Kev Brown - I Do What I Do
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Artist: Kev BrownEdition: Music CD
Format: Enhanced
CD Release Date: 2005-09-20
Music Label: Up Above Records
Soundtracks:
- Intro
- Alone Again
- Say Sumthin - Kev Brown, Carolyn Quartermaine, Kenny Starr
- Outside Lookin In - Kev Brown, Cy Young
- Work in Progress
- Struggla's Theme - Kev Brown, Grap Luva
- Beats N' Rhymes - Kev Brown, Oddisee, Phonte
- Hennessey, Pt. 1 - Kev Brown, Kenny Starr
- Hennessey, Pt. 2 - Kev Brown, , Eric Roberson,
- Keep On - Kev Brown, Cy Young
- Hold Fast
- Albany
- Life's a Gamble
- Another Private Conversation [CD-ROM]
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Free Music Review: What Kev "Do" is make great music
Hit: 4 Stars
Kev Brown's been producing underground tracks for a while now, and his debut "I Do What I Do" came in 2005. While he's a producer by trade and rapper by circumstance, he's more than competent at both. The first thing I found appealing about Kev is how humble and honest he is. On the intro, he thanks the listener for a purchase and admits "I'm not trying to change the game, I'm just doin' music I like to do, and hopefully there's people out there that like the same type of music I like." His approach isn't mind-blowing, and there's nothing conceptual on Kev's debut. But Kev delivers in making a great LP.
Kev cites Pete Rock and Jay Dee as his influences, and he's often compared to the former. This is a fairly accurate comparison, especially during Pete's Soul Survivor days. While most of Kev's beats aren't show-stoppers, they're clever, well-executed, and polished. Using electronic elements, he avoids sounding mechanical, and he's soulful with great basslines. The album operates at a subdued midtempo funk, and the music has a really laidback and chilled-out vibe. Like Pete, he frequently attaches instrumental outros and short interludes to the end of his tracks. When he raps, he keeps it simple and straightforward, making up for any lyrical deficiency with charm. The beats really speak for themselves though, and there are some true gems within the tracklist.
Coming from Maryland, Kev reps the DC-area Low Budget crew, and members Kenn Starr, Cy Young, and Oddisee among others guest. A few of the Low Budget guys are pretty ordinary MCs, but they have a dope formula and they sound tight over Kev's beats.
After the intro, the wonderful "Alone Again" opens the album, which takes the listener through Kev's bored and lonely mind, remembering his father, looking at his life, and hoping for the future. Kenn Starr and Quartermaine show up for the piano-based "Say Sumthin," and the lyrically clever "Outside Lookin' In" is anchored by a great winding bassline. "Work in Progress" is solid overall, and "Struggla's Theme" is a cool collabo with former InI member Grap Luva. "Beats N Rhymes" is a totally dope beat, and Little Brother's Phonte, Oddisee, and Kev each drop a good verse. "Hennessey Pt. 1" is a moody, classy duet with Kenn Starr, while "Hennessey Pt. 2" is a welcome venture into R&B, a neo-soul track with Wanya, Eric Roberson, and Chronkite. After the good Cy Young duet "Keep On" and the solo piece "Hold Fast" comes my favorite track "Albany," a song that I find to be absolutely beautiful. I'm a sucker for slow sax samples, and this one Kev flips is perfect. The beat is excellent, and Kev's raps to a lost love are deep and emotional. The album closes with the nice "Life's a Gamble" and three bonus tracks.
"I Do What I Do" is very low-key and relaxing music, perfect for a late-night listen or early-morning ride in the car. Kev is lovable because he's so talented, yet so humble at the same time. The album is well-titled, because while he doesn't strive to do anything groundbreaking, he makes awesome music. Anyone looking for great beats and tasteful hip hop will love Kev Brown. It's hard to believe that somebody as dope as Kev can go so under the radar, but this type of quality exists in today's underground environment. I highly recommend "I Do What I Do" to all hip hop fans.
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