Aja West was an American
funk
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musician.
West first emerged onto the music scene in 1998 with his debut record ''
White Moses''. In 1999, he released the progressive
hip-hop album ''
Trauma...Life in the E.R.'' on his own Mackrosoft Records label. The album pays homage to artists like
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and
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. West's albums are recorded in three Mackrosoft Studios around the country: The Sauna Room in Eagle Rock, California, The Mochi Factory in Los Angeles, California, and The Trophy Room in Mercer Island, Washington. West also records with his brother Cheeba as
Aja West and Cheeba, and is a member of
The Mackrosoft. West and Cheeba's ''
Flash & Snowball'' won Best Jam Album at the 2006 Independent Music Awards.
Independent Music Awards - 5th Annual Winners
West was also winner of the 7th Annual Independent Music Awards Jam Album of the Year for "The Olympian" AND "Total Recall 2012" won R&B Album of the year.
Discography
Albums
* '' White Moses'' (1998)
* '' Trauma...Life in the E.R.'' (1999, Mackrosoft)
References
External links
*
Mackrosoft Records website
2007 interview
at smallworldpodcast.com
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Year of birth missing (living people)
Living people
American funk musicians
Independent Music Awards winners