J. Ele is an anomaly...
J. Ele born in Richmond, CA is an anomaly within a cliche. The middle child of parents who immigrated from Mexico early in life chasing the American dream. He grew up emersed in diverse culture from his fathers love of Elvis, classic rock and early mission motown hits to playing in his uncles band covering boleros/salsas y cumbias on the weekends then waking up early Sunday to play for church since the age of 7. Spending summers at east bay center for arts he heard west african rhythms and eventually spent years playing in Black Baptist churches, music became the language that could link him w anyone. However, the gap he noticed between his parents generation and his own was palpable. Split between his heritage and personal tastes he envisioned music that his grandparents and peers could all feel represented by. This album, entitled 'The Get Down' is an ode to all mentors, influences and shaping life experiences. He accompanies rich vocals with flooring content, expert execution of musical artistry, breaking genre barriers and even dropping some dance tracks to make this project more than an album but a soundtrack to life many will resonate with.
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