Leon Michels

# Leon Michels

Leon Michels is a prolific producer, multi-instrumentalist, and record executive who bridges soul, funk, and electronic music. As the creative force behind El Michels Affair, he crafts genre-blending productions that infuse classic soul and funk with contemporary electronic sensibilities. His work spans production for artists including Kali Uchis, Chicano Batman, and Lady Wray, while his co-founded labels Truth & Soul Records and Big Crown Records have become influential platforms for innovative soul and electronic crossover music.

Beyond production, Michels is a founding member of several pivotal acts including Menahan Street Band and Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, bringing his instrumental prowess and compositional vision to the forefront of modern soul and funk. His collaborations with Dan Auerbach and The Black Keys demonstrate his versatility across genres, while his work with El Michels Affair showcases his ability to reimagine classic soul samples and instrumentation through a distinctly electronic and contemporary lens.