"Aminé is a hiphop/reggae singer/songwriter. Ethiopian and born and raised in Portland, Oregon, 20 year-old rising hip-hop star Aminé’s (uh-mean-aye) varied roots are just as complex as his unique and self-described “On Cloud Nine” musical styling; a styling that pushes listeners to the edge and seamlessly merges lyrical rap over melodic melodies." source: http://storiesfromthestreetspdx.wordpress.com/amine/