Marteen later joined Mitchell in a support slot on the following year's 2019 Hopeful Tour.Ģ019–present: Slow Dance and Skyview In 2018, Mitchell collaborated with Bay Area R&B singer-songwriter Marteen for the song 'No Plans'. Įpic Records CEO Sylvia Rhone referred to Mitchell's music as 'exciting things to come', when discussing the growing talent roster at the record label. In November 2018, Billboard and Vevo named AJ one of the top 19 artists to watch in 2019. Its lead single 'Girls', co-written by Mitchell and Romans, reached No. Mitchell's first studio EP with Epic, Hopeful, was released in July 2018. He inked his first major deal with the label in February 2018. 'Used to Be' has now gained over 150 million streams.Īfter departing the social media group, Mitchell received interest from many different record labels but eventually decided to sign with Epic Records. The song was produced by hip-hop producer and engineer Mike Dean. In 2017, Mitchell released his first independent single 'Used to Be', a song he wrote at age 13. After a brief period together, Mitchell left the group to focus his energy entirely on music. Mitchell's videos on social media granted him an opportunity to relocate to Los Angeles in 2015 to collaborate with internet marketing agency Team 10. Mitchell's social media fan base helped him capture the attention of the LA-based artist manager Mike Spitz whom Mitchell has worked with since 2015. Career 2015–2016: Career beginnings īy 13, Mitchell began performing at local open-mic nights in his hometown and posting covers on YouTube and Instagram, which helped him gain a significant following. Mitchell attended Belleville West High School, where he played on the football team and sang in the school choir. Mitchell began piano lessons at 4, inspired by his father, who was also learning to play piano and write songs. AJ is the couple's only son and youngest child, after their daughters Andrea and Addison (Addy). His mother, Allison Mitchell, is a small business owner and his father, Aaron Fredrick Mitchell Sr, is a traveling nurse. 2.3 2019–present: Slow Dance and SkyviewĪJ Mitchell was born in Belleville, Illinois on May 17, 2001.

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