RP Boo
RP Boo | |
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.jpg) RP Boo performing in Chicago in 2016 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Kavain Space |
| Genres | Footwork, juke |
| Occupation(s) | Musician DJ |
| Years active | 1997–present[1] |
| Labels | Planet Mu |
Kavain Space, known as RP Boo, 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 and an Akai SO1.[6]
Discography
Albums
- Legacy (2013)
- Fingers, Bank Pads, and Shoe Prints (2015)
- I'll Tell You What (2018)
EPs and singles
- 1997: Baby Come On
- 1999: 11-47-99 (The Godzilla Track)
- 2014: RP Technic
- 2015: Classics, Volume 1
- 2016: The Ultimate
References
- ^ 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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