Beverly Hills Star Student's Musical Talent 'Transcends His 18 Years'

BEVERLY HILLS, CA — Star Students are found in classrooms, on concert and theater stages and at debate lecterns, and out in the community doing good things to make life better for all of us.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize Star Students, and we’re working to tell the stories of these outstanding kids to their neighbors.

This submission comes from Jen Mendelson who nominated Arya Yek, a college freshman from Beverly Hills.

Star local student’s name

Arya Yek

Star local student’s home state

CA

How do you know the star local student?

I am one of his followers and fans.

Why do you believe the star local student should be recognized?

Arya is a self-taught musician who writes, performs and produces his own music since he was 16-years-old. He works really hard on his passion to make music that makes his listeners feel the emotions that he is trying to envoke. He has started his own production company named One and Only Records, named after his family name which means one and only!

Arya's atory is an interestng one. His first single, "Devil Had a Good Year" was inspired by the difficult time we all endured durning the 2020 pandemic. Arya's music transends his 18 years. His lyrics speak of things that a normal 18-year-old hasn't yet experienced, but yet his music makes the listener feel the emotions he is trying to draw out.

"LOVE THEIF," Arya's most successful single, has over 1 million streams! His music is avaiable on all major music streamimg platform: Apple Music, Amazon Music, Spotify, etc.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the star local student?

Arya gives back to his community through his music. He has donated 100% of his music proceeds to local causes. He often says, "I'm not in it for the money. I just want to share my music and make people feel something wonderful. Music is my therapy, and I hope I can help others, since music is a universal language."

Congratulations on your achievements, and all of our best wishes to you in the future, Arya!

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