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
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All songs by EVeryman and Pumpkin.
All beats by Pumpkin.
lyrics
HOOK
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We got a whole lotta hip with a dollop of hop
guaranteed to blow up but we never go pop
unless we pop-lockin' or lockin' it down
like a New York bagel, we're the best aROUND.
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Well I write a lot of things, I'd really like to right some wrongs
So I came to sing this song in hopes of moving life along
beat's bangin' like a gong and smashin' like a cymbal
you be quick, jack, out the box, and i'll be nimble
Midas touchin' on your ears like we're hittin' lotto
Non stoppin' with the knowledge to your temples staccato
our hip hop stampedes and intercedes evil deeds
where most rap these days stagnates, we proceed
proceed to rock a mic, rock a party, rock a cradle
rock the boat, hell, i'll even rock a turntable
rock a chair, rock a where?, rock a tale or a fable
oy vey, even known to rock and spin a dradle
you be rockin' zoo york, i be rockin' jew york
star of david on my chain, my style be "smooth dork"
smooth like meltin' butter on my morning toast
not from new york, so i just say "east coast"
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We got a whole lotta hip with a dollop of hop
guaranteed to blow up but we never go pop
unless we pop-lockin' or lockin' it down
like a New York bagel, we're the best aROUND.
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we may be little giants, but we ain't no oxymorons
the music be amazin', it's the path that we were born on
lyrical stylings plus the beats that you're adorin'
old school, new school, all genres worth explorin'
not a rapper like the rest, really i'm a lyricist
when i say a dope rhyme, you be hearin' it
i'm an optimist, never mess with the bull
i'm never half empty, i call it half full
from skid row to the valley, no time to dilly dally
for several years now, been rhyming over cali
not for a salary, but simply for the love
fierce like a lion, playful as a cub
we face off like gretsky, travolta or cage
never work too hard but always earn my wage
flip it like a page or a script or a pancake
spark it like a clam bake and do it for our fans sake
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We got a whole lotta hip with a dollop of hop
guaranteed to blow up but we never go pop
unless we pop-lockin' or lockin' it down
like a New York bagel, we're the best aROUND.
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from jfk to lax my mikes get checked
from coast to coast i rock it most times, no sweat
from me to you, hear what we do and never forget
now's the time, fall out of line and take your first step
fee, fi, fo, fum,
i smell hip hop and i want some
and i spy with my little eye
two turntables spinnin' records so fly
fly like an eagle, or soar like a pigeon
lay it on thick, or give you just a smidgeon
a little dab'll do ya, all you have to do is listen
the music be the movement, little giants on a mission
frodo has his ring, everyman has his thing
mine's the the music that we bring and the songs i've come to sing
i mic check 1,2 i eat, sleep and breathe rap
hip hop's not dead, it was taking a weed nap
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We got a whole lotta hip with a dollop of hop
guaranteed to blow up but we never go pop
unless we pop-lockin' or lockin' it down
like a New York bagel, we're the best aROUND.
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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.
