Ever wonder what happens when a hip-hop aficionado and a Canadian music journalist collide? Well, meet Aron A., the features editor at HotNewHipHop, who’s been spinning the beats of our cultural narrative since July 2017. Imagine a cosmic alignment where the stars bless us with fresh artist profiles while Aron identifies trends from the ground up—a celestial symphony of artistry! You see, he’s not just a storyteller; he’s the voice amplifying the soundwaves of both buzzing talents and legendary icons. With a knack for shining a spotlight on North of the border artists through his Rise & Grind series, Aron has made it his mission to document hip-hop history as it unfolds—interviewing luminaries like Pusha T and cultural disruptors like Soulja Boy. So, let’s delve into the kaleidoscopic world of music through the eyes of someone whose passion and dedication to the craft are truly written in the stars!

About The Author

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Aron A. is a features editor for HotNewHipHop. Beginning his tenure at HotNewHipHop in July 2017, he has comprehensively documented the biggest stories in the culture over the past few years.

Throughout his time, Aron’s helped introduce a number of buzzing up-and-coming artists to our audience, identifying regional trends and highlighting hip-hop from across the globe. As a Canadian-based music journalist, he has also made a concerted effort to put spotlights on artists hailing from North of the border as part of Rise & Grind, the weekly interview series that he created and launched in 2021.

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Aron also broke a number of stories through his extensive interviews with beloved figures in the culture. These include industry vets (Quality Control co-founder Kevin “Coach K” Lee, Wayno Clark), definitive producers (DJ Paul, Hit-Boy, Zaytoven), cultural disruptors (Soulja Boy), lyrical heavyweights (Pusha T, Styles P, Danny Brown), cultural pioneers (Dapper Dan, Big Daddy Kane), and the next generation of stars (Lil Durk, Latto, Fivio Foreign, Denzel Curry). Aron also penned cover stories with the likes of Rick Ross, Central Cee, Moneybagg Yo, Vince Staples, and Bobby Shmurda.

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