THREE DEEP!
bZo! AKA: BZO CAVANESS
ME, MYSELF, & I
Influences
Black Ivory, Leroy Burgess, Patrick Adams, James Calloway, Sonny Davenport-(R.I.P.),Stan Lucas-(R.I.P.) The Sylvers, Leon F. Sylvers,lll.,Shirley (Mommy)Sylvers,Leon F.Sylvers, Jr.-(R.I.P.)Edmund T. Sylvers-(R.I.P.),, Stevie Wonder, Norman Whitfield,Sr.,Ashford n Simpson,Clarence Paul, Johnny Bristol,Roy Ayers, DeBarge,Eugene Record,Steve Washington, Curtis Jones, Audrey Wheeler, Harold Wheeler,Frank Owens,Greg Carmichael,Gerald Levert(R.I.P.)Monte Moir,Tonex,John McClain,George & Louis Johnson,Shuggie Otis,
Bernadette Cooper, Marquis "HAMI" Dair, Leon Ware, Marvin Gaye(R.I.P.), Motown, Bill Withers,Skip Scarborough(R.I.P.),Sonny Davenport(R.I.P.),Patrice Rushen,Teena Marie,
Kashif,Peter Lord & Jeff Smith,Stanley Brown,Bernard Belle,Gino Vanelli,DJCOA,Eric Roberson,Totured Soul,Carmen Rodgers,Andre & Vadel,Tim & Bob,Audra McDonald, Billy Porter,Cinema,Jesus Garber,Jheryl Busby{R.I.P.},Cecil Holmes, Sr.,Crystal/Penni,Jerry Peters, Stuart Bascombe, & Russell Patterson,Diana Lynn, D.Lewis,Thom Bell, Gamble & Huff, Jack Faith, Bobby Martin, Bobby Eli, DJ Rogers,Damon Dash,
Jam & Lewis, L.A. & Babyface, Calloway Bros., Benny Medina, Chuckii Booker, Chuck Cymone, Kipper Jones, Bruce Sterling, O'Bryan, Benjamin Wright, Jr.,Webster Lewis-(R.I.P.), Van McCoy-(R.I.P.),Nick Martinelli,Norman Harris(R.I.P.),David Gamson,Arif Mardin(R.I.P.),Derrick Edmonson,David Franks,JayMitchell,Bobby DeBarge(R.I.P.),FullForce,Brian Alexander Morgan,Freddie Perren(R.I.P.),Hal Davis,Michael Dunlap,Stafford n Jason Floyd,Jadamour,*Trelly*,JazzyBlue,George Littlejohn,Angela & Russell Johnson-(Purpose Records),Trynell Williams,Carleen Anderson,Adrina Steele,Lisa Fisher,Chris Walker,Cyp,
Marva King,Norman Connors,Donald Tavi, Skip Drinkwater,Michael Henderson,Tony Silvestri(R.I.P.)Ron "Have Mercy" Kersey(R.I.P.), Leon Pendarvis,Paul Riser, Patrick Moten(R.I.P.),Luther Ingram(R.I.P.), Chris Jasper, Bobby Martin, Jack Faith, Bobby Eli, Bruce Hawes, Thom Bell, Gamble n Huff, Bunny Sigler, Phil Hurrt, Foster n McElroy, Isais Gamboa,Horace "Bokie" Coleman, Keith Andes, Jon Nettlesbey n Terry Coffey,George Grant,Joe Wolfe,Dathon Aragon,Phillip Bayless,Curtis Mayfield(R.I.P.),Richard Cason(R.I.P.),Trevor Horn,Mark Batson,Howie Rice, Richard Perry,Peter Wolfe, Preston Glass,Phillip Ingram,Raymond Jones, Sammy McKinney,Charles-Davenport-Jefferson,Eddie Pugh,Cornelius White,Michael Tisdale,Tim & Bob,
Andre Cymone, Ian Green, Keith n Kenneth Crouch, "Corny" Mims, Rob Shrock, Merlin Owens, Mario Luccy, Diane Warren, David Foster, Jay Graydon, Leon Haywood, Nolan Shaheed, Gemi Taylor, Keplyn, Don Wyatt, Ronee Martin, Jimmy Douglass, Narada Michael Walden, Jeff Lorber, Angela Winbush, Angela Johnson, Selan, DJ Spinna, Dre Allen, DJ Bobcat, Gi'-Hana, William "Family" Lucas, Daryl Ross n Tony Joseph,George Howard(R.I.P.), T-Bob, TY & Kory, Real To Reel, Dair 2 Dream, Victor Brooks, Carlos Noble, Kayo, Darryl Simmons,Mario Winans,Derrick n Tommy Organ, Michael Stokes, Patrice Rushen, Randy Jackson, Jay Mitchell, Maurice White, Al Mckay, Stan & Audrey Thermond, Darryl Thomas (aka: T.H.), Chris "The Glove",James-Anthony-Carmichael,Wayne,David & Jonathan Lewis,Dexter Wansel,Bunny Sigler, Bobby Eli,Stokley,Jon Bowkowski, Raymond Crossley, etc;etc;etc;- & many,many, more-(I will be up-dating this list over time too!!)
Sounds Like
ALL OF MY INFLUENCES OVER THE YEARS, & THE GUIDANCE OF OUR ANCESTORS...
A MUSICAL GUMBO...YA' FEEL ME?
I was born in "Brooklyn {Flatbush} NYC" & raised in "East Orange NJ".
Many moons ago I decided to uproot myself from e'vrything I've ever known & come
to "Southern Cali" to pursue my dream of becoming a successful..."Record Producer & Songwriter"...so far so good!
I have personally & closely worked with & for: "Leon F. Sylvers,lll." I have either performed keyboards or sang background vocals on approx: 31 "Gold & Platinum" records that "Leon" & a host of his staff Producers & Writers produced. Some of these "Artists" include..."Shalamar,Dynasty, The Whispers, Klymaxx, Carrie Lucas, Lakeside, & The Sylvers".
Soon Leon started his own Production Company..."Silverspoon Productions". Some of this industry's most creative minds came from that camp like..."Dana Meyers, William Zimmerman, Wardell Potts, Jr., Rickey "Freeze" Smith, Marquis "HAMI" Dair, Horace "BOKIE" Coleman, Isais Gamboa, Janet Cole~Valdez, Joey Gallo, Wilmer Raglin, Vincent Brantley, Jam & Lewis, LA Ried & Babyface, The Calloway Bros. And while I was working in this camp I got to work on many projects like..."Gladys Knight & The Pips, Joyce Kennedy, Rockie Robbins, Glenn Jones, Evelyn "Champagne" King, The Spinners, Tavares, The Bros.Johnson, The Sylvers, Edmund Sylvers, Real To Reel, Wet Betty". In fact it was through this "Company" that I almost had the opportunity to work on the late "Marvin Gaye's" forthcoming 2nd album for "CBS". Unfortunately, "Marvin" died before such a dream for me could become a reality!
After graduating from this school, I went on to "HITSVILLE"-{Owned & operated by Motown Records}. There was a program launched & supervised by three gentlemen..."Benny Medina, Kerry Ashby-Gordy, & Norman Whitfield, Jr." In this setting..."THEY" were looking for up & coming Producers/Musicians to arrange & breathe new life into Motown's staff writer's catalog. It was at this location that I made some very strong connections like..."SHERRICK"{R.I.P.}, Tony LeMans {R.I.P.}, Howie Rice,
Raymond Crossley, Michael Dunlap,Mecca Johnson,John West,Janet Cole~Valdez, James "JAMEO" Hopkins, Donald Black, Chris Powell & Coco Pop, Denzil "DENNY" Foster-{1 1/2 of Production Team for: "EN VOGUE"}. While there, I was able to hone my musician & vocal skillz & get on a few projects as well like..the soundtrack for Motown's movie: "THE LAST DRAGON".
Soon moving on from that camp...I got to work with & for...the great "Steveland Morris" aka: "STEVIE WONDER". Soon into my enrollment, "STEVIE" launched a new facility designed for the sole purpose of grooming & developing talent into Producer/Writers & Programmers. After only being in this program for 6 months "Stevie" appointed me "Creative Director". I did this for three years. Now, the real work was about to begin. It was time for me to set sail if U will..."Spread My Wings".
I re-connected with an old musician buddy I had met a few years back at "HITSVILLE" who by now was an established "Platinum" selling Producer/Writer..."HOWIE RICE"-{Pointer Sisters,Patti LaBelle,Gladys Knight & The Pips, Barry Manilow, Kiss, & Menudo}. Together...along with powerhouse vocalist & writer..."RONEE MARTIN" we wrote: "THIS IS LOVE" for "Gladys Knight. I've been pretty much on the move since then. Some of my clients have been & still are like a who's who in this industry..."Gladys Knight, Regina Belle, Ronee Martin, Immature/Imx, Ex-Girlfriend,Billy Porter,Natalie Williams, 10dB, HAMI, Norman Conners, Jon B.,Keplyn, Sami McKinney{R.I.P.},Bernadette Cooper,Chaka Khan, DeBarge, Phyllis Hyman{R.I.P.}Brown Eyed Soul, Marian Marie,LaDawn Meyers, Debelah & Giloh Morgan.
Currently, I am developing Nu material for artists & projects:..."SHAYA, CHRONICLES, BUDDY HOPKINS, TY G., ANGELICA, JADAMOUR, THA' NU KLICK!, KEPLYN, DIGITAL SOUL SONIC!
I just wrapped my very first movie score fo a "Full Feature" scheduled for national release this coming spring 2009. I am also developing my first SOLO venture which will be a Producer's CD featuring some of what I deem as the world's finest vocalist & musicians.
Also, start lookin' out for some joint ventures with explosive duo act: "TY & KORY" & Hip Hop's Up & Coming Mogul...Artist/Producer "T-BOB" & his entire "OFF BALANCE ENTERTAINMENT" empire! Whew...now this collab is gonna be "OFF THA' MEAT RACK!!!!" {LOL}
I am a "GRAMMY" nominated Producer also by the way...{I lost out to "Raphael Saadiq...not too shabby huh?...yeah, that's what I say!!!!LOL}.
I also know some of this industry's baddest Producers/Writers/Arrangers/Programmers/Vocalists/Engineers etc,etc,etc! I rarely drop names...but I think I will right now. Coz honestly...alot of these incredibly talented peeps...just also happen to be good friends of mine as well. So here we go. And for those of U out there readin' Ur name up here...please do not be offended...none of this is in any order...I'm just runnin' names down off the top of my head..."Angela Johnson, Leroy Burgess, Chuckii Booker, Keith & Kenneth Crouch, Chuck Cymone, Mario Luccy, Rob Gihana, Rob Shrock, Stafford Floyd, Marquis "HAMI" Dair, Denzil "DENNY" Foster, Janet Cole-Valdez,Patrick Adams,Patrick Blackmon,Creative "1","Big Head Rush Productions",Norman Whitfield, Leon F.Sylvers,lll.,Dana Meyers, William Zimmerman,Jam & Lewis, Babyface, Kenny Lattimore, Chante Moore, Johnny "GUITAR" Watson {R.I.P.}, Edmund Sylvers{R.I.P.},Carlton "CQ" Newbern{R.I.P.},Jon B.,Bernadette Cooper, Ty G., Ty & Kory, T-Bob!,D'LaVance,Bryan Loren, KrystaPenni,Shanice,Eric "SHUEBY" Garner, Michelle Burks, Donald Bell, Valerie "SHE ROCKS" Davis, SHAYA, Jadamour, John "BUDDY" Hopkins, "SHERRICK"{R.I.P.},Tony Lemans{R.I.P.}Bobby Vaught{R.I.P.}Benjamin Wright, Jr.,Paul Riser, Webster Lewis{R.I.P.},Van McCoy{R.I.P.},Bobby Eli, Bunny Sigler, Bobby Martin, Freddie Perren{R.I.P.},Minnie Ripperton{R.I.P.},Keith Washington, Jesse Powell, Michael Stokes,David A. Martin, Howie Rice,Stevie Wonder, James Allen, Dre Allen,John "JAY" Mitchell, Tanya Railback, Marian Marie,Billy Porter,Cassandra O'Neal,Logan Reynolds,Eddie Miller, W.T.Jones,Fred Iiams, Reggie Greene,Frederick Collins,Cornelius White, DJ Eugenius, Stan & Audrey Thermond, Daryl Grant, John "JP"Payne, George "GEENOTE" Grant,Nedra Wheeler, Richard Reid, Chuck Johnson, Ricky Aaron,Louis Price,Adrina Steele, Chauncey Hines,Jon Bowkowski,Raymond Crossley, Sam Cross, Sauce, Fuzzy, Cat Daddy,Mark Cargill,Clarence McDonald,McFadden N' Whitehead{R.I.P.}
Peggy Baldwin, J'anna Jacoby,Karen Briggs, Natalie Williams,Tha' Nu Klick! "GOLDIE" & Goldie,Carol DuBoc,Farah Melanson,Eladio,Lenny"MONOIZ"Stevens,Brown Eyed Soul,10dB, Chronicles,Keysha Burns,Ed Neal{R.I.P.},David Cochran,Trevor Lawrence,Will Wheaton, Ronee Martin,Rahsaan Patterson,LeNora Jaye,Sandra St. Victor,Eric Benet, Diana Lynn,Lariland,Jessica B.,Nathaniel Cavaness,Michael "*TIZ*" Tisdale,Christian~Imani{My Son},The Sylvers, Black Ivory, Robert Gee,Dina Andrews,Carolyn Griffey,& my 'ole band N' crew w/"KEPLYN"...{Gemi,Winston,Melena,Dwayne,Bret,"Chilly Most",Clyde,Rory,Dwight,Eugene} "The Underdogs"{Harvey N' Damon} etc,etc, etc.
But more importantly, I am always on the look out for the "Newest Thang", so if anybody out there that may be readin' this...if U got something that U think I might wanna give a listen to or whatever...yo', get @ me...right here on the "SPACE!"
Remember, if U keep reachin' out ta' me, I'll keep reachin' back for U!
Stay blessed & stay lifted!
Peace=Bliss!
Bobby~bZo!~Cavaness,
~oNe~
P.S. When U get the chance goto this site & read a really nice article about me.
And I just gotta say...thank U so much "Debra Hinds" & Planet Soul for even entertaining the thought that I & my "Music" career is news worthy. And a very special shout out to my special friend/Sista'..."Detrel "*Trelly*" Howell" for referring Debra Hinds & Planet Soul my way in the 1st. place. U are a godsend! Ok y'all, here's the link to that article! Thanks for the continuous love & support!
Beez~*
http://www.planetsoul.com/features/groovemaker/index.html
In death: I faint not A stone in my life, has fallen, her earthly body has dissolved. She has been a building of my life, toward you Lord God. When, I could not hear you; she was the voice of you. When, I new not of prayer, she was the gospel of your word. When, I was troubled, distressed, and persecuted: And it began to take me over. She was the light; of you in my darkness.
As, I stand hear as a decedent of what she placed in me. I humble my self to you Lord God: thanking you for the light of the seed that she placed in me of you. A seed, that became your light that shines of your glory. A seed that allowed me to walk with you, talk with you and now the wisdom of your love.
For in your love: knowing that he, which raised up the Lord Jesus shall raise up us also. That we look not at the things which are seen but at the things which are not seen. For we now that our earthly body is to dissolve. We have a clothing of God: That we should not be found naked. For we walk by faith, not by sight. Giving me a ministry , and mercy, that, I will faint not; That as the out ward man perish, the inward man is renewed day by day. Being a servant for Jesus sake, ministering not of our selves but of Christ Jesus. That we shall inherit the gift of eternal life. 2 Cor 4,5 chapters.
I give you praise, honor, and glory: I bless your holy name thy Lord God.... Amen This is for all the lost love ones and to my Elder in the Kingdom sister Nanon. And my grandmother Pastor Lucill Ballard. ONE LOVE Written by HB Brown
Ever wondered what to do in the event of a nuclear threat?
A while ago I found stuff that inspired me to make this film:
Living Under the Shadow of the Nuclear Umbrella
Both artistic (ensure you get the background music!) and educational, it primarily comprises official British government civil defence advice.
Though source materials are quite aged, much remains relevant today.
I encourage all to visit the YouTube page to learn more (Show support! Rate! Comment!) and responsibly circulate as widely as possible, here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaIim3Rj7L4
