El Genius: Press Releases

"El Genius is the realest hip hop ive heard in years! tha album is fire!"

In a World of popcorn beats and profressively simple verses, you can sitll trust your Unkie Troubie to bring that grown-up music. For example, take my current featured artist, El Genius. This is truly a man among mice-check the credentials. First off, the man is literally a modern-day Buffalo Soldier after serving as part of the 1st Infantry Division; much respect. Second, he's leading the artist-comprised movement of self empowerment.....

“The Omaha hip-hop music scene, or lack thereof, has been itching for someone like El Genius. Born Monte Maxwell, El Genius was raised in Omaha’s Hilltop Projects and has the persona of both teacher and pupil; patient yet adventurous. After serving in Iraq where he was injured, El Genius moved back to Omaha in 2004 and has been building sonic momentum ever since. El Genius dropped his Long Ride LP in 2007, while working from a studio he created from scratch. His lyrics are often touching and showcase his journey- and it’s refreshing to listen to Kanye West-caliber songwriting without the huge ego. Okay, so he does refer to himself as a young Tupac in “Epic”, but still, it’s a statement that feels legitimate. There’s attitude in his rhymes for sure, but it’s grit that’s deserved, a flow he’s worked hard to earn.” - Jarrett Fontaine

"This is an artist that is serious about getting his music out there. The one word that I would use to describe El Genius' music is anathematic. Big beats, big choruses, and a hard rap with infectious samples"- Marq Manner