Eli Sostre

Eli Sostre is an artist and producer from Brooklyn, New York, known for a moody, atmospheric blend of R&B and rap that emerged in the mid-2010s SoundCloud era. He built his early following through self-released projects, most notably «Still Up All Night» in 2016, which drew attention for its introspective songwriting and hazy, late-night production aesthetic, followed by «Sleep Is for the Weak», which showcased greater stylistic range while staying rooted in his signature moody sound.

Much of Sostre's catalog is defined by a close creative partnership with producer Soriano, whose atmospheric, bass-heavy beats became the foundation for Sostre's turn-up-meets-turn-on approach — tracks that shift fluidly between rap bravado and sung R&B vulnerability. Songs like «Vibe With», «Passenger» and «New Addy» reflect this blend of melodic hooks, laid-back cadences and emotionally direct lyrics about relationships and nightlife.

Sostre's music has been recognized by outlets such as Pigeons & Planes, XXL and The Fader, placing him among the wave of independent Brooklyn artists who helped define an internet-native, DIY sound in R&B and hip-hop during the streaming era, building a dedicated fanbase largely outside the traditional label system.