Aystar

Aystar is a rapper from Liverpool. He is associated with rap, hip-hop and grime, and is identified with the Liverpool underground music scene. He is raised in Toxteth, an inner-city area of Liverpool.

Style and significance

He is known for helping to define a local “Scouse trap” style, combining street-oriented lyrics with a relaxed, unforced flow. His work is described as direct and unsparing in its account of street life.

Career note

He is the first rapper from Liverpool to sell out the city’s O2 Academy venue.