Years active 1995–present Name Oneself Oneself | Role Musical Artist Members Oneself | |
Similar Meleni Smith, Adoptahighway, Shinobi Ninja | ||
Aron Smith, known by his stage name Oneself or MC Oneself, is an American hip hop artist based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. A former member of the Rusty Ps, he began his career in 1995.
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Oneself was influenced by jazz, reggae, funk and punk rock. He says he has gathered inspiration from each genre and incorporates it into his music. He is known for a high energy show, which includes elements of freestyle and spoken word.
Tours and performances
As a member of Rusty Ps, he toured nationally with groups such as The Pharcyde. As an opening act, with the Rusty Ps, he also performed with groups such as Run DMC, Eminem, Blackalicious, Latyrx, DJ Shadow, The Roots, Slick Rick, Jurassic 5, Hieroglyphics, The Black Eyed Peas, Nappy Roots and Atmosphere. As a solo artist he has opened for Sage Francis, KRS-One and Souls of Mischief.
Awards
Rusty Pelicans/Rusty Ps
RPCP stands for "Rusty Pelican, Civilized Person"