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Kevens is a man on a mission. A mission to not only make good music, but also music that brings together people of all races, cultures, and backgrounds with the universal message that "positivity is a necessity".
In the words of Kevens: "Ever since I was very young, I have always heard a musical heartbeat pulsing inside my body. Whether it is a lyric, bassline, melody, or groove, I feel the presence of a mystical power which drives me to make music for all the world to hear and sing. I thank the Almighty for giving me this special gift and I hope my message of respect, love, peace, and understanding will be felt in the songs that I write."
Early in his
career, Kevens began as a DJ, spinning an eclectic mix of Dub, Ska,
and Progressive Reggae. He received inspiration to further his musical
abilities after opening for Inner Circle and given the chance to
jam with the band in front of a live crowd. According to Kevens,
"Calton Coffie [the former lead singer of Inner Circle] is
the man responsible for helping me to fully appreciate the musical
fire burning inside me". Later on in his life, Kevens met with
various people in the musical industry and was introduced to the
Marley family. He realized that he shared the same passion for music
as the brothers of Bob Marley. They decided to create a band called
Le Coup, which became very successful in the Reggae community, playing
shows all around the nation, appearing on various nationwide television
broadcasts such as MTV, and opening for famous acts such as Black
Uhuru, Steel Pulse, Third World, and Jimmy Cliff.
From this experience, Kevens acquired the musical discipline of
the Marleys and learned that, in order to have your music felt,
"you must fight for your right and let Jah be your strength
and source of inspiration."
In the late '90s, Kevens reached another breakthrough in his musical journey by performing along with DJ Monk of Rabbit In The Moon at the famed Zen Festival in Florida and other events. He became very good friends with Bunny from R.I.T.M. who asked Kevens to contribute his musical talents to several of Bunny's recorded works. As a result, Kevens solidified his reputation as a brilliant performer in the Electronic music world, winning the respect and admiration of artists such as Maxim Reality (of Prodigy fame), the Reprazent camp (e.g., Roni Size and MC Dynamite), and the Logical Progression crew (e.g., LTJ Bukem and MC Conrad).
Never forgetting his original mission to provide the world with positive vibes, Kevens is ready to take people to a higher level of consciousness with a brand-new collection of original music for the new millennium. His mystical blend of vibrant energy and thought-provoking lyrics, backed by a live band, is sure to provide listeners with the necessity to understand that positivity is a force to be reckoned with. Calling his approach as "radical Jungle/Drum & Bass in a funky Progressive Reggae style," Kevens is set to take the mind on a musical journey back to the essence, where respect and knowledge reign supreme in the presence of the one true God. Are you ready to reach the next level?
