Elujay

An independent artist whose high standing in the Bay Area underground was affirmed with the 2016 full-length Jentrify, Elujay represents Oakland with a relaxed yet stimulating mix of hip-hop and R&B inspired by the cited likes of Kendrick Lamar and Musiq Soulchild. The singer, rapper, songwriter, and producer was once engrossed in a variety of visual arts, but when graffiti was declared worthy of a felony vandalism charge, he opted to devote his creative energy to music. In 2016, Elujay established his One Time label and issued several singles, including "Soul Food" with Saba ...