California producer Markis Precise has joined forces with Bay Area singer-songwriter Elujay for “Say That You Will,” a new single released through Ineffable Records. The collaboration pairs Precise’s production background in hip-hop with Elujay’s distinctive blend of alternative R&B, soul, and melodic songwriting, bringing together two artists whose work reflects the diversity of California’s independent music scene.
Markis Precise has built a career working behind the boards, developing a production style informed by hip-hop’s sample-based traditions while maintaining an ear for melody and atmosphere. His credits include work with artists such as Conway the Machine, Jalen Santoy, and Talib Kweli, demonstrating an ability to collaborate with performers from different corners of contemporary hip-hop.
Those artists represent a broad range of approaches to the genre. Conway the Machine is known for his gritty, lyric-driven style and association with Buffalo’s Griselda collective, while Talib Kweli has spent decades establishing himself as one of hip-hop’s most respected lyricists. Jalen Santoy, meanwhile, incorporates melodic and jazz-influenced elements into his music, reflecting a more fluid relationship between hip-hop and R&B.
A native of the San Francisco Bay Area, Elujay has developed a reputation for music that resists easy categorization. His work moves between alternative R&B, neo-soul, hip-hop, jazz, and indie influences, often incorporating intricate rhythms, layered instrumentation, and introspective lyricism.
Emerging from the Bay Area’s independent music community, Elujay first gained attention through releases that showcased his ability to combine rapping, singing, and melodic production into a cohesive sound. His early work demonstrated an appreciation for the region’s hip-hop history while drawing inspiration from the broader world of contemporary soul and alternative music.
His 2016 project Jentrify helped establish his identity as an independent artist, introducing listeners to his thoughtful songwriting and genre-blending approach. He continued exploring those ideas on subsequent releases, including Adojio, further developing a style that emphasizes musicality alongside lyrical expression.
Elujay’s work is particularly notable for the way it incorporates live-instrument influences into modern R&B and hip-hop arrangements. On “Say That You Will,” Elujay brings his thoughtful lyricism and melodic sensibilities to Precise’s production, creating a collaboration that draws on both artists’ strengths. The track continues Elujay’s exploration of contemporary R&B and hip-hop while giving Precise an opportunity to work with a vocalist whose musical identity extends beyond traditional rap.
The release also reflects the increasingly interconnected nature of California’s independent music scene. Although the Bay Area and Southern California have historically developed distinct musical identities, artists throughout the state continue finding common ground through collaborations that move between hip-hop, R&B, soul, and alternative music.
For Precise, working with Elujay represents another addition to a catalog that includes both established hip-hop veterans and artists exploring newer musical directions. His production work has allowed him to build relationships across the genre while maintaining an identity rooted in hip-hop craftsmanship.
For Elujay, “Say That You Will” continues a career defined by musical exploration and a willingness to move between different sounds. His ability to incorporate elements of hip-hop, soul, and alternative R&B has made him a compelling voice within a generation of artists challenging conventional genre boundaries.
Released through Ineffable Records, “Say That You Will” brings those two musical perspectives together, highlighting the creative possibilities that emerge when an experienced hip-hop producer connects with one of the Bay Area’s genre-blending singer-songwriters.
Listen to Markis Precise and Elujay’s “Say That You Will”
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