Meet Aaron Le | Artist and Scholar

We had the good fortune of connecting with Aaron Le and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Aaron, we’d love to hear about how you approach risk and risk-taking
Life is all about taking risks… I believe in the saying “No risk, no reward”. I have taken many risks in my life and I am grateful that I did because it put me in situations where I am forced to grow. Some risks were rewarding while others taught me lessons. Either way, taking risks is what makes life fun and exciting.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
As a young kid, art, music, and being a creative has always been apart of my life. I am known now for being a singer but before I even got into recording music, I was a Bboy. My biggest influence at the time was my older brother, Rich. Back in the day, him and his friends would be breakdancing in the living room and naturally, my younger brother, Raymond & I started to mimic them and we eventually picked up the same hobby. I was 9 years old at the time and I continued to practice and dance until the age of 14. From there I discovered a new passion for singing. I have to be honest though, I was horrible. I couldn’t hold a tune, I was pitchy and had no type of vocal control when I first started. However, after a couple years of practice and a delusional amount of self-belief I was able to learn how to find my voice and control it.

I began professionally recording music at the age of 16 and let me tell you… The first couple years of recording were rough. It was a whole new world and I simply did not know what I was getting myself into. My mentor Q did not take it lightly on me neither, he showed me tough love and did not allow me to give up. There were times where we would spend hours on a couple lines, sometimes even 1 line or a word… He made sure that I got it right and it did not matter how many takes it took to get the perfect recording. It wasn’t fun but I had to understand that it was work and to be the best I had to constantly work through the challenges. There were times when I wanted to just walk out of the session but I knew if I did that then I would not only let Q down but myself, Jacob and everyone who believed in me. So when times got tough in the studio I would just work through it… I would take a deep breathe and realign my focus, concentrate on what’s being asked of me then execute. There were many difficult times in the studio but I am blessed I went through it because without the adversity I would not have been able to have the confidence and skills that I hone today.

I am very fortunate to have made it this far within my career however I am also very excited to see what the future holds. One of the greatest things that I love about the music industry is connecting ,networking, and collaborating with other like minded creatives. People always say that the industry is filled with fake people however, I don’t believe that to be true. As long as you’re genuine and remain real then the universe will reward you with the same energy back.

Other than music, I have recently decided to go back to college after taking a 7 year gap. It’s ironic because I used to be so against school and learning but now that I’m older I think that educating yourself is one of the best things you can do for yourself. I personally don’t think I will use my degree once I finish but I am still excited to obtain my bachelors and show people that you can literally be an artist and a scholar.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
Sacramento is such a beautiful and it’s constantly growing. A few of my favorite places to eat dinner at are Oz Korean BBQ, Mikuni: Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar, or Jack’s Urban Eats. My go-to spot for brunch would have to be Cafeteria 15L, the food is pretty bomb but I mainly go for the bottomless mimosas. One of the greatest things about Sacramento is the Golden One Arena and DOCO. If you’re ever in town for basketball season then going to a King’s game is a must on the to-do list, the energy in the building is immense and it’s overall an outstanding building. Lastly, my favorite place to get drinks and party is Tiger Restaurant & Lounge. In my opinion, they play the best music, serve the best drinks, late night eats, and most importantly have the prettiest women. Shout to to Robbie, the HOF team, and Tiger for never disappointing.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
First and foremost, I would like to give a shout out to my best friend/brother Jacob. We’ve known each other since Kindergarten and I am so grateful to still be able to call him my best friend. He’s always been supportive of my dreams and more than that, pushed me to my greatest potential in life. We took different paths after high school, I went into the music industry while he continued his education in college. However, he still showed up to my studio sessions, performances and even gave me multiple of books to read so that I can educate myself on. Without him I would not have been able to achieve the many things that I have in life.

Secondly, I have to give a shout out to my brother, Ethan for always being a real one and having my back. He’s known me since I was a kid and he watched me grow into a young man. I will never forget how he gave me a Thou-wow to invest into my first mixtape… That’s how much he believed in me and till this day the support runs strong. He will always be my best friend/brother.

Another important person that I have to give a shout to to is my brother Von Beckwith. He was the first one to take me to a recording studio so if it was not for him then I would not have been able to meet and be who I am today. He is also an artist himself so we always shared the same connection for music. More than just the music though, he is a great role model in my life and is never afraid to call me out on my bs.

lastly, I have to give a shout out to my mentor, Qmadethebeat. I met Q when I was 16. My brother, Von Beckwith took me to Q’s studio and from then on Q and I built a long-lasting student/mentor relationship where I was able to flourish. As a 16 year old, I was fascinated on how passionate Q was about music and the journey of his life. He’s met and worked with many legends within the industry so to be able to learn from one of the greatest music engineers/producers, is a major blessing. Q has taught me everything I know about music. Through many years of working together I learned studio etiquette, the difference between live singing and studio singing, how to harmonize and stack vocals, and even working Protools. Q has also put me in many rooms/situations that most people can only imagine and dream of and for that I am honored. It was a definitely a tough journey but I am proud say that through his mentorship I am now able to hold my own at any studio, confidently yet humbly.

I love all of these guys.

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