Aaron Paris
Aaron Paryce Cheung | |
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| Born | |
| Other names | Aaron Paris, Strings From Paris |
| Alma mater | University of Toronto |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | |
| Occupations |
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| Labels | Kilometre Music Group |
| Website | aaronparis |
Aaron Paryce Cheung, better known by his stage name Aaron Paris, is a Canadian songwriter, record producer, and string instrumentalist, best known for his contributions to Ariana Grande album Eternal Sunshine and assorted DJ Khaled, Kehlani, and Sean Leon projects.[1][2]
Career
[edit]Early life
[edit]During childhood, Cheung began listening to the classical rock music his dad played for him. In high school, he immersed himself into hip hop groups, jazz bands, and classical music, later joining the Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra as a violinist.[3] He grew up in Toronto with fellow producers Jack Rochon and Akeel Henry.[4]
Music Industry
[edit]In 2022, Cheung appeared on "Borders" a song from artist Luna Li's instrumental EP Jams 2.[5] He also formed 'Strings From Paris', a Toronto string collective that hopes to break down barriers between classical musicians and contemporary music.[6][7][8]
In November 2024, he released project Lotusland.[9] It was recorded over two days in Toronto's St. Andrew's Church with a full orchestra.[9]
In 2025, Cheung was the music director for Charlotte Day Wilson's Toronto’s Symphony Orchestra performance bridging Motown, jazz, and R&B.[10]
Discography
[edit]Studio Albums
[edit]Lotusland (2024)
Selected songwriting & production credits
[edit]| Title | Year | Artist | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| "LLF" | 2021 | Roddy Ricch | Live Life Fast |
| "Sci-Fi" | 2022 | Kanye West | Donda 2 |
| "No Secret" (featuring Drake) | DJ Khaled | God Did | |
| "Deserve Me" (with Summer Walker) | 2023 | Kali Uchis | Red Moon in Venus |
| "Oxygen" | Sean Leon | In Loving Memory | |
| "Kingsley's Outro" | |||
| "Whitney" | Rêve | Saturn Return | |
| "Tough Love" (featuring Swae Lee) | Diddy | The Love Album: Off the Grid | |
| "Intro (End of the World)" | 2024 | Ariana Grande | Eternal Sunshine |
| "Crash" | Kehlani | Crash | |
| "Real Woman" | PartyNextDoor | PartyNextDoor 4 | |
| "Listen Up" | 2025 | Lil Baby | WHAM |
| "Catch A Stray" | Leon Thomas III | Mutt Deluxe: HEEL | |
| "Mud" | Giveon | Beloved |
Selected strings (violin, viola, cello, bass, guitar) credits
[edit]| Title | Year | Artist | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Black Sheep Nirvana" | 2017 | Sean Leon | I Think You've Gone Mad (Or the Sins of the Father) |
| "Salt Lake City" | |||
| "You Let Me Down" | 2021 | Alessia Cara | In the Meantime |
| "Disco at the Strip Club" | 2023 | Rêve | Saturn Return |
| "Release Me" | |||
| "Soul It Screams" | 2024 | Marcus King | Mood Swings |
| "Bipolar Love" |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Ceremony | Award | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame | Breakthrough Songwriter Award | Won | [3] |
| SOCAN | Billboard Canada Non-Performing Songwriter Award | Nominated | [11] | |
| 2025 | Juno Awards of 2025 | Jack Richardson Producer of the Year Award | Nominated | [4] |
References
[edit]- ^ "Canada's Rising Stars: Celebrating Asian Excellence at the JUNO Awards". JUNO Awards.
- ^ "Canadian Songwriters Earn Grammy Nominations for Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter': Full List of 2025 Canadian Grammy Nominees". Billboard Canada. Archived from the original on November 11, 2024. Retrieved July 6, 2025.
- ^ a b "Q&A: JUNO-NOMINATED POP PRODUCER AARON PARIS ALSO ON MISSION TO MAKE CLASSICAL MUSIC RELATABLE". Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame. February 19, 2025.
- ^ a b "Juno-Nominated Songwriters and Producers Talk About the Importance of Canadian Industry Recognition". Billboard Canada.
- ^ "Luna Li shares Jams 2 EP, announces North American tour". The FADER.
- ^ "Aaron Paris & Strings From Paris turn Tate McRae's "greedy" into a classical masterpiece".
- ^ "Aaron Paris and Fredz Announced as 2024 Recipients of the CSHF Breakthrough Songwriter Award". SOCAN Words and Music. September 6, 2024.
- ^ Wong, Madison (July 9, 2023). "Meet the Toronto string collective that has captured the attention of millions online". Toronto Star.
- ^ a b "Do you know these 2025 Canadian Grammy nominees?". CBC. Archived from the original on March 5, 2025. Retrieved July 6, 2025.
- ^ "What went down at Red Bull and Charlotte Day Wilson's symphonic debut". Dazed. March 18, 2025.
- ^ "Lowell Wins The First Billboard Canada Non-Performing Songwriter Award". Billboard Canada.