El Da Sensei facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
El Da Sensei
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| Birth name | William E. Williams |
| Born | January 7, 1971 |
| Origin | Newark, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip-hop, rap, hardcore rap |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper |
| Years active | 1987-present |
| Labels | Fat Beats, Asfalt Records, Coalmine |
| Associated acts | Artifacts, The Returners, O.S.T.R., General Woo, The Immortals Project, The Regiment Hip-Hop Duo, HiFi Banda |
William E. Williams, better known as El Da Sensei, is a cool American rapper from Newark, New Jersey. He started making music in the 1980s. In the 1990s, he was part of a popular hip hop group called Artifacts.
After his time with Artifacts, El Da Sensei began a successful solo career. He has released many albums on his own. He even won an award for his music! In 2015, a song called "On the Rise" by "The Immortals Project Featuring El Da Sensei" won an award at The 14th Annual Independent Music Awards. This was in the "Rap/Hip-Hop - Song" category.
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El Da Sensei's Musical Journey
El Da Sensei has been making music for a long time. He started his career in 1987. He is known for his strong lyrics and unique rap style.
Being Part of Artifacts
In the 1990s, El Da Sensei was one half of the hip-hop duo called Artifacts. This group was very popular in the underground hip-hop scene. They released two main albums: Between a Rock and a Hard Place in 1994 and That's Them in 1997. These albums helped them become well-known in the rap world.
His Solo Career
After Artifacts, El Da Sensei started making music by himself. His first solo album was Relax, Relate, Release, which came out in 2003. Since then, he has released many more albums. Some of his notable solo works include The Unusual (2006) and Unheard Of (2008).
Working with Other Artists
El Da Sensei often works with other musicians and groups. He has collaborated with the Polish hip-hop duo The Returners on several projects, like Global Takeover: The Beginning and GT2: Nu World. He also worked with The Immortals Project, which led to their award-winning song "On the Rise". More recently, he released an album called XL with Sadat X in 2018 and Solving Cases with Jake Palumbo in 2021. These collaborations show how much he loves to create music with different artists.
