Established in 1997, Cleveland Ohio based Against The Grain Music was founded by a young singer/rapper by the name of Aaron Jermaine Stone, better known to everyone else as AJ or AJ SCRATCH from his DJ days back at Cleveland John Adams High School. After the "House Party" circut as a DJ, AJ became a member of TNF (Turner & Friends) [Later known as: The New Organization] A national R&B recording group which were coveted by several labels in the early 90's as a backround singer, lead rapper and group choreographer. After 5 years of bad contracts and hectic travel, AJ decided to start his own company. Learning his craft from then producers Troy & Fred Colvin, he mastered drum programing and along with best friend Kenneth "B.B" Turner (Who has produced for such artist as The Rude Boys, Klockwork, and The Turner Singers gospel group) , AJ learned to not only grasp chords but figured out how to play by ear with NO formal piano lessons. AJ along with "B.B" also helped groom a young 15 year old kid from MtOverlook Street in Cleveland by the name of Myron, now known to the world as R&B Superstar - AVANT!! Against The Grain Music's first release came in September of 2004 with it's CD from the Power Group: REMIXX which sold almost 5000 units worldwide. This number may not seem like a lot to the average, but for the sagging Cleveland market. This was a HUGE accomplishment with absolutely NO RADIO AIRPLAY!! In 2005, AJ finally completed his much anticipated first solo release: Y2J THE ALTER EGO, which was released on 10/6/05 and has sold close to 3400 copies to date, with almost 4300 Download Sales! A seasoned vet in the game at the masterful age of 37. AJ has got the company going and is set to release several projects within the course of 2008. These projects from various ATG artists include..... "THE BIO" From The Bronx "Spit King" - SILENCA.... PLUS... The DEBUT from Squirt MC "I Thought You Knew", "Purpose Served" from Cleveland's SPOKEN WORD QUEEN - Pupose, Hot from Dallas Texas - "Big C", And the NEWEST addition to the ATG fam: Kristen Z - The SONGBIRD from South Euclid Ohio! A whole host of Collabo's and production credits loom as he is making a name for himself for being a Super Track Master! Not to mention his sophmore solo effort: Primped Primed & Potent set for release SUMMER 2008. With the constant comparisons to "DIDDY" in part to his likeness of him, this man has not only more talent but more hands on skills!!! If you need tracks, show bookings, professional management, consulting, or want to drop him a line. Hit AJ up..... 216-472-3630 (VOICEMAIL ONLY - STALKERS LOL!)(Dont get it TWISTED!!) There is no HATE here.... I ride nobodys coat tail. I do this for the love! I wish success to all...PS..... And if you Used to roll with me and you no longer get down!! It's cool fam, God Bless You! I will see you at the T O P. But Realize.... You cant replace the friends that were down like 4 flats and when you get shiny new tires yo - You good on the FIX-A-FLAT! Marinate On That!Submit any demo or Bio/Photo/Fan Mail packages to: Against The Grain Music PO BOX 28943 Cleveland Ohio 44128.Stay Tuned for more as the saga continues.....PSS...... For those of you who did not know, I am a very established Turntable DJ who has been off the scene for 20 plus years. However I am excited to announce that He's Back.... If you need DJ services for ANY occasion holla at me and let me know! 216-472-3630. $80.00 Per Hour. ALL MUSIC, including the latest Hip-Hop/R&B and A Vast Collection of Old School Music. Get at me fam, tell a friend tell a friend!
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