Kevlaar 7 is an unadulterated dose of reality….the type of wake up call that can change your perspective on life. After just one listen to Kevlaar 7’s lyrical talent, intellect, concepts and insight, it's clear that this unparalleled new MC/Producer is about as real as it gets. Not because of where he is from or how he came to get where he is today, but because of the way he has chosen to articulate himself. Born Kevin Cross, May 27, 1977 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Kevlaar was born into a modest, 2 parent, biracial home. Kevlaar and his younger brother (Bronze Nazareth) were made painfully aware, early of obstacles they would eventually have to overcome. It shaped Kevlaar’s life. Running the streets with friends, he would witness realities which helped shape the brilliant imagery in his lyrics. Along with hip hop, Kevlaar was cultured in music by his parents. Sounds of the household were Stevie Wonder, Commodores, Marvin Gaye, Jackson Browne, The Beatles, etc. This conditioned Kevlaar’s ear to become the producer he is today. Kevlaar has been endorsed by some of the most prominent artists in hip hop, evidenced by his laudable work with the likes of Bronze Nazareth, Inspectah Deck, The Gza, Vast Aire, RZA, Raekwon, Killah Priest, Ras Kass & more. After several critically acclaimed projects, while finishing his then untitled album, Kevlaar 7 passed away due to heart failure that related to a blood disorder (APS) he battled since birth.