprise children’s hit “Long Legged Larry,” underground hip-hop icon Aesop Rock returns with “Roadwork Rappin’,” a joyful ode to construction vehicles and the kids who love them. Inspired by the fascination many children have with bulldozers, front loaders, and cranes, the track delivers clever rhymes and vivid descriptions in classic Aesop fashion—this time with a whimsical twist.
Over a minimal beat with bouncing bass lines that evoke the lumbering roll of oversized construction tires, Aesop celebrates the sights and sounds of work zones, bringing dump trucks and backhoes to life with vivid wordplay. The song is part educational, part imaginative storytelling, capturing the wonder of watching giant machines reshape our surroundings. What makes it shine is Aesop’s wildly specific wit, packaged in a format approachable for younger listeners but still rewarding for longtime fans.
With “Roadwork Rappin’,” Aesop continues to expand his creative universe in unexpected ways, proving once again that his pen knows no bounds. Whether it’s blaring from a car seat playlist or sparking nostalgia in adults who once chased garbage trucks down the block, this track is a joyful celebration of curiosity, machinery, and poetry hiding in plain sight.
Produced, written & performed by Aesop Rock
Keys by Asher Fulero
Additional vocals by the Miranda family, Bavitz family & Labine family
Artwork by Justin “Coro” Kaufman
Mixed by Joey Raia
Mastered by Joe LaPorta at Sterling Sound, NYC.
Project coordinated by K. Beacham, A. Everson & J. Daley
Executive produced by I. Bavitz, S. Daley & B. Sayers
