EL-Tan is a Zambian born artist who started rapping at age 3 and started playing instruments at age 4 such as piano, guitar, drums, saxophone, and bass guitar. He started producing at age 9 and has been producing all his music ever since. His main inspiration is his father/teacher Elton Nyirenda who is an amazing Jazz pianist. Jazz, Hip hop, Blues, Seben, and Gospel are some of the genres that have shaped and influenced EL-Tans music. With artists like Chick Corea, Robert Glasper, John Mayer, BB King, John P kee, Marvin Sapp, Meek Mill, Lil Wayne, and J cole. With God/Jesus at the center of it all
