Aaron Cohen (rapper)
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| Background information | |
| Born | Seattle, Washington, US |
| Origin | Queens, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation | Rapper |
| Years active | 2012–present |
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| Website | www |
Aaron Cohen is an American rapper based in Queens, New York.[1] He is a member of the Inner City Kids crew.[2]
Early life
[edit]Aaron Cohen is originally from Seattle, Washington.[3][4] He grew up listening to Nas, Wu-Tang Clan, Eminem, Kanye West, Warren G, The Notorious B.I.G., and Cam'ron.[5]
Career
[edit]In 2012, Aaron Cohen released a mixtape, Crack.[6] In that year, he also released a mixtape, Murk, on Mishka.[7] His 2013 mixtape, Potential Fans, was released on Decon and Mass Appeal.[8] It includes contributions from Grande Marshall, Tommy Kruise, and Yuri Beats.[9] Ruby Hornet described it as "a thrashing, complete project that stands to prove why Cohen deserves his own lane in the greater landscape of hip-hop today."[10] In 2013, Complex included him on the "Most Stylish Jewish Rappers of All Time" list.[11] He released the You Wouldn't Know EP in 2014,[12] and the Home Less EP in 2015.[13] In 2016, he released an EP, Off the Ground.[14] Entirely produced by Kemal, it features guest appearances from Abgohard and Mecca Shabazz.[15] His debut studio album, See Red, was released in 2018.[16] In 2019, he released Raw Every Day.[17]
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]- See Red (2018)
Mixtapes
[edit]- Crack (2012)
- Murk (2012)
- Potential Fans (2013)
- Raw Every Day (2019)
EPs
[edit]- You Wouldn't Know (2014)
- Home Less (2015)
- Uglyboyz (2015) (with Abgohard)
- Off the Ground (2016)
References
[edit]- ^ Odutola, Tayo (November 4, 2019). "Aaron Cohen reminisces about the good old days on "Since I Was A Kid"". Earmilk. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
- ^ Mizell Jr., Larry (May 11, 2016). "My Philosophy". The Stranger. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
- ^ Martins, Chris (November 7, 2013). "Aaron Cohen Raps All Over Hollywood in 'Nickvanexelrose' Video". Spin. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
- ^ Diep, Eric (November 11, 2013). "Aaron Cohen Releases New Mixtape, 'Potential Fans'". XXL. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
- ^ Diep, Eric (November 13, 2013). "The Break Presents: Aaron Cohen". XXL. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
- ^ Fruchter, Alexander (February 29, 2012). "[Video] Aaron Cohen: "Up and Down"". Ruby Hornet. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
- ^ Fuertes-Knight, Jo (September 26, 2012). "Aaron Cohen: "Murk" Mixtape". Vice. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
- ^ Ortiz, Edwin (November 8, 2013). "Watch Aaron Cohen Take Monotone Rap to New Levels in "Nickvanexelrose" Video Featuring ABGOHARD". Complex. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
- ^ "The Week's Best Mixtapes and Free Mixes, November 15 2013 (page 11 of 11)". Fact. November 15, 2013. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
- ^ Krzeczowski, Jake (November 13, 2013). "[RH First Look] Aaron Cohen". Ruby Hornet. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
- ^ Muller, Marissa G. (November 29, 2013). "The Most Stylish Jewish Rappers of All Time: Aaron Cohen". Complex. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
- ^ Vukorepa, Nick (October 16, 2014). "Aaron Cohen is probably going to sin again with "L.E.G (Lust, Envy, Greed)" [Video Premiere]". Earmilk. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
- ^ Mayo, Jake (May 29, 2015). "Premiere: Aaron Cohen Feat. Alexander Spit – "Booyakah" (Official Video)". Respect. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
- ^ Orcutt, K.C. (June 27, 2016). "On The Rise: Aaron Cohen Is In The Middle Of Seattle's Grunginess And New York's Grind". The Source. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
- ^ Simmons, Ted (June 8, 2016). "Aaron Cohen Breaks Out in "Off the Ground" Video". XXL. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
- ^ Harding, Jack (March 5, 2018). "Catch Aaron Cohen on his debut album 'See Red'". Earmilk. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
- ^ Wallace, Riley (June 24, 2019). "Aaron Cohen Talks Independence, "Raw Meat" & Collaborative EP With Jarren Benton". HipHopDX. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
External links
[edit]- Official website
- Aaron Cohen discography at Discogs