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Hip-Hop artist from Chesapeake, VA. New songs free to stream. Add to your playlist now.

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Jivewater

Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
1997 - Cornell Washington (Bethleham Slim) and Joseph Young (Mindmatix) form the group Battle Katz. 1998 - Robert Mitchell (Riff-Raff) joins Battle Katz. 1999 - Kebrion Tyler (Sci-Key) joins Battle Katz. 2001 - The group name changes from Battle Katz to Jivewater. 2002 - Jivewater begins recording for their first debut album Tha Takeova. 2004 - Jivewater performs their first live show at the Berkley Reunion (considered the largest community reunion in south Hampton Roads.) 2005 - Jivewater opens up Jivewater Recording Studio In the south Norfolk section of Chesapeake, Va. 2006 Jivewater completes their first debut album and begins the mastering process. 2007 - jivewater signs licensing agreement with Snocap. 2007 Jivewaters debut album ThaTakeova is released.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
Yes, We have played at The berkley Reunion twice. The berkley Reunion is considered the largest comunity Reunion in Hampton Roads and yes we love performing live.
Your musical influences
HipHop, Funk, Soul, Bass, R&B, Rock, Classical, Jazz,
What equipment do you use?
Korg, Roland, Ableton, M-Audio, Stanton, Blueberry, Protools, Apple,