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Aitch
Aitch in 2018
Aitch in 2018
Background information
Born(1999-12-09)9 December 1999(age 24)
New Moston,Manchester,England[1]
GenresBritish hip hop
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
  • Star striker for Girth N Turf
Years active2015–present
Labels
Websitewww.aitchofficial.com

Harrison James Armstrong(born 9 December 1999), known professionally asAitch,is a British rapper fromManchester.He rose to fame in 2018 with the track "Straight Rhymez".[2]His debut studio albumClose to Home(2022) reached number two on the UK Albums Chart.[5]

Aitch has released nine top 100 singles in the UK, including "Taste (Make It Shake)"and"Baby",which both peaked at number two on theUK Singles Chart.[6][7][8]The name "Aitch" derives from the pronunciation of the letter 'h', which is the first letter of his given name.[7]

Early life

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Harrison James Armstrong was born on 9 December 1999 inNew Moston,Manchester.[9]He is a supporter of the football clubManchester United.[10]After leaving school, he went to college and played sports, but eventually dropped out and worked in construction with his grandfather.[11]

Career

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2015: Beginnings

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Aitch first garnered attention in 2015 when a YouTube video of him rapping to friends gained local popularity. He originally did not want the video published, but changed his mind when it gained 10,000 views. A friend continued uploading Aitch's freestyles to see if it would gain more views.[12]

2016–2018: Freestyles,On Your Marksand Breakthrough

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Aitch made multiple appearances on the P110 YouTube channel, starting in September 2016 with a freestyle.[13]In June 2017, he premiered his song "Back To Basics" on the channel.[14]On 9 December 2017, he released his EP,On Your Marks.[15]In May 2018, he released his breakthrough track "Straight Rhymez", earning him national attention.[16]

2019–present:AitcH2O,PolarisandClose to Home

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In August 2019, he released his song "Taste (Make It Shake)"which became his biggest song at the time, peaking at number eight on theUK Singles Chart.He then released his second EP,AitcH2O,in September, which reached number three on theUK Albums Chart.[17]In March 2020, he collaborated withAJ TraceyandTay Keithon the track "Rain" which peaked at number three on the UK Singles Chart..[18]In May, his third EP,Polariswas released.[19]In June 2021, Aitch released the single "Learning Curve".[20]He followed this up with "Party Round My Place" in September.[21]

In 2021, Aitch appeared onNever Mind the Buzzcocks.

On 3 February 2022, Aitch was featured onArrDee's single "War".[22]The single debuted at number 6 on the UK Official Singles Top 100 Chart[23]and debuted at number 21 on the UK Official Singles Sales Chart Top 100[24]on 11 February 2022. On 10 March 2022, Aitch released the single "Baby" featuring American singerAshanti(who is credited as co-lead on the single) which heavily samples the latter's 2003 hit "Rock wit U (Awww Baby)".[25]Less than 24 hours later, the single debuted at number 65 on the UK Official Singles Sales Chart Top 100.[26]It debuted on the UK Official Singles Top 100 on 18 March 2022 at number 2.[23]

In August 2022, Aitch released "My G",featuringEd Sheeran,which is about Aitch's sister Gracie who hasDown syndrome.[27]His debut studio album,Close to Homewas released on 19 August 2022, and reached number two on the UK Albums Chart.[28]

On 9 September 2023, he performed during the half time of theSidemen Charity Matchat theLondon Stadium.

Discography

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Studio albums

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List of studio albums, with selected details
Title Details Peak chart positions
UK
[28] 		AUS
[29] 		BEL
(FL)
[30] 		IRE
[31] 		NLD
[32]
Close to Home 2 52 169 24 46

Extended plays

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List of extended plays, with selected details
Title Details Peak chart positions Certifications
UK
[28] 		IRE
[31]
On Your Marks
  • Released: 9 December 2017[33]
  • Label: NQ Records
  • Format: CD, digital download, streaming
 — —
AitcH2O
  • Released: 6 September 2019[34]
  • Label: Since 93[3]
  • Format: CD, vinyl, digital download, streaming
 3 18
Polaris 7 50
Lost Files
  • Released: 17 November 2023[37]
  • Label: Infinitum Records, NQ Records
  • Format: Digital download, streaming,USB
 — —
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Singles

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As lead artist

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List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
UK
[28] 		AUS
[38] 		IRE
[31] 		LBN
[39] 		SCO
[40]
"Blitzed"[41]
(featuring Kay Rico) 		2018 — — — — — Non-album singles
"Vibsing"[42] — — — — —
"Daily Duppy"[43]
(featuring GRM Daily) 		— — — — —
"Trust Me"[44] — — — — —
"Straight Rhymez"[45] — — — — —
"Miss Me with It"[46] — — — — —
"Wait"[47] 2019 — — — — —
"On the Way Home"[48]
(withJaykaefeaturing Bowser Boss) 		73 — — — —
"Taste (Make It Shake)" 2 — 12 — 8 AitcH2O
"Buss Down"[49]
(featuringZieZie) 		8 — 55 — 74
"Mice"[50] 2020 34 — 78 — — Non-album single
"Rain"
(withAJ TraceyfeaturingTay Keith) 		3 61 10 — 23 Polaris
"Raw"[52] 57 — — — —
"Goyard Batman"[53]
(withLil Pumpand The Plug) 		— — — — — Non-album single
"Safe to Say"[54] 56 — 85 — — Polaris
"Learning Curve"[55] 2021 27 — 74 — — Non-album singles
"GSD"[56] 52 — — — —
"Party Round My Place"[57]
(withAvelino) 		56 — — — —
"War"[58]
(withArrDee) 		2022 6 — 28 — — Pier Pressure
"Baby"
(withAshanti) 		2 — 5 — — Close to Home
"Just Coz"[60]
(withGiggs) 		42 — — — — Non-album single
"1989"[61] 23 — 62 — — Close to Home
"In Disguise"[62]
(withBakar) 		— — — — —
"My G"
(withEd Sheeran) 		6 — 32 — —
"Psycho"
(withAnne-Marie) 		5 — 8 19 — Unhealthy
"Round 2"[63] 2023 — — — — — Non-album singles
"Hide N Seek"[64]
(withToddla Tfeaturing Taet) 		— — — — —
"Tip Toes"[65]
(withClavish) 		52 — — — —
"Scary"
(withA1 x J1) 		88 — — — —
"Landslide"[66]
(withNafe Smallz) 		— — — — — Lost Files
"Famous Girl" 2024 78 — — — — TBA
"Baddies"
(withLuciano)[67] 		— — — — —
"Gold Mine"
(withD-Block Europe) 		71 — — — —
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
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List of singles as a featured artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
UK
[28] 		AUT
[68] 		GER
[69] 		IRE
[31] 		SCO
[40] 		SWI
[70]
"Strike a Pose"[71]
(Young T & Bugseyfeaturing Aitch) 		2019 9 — — 11 31 —
  • BPI: 2× Platinum[35]
 Plead the 5th
"Kilos"[72]
(Bugzy Malonefeaturing Aitch) 		20 — — 61 — — Non-album singles
"French Kisses"[73]
(ZieZie featuring Aitch) 		35 — — 76 — —
"Kids to Adults"[74]
(Tasha featuring Aitch) 		2020 — — — — — —
"12:12 AM / Patients (F*****g Up a Friday)"[75]
(Everything Is Recordedfeaturing Aitch and Infinite Coles) 		— — — — — — Friday Forever
"UFO"[76]
(D-Block Europefeaturing Aitch) 		11 — — 52 — — The Blue Print: Us vs. Them
"House & Garage"[77]
(Morrissonfeaturing Aitch) 		2021 46 — — — — — Guilty
"Bad"[78]
(Pa Salieufeaturing Aitch) 		82 — — — — — Non-album single
"Bamba"
(Lucianofeaturing Aitch &Bia) 		2022 — 1 1 — — 1 Majestic
"Let's Go"
(Tion Waynefeaturing Aitch) 		30 — — 84 — — Non-album singles
"Grey (Remix)"
(Yung Fillyfeaturing Aitch) 		2024 — — — — — —
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Promotional singles

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List of promotional singles, showing year released and album name
Title Year Album Notes
"AitcH2O Freestyle"[81] 2019 Non-album singles
  • Freestyle released coinciding with the announcement of theAitcH2OEP release date and AitcH20 Tour.[82]
"101Barz Freestyle"[83] 2020
  • Recording of the freestyle performed for the 101Barz YouTube channel.[84]
"Murdaside (Remix)"
(with Mazza L20 andPotter Payper) 		2024

Other charted and certified songs

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List of other charted songs, showing year released, certifications and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
UK
[28] 		IRE
[31]
"Already"
(featuring Tyreezy) 		2019 43 — AitcH2O
"Pop Boy"
(Stormzyfeaturing Aitch) 		— — Heavy Is the Head
"Ei8ht Mile"
(DigDatfeaturing Aitch) 		2020 9 34 Ei8ht Mile
"30" 36 91 Polaris
"Parlez-vous anglais"
(Headie Onefeaturing Aitch) 		24 47 Edna
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Other guest appearances

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List of non-single guest appearances, showing year released, other artist(s), and album name
Title Year Other artist(s) Album
"Know Better" (Remix)[85] 2019 Kay Rico Non-album remix
"Keisha & Becky" (Remix)[86] Russ Millions,Tion Wayne,Jay1,Sav'oandSwarmz T Wayne's World 3
"Take Me Back to London"(Sir Spyro Remix) Ed Sheeran,Stormzy,Jaykae Non-album remix
"Ei8ht Mile"[87] 2020 DigDat Ei8ht Mile
"Moving Naughty"[88] GRM Daily,B Young GRM 10
"Parlez-Vous Anglais" Headie One Edna
"Latest Trends"(Remix)[89] 2021 A1 x J1 Non-album remix
"Operation Fortress"[90] 2023 D-Block Europe DBE World

Awards and nominations

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Award nominations for Aitch
Year Organisation Award Work Result
2020 NME Essential New Artists for 2020[91] Himself Included
Brit Awards Best New Artist[92] Himself Nominated
2023 Brit Awards British Hip Hop/Grime/Rap Act Himself Won
Song of the Year "Baby" Nominated

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