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Hip Hop Child Prodigy Els Teams with Silento and Zay Hilfigerrr in New Singles
Els Launches her Debut Singles 'Slide' and 'What Els' with A Little Help from Her Friends

LOS ANGELES - At age 9, hip hop and pop music prodigy Els teaming up with with hip hop stars Silento and Zay Hilfigerrr in her debut singles “Slide” and What Els,” now available on iTunes, Spotify and elsewhere.
The young singing sensation is making her mark with her two new releases that blend hip hop and pop music into uniquely crafted music that accentuate Els’ vocal range and talents.
“I am very excited to have ‘Slide’ and ‘What Els’ releasing in the United States and giving music fans the opportunity to listen to my music for the first time,” she said. “Working with Silento and Zay Hilfigerrr on these songs is truly a dream come true. They are amazing musicians who brought their special magic to each track!”
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Els, who was born Elisakh Hagia in Jakarta, Indonesia, is today making her recording industry debut with her two new singles after years of honing her skill as a singer before audiences in her native land. Els gained a love for music at an early age when her mother used it to help the toddler learn how to talk. By age 4, her passion for hip hop music was evident as she exhibited a skill for singing and dancing before going on to perform for audiences in her hometown and other neighboring communities.
Her love for hip hop led her to write to her idol, noted rapper Silento about the possibility of working together. Known for the hit single “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae),” which has more than a billion views on YouTube, Silento soon agreed to collaborate with the young ingénue on a new song which ultimately became the single “Slide.”
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The second single, “What Els,” came about after notable Zay Hilfigerrr saw Els performing on stage and offered to collaborate on her next project. The two got together and crafted the single that is already poised to become a bonafide hit for the young performer. Hip hop trap, with a world pop feel.