Arson Optics Website: www.kruegers.org/arson Affiliation: Nick has done cuts for a couple of Arson tracks as well as some production work. Bavu is featured on several cuts on both of Arson's albums. Origin: Austin, TX Description: There are tons of hip hop artists around the globe, but what distinguishes one from the next? How about releasing your first full length album at the age of 15? Or, being invited to perform at South by Southwest (SXSW), the second largest music festival in the world, at the age of 16 and again at 17? Don't forget performing alongside the likes of Phife Dawg, Slick Rick, The Beatnuts, Dilated Peoples, Tha Liks, Slum Village, Mystic and more, all while being under the age of 18. Arson Optics, real name Aaron Krueger, is heavily accomplished for a minor (literally) in the hip hop business, and has so much to offer the future of hip hop.