MEET E L E Y
E L E Y first caught the world’s eye in 2014, shortly after winning a beat battle competition hosted by Buffalo David and Ryan Lewis. The victory inevitably brought him huge success and attention from big names such as The Recording Academy, XXL Magazine, MTV, and many more.
Even though a major chunk of E L E Y’s success came from the 2014 beat battle competition, it didn’t stop him from expanding his horizons and getting into production alongside singing, songwriting, and rapping. Despite being an amateur in music, he aims to produce music of the highest level possible. In his own words, he wishes to make something his friends can validate and enjoy listening to.
Even as a newcomer in the R&B scene, E L E Y became a household name in less than a year and showed signs of a prosperous career ahead of him. Originally from Atlanta, he’s now based in Nashville and is already proving his work’s worth through his single “Fire.” The cinematic visuals of the video are not something you can scroll past as they only get better each passing minute on the screen.
Through his multifaceted take on music, the singer, producer, and songwriter make sure only to give his audience the best of everything. In the captivating visuals of his song “Fire,” you can see E L E Y running through the LA streets only to see his lover. However, what it truly depicts is the dilemma that follows a breakup.
He describes the song as a medium to portray his post-breakup confusion and his first-ever take on making vulnerable music. Even though it wasn’t technically the first time, his take was the first commercial attempt that brought him the much-needed breakthrough after moving to Nashville.
Since it takes some time for many new singers to pave their way into an audience’s heart, E L E Y has also taken a slower road but eventually only gotten better. With his recent single “Fire,” he has managed to turn several eyes and ears towards himself and his work. His well-delivered and polished content speaks volumes about whatever he plans to bring for his viewers, but he has undoubtedly become a name to watch out for this year.
As we wait for what he reveals next, there are contemplations and hopes that he will outdo all his previous records with new music. As someone who only stepped into the industry in September 2020 and with only three songs to his name, E L E Y has been a quick learner and has shown incredible potential as a singer, producer, songwriter, and rapper.
All in all, it’s safe to say that the Nashville-based star is one of the many you should look out for this year. With over 300,000 streams on Spotify in only a few months, E L E Y may soon have much more to his name.
