Our very first Episode of Beat Wala is Live featuring New York Artist, DJ and producer OVEOUS, who tells us how the death of his brother inspired him to create the uplifting music and words he shares today.
His younger brother Carlos Paul, who used to go by the name of Ziiinc Blue suffered from depression and tragically ended his time with us on October 6 2002.
OVEOUS says he was an incredible lyricist and he wished to take him to the Nuyorican Poets Cafe and felt he could be discovered. When he went to clear his apartment he found a book of rhymes and he says his brothers spirit came in and guided him to use his own voice and find his way to performing for the first time - which landed him a standing  ovation.
The rest as they say is history, but today OVEOUS uses his poetry and lyrics in live performance to enhance his musicianship and creativity at festivals and live shows.
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