The Lilac Sessions

Ariano is entering a new chapter with music that continues pushing beyond the boundaries of his hip-hop foundation, blending alternative, indie, rock, soul, and cinematic influences.

Throughout his career, Ariano’s versatility has earned him respect, long-standing collaborations, and stage time with some of the culture’s most recognized artists. His collaborators and performance partners include Wu-Tang Clan, Snoop Dogg, Oh No, Masta Ace, Gel Roc, Myka 9, The Dogg Pound, The Mars Volta, Jack White, Jurassic 5, Dead Prez, KRS-One, Zion I, Murs, 2Mex, Evidence, Hieroglyphics, Beat Junkies, Georgia Anne Muldrow, M.E.D., BadBadNotGood, Supernatural, and many others.

Over the years, Ariano has continued to evolve beyond traditional hip-hop, bringing together experimental sounds, live instrumentation, songwriting, and cinematic production across solo albums and collaborative projects. His music continues that evolution while opening the door to the next phase of his work.

The Lilac Sessions is a collection of 15 original songs, written and self-produced by Ariano, with cover art by Akwaeno. Its three released singles—“Dazed and Confused,” “Tippy Toes,” and “Umbrellas”—offer a glimpse of the range of Ariano’s evolving sound. Created with care, this intimate body of work is shared directly with listeners and available exclusively here until 2027. Your purchase helps sustain Ariano’s independent work and makes future music possible.