Aaron Robinson
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| Born | Aaron Ke'Ontay Robinson August 12, 1993 Muskegon, Michigan, U.S. |
| 🏳️ Nationality | African American |
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| 📆 Years active | 2017–present |
| 🏡 Home town | Atlanta, Georgia |
Aaron Ke'Ontay Robinson, known professionally as AR, is a Christian rapper, songwriter, and music producer.[1] AR has released multiple singles and has one album entitled From the Ground Up. He is also an entrepreneur through his own record label; he serves as the founder and C.E.O. of The United Front Line of Jesus Christ Music Group.
His musical aspirations began in 2006, experimenting music production on FL Studio under the tutelage of his older cousin Carlos Byrd. It wasn't until Aaron Robinson was 16 years of age where he began writing lyrics for the glory of Jesus Christ the moment he gave his life to God after reading a book entitled 'A Divine Revelation of Hell' written by author Mary K. Baxter.[2] Aaron Robinson has once said in an interview that he between the ages of 13 and 17 had recorded over 300 songs in the studio that helped hone his adept ability to create musical content quickly whilst leaving little room for era. AR has also stated that he unofficially released over 8 mixtapes under the monikers A-Dot and Dot Carleon on popular mixtape website Datpiff and independent musician website ReverbNation before eventually voluntarily taking down all of the tracks and projects due to the explicit content that he longer wanted to represent nor be associated with.[3][4]
In 2017, AR made his public debut independently with his single 365 (Confess His Name) published by his record label The United Front Line of Jesus Christ Music Group and independent music distribution company CD Baby. Making a name for himself as a new face in the Christian Hip Hop community, AR received generally positive reviews for his new single on various blog websites and got featured on WorldStarHipHop furthering his reach for spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ through his visuals and lyrical content.
Early life[edit]
Born and raised in, Muskegon, Michigan, Aaron Robinson developed a keen intimacy for music at the age of five years old in the year of 1998. He and his fellow relatives would watch BET music video segments around the clock after school. He would often imitate certain rappers such as DMX, Jay-Z, and Ja Rule, claiming to be like them whenever he got older. It wasn't until Aaron was eight years of age that he began to write his own lyrics, heavily under the influence of his mother's then boyfriend, Devonn Starr. Aaron spent countless days with Devonn listening to his debut album "Gluv Life." Aaron has stated that those times spent with Devonn was important being that in those moments he understood that you didn't have to be signed to a major label in order to be heard by the community, thus giving Aaron inspiration to become a music artist himself.
There was a certain point in Aaron's life where he and his two older sisters were not allowed to listen to or watch explicit material. Aaron claims that this parental advisory forced him to expand his subject range, versatility, and flexibility pertaining not only to his lyrical ability but also social skills as well. He claims that his home training and overall character was fine tuned in granting him the ability to appeal to many kinds of people regardless of beliefs or social barriers. All throughout Aaron's elementary school days, he was inspired to be like Devonn Starr, a man that epitomized decent character and a man that prioritized responsibilities above all else. However, life took a turn for the worst following a break up of the relationship between Devonn Starr and Aaron's mother, Sharon. It wasn't until the seventh grade that Aaron began to be affected by his environment and peers in the inner city of Muskegon, Michigan. Aaron then developed a desire to deal drugs for profit after watching the movie Scarface and listening to an album from rapper Young Jeezy, Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101. Not before long, Aaron began to affiliate himself with notorious street gangs in Downtown, Muskegon. His academics began to fail and he eventually dropped out of school at the age of fifteen. As the street life of Muskegon began to further impress on Aaron, his mother Sharon, took it upon herself to relocate from the state of Michigan altogether in order to get a fresh start in life. Rebellious to the idea at first, Aaron sought to extend his stay in Muskegon by living with his biological father, Eric Lee, but the two eventually got into a heated dispute only to leave Aaron with no choice but to leave Muskegon with his mother and sisters. Relocating to, Atlanta, Georgia, served to be a mighty blessing for Aaron and his family. He received salvation after reading a book entitled "A Divine Revelation of Hell" authorized and written by Mary K Baxter. Being sixteen years of age at the time, Aaron enrolled back into school. He began to pursue his music career professionally at this time, though he had already began recording as a music artist at age thirteen. Following two years of residing in Metro Atlanta, Aaron had finally turned his life completely from partying and street hustling ambitions at the age of eighteen. After attaining his GED, he began to focus fully on ministry and building up his faith in Jesus Christ leading Aaron to attend different churches to see where he can fit in best. But it wasn't until 2014 that he met his spiritual advisor, Apostle Adrienne Durham, at United Passions for Christ International. A prophetic word from this pastor, caught Aaron's attention with such a great impression that he joined the church and began to serve in nearby communities of Atlanta and Metropolitan Atlanta. [5]
Career[edit]
AR won a street heat segment for the City Takers Christian Hip Hop radio show in September 2017 with his debut single “365 (Confess His Name)”. This same song was featured on the widely recognized music platform WorldStarHipHop, amassing over thousands of views in a matter of weeks. AR continues to solidify his name in the Christian Hip Hop community with a constant release of singles with decent features from fellow artists such as Alexis Spight, Bumps Inf, Ultimate Rap League battler Th3 Saga, and Toyalove being among those who has helped shape an audience for the Mid-West representative.
On April 3 of 2019, Aaron Robinson released his debut Gospel inspired rap album entitled “From the Ground Up” which consists of 16 tracks speaking of the glory of Jesus Christ and spiritual warfare throughout.[6] From the Ground Up is inspired to be a praise and worship album dedicated to Jesus Christ in rap form. Aaron Robinson attacked each track with the intent to destroy the typical stereotype of Holy Hip Hop not being true worship but rather worldly. From the introduction of the album's first song, High Maintenance, is bass heavy with constant biblical references and a convincing conviction of delivery from AR. In short, From the Ground Up is a testimony throughout about how Jesus Christ, ministry, outreach, and changing communities for the better is Aaron Robinson's sole purpose and dedication.[7]
Personal life[edit]
Aaron Robinson is active member for United Passions for Christ International and serves as a minister of the Gospel with the mission of feeding the homeless, ministering to prisoners, community service, and active prayer rallies in Metro Atlanta.[8]
On June 16, 2018, Aaron Robinson married his fiancé' Gabriella Anderson. Nearly a year later, Gabriella gave birth to their son Aaron Isaiah Robinson, Jr. on May 15, 2019.[9]
Discography[edit]
- Studio albums
- From the Ground Up (2018)
- Singles
- 365 (Confess His Name) (2017)
- Roses and Candles (2018)
- High Maintenance (2018)
- Redeemed (featuring Bumps Inf) (2018)
- Cup Running Over (2019)
- Peace Be Still (2019)
- Can't Forget (featuring Marqus Anthony) (2019)
- Sound the Alarm (featuring Th3 Saga) (2019)
References[edit]
- ↑ "Aaron Robinson Teams Up With Marqus Anthony On "Can't Forget"". Solomon Porch Podcast. June 22, 2019. Retrieved June 22, 2019.
- ↑ "Aaron Robinson – '365 (Confess His Name)'". Essentially Pop. Retrieved October 28, 2017.
- ↑ "Aaron Robinson". Kolade Olamide. Retrieved February 17, 2018.
- ↑ "Aaron Robinson – independent artist spotlight". Sean David Grant. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
- ↑ "Introducing Christian Hip Hop Artist Aaron Robinson". www.lifoti.com. Retrieved 2019-06-17.
- ↑ "Aaron Robinson". Genius.com. Retrieved November 8, 2019.
- ↑ "Aaron Robinson From the Ground Up Album". Genius.com. Retrieved November 8, 2019.
- ↑ "Aaron Robinson – Cup Running Over @AR_UnitedFront". WWW.DIRECTACCESSWORLDWIDEMAG.COM. Retrieved February 10, 2019.
- ↑ Cody, Columbus (September 29, 2019). "It's A Rap". The Living he Life Show Podcast. Stitcher.com. Retrieved September 29, 2019.
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