Strange Dust is a Minnesotan producer and beat-maker known for his work in the realm of hip-hop and experimental music. He's recognized for his distinct sample-based production style, blending various genres and incorporating unconventional transitions into his music. Strange Dust, formerly known by the name Es El (short for Something Legitimate), originally gained notoriety as the sole producer for heralded Twin Cities underground group Glow Mechanics. Strange Dust has collaborated with numerous artists including Blu, Declaime, A-F-R-O, Tokyo Cigar, and Canadian singer Mimo on her breakout single “An Introduction” (2023) with Automatic Records. The globally-acclaimed compilation album Strange Company solidified his innovative approach to a classic style of hip-hop music production.