El-P

El-P Bio

Jaime Meline, better known by his stage name El-P, is an American rapper, songwriter, and music producer who has made significant contributions to the hip-hop music genre. He was born in New York City New York, United States, on March 2, 1975.

El-P gained widespread recognition in the early 1990s as a member of the rap collective Company Flow, which he co-founded, and with whom he performed until 2001. After leaving Company Flow, El-P established himself as a solo artist and released several critically acclaimed albums, including Fantastic Damage, I'll Sleep When You're Dead, and Cancer 4 Cure. He is known for his intricate and politically charged lyrics, as well as his experimental production style that blends elements of industrial, electronic, and rock music.

In 2013, El-P formed the rap duo Run The Jewels with fellow rapper Killer Mike, and they quickly became one of the most celebrated acts in hip-hop. Their discography includes hit singles like Legend Has It, Talk to Me, and Call Ticketron, as well as highly regarded albums like Meow the Jewels, Run The Jewels 3, and RTJ4.