RP Boo

RP Boo
RP Boo performing in Chicago in 2016
Background information
Birth name Kavain Space
Genres Electronic, 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[2] during the 1990s. 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

  1. ↑ Michelle Lhooq (14 May 2013). "RP Boo Is The Greatest Chicago Producer You've Never Heard Of". thump Vice.
  2. ↑ 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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