El-P
Jaime Meline
El-P is an American rapper from New York City, New York active since 1993.
- Profession
- Rapper, Producer, Songwriter
- From
- New York City, New York
- Born
- March 2, 1975
- Years active
- 1993–present
Early life
A Brooklyn native, Jaime Meline led the influential group Company Flow and founded the pioneering indie label Definitive Jux.
Career
A celebrated producer and rapper, he built a catalog of dense, dystopian hip-hop before co-founding Run the Jewels with Killer Mike.
Major achievements
He is regarded as one of the most innovative producers in underground and experimental hip-hop.
Legacy
El-P's abrasive, futuristic production and indie-label vision shaped two eras of alternative rap.
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