Ariie West (born Robert Nicholson Salik on April 4, 1999) is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer from Harlem, New York.[1]
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| Birth name | Robert Nicholson Salik |
| Born | April 4, 1999 Harlem, New York, U.S. |
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| Labels | Autrumn Records |
Early life and career edit
West began his career at the age of 15 under the guidance of music executive Jay Jackson, also known as Ice Pick of Ruff Ryders. He was signed and assigned to create songs for Teyana Taylor, under Pharrell's label, Star Trak Entertainment.[1]
Career breakthrough edit
In 2016, West met music producer John Kwatakye-Atiko, marking a turning point in his career. Their professional collaboration officially began in October 2022.[1] In January 2023, West released his single "Dangerous", which garnered 1.7 million views within its first two weeks on YouTube.[2]
References edit
- ^ a b c Allah, Sha (April 26, 2023). "Former Star Trak Artist Ariie West Drops Visual For "Dangerous"". The Source. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
- ^ Staff Writer (March 14, 2023). "Harlem Rapper Ariie West Set to Drop "Dangerous" Music Video". AllHipHop. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
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