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
HOOK:
i used to be a fat kid, now i'm just a rap kid
lovin' every day, i'm livin' larger than an atlas
all across the map spit, cities i spread fat shit
music be the movement, we changin' rather rapid
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i'm in my prime like optimus, whack mc's just pop to this
transform like voltron, you know there ain't no stoppin' this
rock like gibraltar, for all the populous
like a dalmatian 'cause we always rockin' spots n shit
know your place if you want to battle
we amongst the best, y'all herd it like cattle
beats rattle like a snake, never comin' fake
leave you battered and abused like the earth when it shakes
we never know losin', beware when we break
like the dawn, the rhythms be rare like steak
hear the sound of trumpets, we be sounding the horn
music sets the soul free, that's our word is bond
people we not stuck, we keep keepin' on,
the music be the movement, the movement be the song
it's like hip hop music be rockin' spots
like dalmatians and hot like lava rocks
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HOOK
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i'm a rebel with a cause, i'm out to drop some jaws
every time that EVeryman is on the mic i get applause
relax and take a pause, like comma, impress y'alls
all the people shoutin' "yo EV, we want some more"
the trick is not to hold on, it is to let go
then it is to move on, every day improve on
reach your goals and keep on and then you just say
you motivate, collaborate like every single day
you educate, and never hesitate
trust your inner self, and love your given wealth
don't you ever quit, and when you're sick of it
we come around the bend again and then we conquer it
Bang a boomerang o' slang, have ya sang a dang my mang?
Not here to play the blame game again, watch the way we play to win,
haters gonna hate again. doesn't matter, we just grin.
music has a way to clean the slate for them.
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(break)
speak the speech i pray like every single day like
living out your dreams like night into daylight
we're here to fight the good fight, but not fight the war
the movement of the music, dance together, now some more
speak the speech i pray like every single day like
living out your dreams like night into daylight
we're here to fight the good fight, but not fight the war
little giants won't be ignored.
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.
