After completing his education, El’ began to write and produce his own music. He has done studio work with LL Cool J, Jazzy Jeff, and Chubby Checker. He has shared the stage with RnB icons Norman Connors, Jean Carne, Cameo, Tito Jackson, James Ingram, Ray Goodman & Brown, Bootsy Collins, as well as local Philly Jazz greats like Dexter Wansel, Sam Reed, Tony Williams, Jamaaladeen Tacuma, Warren Orrie and the Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble and Sax Queen, Fostina Dixon.

El’Ahmad became a notable force in the Philadelphia event scene as a band leader and front man for various bands and orchestras. His talents were displayed at various private events such as weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, corporate and political galas; being held at many of the major hotels, banquet halls, country clubs and convention centers in the Tri-State area.

In August 2008, El’s undying desire to be his “own man” and to be in control of his own destiny, led him to found Ascension Entertainment Group LLC. He ventured out with his own 11 piece party band he named Carnivále, and continued his tradition of excellence in entertainment in the event industry.