Newark has produced more Ice-Ts than Corey Bookers.
No preference, I'm just thinking outloud . . .
Imagine if Ice never left Newark, what do you think would have happened for/to HipHop?
Would there even be a "Dubba Yew" to throw up?
This dude had style, flavor, grace and plus a different technique!
Outside the polka dots too!
This is Mix Entry One in a Two Part Recognition of one of the Coldest Musicians in the business today!
PEVEN EVERETT
I threw down a selection of uptempto*House*Soulful songs and instrumentals out of Peven's over 30 album and singles catalog.
If you think you have a few of his releases and want more, you have a lot of homework to catch up on.
I first heard "One More Time" @ Bobbito's nite @ APT in 2002 and I picked that single up. Shortly after, Peven did two shows in L.A.: one at as an in-store at Amoeba Music and later that night at The Knitting Factory on Hollywood Blvd. Being frugal, I peeped his acoustic set with Larry Billups on percussion at the In-store. Andre3000 was the only other brother I recognized in the store and one of the only other folks paying attention. I thought it was a cool showing, but I fronted on the show later that night.
From what I heard, Peven tore a new skylight out in the Knitting Factory and it wasn't until a few months later that I just so happened to catch him at SOBs in Manhattan and ever since, I've been a fan and collector of his releases.
His live shows are not to be missed. He throws down an all impromptu jam covering his hits and showcasinghis dexterity on a range of instruments.
This mix here, is a dedication to Peven and fans of his uptempo works.
I'll follow this up with a mix of his R&B styles and hopefully will convert a few naysayers.
Until then . . .Salaams!
BONUS TRACK . . . (for the biters and trendfollowers)
PART MOTHERHUGGING TWO in the Funkiest Space series of vinyl only mixing, this side of Uranus(?).! *
This is my personal fav out of the two because it meanders between: genre-date space-and-time. So for the folks who love to hear 'a little bit of everything' . . . "this fa yew. . .!"
Shout outs to Twintables (pic), Wata Inta Wine, and my homegirl the Lipgloss Junkie!
As funny as this is, we really need some Black Daddies in music, education and politics.
Much Like Pootie Tang, there's always a need for someone's @ss to get whooped . . . with a belt!
. . .bonus track
(samba:piece) 60208* from preAMP+ on Vimeo.
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Nick Holder - Sometimes I'm Blue
