Wally Esco

Chicago born, Colombian raised. Wall Street brains. Faith fueled. Legacy Driven.

Educated at Northwestern University, with a Master’s degree in Finance, Wally carries Ivy League polish — but with city grit. His lyrics are equal parts financial literacy, faith, growth, grind, and positive.

He accomplished that with his first single, “First Check.” Many remember helping their families with their first childhood job, grinding to make ends meet, in hopes for a better future. He documents a journey from minimum wage to owning properties, Chicago bus fares to Wall Street internships. It’s a harmony of past, present, and future.

Lyrically, he bridges cultures and currencies. You’ll catch him switching between English and Spanish with ease — “Siempre enfocado / Familia en mi lado” — repping his heritage while staying locked into his purpose. It's global, grounded, and aspirational — the soundtrack of a young mogul in the making.

Musically, Wally hits that sweet spot between Big Sean, Larry June, and Nipsey Hussle, but with his own unique signature: part motivational speaker, money coach, and neighborhood hero. In a time when rap mostly glamorizes lavishness and recklessness, Esco preaches financial freedom, spiritual alignment, and self-determination — a boss in prayer and practice. While he may have left Chicago for Wall Street, his heart — and his sound — are still rooted in family, faith, and focus.