Artist description ------------WHAT IS AARON T ALL ABOUT?------------ Well, it is a given that we live in a time when artists and listeners find the lack of substance in music annoying. There is so much focus on the "bling-bling," and not on whether an artist can "really sing, rap or play." Aaron T. does not front. He seeks to share his own evolution as an artist and a man through his unique music. It is a sound and concept that unifies the young, and the young at heart. It embraces the X and Y generations, and offers them an alternative soundtrack. It pays homage to the innovations of the past by studying and expanding. Listen and witness and participate in, The evololution of Soul.

Music Style Soul Deep enough to swim in. . .

Musical Influences Stevie, Donny, Sly, Meshell NdegeOcello, Prince. . .

Similar Artists Stevie, Donny, Prince. . .

Artist History He has been compared to Sly Stone because of his funky old-school keyboard playing, diverse band and funky vocals, but AARON T. sings from his own heart. “They say there is nothing new under the sun, he says with a smile, but I am reaching inside myself with every song to bring out something truly original. This musician, singer/songwriter captivates audiences with a powerful new sound, which he calls "Nu-Hippie." This is a sound that has been receiving a geat deal of interest lately for its unique yet familiar flavor and its innovativeness. AARON T.'s sound combines a soulful delivery of funk, which is well grounded in the tradition of the 70's, yet informed by Hip/Hop, modern R&B, and Rock. All of this is juxtaposed against the backdrop of his spiritual sensibility which speaks of a freedom that transcends musical genere. "I realized early on," he says, "that even though I was born inot the Hip/Hop generation, as a musician, I'm not constricted to it. I am also informed by the soul, funk and rock of the generation(s) that came before me." Like his contemporaries, D'Angelo, Maxwell and Eric Benet, AARON T. focuses on the music and his ability to really play his instruments, and sing well both live and in the studio. (Aaron T. is an accomplished vocalist, keyboardist, and percussionist, who also plays guitiar, and drums.) What separates him from the competition however, is that he has a lyrical consistency that is missing in Funk and R&B music in the 90's. Add to this an already extensive catalogue of AARON T. penned songs, and you have an artist who has not only arrived, he is here to stay. "I don't write about things I don't feel," he says simply, and how he feels is expressed in how he lives. Take for example the fact that T. has been tutoring underprivileged youth since high school. Early in 1999, he founded an organization called the Wisdom Project that focuses on youth education, particularly eliminating the hate and misunderstanding that leads to violence and racial tension. He has been a performer, (often the only unsigned artist), at high profile benefits such as the Dionne Warwick sponsored, "Let Them Know We Care Project" a song and music video featuring many talented artists like Melba Moore, Shanice, Jermaine Jackson, and Martika, and the 101 Foundation Benefit Concert, which featured Earth Wind and Fire, the Emotions and others. "This is just my outlook on life, I don't spend time with kids because it's trendy, I do it because it is necessary. They need me, and I need the spiritual growth that helping someone else gives me." AARON T. considers this an extension of the activism of the 60's and 70's. An era he says, "when a fan could listen to a record from beginning to end without lifting the needle." It was a time when artist weren't so constricted by the "bling-bling," and rigid formulas and formats. They were unafraid to put positivity and hope in to the universe through music. "I want to bring that back by fusing the sounds of Hip/Hop together with the energy of 70's style fund and soul. And while the music is going to be hip/hop flavored,its going to speak lyrically as well." AARON T. lives his life through his songs, and once your hear his recordings and see him on stage, you can tell he is a new artist who is not afraid to take risks. A native of Queens New York Hatch had a natural affinity for music. He began tinkering with the piano at the age of three, and by age six, he was accompanying the chior during Sunday morning service in his father's church. He got his first professional job in the mid eighties while still in high school. Bobby Taylor former Motown Records recording artist/songwriter) began producing local acts. Taylor had heard of this young keyboard player who he thought sang like Stevie Wonder, and took him into the recording studio. With the positive reception of his performance, he decided to pursue a music career. Shortly after finishing high school in Columbus Ohio, AARON T. moved to Southern California where he joined up with friend, singer/songwriter/producer Chuckii Booker. "I sang background vocals and played keyboards with Chuckii, as well as some session work." This was the period in time where T.'s playing skills were honed. "We knew Chuckii's godfather Barry (White) was watching the rehearsals. We not only wanted to play well; we challanged each other to be the best." AARON T. continued his work as a session musician/songwriter/producer working with a number of established artists such as Chaka Khan, and Vesta Williams He also began earning writing and production credits working on projects for a number of unsigned artists such as Tracy Whitney, and Paris Escovedo (Shelia E's cousin). It was these skills and a "shy effervescence," says Kim Davis, a Hollywood casting agent, "that convinced us to hire him as the principal actor in "World Dance," the national Coca-Cola commercial directed by Cleo Award winner Bruce Dowad. Armed with his impressive resume, Aaron began forming the concept for his band The Movement, and solo release, "Welcome to the Birth of a Nu-Movement." AARON T. can stretch the boundaries of traditional R&B music to the limit with a sizzling synthesizer bass-line, juxtapose that against a screaming rock guitar solo, and then reel you back in with a melodic pop ballad. Funk, soul or rock and roll, in his hands, it all becomes "Nu-Hippie." But it's the sound and the soul of the music that matters, not the labels attached. When AARON T. pours his soul out in song, people listen. "I just sing from the soul, he says, and that's how I stay real." And anyone who has heard his passionate delivery would agree. He is an explosion of high energy and emotion packaged in music. Remember his name-you won't ever forget his voice. Discography Keyboardist/Background Vocalist Unlimited Gold Records 1987-1988 Keyboardist/Background Vocalist 1988-1989 Atlantic Recording Artist Chuckii Booker Session Musician (Studio 54 Sessions) 1989 (Warner Bros. Recording Artist Chaka Khan) Solo Vocalist Let Them Know We Care Project 1989 (Single and Video Sponsored by Dionne Warwick and Friends for Abused Children) Producer/Songwriter For Actress Shy Jefferson (Featuring Ollie Woodson of the Temptations on vocals) Producer/Songwriter For Recording Artist Paris Escovedo 1991 (Cousin of Recording Artist Shelia E.) Producer/Songwriter For Recording Artist Tracey Whitney 1992 Producer/Songwriter For Recording Artists Tri-Jamma 1993 Producer/Songwriter Emmit North Record1994 (Domain Records) Vocalist 2nd Annual 101 Foundation Benefit Concert 1995 (Shared the Stage with Earth Wind and Fire and the Emotions) Film, TV and Radio Work 08/2000 Live performance with band broadcast on network TV KCOP CH. 13 07/23/00 "Welcome 2 the Birth. . ." CD showcased on 95.5 KLOS FM 03/10/2000 Live interview with DJ Marco McClean on KMFB FM Coca Cola "World Dance" Commercial ( Principal Actor) 1998 Walt Disney's "PollyAnna" (Starring Keisha Knight Pulliam) 1989-1993 "Blood Sport" (Starring Jean Claude Van Damme) "Wild At Heart" (Starring Nicholas Cage)

Group Members Aaron T.-Lead Vocals, keyboards, drums and drum programming,guitars Barry Chenault-Drums J.D. Guitars Ernie Halter-Background Vocals Arnie Robia-Keyboards Shawn Solomon-Bass Greg Thomas-Saxophone

Albums Forthcoming: Days of Grace

Press Reviews "Own Thing and Concrete Jungle are Great tunes! The new CD Welcome To The Birth Of A Nu-Movement, blends traditional soul with a contemporary vibe. Keep it up. I look forward to futurerecordings. "Bill Hartew KLOS FM Los Angeles --------------------------------------------------------------------------------"Very talented lyricist.” -Jerry Peters- (musician, producer, pianist, arranger- Whitney Houston,Whoopi Goldberg Show & Pat Sajak shows)--------------------------------------------------------------------------------“This brother can sing!”-Chuckki Booker- (Recording artist, musician, producer-Vanessa Williams, Janet Jackson, Laylah Hathaway) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------“He is bad!”R&B legend -Chaka Khan- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------“It’s a pleasure to see such a genuinely talented artist.” -Kim Davis-(casting agent Coca-Cola “World Dance” commercial)--------------------------------------------------------------------------------"With soulful vocals, and a wonderfully upbeat, funky sound, Aaron T. and the Movement are destined for big things very soon."Live Magazine--------------------------------------------------------------------------------"Ambitious Lyrics-Original Production ideas... Excellent vocals."Taxi(Indepenant A&R Company)

Location Long Beach, CA - USA

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