Aaron May (born May 2, 2001)[1] is an American rapper[2] and record producer.[3] He is best known for his hip-hop song "Let Go".[4][5][6]

Aaron May
Born (2001-05-02) May 2, 2001 (age 23)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Years active2019–present
Websiteaaronmaymusic.com

Early life

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May was born in Houston, Texas,[7] and was raised in the suburb of Alief.[8] He began writing poetry in the fifth grade and developed them into songs.[1]

Music career

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His debut single "KEEP UP" was released on June 26, 2018.[9] His second single "Let Go" was released on January 29, 2019, along with the debut album CHASE one month later.[10][11][1] As of February 2023, "Let Go" has attained over 30 million views on YouTube.[12]

May signed to the record label MOVEINTHEAM / EMPIRE.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Avalos, Isabel (2022-02-21). "Inside the Life of Aaron May". The Advocate. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
  2. ^ Renshaw, David. "Aaron May's "Let Go" is a late night song about seeking closure". The Fader. Retrieved 2024-02-14.
  3. ^ Lee, Cydney; Rouhani, Neena (2023-05-16). "R&B/Hip-Hop Fresh Picks of the Week: Victoria Monét, Monaleo, Emotional Oranges & More". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-02-14.
  4. ^ Caldwell, Brandon. "Growing Into His Own Sound: Meet Teenage Houston Rapper Aaron May". Complex. Retrieved 2024-02-14.
  5. ^ Brain, Eric (2019-01-31). "Aaron May Explores Love and Lust in "Let Go"". Hypebeast (company). Retrieved 2024-02-14.
  6. ^ Mullin, Morgan. "Kye Clayton keeps the beat". The Coast. Retrieved 2024-02-14.
  7. ^ Lechner, Nate (2023-10-28). "Aaron May to headline Nov. 11 Bandersnatch Concert". The Daily Orange. Retrieved 2024-02-14.
  8. ^ Bayley, Lauryn. "Here's why you need to stream Houston's new hip-hop icon Aaron May". The Daily Targum. Retrieved 2024-02-14.
  9. ^ "When did Aaron May start making music?". Genius (company). Retrieved 2024-02-18.
  10. ^ "When did Aaron May release "Let Go"?". Genius (company). Retrieved 2024-02-18.
  11. ^ "CHASE by Aaron May". Genius (company). Retrieved 2024-02-18.
  12. ^ May, Aaron (2019-01-30), AARON MAY - LET GO [Prod. AARON MAY], retrieved 2024-02-18