Son Little
American singer
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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]
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| Background information | |
| Born | Aaron Earl Livingston |
| Origin | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Genres | Rhythm & blues, blues, soul |
| Occupations | Singer-songwriter, record producer |
| Years active | 2014-present |
| Label | Anti- Records |
| Formerly of | Icebird |
| Website | Son Little on Facebook |
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]
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.[13] On August 1, 2017, he released "Demon To The Dark" as the second single off New Magic.[14]
During this period, Son Little’s performances at major festivals and venues helped expand his audience, including appearances at Bonnaroo, Pickathon, Electric Forest, and the Montreal Jazz Festival.[15][16] He also performed on the Millennium Stage at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., and conducted multiple headline tours across North America and Europe, while supporting artists such as Leon Bridges and Kelis.[17]
Following a tour through the UK and Europe supporting Larkin Poe, Son Little announced a new album, Cityfolk, scheduled for release in March 2026. He has released singles from the album, including “In Orbit” and “Be Better,” ahead of the full release.[18][19][20]
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]
Personal life
Livingston is a son of a preacher.[21]
Discography
Studio albums
- The Abandoned Lullaby (2011) (with RJD2, as Icebird)
- Son Little (2015)
- New Magic (2017)
- Aloha (2020)[22]
- Like Neptune (2022)[23]
- Cityfolk (2026)
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)
- Che Noir – "New Beginning" from The Color Chocolate 2 (2025)[24]
