Chicago rapper El Hitta spits hardcore rhymes with an off-key, sing-song style and steady cadence that recall the '90s-era hip-hop of Mystikal and DMX more than the sounds of his late-2010s trap-favoring contemporaries. In 2018, he issued his official full-length debut, Owe Nobody Nothin, home to his hit single "Gang Nem."
Rapping since he was a teenager, the young Hitta (originally known as El Hitla) was influenced by fellow Chicagoans G Herbo and Lil Durk. Following a stint in prison, he emerged revitalized and focused on a career in rap. Early tracks "Because," "Hitla Styl...