Elijah Jamal Balbed's musical journey unfolded amidst Washington DC's tumultuous era of drugs and crime, yet the city's transformation around him influenced his art. As a musician, he connected with the people and music that gave voice to DC's residents. Now, Balbed must navigate preserving this tradition while forging his own musical identity.
How It Breathes
Growing up in Washington DC, Elijah Jamal Balbed's childhood was marked by tumultuous social change, substance abuse, and criminal activity, ultimately influencing his path to music.
