Eli Jae
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Eli Jae | |
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| Birth name | Abuchi Elijah Emedem |
| Born | 7 April 1997 Port Harcourt, Nigeria |
| Genres | Afro-fusion, afro-pop |
| Occupations |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
| Labels | Squareball Entertainment |
Abuchi Elijah Emedem (born April 7, 1997) popularly known as Eli Jae,[1]is a Nigerian-born singer, songwriter, and recording artist, known for his viral hit single “Vida Miya” with Ric Hassani.[2]
His musical style combines traditional African rhythms with contemporary sounds,[3] contributing to his growing recognition in the Nigerian music scene.[4][5]
Early life
[edit]Eli Jae was born and raised in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, where he developed a passion for music at a young age. His exposure to various musical genres, including Afrobeats, pop, and gospel, shaped his artistic development. He began performing in local talent shows and later pursued his musical career professionally.[6]
Career
[edit]Eli Jae's music career began to gain traction with his unique sound and lyrical content that resonates with a diverse audience.[7] His breakout moment came when he released his EP titled “Blend” under Adasa Cookey’s owned label Squareball Entertainment.[8][9]
In 2024, Eli Jae collaborated with Nigerian artist Ric Hassani on a track that gained considerable attention, further solidifying his position in the Afrobeat scene.[10] The collaboration helped expand his audience and opened opportunities for further collaborations with notable artists.[11]
According to GQ South Africa, Eli Jae sonic palette was shaped by afrobeat legend Fela Kuti.[12]
Discography
[edit]EP
[edit]Blend (2023)
Selected singles
[edit]As lead artist
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| Year | Title | Album |
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| 2023 | "All Over"[13][14][15] | Non-album single |
| 2024 | "Me & U"[16][17] | Non-album single |
| "Vida Miya" feat. Ric Hassani[18] | Non-album single | |
References
[edit]- ^ "Eli Jae Releases Highly Anticipated EP Titled Blend". Guardian NG. Editorial. 1 September 2023. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
- ^ "Rising Nigerian Afrofusion R&B star Eli Jae drops single 'Vida Mia' feat Ric Hassani". Pulse NG. Editorial. 19 September 2024. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
- ^ "Growing Afrofusion And R&B Trends Eli Jae Releases "All Over," a Catchy New Single". Soundcity TV. Editorial. 12 March 2024. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
- ^ "FEATURE VIPER PRESENTS ELI JAE". Viper Mag. Editorial. 15 April 2024. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
- ^ "Eli Jae Makes Debut With EP, "Blend"". Album Talks. Editorial. 1 September 2023. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
- ^ "Eli Jae Releases Romantic Single 'Me and You' Fusing R&B and Afrobeats". Stupid Dope. Editorial. 16 August 2024. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
- ^ "Early Listen of Eli Jae's EP "Blend"". More Branches. Editorial. 3 September 2023. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
- ^ "Eli Jae Hits Sonic Core With "Blend" EP". Culture Custodian. Editorial. 4 September 2023. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
- ^ "Eli Jae Unleashes Brand New Single "Me & You"". The49th Street. Editorial. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
- ^ "Emerging Naija act Eli Jae releases Me and You single". GQ South Africa. Editorial. 26 July 2024. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
- ^ "Watch Nigerian Afro-Fusion artist Eli Jae's official video for 'All Over'". Grunge Cake. Editorial. 1 March 2024. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
- ^ "RisingRandBndAfrofusionsensationEliJaereturnswithMeandyou". GQ South Africa. Editorial. 30 July 2024. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
- ^ "'All Over' by Eli Jae". Notion Online. Editorial. March 2024. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
- ^ "Eli Jae Shines In New Single 'All Over'". Guardian NG. Editorial. 25 February 2024. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
- ^ "Eli Jae drops infectious new single 'All Over'". The Lagos Review. Editorial. 26 February 2024. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
- ^ "Eli Jae drops new single 'Me & You'". Pulse NG. Editorial. 25 July 2024. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
- ^ "SQUAREBALL ENTERTAINMENT ARTIST ELI JAE CELEBRATES LOVE WITH "ME & YOU"". The Replay Mag. Editorial. 24 July 2024. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
- ^ "Rising Nigerian Afrofusion R&B star Eli Jae drops single 'Vida Mia' feat Ric Hassani". Pulse NG. Editorial. 19 September 2024. Retrieved 15 July 2024.