Elliott Baker (musician)
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| Also known as | Crystal Ghost |
| Origin | Denver, Colorado, United States |
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| Labels | HUG Records |
| Associated acts | CCERULEANN |
Elliott Baker is an American songwriter, record producer, musician, and visual artist based in Denver, Colorado. Recording and performing under the stage name Crystal Ghost, he has a songwriting and production credit on "Lost Forever" from Utopia (2023) by Travis Scott.[1] He was earlier active in the Denver electronic music scene as one half of the sibling duo CCERULEANN and as an artist on the independent label HUG Records.[2][3]
Early life and education
Baker attended the University of Akron before transferring to Ohio State University.
Baker began making music seriously during his junior year of college, initially experimenting with guitar before purchasing a Roland SP-404 sampler, which introduced him to electronic music and looping. He later adopted Ableton Live as his primary production tool.[4]
Career
CCERULEANN and HUG Records (2012–2013)
While living in Ohio, Baker met the producer RUMTUM, whom he credited as influential in his transition toward electronic music.[4] After returning to Colorado, he formed the dream-pop duo CCERULEANN with his sister, Marilyn Baker, releasing a self-titled album in 2012. The duo worked long-distance, with Elliott based in Denver and Marilyn in London, and was part of the Denver music collective Holy Underground.[2]
In 2013, 303 Magazine selected CCERULEANN as one of its three "do-not-miss" acts at the Denver Post Underground Music Showcase, writing that the duo "create blissful electro dream-pop" and "turns heads with entrancing vocals and stellar production, making the duo not only an act to catch at UMS, but an act to keep your eye on in the future."[2]
That same year, in a feature on the Denver electro-pop group FLASH/LIGHTS, 303 Magazine described Baker and Ethan Converse as among "the driven creators" behind HUG Records, an independent Denver label whose roster included CCERULEANN, FLASH/LIGHTS, ManCub, Real Magic, RUMTUM, and Neon Lips.[3] Baker performed live with FLASH/LIGHTS, which later re-formed as Rose Quartz.[3]
Crystal Ghost (2014–present)
Baker launched his solo project Crystal Ghost after relocating to Denver. The project's sound, built largely around a Yamaha organ Baker purchased from a thrift store, blended electronic production with elements of disco, funk, and pop.[4] His debut single "On My Own" was released in October 2014 on the Stereocure label; the music site Portals described it as "a brooding breed of disco, with a throbbing bass underlying vocals somehow both airy and stylishly mechanical."[5] The self-titled EP followed in November 2014.[5] ThrdCoast reviewed the EP and interviewed Baker, noting the release's "versatility and willingness to experiment."[4] Colorado publication Yellow Scene covered Baker's subsequent single "Become Who You Are" in 2015, describing it as "a high-tempo, low-intensity dance track" and writing that his steadily released singles "showcase the musical talent which Baker brings to the table."[6]
In 2019, Baker released Moss Point, a collaborative album with producers RUMTUM and The House Ghost.[7]
Design work with JBL (2019)
In January 2019, Baker was announced as the winner of the "Design My JBL" contest by HARMAN Professional Solutions at the NAMM Show, selected from more than 800 entries. His original artwork was featured on a limited edition version of the JBL 305P MkII studio monitor, with five percent of sales proceeds donated to the NAMM Foundation to support music education.[8]
Songwriting and production (2021–present)
In 2021, Baker received a songwriter and producer credit on "Narcissistic" by Key! & Tony Seltzer, from their project The Alpha Jerk.[9]
In 2023, Baker received songwriting and production credits on "Lost Forever," a track from Utopia, the fourth studio album by Travis Scott, which also features James Blake and Westside Gunn.[1]
Discography
Albums and EPs
| Year | Title | Artist | Notes |
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| 2012 | CCERULEANN | CCERULEANN | Self-titled debut album[2] |
| 2014 | Crystal Ghost EP | Crystal Ghost | Debut EP; released on Stereocure[5][4] |
| 2019 | Moss Point | Crystal Ghost, RUMTUM, The House Ghost | Collaborative album[7] |
Songwriting and production credits
| Year | Song | Album | Artist | Role |
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| 2021 | "Narcissistic" | The Alpha Jerk | Key! & Tony Seltzer | Songwriter, producer[9] |
| 2023 | "Lost Forever" | Utopia | Travis Scott feat. James Blake & Westside Gunn | Songwriter, co-producer[1] |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Garcia, Thania (2023-07-28). "Travis Scott's 'Utopia': A Song by Song Breakdown of Every Featured Artist, Producer and More". Variety. Retrieved 2026-02-09.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Hernandez, Brianna (2013-07-18). "303's Top 3: UMS Saturday and Sunday". 303 Magazine. Retrieved 2026-08-29.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Faubel, Alex (2013-07-16). "Brain Pickin': FLASH/LIGHTS". 303 Magazine. Retrieved 2026-08-29.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 Shenton, Will. "Interview: Crystal Ghost". ThrdCoast. Retrieved 2026-02-09.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "Crystal Ghost – "On My Own"". Portals. 2014-10-07. Retrieved 2026-02-09.
- ↑ "Web Beat: Red Fox Run, Crystal Ghost, Michael O'Connor, Dreamcaster, Effulgence and Funkdozer". Yellow Scene Magazine. 2015-05-29. Retrieved 2026-07-17.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Moss Point – Crystal Ghost, RUMTUM & The House Ghost". Apple Music. Retrieved 2026-02-09.
- ↑ "HARMAN Professional Solutions Announces Design My JBL Contest Winner at NAMM 2019". JBL Professional. Harman International. 2019-01-28. Retrieved 2026-08-29.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Narcissistic – Key! & Tony Seltzer". Spotify. Retrieved 2026-02-09.
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