RP Boo
RP Boo | |
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.jpg) RP Boo performing in Chicago in 2016 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Kavain Wayne Space |
| Also known as | Arpebu |
| Born | March 11, 1972 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Genres | Footwork, juke |
| Occupation(s) | Musician DJ |
| Instrument(s) | Akai MPC, Roland R-70 |
| Years active | 1997–present[1] |
| Labels | Planet Mu |
Kavain Wayne Space, known as RP Boo or Arpebu, is a Chicago-based electronic musician, producer and DJ known as one of the originators of the footwork genre during the 1990s.[2] He released his debut album Legacy on Planet Mu in 2013.
Born in West Chicago, RP Boo started as a DJ and dancer working with the House-O-Matics juke and House crew,[3] making mixtapes, and contributing to the Bud Billiken Parade.[4] His early, self-released singles are cited as foundational to the evolution of the style of Footwork.[5] He produces tracks using a Roland R-70 drum machine and an Akai S01 digital sampler.[6]
Discography
[edit]Albums
[edit]- Legacy (2013)
- Fingers, Bank Pads, and Shoe Prints (2015)
- I'll Tell You What (2018)
- Established! (2021)
- Legacy Volume 2 (2023)
Mixtapes
[edit]- Dude Off 59th Street (2007)
Singles and EPs
[edit]- "Baby Come On" (1997)
- "11-47-99" (The Godzilla Track) (1999)
- "RP Technic" (2014)
- Classics, Volume 1 (2015)
- "The Ultimate" (2016)
References
[edit]- ^ Michelle Lhooq (14 May 2013). "RP Boo Is The Greatest Chicago Producer You've Never Heard Of". thump Vice.
- ^ [1] Kate Hutchinson, 'RP Boo: Fingers, Bank Pads and Shoe Prints review – forward-looking footwork followup', The Guardian, 25 June 2015
- ^ "ZIQ335". Planet Mu. 13 May 2013. Retrieved 11 September 2017.
- ^ Friedlander, Emilie (22 September 2015). "Bang'n on King Drive: Footworking the Bud Billiken Parade with RP Boo, K-Phi-9, and The Era". thump. Vice. Retrieved 11 September 2017.
- ^ Glasspiegel, Wills (11 May 2011). "Footwork: Chicago Dance Music With A Need For Speed". All Things Considered. NPR. Retrieved 11 September 2017.
- ^ Quam, Dave (9 June 2010). "Like Fucking Mozart: An Interview with RP Boo". Retrieved 11 September 2017.
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