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Aaron Kim, more commonly referred to as rapper "Schoolboy Duke," was born on October 1, 1988 in Los Angeles, California. Known for his school-like attire, most notably the black JanSport backpack worn highly up on the upper-back, the pencil worn casually behind the ear, and his light-hearted demeanor, the Schoolboy style became an appropriate addition to his nickname "Duke" (Droppin' Uncommon Knowledge Everywhere).
At a very young age, Duke aspired to be the first Korean-American Rapper to hit the mainstream and make a more positive impact on the Hip-hop and Rap industry. Inspired by a variety of music, ranging from Korean sappy love songs to American Hip-hop and Rap, and driven by the will to take his music career into a more professional direction, Duke started to record and remix his own songs in middle school. Although Duke was a prominent member of his high school rap group TSC, due to differing responsibilities among group members and Duke's admission into the University of California of San Diego, the group disintegrated completely.
Relying on his past experiences and tribulations (involving familial problems and an affiliation with a Korean gang that was kept secret from friends and family), Duke modeled his lyrics and songs to represent a more optimistic perspective on dark situations and circumstances. The passion and emotion stirred within the lyrics and beats of each song became new windows to express his inner frustrations, essentially creating a "personal escape from the helplessness and doubt that [he] felt."
Duke is presently working on a debut album that is currently untitled. This album features a combination of remixes and Schoolboy originals.
Along with his growing musical career, Duke is in the process of developing ArtC Entertainment, which includes fashion, film, and music divisions.
Age
23
Hometown
Los Angeles, South Korea
Country
United States
Companies
ArtC Entertainment
Interests
Music & Basketball
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