Arshia Fattahi, known professionally as Aries, was born on April 18, 1998, in Wichita, Kansas, to Iranian parents and raised in Orange County, California. Growing up in a musical household with a professional violinist father, he began writing raps and self-teaching music production at age 13, influenced by artists like Linkin Park. He gained initial recognition through his YouTube channel, where he recreated popular beats from tracks by Drake and Lil Uzi Vert, building a following of over 200,000 subscribers. Aries blends hip-hop, rock, and alternative elements in his self-produced music. He independently released his debut album WELCOME HOME in 2019, followed by BELIEVE IN ME, WHO BELIEVES IN YOU in 2021, which charted as the 7th most streamed debut global album of the week on Spotify; its single 'ONE PUNCH' appeared in NBA 2K22 and ESPN broadcasts. His third album, GLASS JAW, arrived in November 2025. In 2024, he signed with Good Luck Have Fun and ADA. Aries maintains a notable live presence, with sold-out shows across North America and Europe, known for his genre-fusing performances that engage dedicated fans.