(1) Evidence is a Rapper… Read Full Bio ↴There are 5 artists with the name Evidence.
(1) Evidence is a Rapper/Producer and a member of hip hop group Dilated Peoples
"Raised in Santa Monica til' the divorce/six years old/I couldn't see what was coming of course/the plan/ Mom bounced on Old Man/ then we moved to the Venice sand/ A young youth seen gangs first hand/ fake address for school/ two educations/ rich friends then back to my land."- "Born in LA" - Evidence
Those bars, a nod to Raekwon's verse from “C.R.E.A.M”, are from the L.A. anthem on Evidence’s solo debut album The Weatherman LP and paint the backdrop that catapulted him on the course that would shape his life and career.
Evidence’s affinity with hip-hop and the culture began in the early eighties, with his parent's divorce and subsequent move from the affluent city of Santa Monica to neighboring Venice Beach. Raised by his single mother of Russian decent with his Italian father less and less in the picture, Evidence took solace in his new backyard where his favorite pastimes became break-dancing at the former Venice Pavilion and skate-boarding with the legendary Venice Z-Boys.
By the early nineties and in addition to becoming a well known graffiti artist, painting hip hop inspired hieroglyphics under the name "VANE," a fateful move next door to QD3, son of legendary producer Quincy Jones, Evidence discovered his true calling. QD3, an accomplished West Coast producer, ("To Live and Die in L.A."- Tupac, "Ghetto Bird"-Ice Cube, "I got the Knack"- Everlast) became one of Evidence's major influences in his pursuit to create music. "At night I would hear a loud thumping coming from the back yard next door and it wouldn't stop until early in the morning” says Evidence recalling those early days. “I could tell that they weren't just playing music but sounded like music was being created.”
Shortly after meeting QD3, Evidence teamed with the likeminded Rakaa to form the highly praised group Dilated Peoples and after the success of their 1997 single "Third Degree" b/w "Confidence" and "Global Dynamics" on ABB Records – and the addition of DJ Babu to the fold a year later -- the group’s buzz exploded out of the underground and quickly became a fixture on the hip hop tour circuit. They hoped their success would serve as a platform for solo projects, much as the Wu-Tang Clan's success had done before them.
Four critically acclaimed albums, countless performances around the globe, and outside production work-including tracks for the Beastie Boys, Linkin Park, Swollen Members, Defari, Planet Asia and co- production on Kanye West's debut album College Dropout which earned him a Grammy, Evidence gives his fans a spectacular taste of his own individual talent on his debut solo album The Weatherman LP (ABB Records).
Through his work as one-third of Dilated Peoples, Evidence became a torchbearer and champion of hip-hop culture. "This is for people who get what I do,” says Evidence. "If I'm going to come out independently and have the freedom to do what I want, there's no better way to represent. I want to be a leader and carve out a new path."
The Weatherman LP erases the misconception that it never rains in Southern California, as Evidence's reign over the rap world is imminent. With production from The Alchemist, Sid Roams (producers Joey Chavez and Bravo), Jake One, DJ Babu, DJ Khalil, and Evidence himself, the high-powered collection boasts brilliant beats that perfectly compliment Evidence's impressive lyrical scope.
One of the most powerful songs on the album is "Believe in Me" featuring Res ("They Say Vision," "Golden Boys"). "I think people can tell when an artist isn't confident in themselves and on this song I let the audience know I have something to say and I am going to stand behind it. When you come and see me on stage I am going to look you in the eyes and make that connection, I want the audience to know that I am ready to take the responsibility of being a leader, something they can believe in."
Evidence displays innovative layers of his artistry on the revealing "I Still Love You" and "Chase The Clouds Away;" both tributes to his mother, who succumbed to cancer more than two years ago. She was the inspiration behind both songs and Evidence's life. At the highest point in Dilated's career, with a hit single "This Way" and on tour with Kanye West to support the 2004 release of Neighborhood Watch, Evidence received a phone call that would change his life forever. He left the tour immediately and his mother's sudden death two weeks later propelled him into a depressive state that made him seriously contemplate his career. Writing and performing "I Still Love You" was emotionally challenging for Evidence, a single child whose mother was his best friend and confidante. "I produced it, I rapped on it and I recorded it by myself with nobody in the room because I couldn't have anybody around when I was doing it," he explains. "It's the one time you're definitely going to get all of me."
Evidence constructed "Chase The Clouds Away" after coming out of the disheartened state he fell into after his mother passed. "When my parent's got divorced my mother began taking pictures of me and realized she had a talent...I saw her make something out of nothing. She turned her talent for taking pictures into a career and that is what I ended up doing in a way by making music and rapping in my bedroom then taking that product around the world to become my profession."
With the release of The Weatherman LP, Evidence will continue to build upon a new brand fueled by his re-inspired work ethic. "I am not relying on the success of Dilated Peoples to push this album, while they are featured on it and heavily co-signing my solo venture I understand that I am going to have to work twice as hard and get back in front of the people and re-introduce myself through shows, my music, and constant day-to-day networking with my fans. I am not married; I don't have kids, so I can stay on the road all year long if that is what it takes…so at the end of the day what I put in is what I get out and it will all be a reflection of me, Evidence."
(2) An alias of Miro Pajic from PCP. He released 2 records under this name between 97 and 98 on the Dance Ecstacy 2001 label, as well as a CD only track a few years down the line on a Resident E compilation. Dark, energetic uptempo and melodic synth tracks.
(3) Sound artists Stephan Moore and Scott Smallwood began performing as the duo Evidence in 2001. Focusing on the universe of real-world sound, Evidence pours field recordings like water into their compositional and improvisational process, resulting in music that balances between tight organization and unregulated flow. Using recording equipment, laptops, and other electronic devices, Evidence creates music that deals with gradual change, improvised over time, sometimes atmospheric, sometimes pulsating, always texturally striking and unique. Resisting classification into a single genre, Evidence is equally at home performing in experimental venues, clubs, galleries, planetariums, and rooftops.
(4) Evidence was a progressive gothic band active in France in the nineties; they released the album "Heart's Grave" in 1996. Singer LSK is now a member of the band Demian Clav.
(5)vidence toma forma oficialmente el año 2007, meses antes de comenzar la aventura que fue realizar su primera producción titulada "Junto a Ti". Su ministerio a formado parte ya de diferentes convenciones en los Estados Unidos junto a pastores como Alejandro Bullon (evangelista mundial), Manuel Cruz (directo asociado de jóvenes de la División Norte Americana), Willie Ramos (mejor conocido como ghetto preacher), José Marín (Director de la obra hispana de la conferencia de Arizona) y ministerios como Jesús Love Jeans, Esperanza TV y muchos mas. Su ministerio a trascendido ya las barreras que existen hoy en día entre generaciones. Su música inédita lleva con ella un mensaje de esperanza escritas en los momentos mas difíciles de sus vidas.
Evidence esta compuesto por 3 integrantes: Danny Cano (piano/voz) quien esta casado y esperando el nacimiento de su primer bebe. Leif Cano (voz) maestro de primaria y secundaria al igualmente casado, y Jorge Zambrano quien estudia la carrera de química aspirando ser doctor algún día. Sus inicios como ministerio empieza cuando Danny y Leif comienzan a cantar como un dúo al llegar a la Universidad Adventista de Southwestern en Keene, TX. Ayi es donde toman el llamado al ministerio musical y comienzan un dúo oficial llamado “DL”. Como hermanos sus voces y personalidades siempre fueron complementarias pero sentian que su ministerio necesitaba algo mas. Al continuar sus presentaciones de iglesia en iglesia invitando a diferentes músicos, se dan cuanta que Jorge con su guitarra le daría el toque final a su ministerio. “Jorge es ahora un hermano mas con quien puedo compartir y generar ideas musicales” (Danny Cano).
Su primera producción titulada “Junto a Ti” fue terminada el mes de Septiembre de el 2008 bajo la dirección de el productor Mike Rosario y la disquera Sonic Rush Records. Contiene cantos como “Junto a Ti” que fue el canto que le dio el titulo al cd, “Contigo quien tuvo como invitado especial a el grupo Forgiven, “En Memoria de: Aiden Erick Cano” que fue compuesta y dedicada al bebe que Leif perdió antes de nacer y cantos que sin duda tienen gran significado en diferentes etapas de sus vidas.
Al final de todo Evidence no es nada mas que 3 jóvenes que han tomado el llamado a ministrar por medio de la música y que aun cuando los problemas lleguen a sus vidas, ellos con la ayuda de Dios seguirán alabando su nombre! “Nuestro propósito no es presentar música aunque prediquemos por medio de ella, si no que al escuchar nuestra musica puedas saber que hay un Dios real que aun en las horas mas oscuras de tu vida El nunca se aparta de ti” (Evidence)
Rain Or Shine
Evidence Lyrics
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Lets Get It Together, No Matter The Weather
[Ev] [Verse 1]
Its The Joy And, The Pain, Rain And The Sun Naming No Names Came In The Same Never Aim At My Gun, U Get One Shot, Never Wave At My Chance, Maybe Wave At My Chain, My B-Boy Stands Is Althenic, Most Depth, Universal, Magnetic, Fat Beats Off Tha Mind, I Said It,
From The Basement Floor [?] Knocking On Heavens Door, From Across The Room, To When Im Out On Tour, It Reminds Me Of A Time When My Life Was Pure, It Finds Me Off, At! The Oddest Moments, Try To Focus But End Up Zonein (Zonein) I Go Back, But The Captions Closing (Closing) So Cold But The Clock Aint Frozen (Frozen) [3x]
Lets Get It Together, No Matter The Weather
(Got It) [3x] (Come On) (Its Like) [2x] (Something) [2x] (Like That) [2x] (You Know) [2x] (You Know I Feel That) [2x] (Its The Weather Man) [2x]
[Ev] [Verse 2]
It Was Something, Demember [?] Since Chirstmas Came We Had Our Birthdays, Lumped In Layoway, One Present, Two Holidays, Seen It From A Mile Away, You Cant Lie To Your Kids, I Guess That Makes Up For No [?] Nothing Ever Missing In The Kitchen (Nope) Nothing Ever Really Went Wrong (Wrong), Until The One That Pays Me, Was The One Thats Gone, It's Funny How Strength Comes In Different Forms, Some Embrace They Faith, Others Weather Storm, Others Tell They Self That The Pain Moves On, Saw The Clouds Move In And When It Did They Poured, I Push Away The Pain, Its The Sun And The Rain, Rain Or Shine I Got My UmBrella I Said Theres None Better, Imma See You Again, It Worth To Listen, A Womens, Is Worth Is Everything!
[Chorus]
The song "Rain Or Shine" by Evidence is a contemplative and introspective piece that talks about life's ups and downs and how one can deal with it. The song's lyrics explore the different experiences that the artist has encountered in life, from joy to pain, rain, and sunshine. Evidence acknowledges that both good and bad experiences make up life, hence the need to appreciate and embrace all of them. He also addresses the challenges of dealing with the pain that comes with losing a loved one and finding strength in different forms to weather the storm.
In the first verse, the artist talks about the duality of life, where good and bad come together. He refers to his "gun" and "chance" as a metaphor for life and the choices one makes. He acknowledges that he has one shot at life and has to make the best out of it. The artist also talks about his music and how it saved him from the darkness. He mentions "basement floors" and "knocks on heaven doors" as symbols of his journey from obscurity to limelight. However, even with all the success, he still feels the need to stay grounded and not lose sight of where he came from.
In the second verse, Evidence talks about his family and how they shaped him. He talks about the struggles of growing up with limited resources and how that experience taught him the value of things beyond material possessions. He also addresses the pains of losing a loved one and how that experience changes one's perspective on life. The artist concludes by acknowledging the importance of being true to oneself and embracing whatever life throws at us.
Line by Line Meaning
Lets Get It Together, No Matter The Weather
We need to work together and stay positive regardless of the circumstances.
Its The Joy And, The Pain, Rain And The Sun Naming No Names Came In The Same Never Aim At My Gun
Life has its ups and downs, and good and bad things come together without choosing sides. Violence is never the answer.
U Get One Shot, Never Wave At My Chance, Maybe Wave At My Chain
You only have one opportunity, so don't waste it. Focus on improving yourself instead of chasing materialistic things.
My B-Boy Stands Is Althenic, Most Depth, Universal, Magnetic, Fat Beats Off Tha Mind, I Said It
My style is unique, deep, and appeals to everyone. I produce quality music from my creativity.
From The Basement Floor [?] Knocking On Heavens Door, From Across The Room, To When Im Out On Tour, It Reminds Me Of A Time When My Life Was Pure, It Finds Me Off, At! The Oddest Moments, Try To Focus But End Up Zonein (Zonein) I Go Back, But The Captions Closing (Closing) So Cold But The Clock Aint Frozen (Frozen) [3x]
From the beginning of my journey, I work hard to achieve success, but I remember the purity of my intentions. Despite the constant distractions, I still push forward towards my goals.
Lets Get It Together, No Matter The Weather (Got It) [3x] (Come On) (Its Like) [2x] (Something) [2x] (Like That) [2x] (You Know) [2x] (You Know I Feel That) [2x] (Its The Weather Man) [2x]
We need to unite, no matter the situation. The vibe is strong, and we all feel it. It's just like the weather - unpredictable but powerful.
It Was Something, Demember [?] Since Chirstmas Came We Had Our Birthdays, Lumped In Layoway, One Present, Two Holidays, Seen It From A Mile Away, You Cant Lie To Your Kids, I Guess That Makes Up For No [?] Nothing Ever Missing In The Kitchen (Nope) Nothing Ever Really Went Wrong (Wrong), Until The One That Pays Me, Was The One Thats Gone, It's Funny How Strength Comes In Different Forms, Some Embrace They Faith, Others Weather Storm, Others Tell They Self That The Pain Moves On, Saw The Clouds Move In And When It Did They Poured,
Growing up, we didn't have much, but we still made the most out of what we had. I value honesty, especially with my children. However, life can change unexpectedly, and things can fall apart. It's important to find strength in different ways, whether it's through faith, perseverance, or acceptance. Sometimes, pain can come suddenly, just like a storm.
I Push Away The Pain, Its The Sun And The Rain, Rain Or Shine I Got My UmBrella I Said Theres None Better, Imma See You Again, It Worth To Listen, A Womens, Is Worth Is Everything!
I try to not let pain get the best of me, and I find comfort in knowing that there will always be a balance of good and bad times. I am prepared for any situation with my umbrella. I value women and their worth.
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