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.
Includes unlimited streaming of 7" LIMITED EDITION VINYL: DON'T QUIT & LITTLE GIANTS THEME
via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
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Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
All songs by EVeryman and Pumpkin.
All beats by Pumpkin.
lyrics
EVeryman's Anthem
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HOOK:
Everyman tries and everyman dies
Carpe Diem every day and keep your eyes on the prize
certain hurdles arise, there will come a surprise
with every obstacle we keep growing more wise
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Everyman we have the choice to make our lives brand new
Everyday we wake up is a turn for something new
Every which way we live our lives,
We livin in love, be true and stay alive
Take it from the EVeryman, he'll tell you what he knew
Everything is everything, we've come to stay true
Everything that's done has already been done
Everyman is Everyman and Everywoman, Everywoman.
Everytime that everyone is feeling that they're lost
Everything comes back to it's source
Everything Everyone Everyman understand
Everything is Everlasting this is in the master plan
That's right we always do,
everything we can just to stay true.
Everything that's done has already been done,
Everyman is everyman and everywoman everywoman.
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HOOK
Everyman tries and everyman dies
Carpe Diem every day and keep your eyes on the prize
certain hurdles arise, there will come a surprise
with every obstacle we keep growing more wise
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Everyman makes mistakes in life
The thing to do is learn from the strife
Bring your goodness up to the light
Don't worry, be happy Everything be alright
Everyman knows you can't take it with you
so the richest of us have no possessions or issues
we're rich in our lives even if not in our pockets
'cause love and respect are more priceless than rockets
Everlasting energy excites everyone
Everything ever after lives happily son
So deal with your issues until there are none
Open up your heart until life becomes fun
Everyman has faults, friends, and foes
Everyman has heads fingers and toes
Everyman has arms, legs, and knows
Everyman is one, man, this is how is goes.
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HOOK
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Occupy our bodies, occupy the lines
occupy the streets and occupy the times
occupy the rhythms, occupy the rhymes
occupy the universe with positive minds
Occupy our bodies, occupy the lines
occupy the streets and occupy the times
occupy the rhythms, occupy the rhymes
occupy the universe with positive minds
Tomorrow's a new day, tomorrow's a new chance
carpe up the diem, when life's asking will you dance?
looking to life's tests cause they promise to enhance
I'm saying "yes," respecting this second glance
Take a chance, take a chance everyday
Take a chance, take a chance and we say
we dare to struggle, we dare to win,
this is how we come to do the dance again
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.
