A closer look at rapper E.L as he celebrates his birthday

Elorm Adablah born 28th June, popularly known by his stage name E.L, is an award-winning Ghanaian record producer, rapper and sound engineer.

EL grew up in the largest estate in Ghana, Dansoman. He is a talented Musician, rapper, singer, pioneering producer, and a performer. You may know him from his popular club bangers, “Obuu Mo”, “Kaalu”, “One Ghana for Your Pocket”, “Auntie Martha”, "Mi Naa Po", "Kaabu Ame" and "Baba God".

His brand ‘This is Crazy Chalee’ has become a Ghanaian household term and his music made him a face of Ghana’s music industry a couple of years ago. He gained a vast reputation for his crazy club bangers and spectacular sound.

EL had several international shows and club performances and is constantly in high demand since the release of his latest banger "Ehua" which he had Joey B and Falz as featured artistes on it.

Education

E.L first attended St. Martin De Porres School in Dansoman and later transferred to Jack and Jill where he completed his Junior Secondary School level. He then gained admission into Presbyterian Boys Secondary School (PRESEC), where he discovered his music talent.

After high school, he pursued a degree in economics and political science at the University of Ghana, Legon.

Career

E.L made history in the books of the Ghanaian Music Industry when he released a 25-track album "B.A.R Mix Tape" in 2014 and later came up with "B.A.R 2" in 2015.

EL released his third studio album entitled "Elom' in 2016. The album boasts of singles “Mi Naa Bo Po”, “Watch The Way You Dey Waka” and “Nkrumah Pt. 2” featuring highly respected recording artist Obrafour.

In 2017, E.L parted ways with BBNZ Live, after years of working together. He later set up his own record label, VONation.

His 'BAR 4 Mixtape' album was the first project that was officially releasing under his new record label VONation.”

Awards

In 2016, EL received the Artist of the Year award at the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards held at the Ghana International Conference Center. He also won other awards such as the 2010 African Movie Academy Awards: Best Original Soundtrack 'A sting in a tale', 2010 Ghana Movie Awards: Best Score Award, Checkmate, 2011 Ghana Music Awards: Hip-hop Song of the Year award, "Get On the Dance Floor", Producer, 2012/2013 Ghana Music Awards Album of the Year, 2015/2016 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards Hip-life/Hip-hop Artiste of the year, 2016 Ghana Music Awards UK Artiste of the Year, 2015/2016 Ghana Music Awards Producer Of the Year, 2015/2016 Ghana Music Awards Afro-pop song Of the Year, 2016/2017 Ghana Music Awards Afro Pop Song Of The Year (Kaa Bu Ame),2017 Ghana Entertainment Awards - USA Best Album (BAR 3),2017 4Syte MVA Best Edited Video.