Aaron Earl Livingston,[1] also known by his stage name Son Little, is an American rhythm & blues[2] musician from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.[3]
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Aaron Earl Livingston |
| Origin | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Genres | Rhythm & blues, blues, soul |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, record producer |
| Years active | 2014-present |
| Labels | Anti- Records |
| Website | Son Little on Facebook |
Livingston is a son of a preacher.[4]
Career
editOn November 10, 2014, Livingston released his debut EP as Son Little titled Things I Forgot via Anti- Records.[5][6][7]
On October 16, 2015, Livingston released his first studio album, Son Little, with Anti- Records.[8][9][10][11]
Son Little has collaborated with The Roots, RJD2, and Mavis Staples, whom he spoke highly of. In an interview with Sound of Boston he named Mavis Staples as one of his favorite singers; "She's one of my favorite people, let alone favorite singer."[12][13]
On June 6, 2017, he released "Blue Magic (Waikiki)" as the first single off his next studio album, New Magic, which he announced would be released on September 15, 2017, via Anti- Records.[14] On August 1, 2017, he released "Demon To The Dark" as the second single off New Magic.[15]
Influences
editIn an interview with Sound of Boston, Livingston cited Paul McCartney's Ram, Kendrick Lamar's Good Kid, M.A.A.D City, Grizzly Bear's Shields and Little Dragon's Ritual Union as inspirations for his debut album.[13]
Discography
editStudio albums
edit- The Abandoned Lullaby (2011) (with RJD2, as Icebird)
- Son Little (2015)
- New Magic (2017)
- Aloha (2020)[16]
- Like Neptune (2022)[17]
EPs
edit- Things I Forgot (2014)
Guest appearances
edit- The Roots – "Guns Are Drawn" from The Tipping Point (2004)
- Hezekiah – "Right On" from Hurry Up & Wait (2005)
- Hezekiah – "Moments in Sometime" from I Predict a Riot (2007)
- Hezekiah – "Here's to the World" from Conscious Porn (2010)
- RJD2 – "Crumbs Off the Table" from The Colossus (2010)
- The Roots – "Sleep" from Undun (2011)
- MHz Legacy – "Tero Smith" from MHz Legacy (2012)
- Hot Sugar – "Honeycomb Hideout" from Midi Murder (2013)
- RJD2 – "Love and Go" from More Is Than Isn't (2013)
- RJD2 – "We Come Alive" from Dame Fortune (2016)
- Portugal. The Man – "Number One" from Woodstock (2017)
References
edit- ^ "William Patrick Corgan; Joey Purp; Lucy Fry; Son Little". Last Call with Carson Daly (Television program). December 2, 2017. 24 minutes in.
I'm Aaron Earl Livingston, better known as Son Little.
- ^ Pareles, Jon. "CMJ 2014: Son Little and Sons of an Illustrious Father Offer Roots Variations". ArtsBeat (The New York Times). Retrieved September 30, 2015.
- ^ "Philly Scene Blog (emerging artists only)". The Deli Magazine. Retrieved September 30, 2015.
- ^ Allen, Jim. "Review: Son Little, 'Son Little'". NPR. Retrieved November 22, 2015.
- ^ "Stream Son Little's 'Things I Forgot' EP". Okay Player. Retrieved September 30, 2015.
- ^ "SON LITTLE TO RELEASE NEW EP "THINGS I FORGOT"". Blues Magazine. Retrieved September 30, 2015.
- ^ "Son Little – Things I Forgot EP". Amazon.com. Retrieved December 23, 2015.
- ^ Tanners, Jon. "PREMIERE: SON LITTLE – "LAY DOWN"". Pigeons and Planes. Retrieved September 30, 2015.
- ^ "Son Little Details Self-Titled Debut LP". Street Music Charts. Retrieved September 30, 2015.
- ^ Adams, Gregory. "Son Little Details Self-Titled Debut LP". Exclaim. Retrieved September 30, 2015.
- ^ "Son Little – Son Little". Amazon.com. Retrieved December 23, 2015.
- ^ Scott, Damien. "Meet Son Little, the Former Roots and RJD2 Collaborator Who Is Setting Out on His Own". Complex Magazine. Retrieved November 22, 2015.
- ^ a b Bedian, Knar. "Futurist Talking Drum Machine: Interview with Son Little". Sound of Boston. Retrieved November 22, 2015.
- ^ "Son Little announces new album New Magic, streams lead single". The Key. June 6, 2017. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
- ^ "Son Little Summons A Gospel Singer's Spirit In 'Demon To The Dark'". NPR.org. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
- ^ "Son Little – aloha – Feature Albums". Double J. Retrieved January 3, 2020.
- ^ "Like Neptune". Bandcamp. September 9, 2022. Archived from the original on August 3, 2022. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
External links
edit- Son Little on SoundCloud
- Son Little discography at Discogs
- Aaron Livingston discography at Discogs
