El Michels Affair is a Brooklyn-based producer and multi-instrumentalist known for blending classic soul, funk, and Latin sounds with modern production techniques. Drawing inspiration from vintage records and street culture, the project has released several acclaimed albums including "Sounding Out" and "Drive the Cold Spike," collaborating with artists like Black Thought and Earl Sweatshirt. El Michels Affair has become a cornerstone of contemporary soul and instrumental hip-hop, crafting music that honors the past while pushing the genre forward.