E-Smitty
Eric Finnerud (born September 11, 1981), professionally known as E. Smitty, (also stylized as E-Smitty), is an American record producer, audio engineer and songwriter. He has produced and engineered tracks for artists such as ASAP Ferg, Sadat X, Group Home, Lil Dap, Future, and Murdah Baby and collaborated with various artists including, Kool G Rap, Alpha Memphis, Rebel Rodomez, SpiderDaGod, Chino XL, Pacewon, Chris Rivers and many others. Career. E. Smitty began his career producing a large number of albums for independent artists. In 2005-2006, E. Smitty produced albums for ""Em-Lo"" - "Existence is Mandatory, Love  is Optional", ""Paul Bunyun & Derez"" - "Destined to Be", and "Nottie Dread" - "Nottie Dread", and in 2009 for ""Lil Twan"" - "Hate On This" among others. In 2010, E. Smitty signed a distribution deal with multi platinum producer "Keith Clizark" releasing two albums: "Knowledge Is Power" and "New Age Of HipHop", featuring Agallah, Kool G Rap, Armageddon (Formerly Of Terror Squad) and Raydar Ellis. In 2012, E. Smitty produced arguably the favorite record on ASAP Mob's "Lords Never Worry" Mixtape "Choppas On Deck" by ASAP Ferg. In 2015, E. Smitty released his 1st Instrumental series "A Beat Tape Vol. 1" and  shortly thereafter signed a distribution deal with The Orchard for his record label Sound Alive Records. In 2017, following recent success, E. Smitty released "Best Of E. Smitty" featuring Kool G Rap, Chino XL, Pacewon, Lil Dap, Raydar Ellis, SpiderDaGod, Rebel Rodomez, K.I.R.K. and Sadat X. Music style. E. Smitty's music has been described as a blend of soulful, melodic rhythm and slapping drums. Audio engineer. E. Smitty is also a Mixing and Mastering Engineer and founder of Sound Alive Studios. E. Smitty's experience has allowed him to producer and engineer music for gold, platinum and independent artists  & musicians. Discography. Albums (Incomplete List) Singles (Incomplete List)