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Fresh Chops: Ahmen

• 3rd Jun 2014

Fresh Chops from New Jersey-based rapper Ahmen today as he streams “When I Was Up”, the Tellingbeatz-produced single taken from Hero Ball, his debut album out now.

The son of Sri Lankan immigrants, Ahmen was born in Minneapolis and raised in Queens, Alaska, Atlanta, Washington, and India – all of which can be found in subtle influences on this belting debut with it’s prominent vocal and soul influenced beats.

“Music is best when the listener hears their life reflected in it” explains Ahmen of the album “Today, there’s far too much of the status quo, and not enough of someone stepping up to take a shot with the game on the line. That’s what Hero Ball is about: being daring enough to connect with people in ways that are exciting and maybe even hated.”

Seemingly criminally unknown at the moment, we’d be surprised if he didn’t make some waves with this super-chill summer evening number: