The Cipher Show Podcast: Elzhi

[Deltron]

Elzhi got his start as an emcee in the now-famous Detroit rap scene of the 1990s, going to shows and open mics alongside some of the city’s great talent like Guilty Simpson, Royce da 5’9”, Phat Kat, Invincible, Proof, Eminem, and Slum Village. In 2001, Elzhi would join Slum Village after J Dilla left the group. He would remain with them for nearly a decade, leaving in 2010 amidst drama with the other members and their record label.

Elzhi’s first major solo release was an album-length reinvisioning of Nas’ Illmatic, entitled Elmatic, which met great critical and popular success. His brand new album, inspired by his struggles with depression, is called Lead Poison.

@IronFist
@PhonZhi

 

[IronFist]

props breh

 

[PhonZhi]

Will def listen later

 

[Deltron]

pretty dope, wish it was longer though.

 

[Remy Danton]

dope how he talks about his name.

 

[IronFist]

he need to drop that synesthesia track he spoke about

 

[IronFist]

Will def listen later

it was a good listen imo