When Ski Mask The Slump God suggested that we check out Eliozie‘s new single, I had no idea what I was in for.

“Word” is the Israeli 22-year-old’s first release in over a year, acting as a follow-up to “MFA,” which saw a massive amount of success overseas in Russia back in 2016. Produced by JAZ and featuring a verse from INDFRNT, the hit-bound single is a product of Eliozie’s friendship with Post Malone. “I was staying at Post’s house and met Jazzy Eff (the producer),” he tells Elevator. “And then I met INDFRNT through him, when he came to Austin’s.”

Eliozie’s involvement in music started at a young age but was only pursued recently, after his business got off the ground. “I’ve done music as a hobby since I was 12 and I’ve been super into it but never pursued it until now,” says the Los Angeles/Dallas-based creative. “I own an LLC called Antihacker on the side, which is how I know so many people in the industry right now. I’ve been a behind the scenes guy. To this day, I protect over 20 high profile clients’ social media accounts.”

With determination and an endless skill set, Eliozie is on track to become one of the most-talked about artists of 2018. Stay tuned for his debut album later this Summer, and catch him on tour right now with Lil Xan.

Stream “Word” below to get in touch with one of the hottest sounds of the month.