Stanford Everyday People, popularly known as EP, is Stanford University's only Hip-Hop, R&B, Motown and Soul a cappella group. The group is known for its tight, soulful sound and wearing all black. It was founded in 1987 and has released ten studio albums to date. EP has toured the United States, Jamaica and the Bahamas.
Stanford Everyday People | |
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 Everyday People performing at Stanford in 2010 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Stanford University |
| Genres | Hip hop, R&B, Motown, Soul music, A cappella |
| Years active | 1987–present |
| Website | http://everydaypeople.org/wp/ |
History
Founded in 1987 by Stanford University juniors Larry Shorter and Tony Stovall, the group's name is a tribute to Sly and the Family Stone's vision of inclusiveness and acceptance of all races, genders, and creeds as well as their 1967 hit of the same title.[better source needed]
In 2017, EP performed with artists Wiz Khalifa and Ouyang Nana at the Breakthrough Prize awards ceremony.
In addition to performing at campus and Bay Area events, EP has toured the United States, Jamaica and the Bahamas.[citation needed]
EP is an entirely student-run organization: the arrangements in its repertoire have all been arranged and transcribed by its own members, past and present.[citation needed] While EP generally performs with a group of 8-16 singers, graduating members always remain a part of the group.
Discography
- Dress Black (1989)
- Shades of Soul (1993)
- Wail (1996)
- 2648 West Grand Blvd. (1998)
- EP Jones (1999)
- Extended Play (2001)
- Lovespeak (2004)
- The Next Episode (2009)
- The Sweetest (2014)
- Evolution (2018) - EP
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards | Best Mixed Collegiate Soloist | Sean White | Runner-up | |
| 1997 | Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards | Best Mixed Collegiate Soloist | Osi Imeokparia | Runner-up | |
| Crystal McCreary | Nominated | ||||
| 1999 | Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards | Best Mixed Collegiate Album | 2648 West Grand Blvd | Runner-up | |
| Best Mixed Collegiate Song | "You're All I Need to Get By" | Runner-up | |||
| Best Mixed Collegiate Soloist | Crystal McCreary | Runner-up | |||
| 2000 | Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards | Best Mixed Collegiate Album | EP Jones | Won | |
| Best Mixed Collegiate Song | "The House That Jack Built" | Runner-up | |||
| Best Mixed Collegiate Arrangement | Kevin Kumar | Nominated | |||
| Best Mixed Collegiate Soloist | Mariama White-Hammond | Nominated | |||
| 2002 | Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards | Best Mixed Collegiate Album | Extended Play | Runner-up | |
| Best Mixed Collegiate Song | "Spend My Life With You" | Nominated | |||
| Best Mixed Collegiate Soloist | Nathan Reed for "I Do" | Nominated | |||
| 2005 | Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards | Best Mixed Collegiate Album | Lovespeak | Runner-up | |
| Best Mixed Collegiate Solo | Cindy Lou for "Save Your Love For Me" | Won |
ICCA results
The International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA) first judged live a cappella performance competitions in 1996.
| Year | Level | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | West Region Quarterfinal #3 | Best Solo | Christine Chang for "We Belong" | Runner-up | |
| 1998 | West Region Quarterfinal #1 | Best Group | Everyday People | 2nd | |
| Best Soloist | Marcy Komae for "You're All I Need to Get By" | Won | |||
| 2001 | West Region Quarterfinal #3 | Best Group | Everyday People | 3rd | |
| Best Soloist | Mariama White-Hammond | Won | |||
| Best Soloist | Nathan Reed | Runner-up | |||
| 2002 | West Region Quarterfinal #2 | Best Group | Everyday People | 1st | |
| Best Soloist | Nathan Reed | Won | |||
| Best Soloist | Eric Lee and Gabrielle Slaughter | Runner-up (tie) | |||
| Best Intro | "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone" | Won | |||
| West Region Semifinal | Best Soloist | Nathan Reed | Runner-up | ||
| 2005 | West Region Quarterfinal #4 | Best Group | Everyday People | 3rd | |
| West Region Semifinal | Outstanding Soloist | Carryn Kunz for "You're All I Need to Get By" | Won |
Notable alumni
Notable alumni include:
- Actor Barney Cheng
- Award-winning[which?] singer-songwriter Jamie Green
- Singer-songwriters and producers Kevin and Sean Kumar
- Broadway actress Katie Nutt
- Jazz vocalist Katie Nutt
- Prince Fahad Al-Saud of Saudi Arabia.