RP Boo explained

RP Boo
Birth Name:Kavain Wayne Space
Alias:Arpebu
Genre:Footwork, juke
Years Active:1997–present[1]
Occupation:Musician
DJ
Label:Planet Mu
Birth Date:11 March 1972
Birth Place:Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Instrument:Akai MPC, Roland R-70

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

Mixtapes

Singles and EPs

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Michelle Lhooq. RP Boo Is The Greatest Chicago Producer You've Never Heard Of. thump Vice. 14 May 2013.
  2. https://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/jun/25/rp-boo-fingers-bank-pads-and-shoe-prints-review-footwork
  3. Web site: ZIQ335. Planet Mu. 11 September 2017. Planet Mu bio. 13 May 2013.
  4. News: Friedlander. Emilie. Bang'n on King Drive: Footworking the Bud Billiken Parade with RP Boo, K-Phi-9, and The Era. 11 September 2017. thump. Vice. 22 September 2015. Bud Billiken Parade documentary.
  5. News: Glasspiegel. Wills. Footwork: Chicago Dance Music With A Need For Speed. 11 September 2017. All Things Considered. NPR. 11 May 2011. All Things Considered Footwork interview.
  6. Web site: Quam. Dave. Like Fucking Mozart: An Interview with RP Boo. 11 September 2017. DaveQuam interview. 9 June 2010.

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