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KEVAR Born
in Brooklyn, NEW YORK, Kevar
Rivera was raised to the sounds
of urban music in the early
80’s while hiphop was
in its infant stages. In 1990,
Kevar began his stage performance
at the legendary Apollo Theater
as a mc. He then went on to
sign a recording contract with
MODERN R/ATLANTIC records which
gave him the opportunity to
travel, perform, and learn the
recording business. After 1
year on the label Kevar was
released of his contract but
continued to be a part of the
music business. From 1990 to
1994 Kevar became the video
host and dj for Primetime Videos.
The cutting edge of video music
shows ranking number 2 in the
New York, tri-state area under
legendary video music box. Keeping
the streets flooded with his
mixtapes and spinning at the
hottest hip-hop functions Kevar
went on to form Wizemen Inc.
with partner Dj Rson.
In 1998, Dj Kevar hosted the
lyricist lounge tour official
mixtape including several shows
from the tour. Summer of 2001,
he was the guest dj and host
along side r&b singer/actor
Tyrese for MTV JAMZ, during
the same time frame he was an
intern for clear channel and
also managing his own show at
college radio station SDSU KCR
live. In 2005, Kevar signed
an exclusive deal to perform
dj services and host the pre-show
including half time events at
Miami arena for the NIFL National
Indoor Football League. Staying
fresh in the clubs, putting
out the mixtape series “GIFT
TO THE STREETS” DJ KEVAR
was picked up by up and coming
entertainment company PEARL
HARBOR RECORDS and signed on
as head of there artist/mixtape
department. DJ KEVAR continues
to bang serato in clubs, mixtapes
and special events from Miami
to San Diego, working with partner
Rson on www.blocknewslive.com
and now joins “RADIO’S
NEW PROBLEM” jellyradio.com.
And also co-producing a new
reality show, Dj Kevar continues
to bring a breath of fresh air
to the entertainment industry.
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