Big El was born in Oakland, Ca where he grew up as the youngest of four siblings. While using music as a tool for a positive direction during his high school years, he released his first album, entitled “Taking over things” which sold over 9 thousand copies within a short time. With so much local success, El attracted the attention of music giant Motown Records. He then was signed to a single production deal. With that release, the single “Get my sag on” sold over 35,000 copies; without national promotion, or a label release of the single to all radio markets. Later in his career El-Dogg, as he was known then, recorded a single track on a compilation entitled “Bay area playaz vol # 1” That release featured such artist as Master P, Delinquents, R.B.L, and the Luniz. The album debuted at #44 on the billboard rap chart! It then went on to sell over 77,000 copies. El later returned with his new album cleverly entitled “Back n’ business” His self promotion and fan support helped sell over 10,000 copies out the trunk!!! All to a local market without major record label support. Now in 2004, he’s back with a 16 cut album entitled “The final Chapter” The album was produced by T-Rolla (an Infamous Bay Area producer). The music compliments El’s stlye very well as do his guest stars on the album. This album touches a little bit of everything from meaningful songs “life struggle” to underground songs life “Best kept secret” and “All on a Bitch”. To club songs like “The Boom Boom Room” and “ Shake Ya Tail Feather”. So be on the look out he’s surely here to stay and be a force in the Bay Area and National scene.