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Oakland, CA (December 1, 2008) – At this crucial point in history, America finds itself at a crossroads. The concerns are many, and by now, the questions should be familiar: Who's gonna save the economy? Who's gonna save our jobs? Who's gonna save hip-hop?

The first two questions are perhaps best left to politicians, pundits, and prognosticators. As for the third, multi-talented Oakland-based artist Kev Choice makes a bid to rescue the troubled yet resilient genre from itself with The Bailout. Representing his official introduction as a solo artist, Choice's concept-driven mixtape showcases his versatility not only as an emcee and musician, but also as composer, arranger, and producer. The holder of a master's degree in music, Choice's background in jazz and classical blends fluidly with contemporary funk, R&B and rap, resulting in a stylistic tour-de-force.

With over 76 minutes of music, The Bailout's 21 tracks—produced by Choice, with cuts by DJ D-Sharp—address many of the topically relevant themes affecting today's society from a hip-hop perspective, engaging the listener's consciousness while still providing plenty of entertainment value.

From sampling news reports reflecting the current state of economic affairs to referencing Obama's statements about hip-hop culture (As the President-elect has remarked, hip-hop is "not just a mirror of what is, it should also be a reflection of what can be") to dropping his own inspirational verses ("I approach the mic like I'm the only hope/ the missing antidote"), and commenting about the world we live in, Choice proves the message is still evident in the medium. On the title track, he bluntly states: "The government's tripping/ 700 billion for big business while we living amongst starving children?"

In addition to Choice solo cuts like "Bay Diamonds"—a tribute to the Bay Area's musical talent and cultural diversity—and "Change Gon' Come (Obama's Song)"—a reworking of Sam Cooke's Civil Rights-era classic dedicated to Obama's historic candidacy—The Bailout features guest appearances from hip-hop luminaries Saafir & Silk-E ("Illustrious"), Zumbi of Zion-I ("Back Home"), Aristotle ("This Your Song" and "Hustles, Tricks, and Game"), MacArthur ("I, Baby" and Red & Blue Lights"), and Choice's little brother, Tony Vic ("If You Don't Know"). Meanwhile, "Can't Look Back" boasts a distinctly "live" feel courtesy of guitarist B'Nai Rebelfront, drummer Brian Collier, and bassist Dewey Tucker.

With so much at stake for 2008 and beyond, Choice offers the "Kevolutionary" change we need -- this is hip-hop we can believe in. Consider The Bailout a cultural stimulus package, a musical mandate which raises fists and spirits at a time we need it most.

KEV CHOICE WAS RECENTLY NOMINATED BY THE SFWEEKLY FOR "BEST SOUL/R&B/FUNK ARTIST!!! CLINK ON THE LINK BELOW TO VOTE!!!!

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Introducing Kev Choice on Hard Knock Radio:
Listen here:
>
http://aud1.kpfa.org//data/20071101-Thu1600.mp3
>
> Oakland native Kev Choice is a multitalented
> songwriter, composer, arranger, keyboardist, and MC,
> who blends classical chops, jazz nuances, and
> hip-hop
> flavor into one solid package.
> On November 1st, 2007 Kev Choice & his Ensemble paid
> a
> visit to KPFA's renowned program, Hard Knock Radio,
> for an interview and live performance inside Club
> 94.
> Tune in for the performance and the up close and
> personal conversation with HKR host Weyland Southon
> as
> they discuss how music saved his live, Black music
> extinction, his thoughts on creating music with a
> message, and what it was like to work with Lauryn
> Hill.
>
> The Players:
> Kev Choice (lead vocals, piano)
> Hassan Herb (drums)
> Duwey Tukcer (bass)
> Geeche Taylor (trumpet)
> Howard Wiley (saxophone)
> J'rod Indigo (background vocals on Can't Look Back)
>
> Listen here:
> http://aud1.kpfa.org//data/20071101-Thu1600.mp3
>
> About Kev Choice
> Currently at work on his highly-anticipated debut,
> The
> Broken Mold, Oakland native Kev Choice is a
> multitalented songwriter, composer, arranger,
> keyboardist, and MC, who blends classical chops,
> jazz
> nuances, and hip-hop flavor into one solid package.
> After serving as Musical Director for the fabulous
> Ms.
> Lauryn Hill, touring and doing session work for
> notable Bay Area artists national acts like Lauryn
> Hill, Spearhead, Lyrics Born, Too $hort and Martin
> Luther, Kev is ready to show the world another side
> of
> his considerable talents.
>
> ---
> Zsa-Zsa
>
>

EYE OF THE STORM-(dedicated to my brothers and sisters from New orleans TRYIN TO LIVE LIKE WHEN WE WAS KINGS I FEEL THE PRESSURE LIKE STEAM OF MY ANCESTORS IN MY DREAMS SAYIN-KEV WE LOSIN BROTHAS WE CAN COUNT ON ARE U READY TO TAKE THE REIGNS? SO THE REIGN WILL REMAIN? YOU WONT BE JUDGED BY MATERIAL GAINS BUT MILESTONES TAKE CLAIM OF YOUR EMPERIAL NAME AND BREAK LOOSE THE INVISIBLE CHAINS THATS BEEN LOCKED ON THE BRAINS OF MY BRETHREN DUDES ON THE BLOCK PEDDLING THATS EXPECTED BUT WHATS THE MESSAGE WHEN U CANT TRUST THE REVEREND AND THE PRESIDENTS THE DEVIL IN DISGUISE, AND HIS COSTUME CANT HIDE HIS ESSENCE DECEPTIONS IN HIS EYES-NOT ONE WISE BONE IN HIS BODY SO TA HELL WITH POLITICAL PARTIES THEY COUNT TAINTED VOTES-BUT WE CANT COUNT ON THEM FLOATIN IN CONTAMINATED WATERS FULL OF DISEASE AND BODIES TO FOLLOW THESE ATROCITIES IS UNGODLY BUT THE WRATH ON THE UNJUST WILL COME DOWN SWIFT AND MIGHTY.... WATERS ARE RISING HIGH FIRES ARE BURNING HOT HURRICANE WINDS BLOW WE CAUGHT IN THE EYE OF THE STORM..... DONT THEY HEAR OUR CRIES DONT THEY FEEL OUR PAIN WHEN WILL THE RAIN STOP CAUGHT IN THE EYE OF THE STORM..... THEY LEFT EM OUT TO DRY THEY LEFT EM THERE TO DIE.... SO MANY DAYS WENT BY CAUGHT IN THE EYE OF THE STORM...... BUT WE WILL SURVIVE IF WE STAND SIDE BY SIDE CAUSE ALL I KNOW IS AFTER EVERY STORMS A RAINBOW......................