Stanford Everyday People | |
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Origin | Stanford University |
Genres | Hip hop, R&B, Motown, Soul music, A cappella |
Years active | 1987–present |
Website | http://everydaypeople.org/wp/ |
Stanford Everyday People, popularly known as EP, is Stanford University's only Hip-Hop, R&B, Motown and Soul a cappella group.[1][2] The group is known for its tight, soulful sound and wearing all black.[3][4] It was founded in 1987 and has released ten studio albums to date.[5] EP has toured the United States, Jamaica and the Bahamas.[6]
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.[7][better source needed]
In 2017, EP performed with artists Wiz Khalifa and Ouyang Nana at the Breakthrough Prize awards ceremony.[8]
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.
Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
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1994 | Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards | Best Mixed Collegiate Soloist | Sean White | Runner-up
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1997 | Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards | Best Mixed Collegiate Soloist | Osi Imeokparia | Runner-up
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Crystal McCreary | Nominated | [13] | |||
1999 | Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards | Best Mixed Collegiate Album | 2648 West Grand Blvd | Runner-up
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Best Mixed Collegiate Song | "You're All I Need to Get By" | Runner-up
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Best Mixed Collegiate Soloist | Crystal McCreary | Runner-up
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2000 | Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards | Best Mixed Collegiate Album | EP Jones | Won | [16] |
Best Mixed Collegiate Song | "The House That Jack Built" | Runner-up
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Best Mixed Collegiate Arrangement | Kevin Kumar | Nominated | [17] | ||
Best Mixed Collegiate Soloist | Mariama White-Hammond | Nominated | |||
2002 | Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards | Best Mixed Collegiate Album | Extended Play | Runner-up
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Best Mixed Collegiate Song | "Spend My Life With You" | Nominated | [19] | ||
Best Mixed Collegiate Soloist | Nathan Reed for "I Do" | Nominated | |||
2005 | Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards | Best Mixed Collegiate Album | Lovespeak | Runner-up
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Best Mixed Collegiate Solo | Cindy Lou for "Save Your Love For Me" | Won |
The International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA) first judged live a cappella performance competitions in 1996.
Year | Level | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Citation |
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1997 | West Region Quarterfinal #3 | Best Solo | Christine Chang for "We Belong" | Runner-up
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1998 | West Region Quarterfinal #1 | Best Group | Everyday People | 2nd
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Best Soloist | Marcy Komae for "You're All I Need to Get By" | Won | |||
2001 | West Region Quarterfinal #3 | Best Group | Everyday People | 3rd
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Best Soloist | Mariama White-Hammond | Won | |||
Best Soloist | Nathan Reed | Runner-up
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2002 | West Region Quarterfinal #2 | Best Group | Everyday People | 1st
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Best Soloist | Nathan Reed | Won | |||
Best Soloist | Eric Lee and Gabrielle Slaughter | Runner-up (tie)
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Best Intro | "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone" | Won | |||
West Region Semifinal | Best Soloist | Nathan Reed | Runner-up
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2005 | West Region Quarterfinal #4 | Best Group | Everyday People | 3rd
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West Region Semifinal | Outstanding Soloist | Carryn Kunz for "You're All I Need to Get By" | Won |
Notable alumni include:
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