Top 50 - Best El-P Songs (2025)

Jaime Stuart Meline (born March 2, 1975), better known by the stage name El-P (shortened from his previous stage name El Producto), is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer. Starting his career as a member of Company Flow, he has been a driving force in alternative hip hop since the mid-1990s, producing for rappers including Aesop Rock, Cage, and Mr. Lif. He was a member of The Weathermen and was the co-founder, owner, and CEO of the Definitive Jux record label.

El-P, one of the most underrated and best emcees and producers of all time. For many people, he is the face of this channel

This list ranks his 50 best tracks, More than just his hits—focusing on deep cuts, storytelling, political commentary, and introspective material

Rules:

-El must be the primary artist. Tracks like ‘The Last Huzzah’ and ‘We’re Famous’ are excluded
-Soundtrack songs are only eligible if El is credited as the main artists
-Songs by curators/producers (e.g. DJ Clue, DJ Khaled) are also excluded
-Songs must be on downloadable streaming platforms—ruling out many of his diss tracks (‘7700 Years To Date’, ‘Linda Tripp’)
-Unreleased material is not considered
-Instrumental material is excluded for consistency
-Material produced for other artists (Cannibal Ox, KiIIer Mike) are excluded

The ranking focused on lyrical depth, songwriting, production quality, El’s performances, emotional resonance, and impact on his career

We reviewed many online rankings and fan discussions to inform the list. Influence, popularity, streams, and sales were not considered.

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01 - Stepfather Factory [2001]
02 - Last Good Sleep [1997]
03 - 8 Steps To Perfection [1995]
04 - Accidents Don’t Happen [2002]
05 - Definitive [1997]
06 - Vital Nerve [1995]
07 - The Fire In Which You Burn [1997]
08 - walking in the snow [2020]
09 - Legend Has It [2016]
10 - Close Your Eyes (And Count To F*CK) [2014]
11 - Deep Space 9mm [2002]
12 - Habeas Corpses (Draconian Love) [2007]
13 - The Overly Dramatic Truth [2007]
14 - $4 Vic / Nothing But You + Me (FTL) [2012]
15 - Poisenville Kids No Wins / Reprise (This Must Be Our Time) [2007]
16 - A Report to the Shareholders / K*II Your Masters [2016]
17 - The Nang, The Front, The Bush, & The Shit [2002]
18 - League of Extraordinary Nobodies [2007]
19 - a few words for the firing squad (radiation) [2020]
20 - Tasmanian Pain Coaster [2007]
21 - Bad Touch Example [1997]
22 - DeLorean [2002]
23 - Flyentology [2007]
24 - Tuned Mass Damper [2002]
25 - End To End Burners [1998]
26 - For My Upstairs Neighbor [2012]
27 - Run The Numbers [2007]
28 - The Full R. [2012]
29 - Patriotism [1999]
30 - Thursday in the Danger Room [2016]
31 - EMG [2007]
32 - Population Control [1997]
33 - ooh la la [2020]
34 - BIood [2002]
35 - A Christmas F*CKING Miracle [2013]
36 - T.O.J. [2002]
37 - Weight [1998]
38 - Truancy [2002]
39 - Tragedy of War (In III Parts) [1997]
40 - Smithereens (Stop Cryin’) [2007]
41 - JU$T [2020]
42 - Fantastic Damage [2002]
43 - Lie, Cheat, Steal [2014]
44 - Drones Over BKLYN [2012]
45 - Thieves! (Screamed the Ghost) [2016]
46 - yankee and the brave, ep. 4 [2020]
47 - All Due Respect [2014]
48 - Early [2014]
49 - True Story [2012]
50 - the ground below [2020]

Entries Per Album & Decade:

Funcrusher Plus: 8
Fantastic Damage: 10
I’ll Sleep When You’re D*ad: 9
C*ncer 4 Cure: 5
Run The Jewels: 1
Run The Jewels 2: 4
Run The Jewels 3: 4
RTJ4: 7
Extraneous: 2

1990s: 11
2000s: 19
2010s: 14
2020s: 6

Solo: 24
Company Flow: 8
Run The Jewels: 16
Other: 1

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“DISCOGRAPHY RANKED: El-P - WORST to BEST (1997-2023)”:    • DISCOGRAPHY RANKED: El-P - WORST To BEST (...  

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