Aaron Cohen (rapper)

Aaron Cohen is an American rapper based in Queens, New York.[1] He is a member of the Inner City Kids crew.[2]

Aaron Cohen
BornSeattle, Washington, U.S.
OriginQueens, New York, U.S.
GenresHip hop
Occupation(s)Rapper
Years active2012–present
Labels
Associated actsInner City Kids
Websitewww.aaroncohenmusic.com

Early life

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

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

Studio albums
  • See Red (2018)

Mixtapes
  • Crack (2012)
  • Murk (2012)
  • Potential Fans (2013)
  • Raw Every Day (2019)

EPs
  • You Wouldn't Know (2014)
  • Home Less (2015)
  • Uglyboyz (2015) (with Abgohard)
  • Off the Ground (2016)

References
  1. Odutola, Tayo (November 4, 2019). "Aaron Cohen reminisces about the good old days on "Since I Was A Kid"". Earmilk. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
  2. Mizell Jr., Larry (May 11, 2016). "My Philosophy". The Stranger. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
  3. Martins, Chris (November 7, 2013). "Aaron Cohen Raps All Over Hollywood in 'Nickvanexelrose' Video". Spin. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
  4. Diep, Eric (November 11, 2013). "Aaron Cohen Releases New Mixtape, 'Potential Fans'". XXL. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
  5. Diep, Eric (November 13, 2013). "The Break Presents: Aaron Cohen". XXL. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
  6. Fruchter, Alexander (February 29, 2012). "[Video] Aaron Cohen: "Up and Down"". Ruby Hornet. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
  7. Fuertes-Knight, Jo (September 26, 2012). "Aaron Cohen: "Murk" Mixtape". Vice. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
  8. Ortiz, Edwin (November 8, 2013). "Watch Aaron Cohen Take Monotone Rap to New Levels in "Nickvanexelrose" Video Featuring ABGOHARD". Complex. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
  9. "The Week's Best Mixtapes and Free Mixes, November 15 2013 (page 11 of 11)". Fact. November 15, 2013. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
  10. Krzeczowski, Jake (November 13, 2013). "[RH First Look] Aaron Cohen". Ruby Hornet. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
  11. Muller, Marissa G. (November 29, 2013). "The Most Stylish Jewish Rappers of All Time: Aaron Cohen". Complex. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
  12. 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.
  13. Mayo, Jake (May 29, 2015). "Premiere: Aaron Cohen Feat. Alexander Spit – "Booyakah" (Official Video)". Respect. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
  14. 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.
  15. Simmons, Ted (June 8, 2016). "Aaron Cohen Breaks Out in "Off the Ground" Video". XXL. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
  16. Harding, Jack (March 5, 2018). "Catch Aaron Cohen on his debut album 'See Red'". Earmilk. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
  17. Wallace, Riley (June 24, 2019). "Aaron Cohen Talks Independence, "Raw Meat" & Collaborative EP With Jarren Benton". HipHopDX. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
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