British rapper and producer Jevon dies
Jevon, the British rapper and producer identified for working alongside Pa Salieu, Kojey Radical and Avelino, has died.
The information was reported by Complex, with a number of sources confirming that he has handed away. No explanation for loss of life has but been confirmed.
Jevon Daniel Ellis was raised in West London, however relocated to Coventry in his teenagers, the place, as he defined to NME in 2018, he started to make music.
He was maybe greatest identified for producing a number of of the songs on XL Recordings’ ‘New Gen’ compilation in 2017, which showcased a variety of London’s most fun rap, R&B and spoken phrase expertise on the time, together with Kojey Radical, Avelino and Tiggs da Writer.
Jevon additionally labored intently with Pa Salieu, the British-Gambian rapper, producing a number of tracks on his debut mixtape ‘Ship Them to Coventry’, which was launched in November 2020.
As he defined to NME, Jevon drew closely from his Brazilian heritage in his work. “My Grandad was Brazilian and he handed away about three years in the past now. In his will he left me his document assortment, and it was all Brazilian artists. I had what I believed was the EP, however once I heard the Brazilian sounds, I simply began making some Brazilian stuff. I used to be like, ‘This must be the album’. It was a blessing.”
“It was a very totally different surroundings and it examined me as a musician as properly. It examined me musically as a result of their complete course of is all totally different. The entire sort of recording course of was a little bit of a problem for me. The musicians again there play devices in a different way they usually have a unique type of rhythm, the way in which that they play which was one thing that I gravitated in the direction of. It sounded so gravitating that I simply needed to listen to extra.”
Jevon’s debut album ‘Fell In Love With Brazil’ got here out in 2021, incorporating components of bossa nova and samba into his sound.
Tributes have been shared for Jevon by pals and followers on social media – try a few of them right here:
RIP jevon prayers to you and yours ❤️
— GHETTS (@THEREALGHETTS) March 30, 2024
Tried all day to search out the phrases however nonetheless can’t comprehend the truth. One of many brightest, most artistic souls, an extremely proficient musician and a good friend from early. That is approach too quickly. Relaxation simple brother, praying you’re in peace and paradise 💔 @jevon_official pic.twitter.com/Fg2yxW0jZg
— Luke Cheyne (@_LukeCheyne) March 30, 2024
a complete gentleman and large expertise – RIP Jevon https://t.co/l6HwsHmURi
— Rob Chute (@rob_chute) March 30, 2024
Relaxation in Good Peace, Jevon. This 12 months was imagined to be about bringing plans to life, & displaying the world your expertise. You might be considered one of a form. Right this moment, we’re working up your music. 🕊️🫶🏿
— Scully (@isthatscully) March 30, 2024
Heartbroken is an understatement. Jevon, endlessly in our hearts 🕊️ pic.twitter.com/EOwWjScyrO
— ALEX (@planetalex_) March 30, 2024
R.I.P Jevon 🤍🕊️ pic.twitter.com/uUyimG4SYq
— 𝙃𝙖𝙡𝙛𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙨 🃏 (@Halfports) March 30, 2024
Relaxation In Peace Cuz
This was meant to be your 12 months 💔
My mentor, my household.
Jevon pic.twitter.com/Tq6djvFEbq
— 𝓳 (@jhoemarbennett) March 30, 2024
Relaxation in Peace Jevon – Rapper & Producer from Coventry 🕊️❤️ large contributor to the music scene within the UK
I nonetheless have One Foot Out on rotation, some very particular producer work on that 👏🏾 pic.twitter.com/c0j0XesNV2
— TMC Music Connoisseur 🇯🇲 Els Stan. (@MusicConnoisseu) March 30, 2024