This young violinist is completely revolutionizing the instrument

Damien Escobar, also known as Dame Esco, is an American violinist and composer.

He grew up in Queens, New York City and started playing the violin at 8-years-old. By the age of 10 he was accepted into the incredibly prestigious Julliard School of Music.

Quickly named a prodigy by the music community, he would go on to play on street corners and in subways around the city.

In 2006, he had a big break when he was asked to take a role in the movie “Step Up.”

Since that time Damien has released a few celebrated songs of his own, while continuing to push the violin to its absolute limits.

In this video Damien takes a hip-hop beat and weaves it perfectly with his amazing violin skills.

It’s an emotion track, an emotional instrumental addition and he makes it look easy.