Aaron Cohen (rapper)

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

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]

  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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