Sevin (rapper)
{{short description|American rapper}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Sevin
| image =
| caption =
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| birth_name = Marques Adams
| alias =
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1981|11|14|mf=y}}
| birth_place = San Jose, California
| origin = Sacramento, California
| instrument = Vocals, guitar, piano
| genre = Christian hip hop, gangsta rap
| occupation = Singer, songwriter
| years_active = 1999–present
| label = God Over Money, Hog Mob
| associated_acts = Bizzle
| website = {{URL|hogmob.com}} {{URL|godovermoney.com}}
}}
Marques Adams (born November 14, 1981), who goes by the stage name Sevin, is an American Christian hip hop rapper. He released 20 studio albums. Commissary was his breakthrough release on the Billboard magazine charts.
Early life
Marques Adams was born on November 14,{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/-F3XY2S_VI/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/-F3XY2S_VI |archive-date=2021-12-26 |url-access=registration|title=Tha lil homie made me this fo my Bday :) Much luv to u lil bro! Best present i coulda got :) Thank u Lord for my life in you. With you its a life worth livin. |author=sevinhogmob |publisher=Instagram |accessdate=February 24, 2016 |date=November 14, 2015}}{{cbignore}} 1981, in San Jose, California,{{cite web |author=California Birth Index |title=Marques Adams, Born 11/14/1981 in California |url=http://www.californiabirthindex.org/birth/marques_adams_born_1981_14737579 |publisher=California Birth Index |accessdate=February 24, 2016}} the son of Tracy and Debra Adams (née; Pflugrad),{{cite web |author=Reno County Marriage Records |title=Tracy Eugene Adams, Debra Mae Pflugrad |url=http://www.familytreenow.com/search/marriage/results?first=Tracy&middle=Eugene&last=Adams&state=NV&rid=0s0&smck=JBRWF8sE83F7xgUPAAzMhQ |publisher=Family Tree Now |accessdate=February 24, 2016}} where his two younger siblings were born, Danielle and Justus. They were raised in Sacramento, California, a place he considers to be his hometown. His parents run a ministry there.{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/Adams-Family-Ministries-140780059312061/info?tab=page_info |title=Adams Family Ministries: About |publisher=Facebook |accessdate=February 24, 2016}}
Music career
Sevin's music recording career began in 1999, and he subsequently released over 20 studio albums{{cite web|url=https://www.hhhdb.com/index.php?id=617 |title=Sevin |publisher=Holy Hip Hop Database |accessdate=February 24, 2016}}{{cite web|url=http://www.newreleasetoday.com/artistdetail.php?artist_id=4578|title=Sevin Artist Profile |publisher=New Release Today |accessdate=February 24, 2016}}{{cite web|first=David |last=Daniels |title=Bizzle's record label God Over Money signs Sevin |publisher=Rapzilla |accessdate=February 24, 2016 |url=http://www.rapzilla.com/rz/news/38-backstage/12258-bizzle-s-record-label-god-over-money-signs-sevin |date=January 2, 2016}} He also released two mixtapes, Nine 1 Sikk Mixtape volume 2 : City Of Kingz in 2006 and 9 1 Sikk Mixtape volume 3: Hunterz Moon in 2007; and a greatest hits album, Street Legal, in 2006.
The album All or None was reviewed by Cross Rhythms magazine and Gospelflava.{{cite journal|first=T.A. |last=Sutherland |title=Review: All or None - Sevin |journal=Cross Rhythms |accessdate=February 24, 2016 |url=http://www.crossrhythms.co.uk/products/Sevin/All_Or_None/4047/|date=January 1, 2002}}{{cite web|first1=Gerard |last1=Bonner |first2=Stan |last2=North |title=Sevin (All or None) Review |publisher=Gospelflava |accessdate=February 24, 2016 |url=http://www.gospelflava.com/reviews/sevin.html |date=September 1, 2001}} Finally Home was reviewed by Indie Vision Music.{{cite web|author=BMer |title=Review - Sevin - Finally Home |publisher=Indie Vision Music |accessdate=February 24, 2016 |url=http://www.indievisionmusic.com/2011/04/06/sevin-finally-home/ |date=April 6, 2011}} The album Commissary charted on the Billboard magazine Gospel Albums chart at No. 22.{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/biz/search/charts?f%5b0%5d=ss_chart_search_title%3A%22Commissary%22&f%5b1%5d=itm_field_chart_id%3A323&refine=1 |title=Sevin Album & Song Chart History (Gospel Albums)|magazine=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media |accessdate=February 24, 2016}}
Bizzle signed Sevin to a recording contract with God Over Money Records in 2016.
The acronym HOG MOB means "Hooked On God, Ministry Ova Business."
Purple Heart charted on four Billboard magazine charts, Christian Albums, Rap Albums, Independent Albums, and Heatseekers Albums, where it peaked at Nos. 13,{{cite web|author=Billboard|title=Sevin - Chart history (Christian Albums)|publisher=Prometheus Global Media |url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/7335033/sevin/chart?f=310 |accessdate=April 20, 2016 |date=April 19, 2016}} 19,{{cite web|author=Billboard|title=Sevin - Chart history (Rap Albums)|publisher=Prometheus Global Media |url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/7335033/sevin/chart?f=335 |accessdate=April 20, 2016 |date=April 19, 2016}} 37,{{cite web|author=Billboard|title=Sevin - Chart history (Independent Albums)|publisher=Prometheus Global Media |url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/7335033/sevin/chart?f=326 |accessdate=April 20, 2016 |date=April 19, 2016}} and 5,{{cite web|author=Billboard|title=Sevin - Chart history (Heatseekers Albums)|publisher=Prometheus Global Media |url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/7335033/sevin/chart?f=324 |accessdate=April 20, 2016 |date=April 19, 2016}} correspondingly.
Ministry
Sevin wants to utilize his Christian hip hop to impact the urban communities of the United States with the gospel message.{{cite web|first=Victoria |last=Hernandez |title=Sevin has grand plan to bring gospel to America's hoods |publisher=Rapzilla |accessdate=February 24, 2016 |url=http://www.rapzilla.com/rz/features/10817-gangsta-rapper-sevin-has-audacious-plan-to-reach-america-s-unreached-with-gospel |date=May 5, 2015}}
Discography
;Studio albums
- All or None (1999 and 2001)
- Evin Angelz Kry (2004)
- Holy Mictramony (2004 and 2006)
- Feel me... (2004 and 2006)
- Father Forgive Me (2005)
- Sevin presentz: Hog Life: The LP (2005 and 2006)
- Work of Art: The R&B EP (2007)
- B 4 I Wake (2007)
- We Die (2007)
- Str8 frum tha Dragonz Mouth (2008)
- Unreleased aka Rezin (2010)
- HOG MOB: Tha LP (2008)
- Faith , Love & Lust (2009)
- Finally Home (2010)
- Finally Home Vol. 2 (2011)
- Purple Reign (2011)
- Commissary (2013)
- Pray 4 My Hood (2015)
- I'll Wait (2015)
- Purple Heart (2016)
- Rather Die Than Deny (2018)
- 4eva Mobbin (2018)
;Mixtapes
- HOG MOB Mixtape Vol. 1 Genesis
- Nine 1 Sikk Mixtape volume 2: City Of Kingz (2006)
- 9 1 Sikk Mixtape volume 3: Hunterz Moon (2007)
- 91 Sikk Mixtape volume 4: Kakoon (2008)
- HOGMOB Muzik Presentz: Freedom (2009)
;Featured singles
- "Go For Mine ft. Jay Rich" NBA 2K7
- "Welcome to California" by 40 Glocc ft. Snoop Dogg, Too Short, Xzibit and Sevin (2010){{Cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/welcome-to-california-mw0002232580|title = Album Search for "welcome to california"|website = AllMusic}}
References
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External links
- [http://wadeoradio.com/new-podcast-wadeo376-praying-for-the-hood-w-sevin/ Wade-O Radio interview]
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Category:American performers of Christian hip-hop
Category:Musicians from San Jose, California
Category:Musicians from Sacramento, California