Eli is an artist from New Jersey with a lot of grind behind him. Focused on his career, we expect to hear a lot more from him in the future. We found Eli via Instagram and thought he had a lot of potential. We got the chance to chop it up with him and get to know a little more about the man behind the music. Check it out below:
Where you from?
Asbury Park New Jersey
How did you get your start in music?
I started off singing in church when I was little
How long have you been making it?
I been making music since I was 16
Who are your influences?
Chris Brown & Tupac
What motivates you?
My grandma motivates me she always believed in me telling me not to give up when it was times I felt like quitting she kept me strong
What are you currently working on?
My EP called Sacrifices
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
I see myself in the music industry rich & successful
What is your opinion on the current hiphop scene?
I feel like hip hop today is dope it’s just a new generation and older people will say hip hop is dead but that’s cap
Anything else you would like to say?
For everyone that’s out there chasing your dream keep doing it and never give up don’t listen to the negativity that people bring. Around you and distance yourself from the ones that’s fake all they doing is hating on you and will try to bring you down the best way they can
IG & Twitter @__therealeli