Our guest today is Taye Dever, a young drummer from North Carolina who recently came onto my radar and quickly grabbed my attention. Taye draws inspiration from a diverse range of genres, including R&B, Pop, Folk, Rap, Gospel, and more. While his musical style is eclectic, he seems to be a fresh face in the music scene. I’m honored if this is your first introduction to his work. We dive right in, so here are the records that have shaped Taye Dever into the musician he is today. Cheers!

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Drummers on Drumming (the book) takes you inside the stories, records, and moments that shaped some of the world’s greatest drummers. Built on the Big Fat Five format of digging into top influences, it’s packed with candid interviews and personal insights. Whether you’re just starting out or have been playing for years, this book is here to inspire you to sharpen your skills and find your own voice behind the kit.

TAYE'S BIG FAT FIVE:

Album - Not Guilty

Artist - The New Life Community Choir featuring John P. Kee

Release Year - 2000

Key Track(s) - Rain On Us

Drummer - Calvin Rodgers

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Album - Thirsty

Artist - Marvin Sapp

Release Year - 2007

Key Track(s) - Praise Him In Advance

Drummer - Calvin Rodgers

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Album - Confessions

Artist - Usher

Release Year - 2004

Key Track(s) - "Caught Up" Aaron Spears' drum performance @ 2006 Modern Drummer Festival

Drummer - Aaron Spears

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Album - Pure Energy DVD

Artist - Various drummers

Release Year - 2009

Key Track(s) - Rekindled featuring Tony Royster Jr

Drummer - Tony Royster Jr.

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Album - Paramore

Artist - Paramore

Release Year - 2013

Key Track(s) - Ain’t It Fun?, Still Into You

Drummer - Ilan Rubin

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