Nick “Pumpkin” Alvarado, touched thousands of people with his signature music productions and acclaimed DJ sets at top music festivals and clubs across the US and abroad. He tragically passed away in early 2016, but his generous spirit and magical music will continue to live on.
To honor his memory, Nick’s best friend and Little Giants production partner, Evan “Everyman” Shafran, started The Little Giant Acorn Foundation for The Arts, a non-profit organization that helps children get started in music or the performing arts who otherwise could not afford to do so. Nick absolutely loved to share his passion for music and performance art with the next generation and nothing gave him more joy.
By purchasing the new LITTLE GIANTS LIMITED EDITION 7" VINYL you are helping to ensure that Nick’s spirit continues to shine while ensuring that the next generations of “little acorns” have the means to pursue their creative passions.
You won’t find this vinyl anywhere else. It was always a dream of Nick's to have a record of his own. It serves as a symbol to our community that Nick “Pumpkin” Alvarado will never be forgotten and to always let your light shine bright. <3
VINYL ART WORK BY: BRIAN CRAIN
SIDE 1A: INTRO
SIDE 1B: DON'T QUIT
SIDE 2: LITTLE GIANTS THEME
Little Giants - Don't Quit
All songs by EVeryman and Pumpkin.
All beats by Pumpkin.
Los Angeles based producer Nick Alvarado and vocalist EVeryman have teamed to form Little Giants, who aim to make proper hip-hop music for your mind, body and soul. Pairing inspired, thought-provoking lyrics set over crisp, funky beats, the sounds of Little Giants harken back to the golden era of hip-hop.
After their initial collaboration on the track, “Good Day,” off the debut EP from Alvarado’s popular alias, Pumpkin, the duo bonded over a mutual love for the classic hip-hop they grew up listening to from the likes of, A Tribe Called Quest, the Beastie Boys and Jurassic 5, along with each spending endless hours crate-digging for old records to sample. In tribute to those sounds that shaped their youth, they teamed up for the well-received, “EVery Summer Mixtape,” which saw the duo further demonstrate their strong creative chemistry with a fresh mix comprised of classic hip-hop beats expertly reconstructed by Alvarado which paired with all-new vocals from EVeryman.
On the debut Little Giants album, “Don’t Quit,” Alvarado and EVeryman have created a strong opening statement comprised of all original tracks that will have you reaching to turn the volume up while singing along to EVeryman’s catchy choruses.
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Los Angeles based producer Nick Alvarado and vocalist EVeryman have teamed to form Little Giants, who aim to make proper hip-hop music for your mind, body and soul. Pairing inspired, thought-provoking lyrics set over crisp, funky beats, the sounds of Little Giants harken back to the golden era of hip-hop.
After their initial collaboration on the track, “Good Day,” off the debut EP from Alvarado’s popular alias, Pumpkin, the duo bonded over a mutual love for the classic hip-hop they grew up listening to from the likes of, A Tribe Called Quest, the Beastie Boys and Jurassic 5, along with each spending endless hours crate-digging for old records to sample. In tribute to those sounds that shaped their youth, they teamed up for the well-received, “EVery Summer Mixtape,” which saw the duo further demonstrate their strong creative chemistry with a fresh mix comprised of classic hip-hop beats expertly reconstructed by Alvarado which paired with all-new vocals from EVeryman.
On the debut Little Giants album, “Don’t Quit,” Alvarado and EVeryman have created a strong opening statement comprised of all original tracks that will have you reaching to turn the volume up while singing along to EVeryman’s catchy choruses.
Little Giants - Don't Quit
All songs by EVeryman and Pumpkin.
All beats by Pumpkin.
lyrics
Average Joes
read the signs like the lines on the page
flip the script like an actor, we been at this shit for days
so amazed at the way that things have changed
no charades, out with glory, in with a blaze
trick or treat, the rhyme scheme's neat
the beat be funky, the dj be sweet
come what may, the hip hop stay
got you dancin and bromancin' and we're lovin everyday
chip chop chip chop, i want some hip hop
hurry up and get it done, before the clock go tick-tock
psycho like hitchcock, trippin on a flip flop
our music make you feel in shape, so some may call it tip-top
my pen sinks ships, the ink cracks whips
check the way music makes you move your hips
enhance your trip , quench with each sip
when this hip hop sound comes around you bump that shit
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I love a banjo fo show as we slide like dobro
whoa bro, step into my hip hop dojo
tae kwon do as i kick this flow
'cause our style shows we're no average joes
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i'm out here embarking, hafta laugh at the malarky,
your energy sparked me, i don't speak farsi
but i see far, see, see what mean?
let's stay close like a tree and its bark be.
my bark ain't close to my bite,
sometimes might bite lines but i always rhyme tight
know to put up a fight when the goin' gets tough
give me a pen and i'll write and i'll eliminate fluff
'cause i edit my lines like we're clearing the sample
gimme a pen and a mic and i'll lead by example
never get trampled by ineloquent elephants
these herds of haters are whack and irrelevant
i'm not a playwright, but i write and play
i'm known to play with words and put 'em up on display
i'm known to rock a rhyme for the kids to say
there's so many ways to love, so let's start today, k?
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I love a banjo fo show as we slide like dobro
whoa bro, step into my hip hop dojo
tae kwon do as i kick this flow
'cause our style shows we're no average joes
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time tickin', rhyme kickin, buckets and cans
unique lines we find fittin, rockin the jam
some of it's planned, and some off the top
shakin up the bubbles, make the bottle go pop
i got a bottle o' whiskey, a bottle o' rye
i'm feelin' quite frisky, i ain't gonna lie
you keep tryin' to diss me and i'm wonderin' why
'cause i never do battles, i'm too nice of a guy
life can be risky and i'm tellin' you why,
'cause one second you're up, see, the next second you die
keep rollin' the OG, Jah know we stay high
when I'm gone you can miss me, until then please stand by
exercise your mind, utililze your time
help your fellow human, everyman deserves a try
don't follow in a line, create your own design
as the circles intertwine the destination is divine
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I love a banjo fo show as we slide like dobro
whoa bro, step into my hip hop dojo
tae kwon do as i kick this flow
'cause our style shows we're no average joes
credits
from 7" LIMITED EDITION VINYL: DON'T QUIT & LITTLE GIANTS THEME,
released January 17, 2013
Los Angeles based producer Nick Alvarado and vocalist EVeryman have teamed to form Little Giants, who aim to make proper hip-hop music for your mind, body and soul. Pairing inspired, thought-provoking lyrics set over crisp, funky beats, the sounds of Little Giants harken back to the golden era of hip-hop.
After their initial collaboration on the track, “Good Day,” off the debut EP from Alvarado’s popular alias, Pumpkin, the duo bonded over a mutual love for the classic hip-hop they grew up listening to from the likes of, A Tribe Called Quest, the Beastie Boys and Jurassic 5, along with each spending endless hours crate-digging for old records to sample. In tribute to those sounds that shaped their youth, they teamed up for the well-received, “EVery Summer Mixtape,” which saw the duo further demonstrate their strong creative chemistry with a fresh mix comprised of classic hip-hop beats expertly reconstructed by Alvarado which paired with all-new vocals from EVeryman.
On the debut Little Giants album, “Don’t Quit,” Alvarado and EVeryman have created a strong opening statement comprised of all original tracks that will have you reaching to turn the volume up while singing along to EVeryman’s catchy choruses.
Little Giants - Don't Quit
All songs by EVeryman and Pumpkin.
All beats by Pumpkin.
Little Giant Acorn Records was set up by EVeryman as a way to continue to honor Pumpkin. The Little Giant Acorn Foundation for The Arts, helps children get started in music or the performing arts who otherwise could not afford to do so.
