E-Kaine Makes Waves In Michigan Hip-Hop With Brutally Honest Bars

Raw talent and lived experience define E-Kaine (Elijah Eubanks) as he documents his metamorphosis from struggle to strength in Michigan’s hip-hop scene, one track at a time.

Like many who’ve walked similar paths, E-Kaine stumbled into music at 15, finding solace in Tech N9ne’s unflinching verses about being different. What started with fumbling attempts at lunchtime freestyle sessions, despite the snickers and side-eyes from peers, eventually became his lifeline through eight grueling years of addiction and run-ins with the law.

But 2021 brought an unexpected plot twist – fatherhood. This news hit different, sparking something in E-Kaine that led him to pivot hard, enrolling in LA Film School’s Music Production program while juggling diapers and dreams. “Man, I wouldn’t be breathing without music,” he shares, his voice carrying years of hard-won battles. “My kids gave me purpose, but music gave me a voice when I thought I’d lost mine forever.”

Drop into his latest track “Fake Smile” (released November 8th, 2023), and you’ll catch what he means. In just over three minutes, E-Kaine weaves piano keys with vulnerability that hits you in the gut. “This song is a piece of my soul,” he shares, his words carrying the weight of lived experience. “Every lyric is raw and real, straight from some of my darkest times.”

These days, you’ll find him grinding on “Tethered to Torment,” a seven-track EP that doesn’t just touch on addiction and mental health – it grabs them by the throat. His upcoming debut album promises to wade even deeper into the shadows, tackling everything from gang life to homelessness, not to glorify but to testify.

Between studio sessions and dad duties (he’s raising his kids solo), E-Kaine’s carved out a unique lane in the game. His bars speak directly to anyone who’s ever felt like an outsider, battled their own demons, or stood at rock bottom looking up.

Want to dive into his world? You can catch his tracks on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, or follow his journey on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and Facebook.

Through it all, E-Kaine’s story stands as a gritty reminder that even the darkest nights can break into dawn. Catch him live at the VFW Hall in Mt. Pleasant, MI, where he’ll be bringing these stories to life, straight from the heart to the stage.