A$ton Matthews has worked with a slew of New York up-and-comers like Bodega Bamz, Retch, Da$h and more. The brooding MC is also known for rhyming alongside Joey Fatts, but the Los Angeles native is ready go big on his own.

Standout: "Like This"

Also check out: "Free Wavy Crockett II"

And: "Mack 11"

Name: A$ton Matthews

Age: 24

Hometown: Los Angeles

I grew up listening to: Eminem.

Most people don't know I: Listened to rock music before I got into rap.

My style's been compared to: Nobody yet, they're still tryna figure that out [Laughs].

My standout records and/or moments to date have been: "Fallen Angel" and "May 31st" and standout moments was my first studio session with Alchemist and Evidence. History right there.

My goal in Hip-Hop is: To make music that lives forever.

I'm gonna be the next: Big Thing.

To check out more of my music go to: Follow me on Twitter (@Aston_Matthews)

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