Renowned Ghanaian rapper and producer E.L has encouraged fellow artists to learn the art of producing their own beats.
He believes this skill empowers musicians to maintain the authenticity of their creative vision without relying on others.
Speaking on 3FM on July 25, 2024, E.L, also known as Elom Adablah, emphasized the benefits of producing one’s own beats.
He highlighted that personally creating beats allows artists to directly express their ideas, which he finds more efficient than involving additional contributors.
“I have told this to all my friends, the earlier you start learning how to produce your own beats if you are a musician, the better. I have gotten through a few of them and they realise it’s so much easier to bring out the idea directly yourself than to go through someone,” he said.
Reflecting on his musical journey, E.L recalled his early experiences singing in church and later joining a rap group during his time at PRESEC Legon.
He described music as gradually becoming his calling rather than a sudden realization.
“I wouldn’t say there was a specific time in my life where I knew I was going to do music. It crept up on me in stages. My earliest memory of having that musical experience was me being in church singing in the choir. They got me a keyboard and I started playing it and the piano.
“It was a very evolutionary process that led me to this place. I was in PRESEC and I joined Skillions, a rap group, and before you knew it, I was on stage performing. I have just been led to this path by my Guardian angel,” E.L shared.
After a hiatus from the music scene, E.L has announced the upcoming release of his new album, ‘Bar 7’. Featuring 13 tracks, the album is set to debut on July 26, 2024, across various streaming platforms.