Browse by Artist: DIVERSE

Artist:	DIVERSE
Title:	Move
Label:	CHOCOLATE INDUSTRIES
Format:	CD
Price:	$9.00
Catalog #:	CHLT 018 CD

"With the release of the Move EP starts a new era in abstract beat making and thought provoking lyrics. But for now this is just a sample of Diverse, 25 year old Kenny Jenkins,who makes a humble living delivering mail for a local Chicago university. In between his day job and rocking shows -- you can find Diverse perfecting his skills with his band which consist of Matt Lux (Isotope-217) and Ted Sirota. Diverse is currently working on his new album which will feature guest appearances from Jeff Parker(Tortoise)and tracks from Prefuse-73 and a few others. You have been warned. Artwork by:Evan Hecox."

Artist:	DIVERSE
Title:	Certified/Build
Label:	CHOCOLATE INDUSTRIES
Format:	12"
Price:	$5.50
Catalog #:	CHLT 031 EP

"Okay kids, just to set the record straight -- Diverse no longer delivers mail at a local university. He has actually been in the studio recording tracks with Prefuse-73, Mos Def, and Jeff Parker of Tortoise, just to name a few artists off his new LP dropping later this year. Diverse has released Build, a late summer head-nodding anthem with an inspirational message about moving around in his van (pictured) and building personal relationships with Chicago natives and beyond. This track embodies the camaraderie of an inner-city community. Now say it with me -- Build. Yeah, sounds good, huh. And, as always, on the B-side we come correct with more hotness. Mr. RJD2 has blessed Diverse with a certified club-banger titled simply 'Certified.' With breakers breakin' and poppers poppin', it's certified to get any party moving."

Artist:	DIVERSE
Title:	One A.M.
Label:	CHOCOLATE INDUSTRIES
Format:	CD
Price:	$13.00
Catalog #:	CHLT 039 CD

"This is one of the sure shots of this year, Diverse steps out and w/ production from Madlib, Prefuse-73 & RJD2 and guest appearances from Vast Aire of Cannibal Ox, Jean Grae & Lyrics born this album is packed w/ non-stop action. After blazing tracks with the likes of Mos Def, Prefuse-73, RJD2 & countless others on critically acclaimed records like the Urban Renewal Program compilation, Prefuse-73's One Word Extinguisher, as well as his own EP Move and his bangin 12" Certified -- it's been 3 years of laying the groundwork for international recognition -- its quite likely that you've been waiting for this relentless artist to step out on his own and deliver his full-length testimony. Dropping on heads everywhere like a late-night wake-up call, One A.M walks the line of black psych-rock, hip-hop and tru school B-boying. It's quite simply something you have never heard before. With Jeff Parker of Tortoise, Rob Mazurek and K-Kruz (all of whom appear on One A.M.), Diverse embraces the town and the scene that has helped shape him as an artist. Reaching beyond the city of Chicago, the album features production with long-time collaborators RJD2 (who produced half the album) and Prefuse-73, as well as legendary hip-hop beat scientist Madlib. Joining Diverse on the MC tip on One A.M. is Lyrics Born (Latyrx), Jean Grae, Vast Aire (Cannibal Ox), and a rare vocal cameo by Prefuse-73 (SAY WHAT?? Prefuse doing back up vocals?). It's an album that fuses amazing talents, perspectives and energies. The results are next level."

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