Son Little Explained

Son Little
Birth Name:	Aaron Earl Livingston
Origin:	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Genre:	Rhythm & blues, blues, soul
Occupation:	Singer-songwriter, record producer
Years Active:	2014-present
Label:	Anti- Records
Associated Acts:	Icebird (with RJD2)

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]

Livingston is a son of a preacher.^[4]

Career

On 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

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.^[13]

Discography

Studio albums

• The Abandoned Lullaby (2011) (with RJD2, as Icebird)
• Son Little (2015)
• New Magic (2017)
• Aloha (2020)^[16]
• Like Neptune (2022)^[17]

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)
• 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)

Notes and References

1. . William Patrick Corgan; Joey Purp; Lucy Fry; Son Little . December 2, 2017. Television program . 24 . I'm Aaron Earl Livingston, better known as Son Little. .
2. Web site: Pareles. Jon. CMJ 2014: Son Little and Sons of an Illustrious Father Offer Roots Variations. ArtsBeat (The New York Times). September 30, 2015.
3. Web site: Philly Scene Blog (emerging artists only). The Deli Magazine. September 30, 2015.
4. Web site: Allen. Jim. Review: Son Little, 'Son Little'. NPR. November 22, 2015.
5. Web site: Stream Son Little’s ‘Things I Forgot’ EP. Okay Player. September 30, 2015.
6. Web site: SON LITTLE TO RELEASE NEW EP "THINGS I FORGOT". Blues Magazine. September 30, 2015.
7. Web site: Son Little – Things I Forgot EP . Amazon.com . December 23, 2015.
8. Web site: Tanners. Jon. PREMIERE: SON LITTLE – "LAY DOWN". Pigeons and Planes. September 30, 2015.
9. Web site: Son Little Details Self-Titled Debut LP. Street Music Charts. September 30, 2015.
10. Web site: Adams. Gregory. Son Little Details Self-Titled Debut LP. Exclaim. September 30, 2015.
11. Web site: Son Little – Son Little . Amazon.com . December 23, 2015.
12. Web site: Scott. Damien. Meet Son Little, the Former Roots and RJD2 Collaborator Who Is Setting Out on His Own. Complex Magazine. November 22, 2015.
13. Web site: Bedian. Knar. Futurist Talking Drum Machine: Interview with Son Little. Sound of Boston. November 22, 2015.
14. Web site: Son Little announces new album New Magic, streams lead single. June 6, 2017. The Key. August 25, 2017.
15. News: Son Little Summons A Gospel Singer's Spirit In 'Demon To The Dark'. NPR.org. August 25, 2017. en.
16. Web site: Son Little – aloha – Feature Albums. Double J. January 3, 2020.
17. Web site: Like Neptune . . 3 July 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220803082559/https://sonlittle.bandcamp.com/album/like-neptune . Aug 3, 2022 . en . September 9, 2022 . live.