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Aaron Hall (born August 10, 1964, The Bronx , New York City|New York , grew up in Roosevelt, New York) is an United States|American Rhythm and blues|R& B singer and songwriter . He is a current member of the group Guy (band)|Guy , which he founded in the late 1980s, along with new jack swing producer Teddy Riley (new jack swing)|Teddy Riley and songwriter Timmy Gatling , who was later replaced by Hall's brother Damion Hall .

Life and work

In his earlier years, Aaron Hall once sang as part of Hezekiah Walker's Love Fellowship Choir gospel group. As a member of Guy, Hall rose to fame as lead singer on hits like "Groove Me", "I Like" and "Piece of My Love" (from the group's self-titled debut album ) and "Let's Chill" and "Do Me Right" (from their second album, The Future ) before the trio disbanded in the end of 1991. His human voice|vocal distinction is similar to that of Charlie Wilson (musician)|Charlie Wilson , a member of the R& B/funk group, The Gap Band . They also collaborated in 1992 on the soundtrack to Eddie Murphy 's hit film, Boomerang (1992 film)|Boomerang , after Hall was criticised for not giving any credit to his mentor Charlie Wilson, this resulted in Charlie Wilson 1991 New Jack Swing release "Sprung on Me", where Charlie mimicked the GUY sound with his own distinct vocals which Hall copied.

As a solo (music)|solo singer, his hits include the chart-topper|#1 R& B single (music)|single , " Don't Be Afraid (Aaron Hall song)|Don't Be Afraid " (from the Juice soundtrack in 1991 and also on the popular videogame Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas , playing on New Jack Swing radio station CSR 103.9 ), the original and the remix of Don't Be Afraid was produced Hank Shocklee from The Bomb Squad, who also produced Public Enemy's music. His Top 3 single, "I Miss You" (from his solo debut in 1993), reached #2 on the R& B chart and later peaking at #14 on the Billboard Hot 100 , becoming his biggest pop hit.

In the spring of 1994, Hall recorded the song, "Gonna Give it to Ya" with Jewell from the Above the Rim movie soundtrack starring Tupac Shakur and Duane Martin .

He also participated in several projects with R. Kelly and joined Kelly and Black Men United|a group of fellow R& B singers in the song "U Will Know" from the '' Jason's Lyric '' soundtrack. Hall also recorded the song "Heaven's Girl" with R.Kelly, Ronald Isley & Charlie Wilson on Quincy Jones 1996 album Q's Jook Joint.

Hall also holds the distinction of having the very first electronic press kit created for an artist of any genre or medium. The EPK, invented by Andre Gray, who would go on to invent online music sales certifications, featured a bio, audio clips, videos, photos, press, set list, basic technical requirements, and a calendar. Hall's EPK made its debut on January 8, 1995, and Gray's invention would serve as the template for all future EPKs, regardless of genre or medium. Hall has a son with hip hop model Gloria Velez, who was born in the mid-1990s when Velez was a teenager. He was featured with Biggie Smalls AkA: The Notorious B.I.G. K-Ci & JoJo and Danny Boy (singer)|Danny Boy in the 2Pac single " Toss It Up " in his 1996 album The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory .

Being from New York, Hall has links with much of the influential Hip Hop community and Big Pun & Fat Joe appeared on his song "Been Around The World" (None Like You) in 1998. Hall was friends with Tupac Shakur and it has been reported that a young Puff Daddy (P Diddy), joined Uptown because of Guy.

Hall reunited with his brother and Teddy Riley (new jack swing)|Riley as Guy on their 1999 reunion album, Guy III , which featured the modest hit, "Dancin'".

In July 2005, Aaron Hall released his most recent album entitled Adults Only: The Final Album .

As of 2009, Aaron Hall has a show titled "Aaron Hall's Dog Rehab".

Discography

Albums

The Truth (Aaron Hall album)|The Truth (1993)

# Prologue
# Do Anything
# Open Up
# Get a Little Freaky With Me
# Pick Up the Phone
# Don't Be Afraid # Until I Found You
# You Keep Me Crying (Interlude)
# Don't Be Afraid (Introduction)
# Don't Be Afraid # Let's Make Love
# When You Need Me
# I Miss You
# Until the End of Time
# Epilogue

Inside Of You (1998)

# You Make Me Feel Good Inside
# I'll Do Anything
# If You Leave Me Ft. Faith Evans
# All the Places (I Will Kiss You)
# What Did I Do?
# Move It Girl
# I Want Your Body
# None Like You
# Going Down
# Baby I'll Be by Your Side
# Don't Rush The Night
# Thinkin' Of You
# None But The Righteous
# None Like You Ft. Big Punisher, Cuban Link & Fat Joe
# Tell Me What You Like Ft. Sauce Money (Japan bonus track)

Adults Only: The Final Album (2005)

# Adults Only (Intro)
# Hands On Me
# Serve That Body Ft. KansasCali
# Bout That
# Perfect Woman
# Voice Mail (Interlude)
# Your
# Sorry
# Still Here
# All I Think About Is You
# Oh
# Video
# Stamina
# Tears In Heaven Ft. K-Ci
# Betta Watch Your Girl Ft. KansasCali (Bonus)

Singles

Year	Title	Chart Positions		Album
Year	Title	US Hot 100	US R& B/ Hip-Hop	Album
1992	Don't Be Afraid "	44	1	Juice soundtrack & The Truth
1992	It's Gonna Be Alright "	-	-	Boomerang soundtrack
1993	"Get a Little Freaky with Me"	-	48	The Truth
1993	"Let's Make Love"	-	36	The Truth
1994	" I Miss You "	14	2	The Truth
1994	"When You Need Me"	-	30	The Truth
1995	"Curiosity"	-	36	Dangerous Minds soundtrack
1995	"Scent of Attraction (duet w/ Patra)"	-	82	Scent Of Attraction
1996	"Toss It Up ( Makaveli w/ Aaron Hall, Danny Boy, K-Ci & JoJo )"	-	82	The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory
1998	"All The Places (I Will Kiss You)"	26	8	Inside of You
2000	"Why You Tryin' to Play Me"	-	-

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