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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?
Website:
www.kevens.com
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