HEATCHECK! - Francis Arevalo

43:34 - Released April 27 2023

With unmistakeable originality, Francis Arevalo’s debut album is filled with illuminating wisdom, creative exploration, and honest introspection. Paying homage to all of the aspects of his life that make him who he is today, “HEATCHECK!” outwardly unites Arevalo’s childhood dream of being a rapper with his love for basketball, noting that he considers the songs on the album to be a conversation between the present-day artist and the child he used to be. Nearly six years in the making and initially lost to a hard-drive failure, the tracks on “HEATCHECK!” were patiently reworked and recreated into pieces that honour the exact sound Arevalo intended to achieve.🏀❤️🎤⁠

Impeccably vibrant and masterfully delivered, Francis Arevalo’s “HEATCHECK!” offers encouraging positivity, exceptional craftsmanship, and the powerful intent to help others harness the power of their communities. As a lifelong student of his craft, Arevalo’s debut album honours the artists who came before him, through his dedicated work as a lyricist, producer, and musician. ⁠

- Bad Parade