“The Natural Ingredients” blends gospel, Latin roots, and golden-era hip-hop into a warm, cohesive record. Over three years, Colombian-born MC Danny Costa and South Carolina producer Ellington shaped an album that feels both classic and alive.
Danny Costa is a lyricist rooted in both soil and sound. His devotion to food forestry and horticulture shapes the patience and integrity in his writing, while a Latin upbringing exposed him to genres beyond hip-hop that inform his rhythm and melody. His voice carries depth, purpose, and grounded wisdom.
Ellington is a producer defined by crate-digging, gospel, blues, and soul. His sound draws from the spiritual core of ’90s hip-hop, honoring its lineage while pushing it forward. Every beat aims to capture that golden-era feeling in a fresh, modern way.
