Kevin Clarke aka "Kevikev" - The Hip Hop Ambassador, is the creator of the exciting, newfangled " Clarkefunk" sound gaining interest from across the world.
The development of his unique style is the result of a lifetime of musical influence. Growing around talented musicians meant that Kevin was always surrounded by different types of music. Both his brothers are singers one a reggae singer and the other a gospel artist.
At the age of 13, Kevin's mother treated him to a 5 piece drum kit which became his first foray into learning an instrument. Later he began to play the keyboard, which he continued with for years before finally investing in a Atari st and a Akai 2000 music sampler which opened a whole new realm of possibilities.
Kevin's musical journey began in his birth place, Nottingham UK, it was here that he developed his musical interests, and it wasn’t long after setting up Nuff Luv records that he was experimenting with the art of sampling of acoustic and digital sounds which have had a profound influence on the direction his musical journey has taken.
Making music was his main goal, he began to showcase his talent in various musical studios, churches, and bars across the Midlands, playing at numerous gigs and making sure that his music and name were being heard by as many people as possible. Pressing records, attending radio shows and giving out mix tapes became the standard duty for marketing and promoting. He was quickly noted for the unique style which began to grow..
Kevin's sound aka "Clarkefunk" provide a mixture of reggae, hip-hop, funk, pop, R&B and Jazz and is best described as "feel good music that makes you move"
And as if that wasn’t enough, Kevin is the founder of Social Media Integrations™ internet marketing company, helping people to succeed on-line with their business. He enjoys adding value to others and loves solving problems.
Kevin has worked with a number of music artists, and is currently working with a Mobo award winner Prodigal Son on his new album for 2013.
The development of his unique style is the result of a lifetime of musical influence. Growing around talented musicians meant that Kevin was always surrounded by different types of music. Both his brothers are singers one a reggae singer and the other a gospel artist.
At the age of 13, Kevin's mother treated him to a 5 piece drum kit which became his first foray into learning an instrument. Later he began to play the keyboard, which he continued with for years before finally investing in a Atari st and a Akai 2000 music sampler which opened a whole new realm of possibilities.
Kevin's musical journey began in his birth place, Nottingham UK, it was here that he developed his musical interests, and it wasn’t long after setting up Nuff Luv records that he was experimenting with the art of sampling of acoustic and digital sounds which have had a profound influence on the direction his musical journey has taken.
Making music was his main goal, he began to showcase his talent in various musical studios, churches, and bars across the Midlands, playing at numerous gigs and making sure that his music and name were being heard by as many people as possible. Pressing records, attending radio shows and giving out mix tapes became the standard duty for marketing and promoting. He was quickly noted for the unique style which began to grow..
Kevin's sound aka "Clarkefunk" provide a mixture of reggae, hip-hop, funk, pop, R&B and Jazz and is best described as "feel good music that makes you move"
And as if that wasn’t enough, Kevin is the founder of Social Media Integrations™ internet marketing company, helping people to succeed on-line with their business. He enjoys adding value to others and loves solving problems.
Kevin has worked with a number of music artists, and is currently working with a Mobo award winner Prodigal Son on his new album for 2013.