Exile (producer)

Infobox musical artist
Name = Exile


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Background = solo_singer
Birth_name = Alex Manfredi
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Origin = Los Angeles, California,
United States
Instrument = Turntable, sampler, MPC
Genre = Underground hip hop
Occupation = producer, disc jockey, rapper
Years_active = 1998 – present
Label = Shaman Work, Sound in Color
Associated_acts = Aloe Blacc, Emanon, Blu
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Exile (born Alex Manfredi, in San Diego, California) is an American hip hop DJ, producer and occasional rapper. His first record appearances came as a member of hip hop duo Emanon alongside rapper Aloe Blacc. They released various singles beginning with 1998's "P.S.I." before releasing their debut album, "Anon & On". After 2002, Exile went on to release one more Emanon album well as a solo album, 2006's "Dirty Science", and another collaborative effort, 2007's "Below the Heavens". The latter album was critically acclaimed for Exile's productions and raps by new artist Blu. Exile's guest production work with artists including Mobb Deep, Ghostface Killah, Kardinal Offishall and Jurassic 5 is also renowned. He claims his influences to be contemporary producers J Dilla, Jon Brion and Madlib.Cite web|url=http://illroots.com/2007/12/07/featured-blu-exile/|title=Featured Interview: Blu & Exile|accessdate=2008-03-06|publisher=IllRoots.com] He is known for "coarsely chopped beats" that give off "laid back soulful vibes."Cite web|url=http://www.coolhunting.com/archives/2006/08/exile_dirty_sci.php|title=Exile: Dirty Science Review|accessdate=2008-03-06|publisher=CoolHunting.com]

Discography

Solo

* "Dirty Science" (2006)

Emanon

* "Anon & On" (2002)
* "The Waiting Room" (2005)

With Blu

* "Below the Heavens" (2007)

With Lokey

* "Fool" (2008)

With Fashawn

* "Boy Meets World" (2008)

References

External links

* [http://www.hiphop-elements.com/article/read/5/5377/1/ Emanon's history at HipHop-Elements.com]
* [http://illroots.com/2007/12/07/featured-blu-exile/ Blu & Exile interview at IllRoots.com]