Hidden Beach Recordings
Hidden Beach is an American independent record label known for R&B, soul, inspirational, and contemporary jazz genres. Hidden Beach was formed in 1998 by Steve McKeever and has a distribution deal with Universal Music Group.
History
Steven McKeever, a former lawyer and producer, founded Hidden Beach Recordings in 1998.On September 18, 2008, Hidden Beach released the compilation "Yes We Can: Voices of a Grassroots Movement"; proceeds benefitting the 2008 Barack Obama presidential campaign. The compilation included Kanye West, Stevie Wonder, and Sheryl Crow.
Compilations
- Cornel West & BMWMB
- Hidden Hits
- Yes We Can: Voices of a Grassroots Movement
- ''Change Is Now: Renewing America's Promise''
''Unwrapped'' music series
An ongoing series of albums, Unwrapped, has at least eight volumes. The series features instrumental versions of rap/hip-hop hits by contemporary jazz artists.- Unwrapped, Vol. 1
- Unwrapped, Vol. 2
- Unwrapped, Vol. 3; features 50 Cent's "In Da Club" and Eminem's "Lose Yourself" as interpreted by keyboardists Jeff Lorber and former Earth, Wind & Fire member Larry Dunn, Hidden Beach saxophonist Mike Phillips and others. It debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz chart and No. 4 on the jazz chart.
- Unwrapped: Vol 4 peaked at number 3 on the Top Contemporary Jazz charts
- Unwrapped Vol. 5: the Collipark Cafe Sessions ; includes Southern hip-hop hits