Aja (entertainer)
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Aja | |
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| Born | Jay Rivera January 4, 1994 (age 24) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Drag queen, Singer |
| Known for | |
| Website | ajakween |
Aja is the stage name of Jay Rivera[1], an American drag performer and singer. He is most known for competing on season 9 of RuPaul's Drag Race and season 3 of RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars.
Career
Rivera was announced to be on the ninth season of RuPaul's Drag Race among 13 other contestants on February 2, 2017.[2] He placed ninth overall. He also returned for the third season of RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars on October 20, 2017.[3]
Music
Rivera released his first single with fellow season 9 queens Sasha Velour, Peppermint and Alexis Michelle, titled C.L.A.T. on April 21, 2017, which was produced by DJ Mitch Ferrino, who was featured on "Purse First" by Bob the Drag Queen.[4] Producer Adam Joseph remixed Aja's infamous rant on competing queen Valentina from the season 9 Untucked; it is titled "Linda Evangelista".[5] He released his first leading single "Level Ya Pussy Up" featuring producers WNNR and DJ Accident Report.[6]
Personal life
Aja is currently living in New York City.[7]
References
- ^ "'RuPaul's Drag Race' season 9 episode 1: Lady Gaga, the Queens and spoilers". International Business Times AU. 2017-03-09. Retrieved 2018-02-19.
- ^ "RuPaul's Drag Race Cast | logotv.com". Logo TV. Retrieved 2018-02-19.
- ^ "'RuPaul's Drag Race' reveals first 'All Stars 3' cast member".
- ^ "C.L.A.T. (feat. DJ Mitch Ferrino) - Single". itunes.apple.com. April 21, 2017.
- ^ "Linda Evangelista (feat. Aja)" from Linda Evangelista - Single by Adam Joseph on iTunes, 2017-05-03, retrieved 2018-02-19
- ^ Level Ya Pussy Up (feat. WNNR & DJ Accident Report) - Single by Aja on Apple Music, 2017-02-02, retrieved 2018-02-19
- ^ Aja. "What Aja of 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars' Can't Live Without".
