{{Use mdy dates|date=November 2011}} {{Short description|American musician (born 1981)}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = E. Smitty | image = E. Smitty.jpg | caption = E. Smitty Producing | birth_name = Eric Finnerud | alias = {{flatlist|E. Smitty, E-Smitty }} | origin = Atlanta, U.S. | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1981|9|11}} | death_date = | genre = {{flatlist| * Hip hop * Rap * R&B * hardcore hip hop * gangsta rap }} | occupation = {{flatlist| * Producer Engineer * songwriter }} | years_active = 1996–present | label = {{flatlist| * INgrooves * The Orchard (company) * Sound Alive Records }} | associated_acts = {{flatlist| * Sadat X * Chino XL * Kool G Rap * Group Home }} }}
'''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,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://us.focusrite.com/node/14574|title=E.Smitty (Kool G Rap, ASAP MOB) Chooses Focusrite|website=Focusrite|access-date=2 August 2017|ref=1}}</ref> Future, and Murdah Baby and collaborated with various artists including, Kool G Rap, Alpha Memphis, Rebel Rodomez,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://2dopeboyz.com/2017/07/02/e-smitty-my-life-kool-g-rap/|title=E-SMITTY – "MY LIFE" F. KOOL G RAP|date=July 2, 2017|access-date=2 August 2017|publisher=2DOPEBOYZ}}</ref> SpiderDaGod, Chino XL, Pacewon,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://hiphopdx.com/singles/id.35969/title.chino-xl-pacewon-spider-da-god-put-mumble-rappers-in-crosshairs-with-new|title=Chino XL, Pacewon & Spider Da God Put Mumble Rappers In Crosshairs With "New"|date=January 9, 2017|access-date=2 August 2017|publisher=HipHopDX}}</ref> Chris Rivers and many others.
== Career == E. Smitty began his career producing a large number of albums for independent artists.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.soundaliverecords.com/releases|title=Releases|date=August 2, 2017|website=Sound Alive Records}}</ref> In 2005–2006, E. Smitty produced albums for "''Em-Lo''" - ''Existence is Mandatory, Love is Optional'',<ref>{{Citation|title=Existence is {{sic|Mand|itory|hide=y}}, Love is Optional|date=2006-01-01|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/1zl13mENdJlTAF8ynKPIR0|language=en|access-date=2017-08-02}}</ref> "''Paul Bunyun & Derez''" - ''Destined to Be'',<ref>{{Citation|title=Destined to be......|date=2005-01-01|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/27tKSgsRjk9qZvqZUAWGRD|language=en|access-date=2017-08-02}}</ref> and "Nottie Dread" - ''Nottie Dread'',<ref>{{Citation|title=Nottie Dread|date=2006-01-01|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/4RxeqbN7V1rcnbleAL2V2v|language=en|access-date=2017-08-02}}</ref> and in 2009 for "''Lil Twan''" - ''Hate On This''<ref>{{Citation|title=Hate On This|date=2009-03-06|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/2O2tc9zmRoH2xIEjdDFaCO|language=en|access-date=2017-08-02}}</ref> 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'',<ref>{{Citation|title=Knowledge Is Power|date=2010-04-06|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/4qO560KmQjqtOVKTNWmvsw|language=en|access-date=2017-08-02}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Citation|title=A$AP Mob - Lord$ Never Worry {{!}} Download & Listen [New Mixtape]|date=August 28, 2012|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/5350-asap-mob-lords-never-worry-mixtape|access-date=2017-08-02}}</ref> In 2015, E. Smitty released his 1st Instrumental series ''A Beat Tape Vol. 1''<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://beattapeco-op.com/?p=8592|title=E. Smitty – A Beat Tape [Beat Tape] [2015] – Beat Tape Co-Op|website=beattapeco-op.com|language=en-US|access-date=2017-08-02}}</ref> and shortly thereafter signed a distribution deal with The Orchard<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/THEREALESMITTY/status/616737048179933184|title=Sound Alive Records is proud to announce our Partnership with Orchard/SONY....just signed the dotted lines....pic.twitter.com/VYlZRV44u3|last=Smitty|first=E.|date=2015-07-02|website=@THEREALESMITTY|access-date=2017-08-02}}</ref> for his record label '''Sound Alive Records'''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.soundaliverecords.com/releases|title=Sound Alive Records {{!}} Record Label|website=Sound Alive Records {{!}} Record Label|access-date=2017-08-02}}</ref> In 2017, following recent success, E. Smitty released ''Best Of E. Smitty''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/best-of-e-smitty/1254655689|title=Best of E. Smitty by E. Smitty on Apple Music|website=iTunes|date=June 30, 2017|access-date=2017-08-02}}</ref> featuring Kool G Rap, Chino XL, Pacewon, Lil Dap, Raydar Ellis, SpiderDaGod, Rebel Rodomez, K.I.R.K. and Sadat X.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.vanndigital.com/stream-e-smittys-best-e-smitty-album/|title=Stream E. Smitty's 'Best Of E. Smitty' Album - VannDigital|date=2017-07-04|work=VannDigital|access-date=2017-08-02|language=en-US}}</ref>
== Music style == E. Smitty's music has been described as a blend of soulful, melodic rhythm and slapping drums.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://insomniacmagazine.com/hip-hop-producer-e-smitty-releases-best/|title=Hip Hop Producer E. Smitty releases "Best Of..." - Insomniac Magazine|date=2017-07-03|work=Insomniac Magazine|access-date=2017-08-02|language=en-US}}</ref>
== Audio engineer == E. Smitty is also a Mixing and Mastering Engineer and founder of Sound Alive Studios.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.soundalivestudios.com/|title=Sound Alive Studios {{!}} 678.829.2238|website=Sound Alive Studios {{!}} 678.829.2238|access-date=2017-08-02}}</ref> E. Smitty's experience has allowed him to producer and engineer music for gold, platinum and independent artists & musicians.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://us.focusrite.com/node/14574|title=E.Smitty (Kool G Rap, ASAP MOB) Chooses Focusrite {{!}} Focusrite|website=us.focusrite.com|language=en-US|access-date=2017-08-02}}</ref>
== Discography == Albums (Incomplete List) * G-Vegas Mixtapes Vol 1,2,3 (2002) (Producer/Engineer) * Paul Bunyun & Derez - Destined To Be (2005) (Producer/Engineer)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/destined-to-be/80908067|title=Destined to Be...... by Paul Bunyun & Derez on Apple Music|website=iTunes|date=September 5, 2005|access-date=2017-08-02}}</ref> * Em Lo - Existence Is Mandatory, Love Is Optional (2006) (Producer/Engineer)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/existence-is-manditory-love-is-optional/127814011|title=Existence is Mandatory, Love is Optional by Em-Lo on Apple Music|website=iTunes|date=February 11, 2006|access-date=2017-08-02}}</ref> * Nottie Dread - Nottie Dread (2006) (Producer/Engineer)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/nottie-dread/128862198|title=Nottie Dread by Nottie Dread on Apple Music|website=iTunes|date=February 14, 2006|access-date=2017-08-02}}</ref> * Lil Twan - Hate On This (2009) (Producer/Engineer)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/hate-on-this/309502494|title=Hate On This by Lil Twan on Apple Music|website=iTunes|date=March 6, 2009|access-date=2017-08-02}}</ref> * E. Smitty - Knowledge Is Power (2010) (Producer/Engineer) * E. Smitty - New Age Of HipHop (2010) (Producer/Engineer) * Concore Entertainment The Takeover (2012) (Mastering Engineer) * E. Smitty - A Beat Tape (2015) (Producer/Engineer)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://therealesmitty.bandcamp.com/|title=A Beat Tape, by E. Smitty|website=E. Smitty|access-date=2017-08-02}}</ref> * E. Smitty & Amenta Asylum - The EP (2016) (Producer/Engineer)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-ep/1109115048|title=The EP by E. Smitty on Apple Music|website=iTunes|date=April 29, 2016|access-date=2017-08-02}}</ref> * Group Home - Forever (2017) (Producer/Engineer)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/Group-Home-Forever/master/1148478|title=Group Home - Forever|website=Discogs|language=en|access-date=2017-08-02}}</ref> * Manny Major - Crossroads (2017) (Mastering Engineer)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/crossroads/id1247663727|title=Crossroads by Manny Major on Apple Music|website=iTunes|access-date=2017-08-02}}{{dead link|date=March 2025|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> * Best Of E. Smitty (2017) (Producer/Engineer)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/best-of-e-smitty/1254655689|title=Best of E. Smitty by E. Smitty on Apple Music|website=iTunes|date=June 30, 2017|access-date=2017-08-02}}</ref> * Travaughn - Welcome To Infinity (2017) (Producer/Engineer)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/welcome-to-infinity/1265931576|title=Welcome to Infinity by Travaughn on Apple Music|website=iTunes|date=July 22, 2017|access-date=2017-08-02}}</ref> Singles (Incomplete List) * Raydar Ellis - Inspiration (2007) (Producer/Engineer) * Lil Twan & Agallah - She Like The Way (2007) (Producer/Engineer) * E. Smitty Feat. Lil Twan & Nottie Dread - Shorty (2008) (Producer/Engineer) * E. Smitty Feat. Manovwar & Loot-Tenant - New Age Of Hip Hop (2008) (Producer/Engineer) * E. Smitty Feat. Agallah - Dreamed (2010) (Producer/Engineer) * E. Smitty Feat. Kool G Rap & Original Sin - Serious (2010) (Producer/Engineer) * Asap Ferg - Choppas On Deck (2012) (Producer) * Sadat X - Fire (2012) (Mix Engineer) * Sadat X - Ghetto Bird (2012) (Mix Engineer) * Murdah Baby Feat. Future - Hit Licks (2012) (Mastering Engineer) * Murdah Baby Feat. Whitewash & Gucci Mane - Hurtn Feeling'z (2012) (Mastering Engineer) * Lil Dap - Pray For Me (2013) (Producer/Engineer) * Lil Dap - Things Ain't The Same (2013) (Producer/Engineer) * Struggle The Blind Chemist - The Essence (2014) (Producer/Engineer) * Flow Patrol - Backstreet Diamonds (2014) (Producer/Engineer) * Flow Patrol - High Life Mafia (2014) (Producer/Engineer) * Flow Patrol Feat. Sadat X - Watch Me (2014) (Producer/Engineer) * Struggle The Blind Chemist - Warz On The Frontline (2014) (Producer/Engineer) * BeN iLLa Feat. Sadat X - Third Eye All Knowing (2015) (Producer/Engineer) * Struggle The Blind Chemist - Rugged Times (2015) (Producer/Engineer) * Knowledgeable Intellect Feat. Chris Rivers & Sadat X - Block Boyz (2015) (Producer/Engineer) * Eighty8 - Check It Out (2015) (Producer/Engineer) * Jacob Bissell Feat. Sadat X - Diamond (2015) (Producer/Engineer) * Class_Sick - My Time (2015) (Producer/Engineer) * Mister Reis - Go Crazy (2015) (Producer/Engineer) * Tafari XL - Paper Chasin' (2015) (Producer/Engineer) * Struggle The Blind Chemist - The Message (2016) (Producer/Engineer) * Splash Townsend - Indigo World (2016) (Producer/Engineer) * Nspire - Trying To Get High (2016) (Producer/Engineer) * Villain - Don't Front (2016) (Producer/Engineer) * Villain - Mike Vick (2016) (Producer/Engineer) * Chino XL - I Can't Breathe (2016) (Producer/Engineer) * E. Smitty Feat. Sadat X & BeN iLLa - When The Smoke Clears (2016) (Producer/Engineer) * E. Smitty Feat. Armageddon & King Phaze - Ain't Ready (2016) (Producer/Engineer) * Old Soul - Delynchify Your Mindz (2016) (Producer/Engineer) * Villain - So High (2016) (Producer/Engineer) * Chino XL & Observer A - Smooth Ass Women (2016) (Producer/Engineer) * Observer A - Move Rhymes (2016) (Producer/Engineer) * The White Lion - Decompression (2016) (Producer/Engineer) * Group Home - PA To NY (2017) (Producer/Engineer) * Group Home - Brownsville (2017) (Producer/Engineer) * E. Smitty Feat. Sadat X & Villain - Bubble World (2017) (Producer/Engineer) * SpiderDaGod Feat. Chino XL & Pacewon - New (2017) (Producer/Engineer) * SpiderDaGod Feat. Mickey Factz - Public Defender (2017) (Producer/Engineer) * K.I.R.K. - Arranged (2017) (Producer/Engineer) * Manny Major - These Days (2017) (Producer/Engineer) * K.I.R.K. - Reminiscin (2017) (Producer/Engineer) * Kool G Rap, Rebel Rodomez & Alpha Memphis - My Life (2017) (Producer/Engineer) * Chuck N Lock - Hard To Come By (2017) (Producer/Engineer) * K.I.R.K. - Take A Shot (2017) (Producer/Engineer) * The White Lion - Take A Stand (2017) (Producer/Engineer) * K.I.R.K. - Elevate (2017) (Producer/Engineer)
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