WE SAY:
Kev Brown steps in front of the mic on his debut release, but while his flows are competent, it’s his soulful production that consistently shines.

THEY SAY:
“Kev’s album masterfully brings back the best of that jazzy sound, while keeping the music fresh and accessible for today’s fans.” – okayplayer, 4 out of 5 stars

LISTEN:
1. Intro
2. Alone Again
3. Say Sumthin
4. Outside Lookin In
5. Work in Progress
6. Struggla’s Theme
7. Beats N’ Rhymes
8. Hennessey, Pt. 1
9. Hennessey, Pt. 2
10. Keep On
11. Hold Fast
12. Albany
13. Life’s a Gamble
14. Another Private Conversation

LEARN:
Hailing from Landover, MD, Kev Brown has ascended the ranks of the underground to solidify himself as one of hip-hop’s most prolific and universally respected talents. While producing for a range of artists that include De La Soul, DJ Jazzy Jeff, and Jewel, it wasn’t until his remix work The Brown Album, the highlight of what became a billion homemade remixes of Jay-Z’s The Black Album that Kev Brown captured the attention of the entire hip-hop community.Paying homage to the true school while honing his own jazz-infused sound, Kev Brown has garnished a reputation as the torch-bearer of the golden era. Heavily influenced by renowned beat-smiths such as Pete Rock, Jay Dee, and DJ Premier, he continues to receive worldwide acclaim for his distinctive brand of grimy soul. And while Kev’s buttery-smooth production and laid-back vocals shine throughout the album, the project also features a host of guests spots from Critically Acclaimed, Cy Young, Grap Luva, Oddisee, Phonte (of Little Brother), Kenn Starr, Kronkite, Wayna, and Eric Roberson.After numerous collaborations and a host of buzzworthy 12-inches, Kev Brown now steps forward with his debut solo album aptly-titled I Do What I Do.

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