RP Boo

Kavain Wayne Space (born March 11, 1972), known as RP Boo or Arpebu, is an American Chicago-based electronic musician, producer and DJ known as one of the originators of the footwork genre during the 1990s.^[2] He released his debut album Legacy on Planet Mu in 2013.

Also known asArpebu

Born

Kavain Wayne Space

(1972-03-11) March 11, 1972 (age 54)

Chicago, Illinois, U.S.

GenresFootwork, juke

OccupationsMusician
DJ

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RP Boo
RP Boo performing in Chicago in 2016
Background information
Also known as	Arpebu
Born	Kavain Wayne Space (1972-03-11) March 11, 1972 (age 54) Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Genres	Footwork, juke
Occupations	Musician DJ
Instruments	Akai MPC, Roland R-70
Years active	1997–present[1]
Label	Planet Mu

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Born in West Chicago, RP Boo started as a DJ and dancer working with the House-O-Matics juke and House crew,^[3] making mixtapes, and contributing to the Bud Billiken Parade.^[4] His early, self-released singles are cited as foundational to the evolution of the style of Footwork.^[5] He produces tracks using a Roland R-70 drum machine and an Akai S01 digital sampler.^[6]