HipHopDX Exclusive Premiere: Aerias is a cultured artist who started out in the battle rap scene as part of the local Hip Hop crew, Chicago Tribe. Aerias went from competing for money and reputation, to interning at Classick Studios where he met and teamed up with established producer Tapez (RZA, GOOD Music, and Eardrummers). Together, they released his debut EP, What Doesn’t Kill You. Since the release of

Since the release of WDKY, Aerias has traveled the world on a mission to bring us his best work yet.

Aerias returns in this upbeat ode to facing the demons and fears that try to halt our happiness in this Nujabes-inspired song produced by Monte Booker and co-produced by The Clyde Project. The electronic based beat and in-depth lyricism make this a combination of today’s music with old school flow.

The cover art is created by Kendo Sawai and the graphics by Jonathan Calbafin. Listen to “Long Time” and drop your comments below.