Recognized for his proficient lyricism and versatility, Eli Youngblood is a chameleon of sorts. Despite hailing from the sprawling cornfields of southern Indiana, his music has a level of depth and emotion that doesn’t reflect his midwestern, suburban upbringing. Whether he’s criticizing the social structures that villainize people on "The Setup" or boasting about his coming achievements on "Babylon", Youngblood has conflicting degrees of unapologetic flair and wisdom that are unusual for his age. After a string of successful, independently released works from 2020 to 2022, Youngblood was signed on a music production deal with Milk & Honey Music and Warner Chappell Publishing. After a brief hiatus, he released his debut mixtape in 2024 before beginning a promotion and press tour to gain nationwide attention and major label interest.