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Known by his government name his whole life, Texas "musician who raps" and five-year record biz veteran Bavu Blakes has exited the rap game to become a creative force and one-of-a-kind business mind known as Mr. Blakes ] "One of Texas' brightest new stars" – D.O.C., MC hall of fame / “Bavu, you know I been knowin’ what’s going on. My ear’s to the street. I f**k wit all underground music, you knowhumsayin? You still on the grind, baby, it’s just a matter of time... one hit away...” – Bun B, UnderGroundKing of Texas / Crowd Control Records CEO NickNack put me in the record business in 2000 with "Listeners" 12-inch, then "Re:Construction" 12-inch and album. / Released solo debut "Create & Hustle" in 2002 via my Word4Word Music and Songs of Word4Word Music (BMI). / Also released several vinyls with Hydroponic Soundsystem via Alternate Take Records incl. "Synthesis", "Hydro Soundclash", "Delirium/Disconnect", "Southern Borders Soul", "Choice Cuts Vol 1" on Swedish Brandy / Current Vinyl Releases: Deloach "Labor of Luv" feat. Bavu Blakes 12-inch vinyl on Counterflow, Bavu Blakes "Nobody Leavin" on Nataural High feat. NickNack, D-Madness, Paul Wall, Symbolyc One, D Powers, MyOne of Strange Fruit Project, Money Waters, Ciamar / Dropped "C&H" nationally 05/03 in a half-n-half venture with Bomb Hip-Hop Records.... CD endorsed by The Source (Independents' Day), VIBE (Vibe Raters), Murder Dog (Best of '02, Best of '03) / Appeared on last Strange Fruit Project "Eternally Yours" 12-inch, "Soul Travellin" album, upcoming "The Healing" album... *released 5/31 "Art of One Mind" album on BBE Records, available on CD and double vinyl / Mix CD's include Spitkicker Next Spit Vol. 4, On the Grind Vol. 1, NickNack "B Side Blends", DJ Rapid Ric "Get Your Weight Up", "Whut it Dew 1 & 2", "Afta Da Relays 2k5", "Fistful of Dollars", "AP-2 Texas Powers" / Performed with everyone and their mama, like Snoop Dogg six times, Roots five times, Luda, Busta, E. Badu, Bun B, Devin the Dude, DJ Krush and on and on and many more.... / Recently released Bavu Blakes & DJ Baby G "Blazing Saddles" underground street exclusives... coming soon "Concrete Rose Gold" with DJ Whiz T, "Whatarapper" with DJ Rapid Ric... "The Gold School" stay tuned... "Actual Freestyles" stay tuned... / Hydroponic Sound System "Choice Cuts Vol. 2" drops early '06 on Swedish Brandy, Hydro's "Mixtape Mentality" album on SB soon... / Two (semi-dated) videos available for your viewing pleasure on www.blastro.com... / album no. 2-tah-"Too Selfish" dropping when I say so... / Webster defines wordsmith in the form of a noun as a person who works with words; especially a skillful writer. Defined by those who write professionally as journalists, authors, newscasters or spin doctors - it is very much a verb. They wordsmith documents, speeches, quotes and letters. Many times this action involves finding more powerful, meaningful words that paint a picture and more clearly deliver a message. Dubbed "One of Texas' brightest new stars" by legendary rapper The D.O.C., Bavu Blakes is the ultimate wordsmith by both definitions. The baritone-voiced emcee has been reading and writing since he was three years old and writing poetry since he was five. Rhyming publicly since he first moved a crowd at his seventh grade talent show, his music industry education includes traveling with the Cash Money/Ruff Ryders 2000 Tour. As a writer/researcher, Blakes made numerous contacts and learned the ropes of full-scale touring, promotions, merchandising and more. Equally adept at writing, freestyling, performing and battling, this emcee offers both clarity and hype. While words and rhymes are clearly where Bavu's talents shine, he places equal importance on beats. By defining tracks in terms of mood, rhythm and melody, he makes the music sound better. Creating a sense of cohesion between the lyrics and beats, Bavu's music reveals this approach through clever, thought-provoking lyrics over diverse beats guaranteed to entice any listener's ear. Blakes has been a sure and steady opener for national headliners and touring acts since the late 1990's. In the past few touring seasons, he has performed with Snoop Dogg (for the fourth time), The Roots (for the third time), Ludacris, De La Soul, Jurassic5, Blackalicious and many other major label and independent acts. Blakes' debut CD, "Create & Hustle" was released around Texas in August '02, then selected to Murder Dog magazine's "Best of 2002". The album dropped nationally on May 20, 2003, was endorsed by The Source magazine's "Independent's Day" page just two weeks later, then made Vibe magazine's Nov. '03 "Vibe Raters" staff playlist. Bavu Blakes lives in Austin, TX, where his latest single, "Play the Role (bzz mix)" received 15-20 spins a week as the city's first local record added to a commercial playlist (KHDT "Hot" 93.3). Blakes reached #2 on the Hot 8 at 8, and is preparing the remix and video for rotation. He has also been active in showcasing hip-hop talent from across Texas and the region since the mid-1990's. Bavu Blakes is focused on success and married to his keep-'em-guessing originality. More concerned with longevity and substance, he possesses the creativity and the hustle to make his talent pay dividends. Anything else you need to know requires signing up for the email list at www.bavublakes.com |
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