Harrison James Armstrong aka Aitch the rising British rapper and songwriter. He was born in Manchester and is immensely proud of his roots. The rapper rose to prominence with the release of his debut album ‘Close To Home’, and won his first BRIT Award at the 2023 ceremony. His debut album also reached number two on the UK music charts. Aitch rises to the tides of success very fast especially if we see the background from where he came. The British rapping history is not very long and Aitch is an addition to the list. His collaborations with several popular fellow British musicians like Anne-Marie and Ed Sheeran also proved to be a cherry on top. Harrion’s freestyles are his identity.
BIOGRAPHY
The English rapper and songwriter was born on 9 December 1999, to English parents in New Moston, Manchester, England. His mother is Irish while his dad is of Scottish origin. That’s the reason that he has such a distinct British accent. His name Aitch, is derived from the letter “H” which is the first letter of his name. James was interested in performing arts and sports during his school days. He also worked as a laborer with his dad after finishing high school. Aitch first caught attention in 2015 when his rapping video on YouTube for friends garnered popularity in the locality. Harrion’s video gained 10,000 views and there has been no going back since then.
SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS
Since Aitch gained popularity on YouTube, he is quite popular on social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook. His fanbase expanded with the help of YouTube just like Anne-Marie and Dua Lipa. His friend continued to post videos of his freestyles on YouTube and soon gained huge popularity and recognition worldwide.
| 2.3M Followers | |
| 197.5k Followers | |
| YouTube | 980k Subscribers |
| TikTok | 2.4M Followers |
| 553k Followers | |
| Website | aitchofficial.com |
WIKI
The British rapper has Irish-Scottish roots. Harrison has a blonde tight buzz cut skin fade and a clean-shaved face. His bright blue magical eyes are prominent features of his face which easily distort the attention of the person standing opposite to him. Armstrong’s height is 6 feet height. Aitch also has multiple tattoos on his arms back and shoulders.
| Real Name | Harrison James Armstrong |
| Stage Name | Aitch |
| Nickname | Big Shelly |
| Birthday | December 9, 1999 |
| Age | 24 years old |
| Birthplace | New Moston, Manchester, United Kingdom |
| Present Residence | Manchester, England |
| Gender | Male |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Nationality | British |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Ethnicity | Irish, Scottish |
| Religion | Christian |
| School | Saint Mathews School, Manchester |
| College/University | N/A |
| Qualification | Performing Arts History German Language |
| Occupation | Rapper Songwriter |
| Net Worth | USD 2 million |
| Relationship Status | N/A |
| Children | None |
| Height | 6′ 0” |
| Weight | 149 lbs |
| Eye Color | Bright Blue |
| Hair Color | Light Blonde (Original color) Black (For Stage) |
| Pets | Dog |
| Hobbies | Skiing Playing Football |
ZODIAC SIGN
Aitch’s sun sign is Sagittarius. This is the fire sign and people under this zodiac sign are authentic, athletic, and adventurous. They are often known for their intuition, energy, courage, self-confidence, and enthusiasm. Influential personalities like Joel Kinnaman, Scarlett Johnsson, and Seok Jin have the same star sign as him.
PARENTS AND SIBLINGS
Harrison James is the eldest child of his family. Her mother is from Scotland and his father Mr Armstrong was a laborer who was originally from Ireland. Although James is very private about his family and personal life and scarcely shares much information about them. However, he has two non-identical twin sisters who are much younger than him. One of his sisters has Down’s Syndrome. His sister’s name is Gracie and he also dedicated one of his songs “My G” to his sister. Harrison’s parents are now living a luxurious life in Manchester.
EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION
Harrison James Armstrong got his early education from Saint Mathews School, in New Moston, Manchester. He studied various subjects including German language, religious studies, German language, and Mathematics. His favorite subjects were English, performing arts, and sports. Aitch has only a high school diploma. Aitch once dropped out of college and worked in construction with his father. He spent his early days in the streets of New Moston and he is proud of his hometown which originates the world-class football team “Manchester United” as well. Aitch is a big-time Manchester United fan.
RELATIONSHIPS AND DATING RUMORS
Aitch’s first public dating rumor emerged in 2022 over his relationship with Chicken Shop Date host Amelia Dimoldenberg. He even called her his wife and gave her his surname “Armstrong” on one occasion. Both posted their picture together but after a while, both separated their ways quietly. Some called this a way to get publicity. Another relationship appeared during the Brit Awards in 2019 when he caught up with Manchester model and influencer Taylor Mullings but they split later. The British rapper confirmed his relationship with Australian influencer Lola Thompson in January 2023 but eventually, they separated their paths as well. At the Brit Awards 2024, he said that he was single. However, he is now linked up with Jorja Smith.
CAREER
Aitch has captivated audiences with his sharp wordplay and unresistant stage presence. Aitch and AJ Tracey’s track ‘Rain‘ serves as the rapper’s most viewed music video on YouTube at the minute with over 61 million views. His other most viewed videos are ‘Taste (Make It Shake)‘ (48 million), ‘Straight Rhymez‘ (26 million), and ‘Baby’ (18 million). Aitch won Best Hop/Rap/Grime Act at The BRIT Awards 2023. Whilst receiving the award the rapper gave an inspiring speech,
“I just want to say not many people where I’m from, especially my side of Manchester, get the opportunity to stand up here and receive such an amazing gift or reward. I think that’s the main reason I do it, to set examples, to make people know that, it’s possible no matter where you’re from and just because not 5 million people have done it before you, that you can do it. So yeah big up everyone.“
In 2022, Aitch released “My G”, featuring Ed Sheeran, which is about his sister. His debut studio album, Close to Home was released on 19 August 2022 and spiked number two on the UK Music Albums Chart. James collaborated with Anne-Marie in her song Psycho from the album Unhealthy. His Manchester roots are visible in his rapping and his combination of freestyle and rap encapsulates both his journey and the vibrancy of urban English culture. It is no surprise that he quickly rose to prominence within the industry, proving himself as one of today’s most exciting British rappers. His new album “Lost Files” with 7 tracks is now out for purchase.
DISCOGRAPHY
Studio Album
The rapper’s internationally acclaimed studio albums are as follows:
| Come to Home | 2022 |
| Lost Files | 2023 |
Extended Plays and Appearance as Featured Artist
Some of his extended plays are:
| On Your Marks | 2017 |
| AitcH2O Strike a Pose Kilos French Kisses | 2019 |
| Polaris Kids to Adults 12:12 AM / Patients (F*****g Up a Friday) UFO | 2020 |
| House & Garage Bad | 2021 |
| Bamba Let’s Go | 2022 |
| Grey | 2024 |
NET WORTH
The “Psycho” famed rapper-songwriter and rising successful British rapper has a net worth of USD 2 million approximately. He is doing well with his income generation and his financial situation is getting better and better every day.
SOURCE OF INCOME
Aitch’s source of income is the number of hit tracks and collaborations with top-rated artists. Other than that, he generates income from his tours and album sales. He once said that his mom is now living like a queen and his dad helped him in investment.
FAVORITES
Let’s take a look at the rapper’s list of favorite things:
| Favorite Color | Grey Black Green |
| Favorite Rappers | Nines Chip Ghetts |
| Favorite Music Bands | Razorlight Rosie Oasis |
| Favorite Musician | Liam Gallagher |
| Favorite Destination | Manchester London |
| Favorite Food | Subway Sandwiches Grapes Dairy Milk |
| Favorite Drink | Hennessy |
| Favorite Song | Wonderwall My G |
| Favorite Sports | Soccer |
| Favorite Team | Manchester United |
| Favorite Instrument | Guitar |
AWARDS
The British rapper has been awarded the Brit Award for his excellent rapping skills. Some of his achievements are as follows:
| NME (Included) Brit Awards (Nominated) | 2020 |
| Brit Awards (Won) Brit Awards/ Song of the Year (Nominated) | 2023 |
INTERESTING FACTS
- Aitch loves the French language and would like to learn it in the future.
- He is a Manchester United die-hard fan.
- Harrison is close to his family especially his sister Gracie.
- Armstrong often resembles John Shelby, a character from the British crime drama series Peaky Blinders featuring Cillian Murphy.
- Aitch wants to collaborate with his favorite musician Liam Gallagher.
- He performed with Coldplay at their concert in Manchester.
- James is vocal about women’s rights.
Did Aitch and Amelia really date?
The couple rumored to date for a short period in 2022 but later quietly separated paths.
Is Aitch in a relationship?
He is currently single however some sources are now associating him with Jorja Smith an English singer and songwriter.
What is Aitch short for?
Harrison James Armstrong is his full name and Aitch stands for the first alphabet "H" of his name.
What is Aitch's biggest hit?
Taste (Make It Shake) and Psycho are his biggest hits.
