KIDD STAR, born Aaron Payes, heads an Empire built by e-Hop music.  As Co-founder & CEO of the pioneering Record label, Live Wire Empire, he helped launch the careers of several EDM artists, such as the Decepticonz, DJ Hydraulic, 3 Bad Brothaz and brought American-crossover success to the European Billboard group Milk Inc.

Founder and member of the super group, 3 Bad Brothaz, their production & remixes landed them a #1 Top 40 Hit in 2004 and became the best selling Independent group in Tower Records in Atlanta & a 5 year touring campaign around the Southeast in every major city including Atlanta, Dallas, New Orleans, Lafayette, Baton Rouge, Tampa, Charlotte, Mobile, Birmingham & Nashville.

Co-creator of E-Hop, the sound brought both Electronic & Hip-Hop markets together and their mix-cd series “E-Hop” was nationally recognized and has released 10 volumes up-to-date.  Now pursuing his solo career and continuing to push the E-Hop sound with his album, Kidd Star & The E-Hop Brigade, he has singed a P&D deal with John Abbey/Ischi Records (formerly Ichiban Records) and Justin /Kivi Music.

KIDD STAR, born in Washington, DC & raised in Vestal, NY, started his career out of college by funding and promoting the famous underground rave parties "Bass Wars".  Passing out flyers hand to hand allowed KIDD STAR to get into the scene quickly.  From that starting point he began getting involved in every facet of music and the music business.  Weather it was behind the DJ booth or behind the desk, he learned every .  KIDD STAR’s musical career was put into motion as a roadie setting up equipment for DJ T-Nice (Charlotte, NC) which turned into substituting DJing for him whenever he was unavailable.  A couple months behind the turntables and KIDD STAR began DJing at local underground raves, many of which he promoted.  He played alongside some of the industry’s biggest names and quickly made himself known with his off the wall, motley crew style shows.  KIDD STAR’s DJing progressed and soon transformed into Remixing to put his spin on tracks he was playing out.  KIDD STAR went on to release numerous mix-cds to showcase his talent and gained several residencies throughout the South while playing electronic music.

KIDD STAR then formed the group 3 Bad Brothaz, with DJ Kontrol & DJ Hyrdaulic, later to be replaced with DJ Mike B.  Devoting 8 plus years to his group, 3 Bad Brothaz, they released 3 full length CD’s, countless mix-cds, were featured remixers on Beatport & CrooklynClan, toured all over the country and held several residencies at some of Atlanta’s biggest & best nightclubs. Always pushing the envelope and after years of touring, KIDD STAR began focusing on original production and co-produced several underground releases, “Can I Be A Rockstar”, “Baddest DJ” & “In Tha Back” before producing his first release, the southern anthem “Miss My Baby” feat. Kayno & Camille.

Since then, KIDD STAR has been acquiring new talent for Live Wire with the signing of Starr Jamezz (Decatur, GA) and Kayno (Augusta, GA).  
KIDD STAR's commitment to the growth of e-Hop & The E-Hop Brigade started with Live Wire's trade marking of e-Hop in 2006.  Coming into the 9th year of business, Live Wire Empire continues to grow at an alarming rate with their commitment to E-hop and providing the best and most exciting live entertainment.

Aaron "KIDD STAR" Payes remains committed to pushing the music envelope with his production and label, Live Wire Empire.  He tries to mirror & measure his lifestyle not only by the most successful music legends but also by the most successful corporate CEO's.