Cavin & Alisa started to write together when Alisa was 12 years old. Cavin wrote these lyrics "What would you say - if I told you I love you?..." Seven years later they were on their way to California (through Charlie Wilson's influence with Lonnie Simmons). They signed to the Total Experience Production Company, and through them, Mercury Records. Through that union came two "top ten" singles. The biggest being Don't Stop the Music. We had a chance to meet and hang out with some of the greatest entertainers in the world, and we fiinally had a chance to meet our shining stars, Gladys Knight and Stevie Wonder! We did several sold out concerts on several tours with acts like the Sisters Sledge, Kool & the Gang, Slave, Carl Carlton, The Time, Gap Band, Goodie, James Brown and many more!
Total Experience eventually moved us all to RCA Records where we recorded top ten songs like Guilty, I Wouldn't Lie to You, I'll Be There, and Be A Winner (co-written by my brother Troy).
After moving from California, Y & P moved to Dallas and formed their band there. We also started a music production company (Yarbrough & Peoples Productions) where we continue to try and help shape the future of these young people. We have rappers like Lon-G, Killa B, and ActtBadd - all of whom you will be hearing about very shortly! The production company also writes television and radio commercials and ads as well as songs for several different genres of music.
In addition to studio work and concerts, Y & P have delved in several instances into theatre. We are now in production of Blind Lemon Blues, which has already made an enormous impact in Europe as well as in the south. Next year (2007), in February, the production will be "off Broadway" in New York at the York Theatre. We are very excited!!
We still keep in touch with original band members and friends like Louis Cabaza, Jimi Macon, Victor Hill, Robert Whitfield, Raymond Calhoun, Penny Ford, etc., and we hook back up for concerts...or just hang out and do music.
Our current band members are:
Tony Blaine (Musical Director) - Plays Keyboards
Mark Harper Guitar
Jason (JT) Thomas Drums
Bernard Wright Keyboards
Ray Flippen (Flip) Bass Guitar
Ron "Wacko" Price Percussions
Luquikyna (Jay) Punch Background
Torinique (Tori) Stewart Background
Carol Markes Background
*In addition, Alisa & Cavin both play keyboards
Influences
Cavin & I share quite a few "common" influences...such as the love for God and family, and the influence that our former pastor - Elder Edward Calloway (RIP). I was first influenced musically by my mother and father - Virginia and Luther Peoples. Both played the piano and mother plays the harmonica as well. All of my sisters and brothers play instruments and sing. Since I am the youngest girl, I looked over all of their shoulders while they were playing the piano! Gladys Knight has always been my favorite singer! Cavin's family is also very musical, and his father - Oscar Yarbrough sang like a bird! We have other wonderful influences in our musical backgrounds. Greats like Donny Hathaway, Stevie Wonder, Michael McDonald and Gospel Greats like Mattie Moss Clark (who directed us in the COGIC Mass Choir), Sis. Annie Hogan (The Hums), Ernest Gray, Patrick Henderson...oh, we could name quite a few!! And finally, Lonnie Simmons influenced and enthused us in our writing and presentation of our talents. We thank all of you for the time and effort that you gave to us, and the wonderful music that you passed on to us...so we can pass on to others. God Bless you!
Alisa & Cavin
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Sounds Like
People say that I sometimes remind them of Gladys Knight (I wouldn't mind at all!)
They also say that Cavin is a mixture of Donny Hathaway and StevieWonder (Who'da thunk it!) I say we sound like Lois and Cavin...:)
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THANK YOU VERY MUCH FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART FOR ALL THE LOVE AND SUPPORT IT MEANS FAR MORE THAN YOU WILL EVER KNOW! .. .... .... .... ..
Happy Holidays to you. Be well. I've read that the holidays can be very depressing to some. If you know someone like that, share this with them :)
1 of the most effective "natural cures" ever documented (really) 4 depression...
Have them stand in front of a mirror...smile...bigger...no, even bigger...that's it...an honest to goodness ear 2 ear smile! Look at you...standing there...strong...powerful...nothing is impossible for you...no limitations...you are the earth...you are the sky...and they are you...now, laugh...bigger...one of those gut bursting, side hurting, deep belly laughs...that's it. :)
First Touch - it's yours - ( promo 2009 ) Magoo - Refaire Le Monde ( promo ) Arlana - You Can't Keep Breaking My Heart videeo - Closet Freak Pauli Carman - Dial My Number Princess - I'll keep on lovin' you Shalamar - Make That Move - Skyy - Let's Celebrate Amra-special kind of love Bar-Kays - backseat driver (First Touch remix) First Touch - 80s babies - ( promo 2009 )
s 59 ( second hour )
CONWAY BROTHERS - Turn It Up AMEEGA-im willing BAR-KAYS - traffic jammer CONQUEST - Give it to me D - TRAIN - You're the One for Me GENERAL JOHNSON & THE CHAIRMEN -Me My Woman And My Music GLENN JONES - I Am Somebody GOLDIE ALEXANDER - Show You My Love HAMILTON BOHANNON - Wake Up INSTANT FUNK - everybody BB & Q BAND - won't you be with me tonight VIN ZEE - Funky Bebop
Lovin your work,beautiful.I had the honour of seeing Gladys Knight just a few weeks ago as she appeared here in The UK on her farewell tour.The Lady was Awesome. My Very Warmest Regards John in The UK.
Dear Yarbrough & Peoples, It's after Halloween and the busy holidays are approaching. Take a break and drop by to listen to my featured songs. You may find my music to be just the calm you need during this hectic time of the year. I appreciate your friendship and I hope you enjoy the music. I wish you much joy and peace.
We at Mentally Twisted Records LLC would like to thank you for being our friend, We don’t have time to get back to everyone, sorry about that, this is a fast paced game… Keep grinding hard, this music game has a lot to offer if you take the right steps. Keep in touch, and feel free to contact us any time, we will try and get back to you in a timely manor. Thanks for you support… Below is an update on what we are doing right now.
We looking for unsigned Male or Female Hip Hop and R&B artists from 16 to 19 years old that live in or right around Austin Texas. If that is you or someone you know then contact our Director of A&R
If you don't live in that area and you still want a chance, you will have to be able to come to Austin Texas for a meeting if you are selected. If you are above the age we are looking for, you better be "HOT"!!!
Send Digital Press Kits (Bio, Pic, 2 to 3 Demo tracks) to our director of A&R Mr.Arstill at Arstill619@gmail.com (Make sure one of the tracks is a club track)
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