Out The Rough
By EL-K!NG
In his free time, as a child Element would escape through reading he could grab and music. He wrote rap lyrics and songs that he could use to express himself. He also began to perform in small venues, slowly but surely building a following. Music became his passion and his escape.
With his musical background and troubled past, EL-K!NG is ready to take the world on a journey of self-discovery. Get ready for an in-depth look into the mind of EL
Out The RoughSep 23, 2023
Nerd Boy
EL-K!NG, formerly known as Element of rap group Custom Made and Element Rhymes is rap artist who is debuting podcast Out The Rough with EP2 “Nerd Boy”,
"Original Dynasty", Custom Made's sophomore album with Babygrande Records, was a compilation highlighting their standout mixtape records, and in 2008, Custom Made was on the "Rawkus 50" and was recognized by the seminal hip-hop brand as one of the best and brightest.
With a sound dubbed a cross between N.W.A., Mobb Deep & The Wu-Tang Clan, Custom Made garnered tremendous success with cumulative street-based mixtape sales of 100,000 + units. Gaining support from LA’s renowned Hip Hop Legends such as DJ Warrior and several others. This would establish a them as core players of LA's Hip Hop movement in the early 2000s.
as well as early appearances on on LA’s Power 106 Sway and Tech Wake Up Show.
EL-K!NG's music has always been marked by its honesty and openness, but with "Out The Rough" he is truly laying himself bare. This is a must-listen for fans of EL-K!NG and anyone who appreciates raw and unvarnished storytelling. Tune in next Thursday, hear EL-K!NG's new podcast, "Out The Rough"!
In The Beginning
Fans of EL-K!NG and those who appreciate raw, unvarnished storytelling should definitely tune in to this special podcast. Custom Made's sophomore album, "Original Dynasty," with Babygrande Records, highlights the standout mixtape records of the group and has garnered support from LA's renowned mixtape DJ DJ Warrior and Power 106 Wake Up Show. With the Rawkus Next 50 honor bestowed upon them, they are among the best and brightest developing in the independent hip-hop scene. So don't miss out on EL-K!NG's debut next Thursday and be sure to check out Custom Made's "Original Dynasty" too.