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American songwriter and record producer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Elliott Baker (born December 15, 1987) is an American songwriter, record producer, and musician based in Denver, Colorado. He is known for his songwriting contributions to "Lost Forever" from Utopia (2023) by Travis Scott and "Narcissistic" (2021) by Key! & Tony Seltzer.

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Early life and education

Elliott Baker was born in Denver, Colorado. He attended the University of Akron from 2006 to 2008, where he was a walk-on member of the Akron Zips football team. Baker began his collegiate football career as a wide receiver before transitioning to tight end. His playing career ended after sustaining multiple ankle fractures. He later transferred to Ohio State University, graduating in 2011.

Career

Baker has worked as a songwriter, producer, and musician across both major-label and independent music projects.

In 2023, Baker received a songwriting credit on "Lost Forever," a track from Utopia, the fourth studio album by Travis Scott.[1] Utopia debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and topped charts internationally.[2] The album later received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Rap Album.[3]

In addition to his songwriting work, Baker has participated in several touring and collaborative projects. He toured with the electronic rock band Magic Sword. Earlier in his career, he was a member of the band Flashlights, later stylized as Flash/Lights. Baker departed the group prior to its reformation under the name Rose Quartz.

Baker has also collaborated with his sister, Marilyn Baker, as part of the experimental music project CCERULEANN.

Musical projects

  • Magic Sword – touring musician
  • Flashlights / Flash/Lights – former member
  • CCERULEANN – collaborative project with Marilyn Baker
  • Crystal Ghost – solo project

Discography

Albums

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YearAlbumArtistNotes
2012CCERULEANNCCERULEANNSelf-titled debut album[4]
2014Crystal GhostCrystal GhostDebut EP[5]
2019Moss PointCrystal Ghost, RUMTUM, The House GhostCollaborative album[6]
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Songwriting and production credits

More information Year, Song ...
YearSongAlbum/ProjectArtistRole
2021"Narcissistic"The Alpha JerkKey! & Tony SeltzerSongwriter / Producer[7]
2023"Lost Forever"UtopiaTravis ScottSongwriter[8]
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Personal life

Baker is based in Denver, Colorado and continues to work in music as a songwriter and producer.

References

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