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El-P
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Biography
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El-P is the stage name of Jaime Meline, a rapper and producer associated with New York’s independent hip-hop scene. He emerged with Company Flow and co-founded Definitive Jux, the label that released music by artists including Aesop Rock and RJD2. His own albums include Fantastic Damage (2002) and I’ll Sleep When You’re Dead (2007).
His production work includes records by Cannibal Ox and Killer Mike. With Killer Mike he formed Run the Jewels, combining dense electronic production with forceful, politically engaged rap. He also composed the score for Josh Trank’s film Capone.
Reviewed 2026-09-06Selected sources
- The Ringer — El-P interviewName, Company Flow, Definitive Jux, solo albums, collaborators and film score.