Bau Down
BELIEVE
© 2006 Bau Down Records / Chordcraft Music Company (837101159562)
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Imagine Eminem & NYSC having a very very talented love child. That's Bau Down.
tracks
- 1 Introduction
- 2 BELIEVE
- 3 The Block
- 4 Ever Since
- 5 Days Go By (feat. J Ginz)
- 6 Dosey Doe
- 7 I'm Sick
- 8 They Heard
- 9 Souldier (Part I)
- 10 Champion
- 11 Wile Out (feat. Bassick)
- 12 March 6th, 1983
- 13 Never Know
- 14 It's On Tonight (feat. Bassick)
- 15 We Three Kings (feat. Big Time & J Ginz)
- 16 Locked Up
- 17 Dust Off My Mic
- 18 On & On
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"Simply put, Bau Down's album BELIEVE is incredible." -The Beat Magazine (December 2006)
BELIEVE, the sophmore album by Bau Down, is a unique collection of hip-hop music that ranges from club songs such as "Dosey Doe", “Wile Out” & "It's On Tonight", to songs about Christ, such as "Souldier (Part I)", dealing with the death of his twin brother on "March 6th, 1983", and other meaningful songs about life with tracks like "Never Know".
Kevan Bauman AKA Bau Down has established a name for himself over the last 6 years as one of the most dynamic rappers, producers and songwriters in Chicago. His new album, BELIEVE, has been selected by the Independant Music World Series as 1 of 25 Best New Albums of 2006, has had airplay on Sirius Satelitte Radio Shade 45, XM Radio Channel 67, Chicago's B96.3 and Indiana's The Source 95.1. Several songs were also considered by EA Sports to be featured in the 2007-2008 Video Game Lineup.
“The name BELIEVE came about mainly because it was a transition time from my first album when I really needed to prove to myself that recording/producing was what I really wanted to do. Over time...everything got real tough, and was mentally and physically draining to do this music thing, and do it well. The title brought all aspects of my life together and lead me to make hip-hop music for all the right reasons.”
About two years in the making, the album had enough tracks to be released in Spring of 2005. But, being a real perfectionist, he wasn't satisfied and removed more than half the original songs in order to make room for new ones. "I had to much going on, and was growing too fast musically to put out the album last year" he said, "I would keep finishing great new records, and they kept making the previous records sound stupid. It was getting to the point in the fall of 2005, where the album was almost completely overhauled, and that wasn't what I wanted. I felt I was at a place in December 2005, where I could put it out, and it had the exact sound and energy I wanted to represent myself and this album with. I wanted to make a CD that was so good, no one could skip a track. Not many people can do that, and I did.” The remaining songs that did not make the cut he said, went to mixtape collections, and a few moved to the future release of his third album in the works, “Thy Will Be Done”, which is scheduled to be released in August 2007.
Bau Down has faced his share of adversity as alot of musicians do coming up. His family and very close long time friends turning on him because of the musical path he had chosen, made it real hard to carry on. He says, "Music just all the sudden took control of my life...I was spending more time doing that than anything else, and it made many of even my closest friends turn on me...going through that made me a stronger individual." It was not until he developed into a great producer and songwriter that everyone came to his support. Yet, to this day he maintains a positive attitude towards the future, what he has accomplished, and all he looks to accomplish. “I have come a long way myself from the person I started out as in this music industry. But most importantly, I would love to see my music embraced today by people who appreciate good hip-hop from someone that is real, and not someone pretending to be what they think people want them to be. Also, by people who listen to a variety of music. I listen to all types of music regularly, from the great 2Pac and my boy Eminem, to Dave Matthews Band, Techno, Boyz II Men and The Mamas & The Papas. You can't limit yourself because that limits your creativity, and it is important to have the ability not to. It gives me a different side to show in production, and in songwriting, that these other rappers who only listen to rap just don't have.“
He also has a very strong opinion about most musicians and the condition of the modern music industry, saying “The majority of musicians today, especially in the hip-hop music scene are sellout fakes, because they think that will get them rich and famous. That is all they care about, getting rich. They think rap is the easy way out in life...and believe me, they have no idea how wrong they are. Matter of fact, they picked the hard way out in life 'cause everyone is trying to be a rapper nowadays." He continues,"It's funny to me that with all the musicians out there, very few of them make music for the right reasons. On the other hand, the few who are real and do it for the right reasons do nothing out of the ordinary. The music they make conforms to what they think people want to hear, which is fine. Conformity is easy...it’s the easy way out. I couldn't sit here and tell you how many times people told me I needed to go the route that people like Eminem went to blow up big, being controversial and everything. The only thing I have learned to say back to the stupid people that think that way, is that success is in the eye of the beholder. I am and will be successful no matter how many fans I have, records I sell, or awards I win...because I'm doing this the way it should be done. If other musicians don’t have enough confidence to be themselves and stand out, and do something different, they are wasting their time. I know who I am, and what I have to offer listeners…if they can relate to me showing who I really am, sing along with my music and take something from it - then my music is a success.”
**There is an old saying, "either jump on board or get out of the way", and at this point in Bau Down's career you have a choice. You can jump on board and start listening to Bau Down before you hear him all over the radio, in cd players, and on television. Or, get out of the way while everyone else in the world jumps on board and starts listening and supporting him. We suggest you hop on board.** -MP3.com
"Thanks for taking the time to find out about me. God bless ya'll. It's Bau!"
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View the full Bau Down Biography HERE:
http://www.baudown.com/biography.html
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OFF THE CHAIN,
author: NickI heard this cd playing at a party and everyone was asking who it was because it was so good. Everyone was going crazy. I made sure to remember that it was Bau Down because I have never heard anything like this before. Dosey Doe is the coolest rap song I have ever heard...and I would be lying if I said that there was one bad song on the whole cd cause there isnt. I'm buyin it right now.
WOW.
author: Ric SmittsWOW. Thats what I said when I heard this album. WOW. Thats what told everyone when I played this album. WOW. This album is rockin. I thought the only good white rapper was Eminem, cause all these underground white dudes suck so bad, or sound to much like him. Bau Down is great. Dosey Doe is the coolest song I have heard this year, and Locked Up is awesome. THIS WHOLE ALBUM RULES. I can't BELIEVE alot of people dont know about him yet. WOW. GET WITH IT PEOPLE. WOW.
ya'll sleepin!
author: ninja gaidenya'll fools out there really sleepin on this kid!! this boy is dope! its funny to me how stupid people bein. the kid is ill, and this whole joint is bangin. cant wait to hear more.
- author: Anthony Biradia
Bau has this unique sound that no one can duplicate, also I heard that he makes his own beats that is major. Bau has to get his name out he already is on the verge of big things, a tip for the artist make your lyrics more lyrical be expressive dont be scared to express your feelings about anything. Good luck Cali sends its love
REAL TALK 2
author: IshI got the honor of getting this CD from the man himself. I'll admit that when I first got it though that I was little skeptical to put it in. I've gotten so many cd's handed to me from random people who think they are doing, but really aren't. I was driving in the car and popped the joint in and was caught off guard. The production on the album is serious. And what makes it better is that the man does it himself. You can tell the dude is serious about what he does. He's passionate about his and you can tell. Lyrically, the dude is talking about some serious stuff that is personal to him (March 6th, 1983). He also got some bangers on there that you can DEFINITELY sweat it out too (Dosey Doe, Wile Out). He speaks the truth, he knows how to have a good time, he doesn't swear, and he got appeal for the masses. I guarantee you if BAU keeps it up, he'll be a household name. If you love good music, then check BAU out. I guarantee you that you will NOT be disappointed! I wish BAU the best and continued success. I was almost gonna throw this cd in the back of my car and never listen to it, but I'm glad I gave him a chance. His talent speaks for itself and cannot be denied. REAL TALK!!!!
REAL TALK
author: IshmaelI got the honor of getting this CD from the man himself. I'll admit that when I first got it though that I was little skeptical to put it in. I've gotten so many cd's handed to me from random people who think they are doing, but really aren't. I was driving in the car and popped the joint in and was caught off guard. The production on the album is serious. And what makes it better is that the man does it himself. You can tell the dude is serious about what he does. He's passionate about his and you can tell. Lyrically, the dude is talking about some serious stuff that is personal to him (March 6th, 1983). He also got some bangers on there that you can DEFINITELY sweat it out too (Dosey Doe, Wile Out). He speaks the truth, he knows how to have a good time, he doesn't swear, and he got appeal for the masses. I guarantee you if BAU keeps it up, he'll be a household name. If you love good music, then check BAU out. I guarantee you that you will NOT be disappointed! I wish BAU the best and continued success. I was almost gonna throw this cd in the back of my car and never listen to it, but I'm glad I gave him a chance. His talent speaks for itself and cannot be denied. REAL TALK!!!!
HOT.
author: Sarah LarkinWOW! This boy is smokin HOT and his music is better than anyone out right now. Found out about him at baudown.com and absolutely HAD to buy his album. I could not recommend anything better.
Can't BELIEVE my ears!!!
author: Charley Janoweri am huge on underground hip-hop, huge on good music, not so huge on stupid mainstream music, and it is always hard to mix the three...but this guy bau down puts everything together perfectly. i read slick ricks review, listened for myself, and bau down is sick. people already know about him around here in florida, but i have spread the word further. i heard "locked up" on sirius satellite radio last week, was blown away and looked into this album. it is sick. havent heard anything this good ever. bau is the bomb. watch out eminem, baus in the house.
BEST ON CDBABY!
author: Slick Rick RolleyThis is the best album to hit this site in years. I ain't heard a white boy spit this crazy in a minute. My earz won't let me skip a track. Bau got a flow like Eminem, and a sound like no one I ever heard. Take it from me, there ain't a better artist to check or album to cop. Bau Down is the next Em. Quote Me.
Can't Get Enough
author: Chuck ChillAll I have to say is sick. Bau Down is absolutely sick... in a good way. Sometimes I just browse through artists here on CD Baby and there is never really any that stand out. I ran accross this, previewed one song and was hooked. Never in my life heard an underground artist sound so right. The CD has been in my car stereo for 2 weeks and counting. Could not recommend anything better.
one of a kind
author: Westman toothBau keeps it original you cant find many artists doing what he is doing, his plan for the future looks promising and there is nothing but good things ahead for Baudown, keep doin what your doin and people will catch on
Love that hee haw song-- breakthrough concept.
author: Donald D. DuckNo bounds for Bau Down. Can't be put in a box. Great variety. Depth. High caliber performances. Unique, independent style.
This was good stuff!
author: CoronaIf you want a good cd from a famous person, then you will like this cd. No, Bau isnt famous, yet, but with stuff like this, he can be. This was a good cd to listen in the car, and its not bad at home either. Its all good in this hood. Cant wait for the next cd to drop.
This cat is on his grind, and you got to respect that and give credit.
author: 507 crewBau keeps getting better with every release...its only a matter of time before his movement hits a store, a cd player, or a girlfriend new you.