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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All songs by EVeryman and Pumpkin.
All beats by Pumpkin.
lyrics
Little giants (EVAN - nick)
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Well we be little like giants
Who like to fiddle with thoughts
We don't belittle the people
Because we love them a lot
We make a riddle of rhyme
We like to mettle with minds
We be those pocket size partners
with a dash of divine...
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A little bit of something can go a long way
when our music be bumping It's a giant display.
Grab a record to sample, the sounds be ample today.
We're an example of what happens when two kids start to play.
See I got something to say but my thought lost its train
Well I can pick up the slack And you should try and maintain
I can mop up my brain And you can sweep up the flow
And together we'll proceed to give these people a show
Well whaddaya know,
Don't hear no fat lady singin
This show ain't over til your ear drums ringin.
because the style that we bring is tried & true,
Our mission is to make honest hip hop for you.
So what can we do to put that pep in your step?
our music always guaranteed to strengthen your rep.
Put you in check. Well, what the heck.
I'm Everyman I got my man pumpkin on deck.
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Well we be little like giants
Who like to fiddle with thought
We don't belittle the people
Because we love them a lot
We make a riddle of rhyme
We like to mettle with minds
We be those pocket size partners
with a dash of divine...
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Well, I may not be tall, but I'm big in Japan
shit, Mugsy Bogues looks down on me, m' man
And from where I stand, I may as well be soaring
Our vibrations gigantic, and well worth exploring
we could be small as an ant, or big just for the hell of it
our antics pedantic, and often irrelevant
our flow's never frantic, we endure all the elements
rockin spots from microscopic to the size of an elephant
We come to muddle the trouble
and melt it down to a puddle
and put a muzzle on the mouths of
people burstin' our bubble
I got a shovel, a bucket
I got a dollar, a ducket
I got a truck full o' muck
You said to dig it, I dug it
i said i ams what i ams when iambic pentameter
we rhymes like shakespeare, within no parameters
your style's so old, like a gramma, an amateur
your grammar is stammered, and you come with no stamina
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Well we be little like giants
Who like to fiddle with thought
We don't belittle the people
Because we love them a lot
We make a riddle of rhyme
We like to mettle with minds
We be those pocket size partners
with a dash of divine...
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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.