RP Boo

RP Boo
RP Boo
	RP Boo performing in Chicago in 2016
Background information
Birth name	Kavain Wayne Space
Also known as	Arpebu
Born	March 11, 1972 (age 52); Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Genres	Footwork, juke
Occupation(s)	Musician; DJ
Instrument(s)	Akai MPC, Roland R-70
Years active	1997–present
Labels	Planet Mu

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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

Albums

Legacy (2013)
Fingers, Bank Pads, and Shoe Prints (2015)
I'll Tell You What (2018)
Established! (2021)
Legacy Volume 2 (2023)

Mixtapes

Dude Off 59th Street (2007)

Singles and EPs

"Baby Come On" (1997)
"11-47-99" (The Godzilla Track) (1999)
"RP Technic" (2014)
Classics, Volume 1 (2015)
"The Ultimate" (2016)

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.

External links

RP Boo at AllMusic
RP Boo discography at Discogs
RP Boo discography at MusicBrainz

[1] Michelle Lhooq (14 May 2013). "RP Boo Is The Greatest Chicago Producer You've Never Heard Of". thump Vice.

[2] [1] Kate Hutchinson, 'RP Boo: Fingers, Bank Pads and Shoe Prints review – forward-looking footwork followup', The Guardian, 25 June 2015

[3] "ZIQ335". Planet Mu. 13 May 2013. Retrieved 11 September 2017.

[4] 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.

[5] Glasspiegel, Wills (11 May 2011). "Footwork: Chicago Dance Music With A Need For Speed". All Things Considered. NPR. Retrieved 11 September 2017.

[6] Quam, Dave (9 June 2010). "Like Fucking Mozart: An Interview with RP Boo". Retrieved 11 September 2017.

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