ËJ
Recording Artist • Songwriter • Recording & Mix Engineer
Professional Overview
ËJ is an independent multidisciplinary recording artist and engineer (also releasing under the moniker CandLeLy*T) who writes, records, mixes, and masters the vast majority of his commercially released catalog. Since beginning official releases in 2023, he has contributed to over 20 records across solo and collaborative projects, serving as both performing artist and technical lead on most releases.His work spans hip-hop, R&B, and alternative genres, blending creative direction with hands-on production control. As an artist who engineers at a professional level, he maintains full-stack oversight from initial concept to final master, ensuring both emotional impact and technical precision.Select releases have received editorial recognition, including features on Green Tea Distro’s “Currently Brewing” playlist and DistroKid editorial placements.Rooted in a deep respect for rhythm, arrangement, and feel, ËJ approaches music as both craftsman and collaborator — prioritizing artist ownership, sonic integrity, and records that genuinely move people.
Selected Credits (Songwriting + Engineering)
| Song Title | Artists | Year | Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sleeper Cell | Jaq P, 2unde, ËJ | 2025 | Featured Artist, Co-Mix Engineer | ||
| Motion | Nesha Marie, ËJ | 2025 | Featured Artist, Recording Engineer, Mix & Master Engineer | ||
| Figure it Out | ËJ, J3SS | 2025 | Featured Artist, Recording Engineer, Mix & Master Engineer | Green Tea - Distro | Placement: “Currently Brewing” |
| TALKYWOOD | Z.O.ËJ | 2025 | Featured Artist, Recording Engineer, Mix & Master Engineer | ||
| Somethin Special | ËJ | 2025 | Artist, Recording, Mix Engineer | ||
| GET BACK | ËJ | Featured Artist, Recording Engineer, Co-Mix & Master Engineer | 2025 | Green Tea - Distro | Placement: “Currently Brewing” |
| Cashmere Cutlery | ËJ & ZayHoVA | 2025 | Featured Artist, Recording Engineer, Mix & Master Engineer | ||
| Ring | King Cullen M., Rudy Reckless, ËJ | 2025 | Featured Artist | ||
| Drop Tha Ball | ËJ & Tha Village! | 2025 | Featured Artist, Recording Engineer, Co-Mix Engineer | ||
| Trü | ËJ | 2025 | Artist, Recording Engineer, Mix & Master Engineer | ||
| Zenith | ËJ & J3SS | 2024 | Featured Artist, Recording Engineer, Mix & Master Engineer | ||
| Poppin Shyt | Anazjah J & ËJ | 2024 | Featured Artist | ||
| Sirens Pt. 1 | ËJ, Bapt!ze, Diovanny, Kaxhin, Titus the Titan | 2024 | Featured Artist | ||
| Bad Boy$ | Z.O.ËJ & ZayHoVA | 2024 | Featured Artist, Recording Engineer, Mix & Master Engineer | Placement: Distrokid Editorial Playlist | |
| SHOVEL | Z.O.ËJ | 2024 | Featured Artist, Recording Engineer, Master Engineer | ||
| Blood of the Lamb | Bapt!ze & ËJ | 2024 | Featured Artist | ||
| Uncontrollable | ËJ & Tha Village! | 2024 | Featured Artist, Recording Engineer, Mix & Master Engineer | ||
| S24 | ËJ & Tha Village! | 2024 | Featured Artist, Recording Engineer, Co-Mix Engineer | ||
| Decisions, For Now | ËJ & Tae | 2024 | Featured Artist, Recording Engineer, Mix & Master Engineer | ||
| Ridin Round | Z.O.ËJ | 2024 | Featured Artist, Recording Engineer, Mix & Master Engineer | ||
| Cozy | ËJ & AJC | 2023 | Featured Artist, Recording Engineer, Mix & Master Engineer | ||
| Shadows | Z.O.ËJ | 2023 | Featured Artist, Recording Engineer, Mix & Master Engineer | ||
| Tell Me | Z.O.ËJ | 2023 | Featured Artist, Recording Engineer, Mix & Master Engineer |
Summary Metrics
• 20+ Commercial Releases
• 150,000+ Music Streams
• 500,000+ Cumulative Digital Views (All Content in 2025 alone)
• Independent Full-Stack Production Capability
Professional Focus
ËJ’s work centers on artistic ownership, technical excellence, and long-term sustainability within the independent music ecosystem. His dual perspective as both creator and engineer informs a standards-driven yet artist-first approach to production and collaboration.