The statement "history repeats itself" certainly is true for Boston born Ellis Hall III. E-3, as he is referred to in music circles, has the influences of his father, Ellis Hall jr (www.EllisHall.com), the legendary soul singer formerly of Tower of Power to thank for his rich musical beginnings.

However, music was not his initial career pursuit. He loves computers and studied graphic design, which led to an associate's degree from Northern Essex Community College ( www.necc.mass.edu/ ). Attended University of Massachusetts Lowell on track scholarship ( www.uml.edu/ ). While working at a prestigious publishing company, he came to the realization that music was his destiny.

Ellis is classified as a songwriter, producer as well as a performing artist to make him one of the newest, freshest talents to hit the music scene.

His other influences include Maxwell, Bob Powers, Everything but the Girl, Sting, Anita Baker, Eric Sermon, Rockwilder, James Brown, D'Angelo, James Taylor, Michael Whalen, Roy Orbison, The Squad, Wyclef Jean, JD, Timbaland, Micheal Jackson, Frank Sinatra, Musiq and Stevie Wonder among many, many others.

Brief Discography:
Redman - Red Gone Wild (Def Jam)

Method Man - Tical 0: The Prequel (Def Jam)

Michael Whalen - Mysterious Ways (Koch)

Biker Boyz Motion Picture Soundtrack (Dreamworks)

This Is A Game Ladies - Basket Ball Documentary (PBS/Partisan Pictures)