Elom Adablah (E.L)
Elom Adablah better known by his stage name E.L, is a Ghanaian Afrobeats musician, rapper, singer and producer.
31 May 2008
Music Beginnings
During his first year at university, E.L signed with Jayso's Skillions Records and co-produced the Skillionaires Demotape. After graduating, the group disbanded, and E.L began his solo career, setting up a studio in Asylum Down and working on new music, including a single titled "Chale (So Fli)."
31 May 2009
Debut Album - Something Else
E.L signed with BBnZ Live and released his debut double album, Something Else, on June 1, 2012. The album, released by Akwaaba Music, featured a mix of musical styles and received significant attention in the Ghanaian music scene.
31 May 2014
The BAR Series and Continued Success
In 2014, E.L released the first of his BAR (Best African Rapper) mixtape series, featuring various artists. He followed up with BAR 2 in 2015, BAR 3, and BAR IV in 2017. These mixtapes solidified his reputation as a prominent rapper in Africa.
31 May 2015
Major Awards and Second Studio Album
E.L won Artiste of the Year and Hip-life/Hip-hop Artiste of the Year at the 2015/2016 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards. In 2016, he released his second studio album, Elom (Everybody Loves Original Music), featuring singles like "Mi Naa Bo Po" and "Nkrumah Pt. 2."
31 May 2018
BAR V and The Linkop
In 2018, E.L released BAR V, his fifth studio album. The following year, he collaborated with Ayisi (AI) on a joint album, The Linkop, which showcased a variety of genres from Afrobeats to reggae fusion.
31 May 2024
New Projects and Leaks Series
The start of the new decade saw E.L releasing the Songs For Girls 3 EP, featuring seven diverse tracks. He also dropped two tapes, Leaks1 and Leaks2, each containing three tracks and featuring emerging talent in the Ghanaian rap scene. Notable tracks include "Respect" from Leaks1 and "J.J. Rawlings" from Leaks2.
