TAVE & Kenyon Dixon Release Laid Back/Old Skool Chevy

TAVE & Kenyon Dixon Release Laid Back/Old Skool Chevy

Armed to beat your January blues, GRAMMY nominated producer / songwriter TAVE stuns with the fresh new track and video for ‘Laid Back/Old Skool Chevy’, featuring 2025 GRAMMY nominee Kenyon Dixon. ‘Laid Back/Old Skool Chevy’ curates an image of the easygoing cruise of the old-school Chevy mixed with the nostalgia of 90s R&B and Neo-Soul. The song featureslush instrumentation, Kenyon Dixon’s soulful vocals, and a chill, melodic feel that’s complemented by infectious R&B twangs and subtle hints of hip-hop.

TAVE has already shown himself to be a recognized talent. Born and bred in London and now residing in Los Angeles, he has been praised for his work not only as a musician but also as a GRAMMY nominated producer and songwriter, working with artists such as 6LACK, SiR, and Alex Isley to name a few. TAVE has received accolades fromThe Line of Best FitThisisRNB, Apple Music 1, BBC, Spotify’s R&B Weekly, Chilled R&B, R&B Rising, Apple’s Brown Sugar, Live Nation’s Ones to Watch, DMY, Fusicology and more.

TAVE has had a comprehensive career as a musician, songwriter, touring music director and A&R executive in London, New York, Los Angeles and Saint Lucia. These expansive experiences bring both a professional precision and a humanness to the music he creates, which, combined, give him a unique style all his own. TAVE’s collaborations with iconic artists spanning genres as deliciously diverse as his own tastes. From Little Mix, 6LACK, Masego, The Saturdays, Rapsody, SiR, Kelly Rowland, The-Dream, EXO, Jazmine Sullivan, Melanie Fiona, and more, he has lent his unique talents to the world’s biggest stars and deepest cuts alike. His recent achievements include co-writing and co-producing K-pop sensation Aespa’s debut single, which soared to #1 on the Billboard Hot Shot Debut charts, contributing to Masego’s Grammy-nominated album “Studying Abroad: Extended Stay” with standout tracks like “Polygamy” and “Bliss Abroad”, and 6LACK’s “Inwood Hill Park” from his 2024 Grammy nominated album Since I Have a Lover.

Born and raised in London, TAVE’s musical prowess revealed itself at an early age. He learned to play piano and attended the prestigious London School of Music on a scholarship at just 13 years old. A chance encounter led to him performing on stage with R&B star Mark Morrison at 17. While touring with British pop legends All Saints, TAVE crossed paths with producer and songwriter K-Gee, kickstarting his studio career. After writing, recording, and working on records for a diverse array of artists from Rod Stewart to Bow Wow, TAVE showcased his multi-hyphenate talents, taking on roles as a self-taught bassist and musical director on the road.

His approach to authentic and vulnerable storytelling, paired with his exceptional ability to craft genre-expansive “feel good music,” has earned TAVE widespread acclaim in the industry. He shares, “Ultimately, my goal is to bring good vibrations, wellness, and healing through music. I really hope it will inspire people to follow their dreams, whatever they may be; the passion has been instilled for a purpose.”

Outside of music, TAVE is also the co-founder of the 2x award-winning Black & Brown-owned music tech company, SSTM, a unique AI platform that supports artists in project completion. This innovative venture further exemplifies TAVE’s commitment to empowering fellow musicians and fostering creativity within the industry.

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