Episode 5. Cab Ellis

Connor Abeles began freestyle rapping in drivers ed at age 16 under the name "Straight Eggin'". At Emerson College, Abeles donned the name "Cab Ellis" and performed as a solo hip-hop act around Boston. After moving to Los Angeles in 2018, Abeles formed a rock band under the same name alongside Matt Richards (Sax/Clarinet/Flute), Nick Petrou (Bass), Luke Woodle (Drums) and Jonny Sim (Guitar).

The sound combines the power and spirit of rock & roll with the lyricism of hip-hop and contains elements of jazz and gospel music. Since their inception, Cab Ellis has performed at venues such as the Troubadour, The Lodge Room and Whisky A Go Go. They were selected to be a part of NPR's Tiny Desk Contest On The Road in 2019 and have opened for fellow hip-hop artist, Watsky. Their debut album, "Nighttime OCD", is available now.

Mixed and Mastered by Joshi Sagar.