Hubert Eaves IV is one of the funkiest bass players on the planet. Known for his deep pocket playing on Erykah Badu “Live”(1997), Hue is a well respected bassist, drummer, composer and producer. He’s also recently released his latest solo track entitled “Dot-D-Dah” which features some incredible bass playing.
From his work on the Jocelyn Brown classic funk track “Ego Maniac,” to and album he co-wrote and produced called “Cuz I Feel” with his wife, Alisa Ohri, to his work with Will Downing and many other artists, you can hear the depth not just in his pocket but in his harmonic and melodic sense as well.
Here’s a bit more background on Hue:
Hubert Eaves IV, a multi talented instrumentalist/ composer/producer, was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota and has lived in New York City for most of his life. Hubert has played drums and bass on some of music’s most iconic songs and albums. Most notably, his infectious pocket bass playing can be heard and felt on Erykah Badu’s live album titled “Live.”
You know, “Call Tyrone -call him.”
Hubert has recorded with Will Downing and Alex Bugnon among others and has written/recorded and/or toured with several classic artists including Erykah Badu, Freddie Jackson, The O’ Jays, Seal, Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes, D’Train, Glenn Jones, Lisa Lisa & the Cult Jam, Snow, and the list goes on and on.
Hubert ‘s diverse musical experiences have led him on an amazing life-changing journey. While on this journey, he dreamt of releasing his own solo music project and sharing his passions with the world but put it on the back burner as work demanded.
Hubert started playing drums at the age of three and later attended Erasmus Hall High School in Brooklyn NY, home of many famous songwriters and musical icons, where he played bass in the school band. Hubert continued to energize his musical passion by studying and expressing himself through writing/recording and touring bestowing his incredible grooves on other artist’s stages and projects.
Some of Hubert’s musical influences include Bootsy Collins, Stevie Wonder, Prince, Ohio Players, Marcus Miller, Byron Miller, Earth Wind & Fire, Parliament, Sly & The Family Stone, Chuckii Booker and most of all, his dad Hubert Eaves III.
I caught up with Hue in Midtown Manhattan in May of 2022 to talk about the Erykah record, his new single, the Alisa Ohri record and lots more.
Watch the attached clip to hear Hue answer all of your questions on the Erykah album, like: What was it like to play with Poogie Bell? Were there any tracks running during those shows?
He also opened the interview with a revelation that shocked me, but I’ll leave that to you to listen to.
Be sure to grab Hubert’s singles “Radio” and “Dot-D-Dah” available now on all streaming platforms.
You can also learn more and keep up with Hue on his website.
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