AELIOS: the Sun — "Because of ME you SEE" Aelios is a hip-hop artist based in Ogden, Utah with a passion for authentic lyrics. Influenced by MC's like Nas, KRS-One, Eyedea, Binary Star, and Aesop Rock, Aelios explores themes of truth, culture, language, mythology, and philosophy. He is fluent in English and Japanese, making use of both in his music. The name "Aelios" comes Aeolic Greek for "Helios", the sun god of Ancient Greece. It thus carries a symbolic relationship with truth, enlightenment, vision, etc. and reflects a passion for culture, mythology, heritage, and language.