EliJah’s New Tape “E!” Goes Deep, Hits Hard

Cleveland rapper EliJah just dropped his newest self-titled mixtape, “E!”—a 35-minute ride through personal battles, emotional scars, sacrifice, and an unshakable hunger to rise above it all. The project is mostly produced by Cleveland’s own Akaash Chandra, who handled 11 out of 13 tracks. The other two songs—including a family collab with EliJah’s Florida-based brother Noah G—are produced by Akaash’s twin, Karthik Chandra.

The mixtape blends heart and humor. EliJah gets playful in “Fancy,” drops slick bars in “The Answer” (with visuals featuring a pink Nissan in a throwback car wash, now on the Youthful Individuals YouTube channel), and gets real about his story in tracks like “The Story of E” and “Stay Out the Club” ft. Akaash. The standout single “Humiliation,” featuring A$AP Twelvyy, ties it all together—EliJah representing Cleveland’s grit, and Twelvyy offering his view on legacy and leadership.

Overall, “E!” is a bold statement—personal, sharp, and refreshingly unfiltered. It’s a testament to EliJah’s growth as an artist and a storyteller. Whether you’re new to his music or have been following the journey, this project is well worth the listen. Go stream “E!” now on all platforms and see what the future of Cleveland hip-hop sounds like.