Aja releases “All Caps”

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Babeeeeeeeeeee! Aja is taking the music world by storm and I am here for it.

Thanks to grit, talent (and a fake I.D.) Brooklyn rapper Aja (they/them) became an NYC nightlife star at age 16, as one of the most popular (and most booked) drag queens on the scene. Their stardom catapulted them into the spotlight of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 9 (the first season to air on VH1) and they returned to the Drag Race stage as a fan favorite on RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 3 (2018). 

But while their drag career took off, their dreams of becoming a touring musician, songwriter, and rapper, took a backseat. 

Now, with 1 million combined social media followers, 130k monthly listeners on Spotify, and a critically-acclaimed debut album BOX OFFICE (Released February 2019), Aja is making waves (and causing controversy) by breaking out of the post-Drag Race mold as a hot contender for rap stardom. 

About Aja:

As a nonbinary queer artist and performer, Aja (they/them pronouns) is bringing the art of drag into the masc-dominated world of hip-hop. With their critically-acclaimed debut album, BOX OFFICE (February 2019), Aja has performed epic live shows around the world, dedicated to uplifting their fans and empowering them to be in control of their own destiny. Aja’s streetwear fashion, their inspiring perspective, brilliant songwriting and outspoken activism continues to propel their stardom to new heights. Born and raised in the heart of Brooklyn, Aja’s genuine connection with their fans and their personal struggles with race, gender identity, class, and sexuality, has become largely impactful to the LGBTQ+ community. Aja has now become an international role-model for people of all backgrounds.

Since the summer of 2018, Aja has performed over 150 live shows, selling out venues in the U.S., Brazil, Canada, Spain, Australia, and the UK. Their following continues to grow with nearly 1 million Instagram followers and Aja consistently sparks Reddit conversations for their LGBTQ advocacy on Twitter. In June 2018, AJA took part in H&M’s first-ever pride-themed campaign, alongside Kim Petras, Gus Kenworthy, and Shaun Ross, making history for their brand.