On the 1 year anniversary of the release of my album, “The Power Of Choice”, the project is now available on Itunes!!! Please check it out and continue to spread the word!! Go to itunes and search “Kev Choice”!
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-power-of-choice/id494147544
KEV CHOICE ENSEMBLE PRESENTS:
“THE ART OF COMPOSITION”
NOVEMBER 30, 2010
8PM
YOSHI’S-OAKLAND
510 EMBARCADERO WEST
TIX $15
www.yoshis.com
Pianist/M.C./Producer/Band-Director, Kev Choice is a multi-faceted artist poised to take the music world to dimensions it has never before seen. Never before has an artist grounded in the Hip-Hop tradition, had this type of musical prowess. Classically and jazz trained, schooled in the classic era of Hip-Hop, and influenced by genres from all over the globe, Kev Choice is a unique artist with the capabilities to blend musical elements in a convincing manner. With a resume that includes a Master’s Degree in Music, and having toured the world professionally as a keyboardist and M.C. with a diverse list of artist such as of Lauryn Hill, D.J. Quik, Too Short, Dwele, Zion I, Goapele, LyricsBorn, Martin Luther, and Michael Franti and Spearhead, it is hard to deny the extreme gift that Kev Choice brings to the stage. Having formed his band, Kev Choice Ensemble, in 2007, Kev Choice began to focus on giving the world his unique sound and vision while presenting a powerful stage show. Kev Choice has named “Best Musician” and “Most Multi-Talented Instrumentalist” by East Bay Express in the past few years and also nominated for “Best Soul-Funk Artist” by SF WEEKLY on 3 different occasions. An M.C. that can deliver conscious, witty, relevant lyrics, while playing keys with the skill of a seasoned pianist, is a sight to behold and a breath of freshness to the industry.
The Kev Choice Ensemble has been one of the most dynamic bands in The Bay Area over the last 5 years. The Ensemble features a diverse array and mix of talented musicians with a broad range of talents from the jazz elements of Howard Riley and Geechi Taylor to the soulfulness of Viveca Hawkins voice or Greggo Simmons on guitar. The foundation is held together by the super solid Hassan Hurd on drums, the funk-rock presence of Uriah Duffy on Bass, and the seasoned stylings of Mike Blankenship on keys. For this show they will also be joined by Ajayi Jackson on bassoon and percussion, as well as a string trio featuring violin, viola, and cello. The Ensemble has been heralded as “the most musical hip-hop group ever”.
This is ACT III of the hip-hopera “Electus Unus”-(The Chosen One) by M.C./Pianist/composer, Kev Choice. The story of a child sent to the Earth, from The Gods in Heaven, to save a self-destructing world, with his extraordinary gift of music.
“Make A Star”-ACT III
As was decided by The Gods, an up and coming musician and a beautiful young doctor encounter and fall deeply in love at first glance. That night they make love and the doctor becomes pregnant, as was written, to conceive a child who would save the world with his gift of music. ACT III takes us to the place where the parents first meet, at the father’s gig, and at first glance recognize their magnetic attraction for each other. After playing his first set, the musician walks up to the doctor and says, “What you want to do for the rest of your life? I don’t really know if it’s wrong or right but, I just wanna make a star with you.” From there, the prophecy begins to take place.
FREE DOWNLOAD!!!! "Make A Star" http://www.mediafire.com/?p9mkji1v6obbutg "Make A Star" (with drums) http://www.mediafire.com/?82zh9laslodquz4
M.C./Pianist/Producer Kev Choice and RebelSoul star Martin Luther team up for this heartfelt video and song pertaining to dealing with everyday stress and struggles we deal with in life. Kev Choice plays a homeless person in the video, with the message being that no matter how bad things may be, it could always be worse. The video was shoot on location in downtown San Francisco by director Samm Styles and Brian Storm.
Come check out Kev Choice performing live a special set of new never before heard and also an array of songs from his project “The Power of Choice” as part of the REBEL SOUL FEST. The show will also feature Rebel Soul artist, “Martin Luther”, as well as other special guest.
Tuesday-Aug.30th-2012
The New Parish
578 18th St.
Oakland, CA
Doors at 8pm
Show at 9pm
Tix $8/adv-$12/Door
M.C/Pianist Kev Choice flips a classical piece by composer Edvard Grieg and turns it into a heartfelt story about a lost love. Being one of the most accomplished musician/rappers in Hip-Hop, Kev Choice, along with producer PC Munoz wanted to showcase Kev as a pianist and lyricist without any other musical accompaniment. With this naked quality, it reveals a unique character and genuine emotion in the music, while bringing out the essence of the composition and the rhyme. This video was filmed in Kev Choice’s hometown of Oakland, California and was directed by Samm Styles and Brian Storm for DreamChaser Films. “Arietta” can be found on Kev Choice’s recent project, “The Power Of Choice.”
Are You Impressed, directed by Samm Styles and Brian Storm, the 2nd Single of Kev Choice project “The Power of Choice”…produced by Aagee (Compound 7, Hieroglyphics). Video has cameos from leading lady Cecile Knox, local R&B sensation “Netta B” and Bay Area musicians Uriah Duffy, Greggo Simmons, and Mitchel Wilcox.
YOU CAN PURCHASE “THE POWER OF CHOICE” AT www.kevchoice.bandcamp.com
M.C./Pianist Kev Choice opens up his heart and soul and takes us on a musical journey with “The Power of Choice.” The album reflects songs of inspiration, struggle, motivation, and encouragement. Kev Choice also discusses his dreams, success, losses and loves over an array of musical soundscapes. Clever and wise lyrically, substance filled content, and beats that slap beyond the melodic and harmonic complexity of most of today’s Hip-Hop make this a “Powerful” album to have and listen to.
Tracklist: The Power Of Choice
1. My Life
2. I Don’t Walk, I Fly
3. So Cold
4. Are You Impressed feat. J Myers (prod. by Aagee)
5. Let It All Go feat. Martin Luther
6. Dreaming feat. Mykel
7. Take It There feat. MacArthur
8. The Impossible feat. Nonameko
9. Show You Off feat. Mykel
10. The Best
11. The Struggle
12. Motivation
13. These Words
14. Gettin’ It Good feat. Viveca Hawkins
15. Dearly Departed feat. Uriah Duffy (dedicated to Dewey Tucker)
16. Arietta *Bonus Track* prod. by PC Munoz
Download Kev Choice’s new single, “Let It All Go” feat. Martin Luther
Kev Choice recently linked up with producers G Koop and O-Man and dropped a verse for their live YouTube series. In each video it shows the two producers making a beat and bringing in an M.C, to rhyme over the finished product. It’s a real good look into the creative process of two talented musicians and producers, and Kev Choice drops a dope 16 at the end.
Kev Choice linked up with fellow Oakland M.C. Mr. Knowitall from the group “League 510″ and producer DJ Twelvz for this song “Jus For You”. The video is a western-like cartoon and was put together by Sinista-Z. The video is described as “Black Cowboys take on a evil sheriff of old skool Oakland and get away with the cash! Side by side Bonnie and Clyde style.” The song is off Mr. Knowitall’s album that drops Feb. 14th.
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