Conversation so far:
What happened to Aesop Rock in 1985?
What happened to Aesop Rock in New York City?
As a youth, Bavitz and his family would usually commute to New York City. T
How did it commuting to New York City impact Aesop Rock?
Commuting to New York City had a great impact on Aesop Rock and the way he viewed the hip hop culture.
What music did Aesop Rock produce?
Ian Matthias Bavitz, better known by his stage name Aesop Rock, is an American hip hop recording artist and producer residing in Portland, Oregon.

Question: what was special about the underground music scene?
Self-contained rewrite: What was special about Aesop Rock's underground music scene?