Son Little

Son Little
Background information
Birth name	Aaron Livingston
Origin	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Genres	Rhythm & blues, blues, soul
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter, producer
Years active	2004–present
Labels	Anti- Records
Associated acts	Icebird
Website	Son Little on Facebook

Aaron Livingston, also known by his stage name Son Little, is an American rhythm & blues musician from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.^[1][2]

Livingston is a son of a preacher.^[3]

Career

On November 10, 2014, Livingston released his debut EP as Son little titled Things I Forgot via Anti- Records.^[4][5][6]

On October 16, 2015, Livingston released his first studio album, Son Little, with Anti- Records.^{[7][8][9][10]}

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."^[11][12]

Influences

In 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.^[12]

Discography

Studio albums

• The Abandoned Lullaby (2011) (with RJD2, as Icebird)
• Son Little (2015)

EPs

• Things I Forgot (2014)

Guest appearances

• 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)
• 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)

References

1. Pareles, Jon. "CMJ 2014: Son Little and Sons of an Illustrious Father Offer Roots Variations". ArtsBeat (The New York Times). Retrieved 30 September 2015.
2. "Philly Scene Blog (emerging artists only)". The Deli Magazine. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
3. Allen, Jim. "Review: Son Little, 'Son Little'". NPR. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
4. "Stream Son Little’s ‘Things I Forgot’ EP". Okay Player. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
5. "SON LITTLE TO RELEASE NEW EP “THINGS I FORGOT”". Blues Magazine. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
6. "Son Little - Things I Forgot EP". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2015-12-23.
7. Tanners, Jon. "PREMIERE: SON LITTLE – “LAY DOWN”". Pigeons and Planes. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
8. "Son Little Details Self-Titled Debut LP". Street Music Charts. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
9. Adams, Gregory. "Son Little Details Self-Titled Debut LP". Exclaim. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
10. "Son Little - Son Little". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2015-12-23.
11. Scott, Damien. "Meet Son Little, the Former Roots and RJD2 Collaborator Who Is Setting Out on His Own". Complex Magazine. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
12. Bedian, Knar. "Futurist Talking Drum Machine: Interview with Son Little". Sound of Boston. Retrieved 22 November 2015.

External links

• Son Little on SoundCloud
• Son Little discography at Discogs
• Aaron Livingston discography at Discogs