Meet the Band - Video Bios
Papi Fields
Lead Singer / Songwriter / Composer / Conductor
Papi Fields is a six year U.S. Army veteran born in Baltimore, Maryland. He has been writing music since the age of 12. He is the great nephew of Baltimore Jazz great, Mickey Fields. Papi has developed a strong fan base as a hip hop/R&B/Rap artist over the years and has always wanted to be in a band. After a concert at the Baltimore Convention Center in March of 2013, the Purple Fox was born. Papi asked two of his good friends and ex band mates Rylin Toliver and Alphonso Prince to open for him and ever since that concert, the band grew. Papi has wrote eight songs since then and has four additional instrumental (Scores) that will be apart of their debut album.
Papi has hosted many live parties in addition to singing. He has produced a talk radio show online. In 2013, Papi has started providing vocal lessons and artist coaching. A true success story, Papi has come a long way from being a homeless youth on the streets of Baltimore to an inspiration to those who have come from nothing to pursue their dreams. Papi has also been selected to be a featured speaker for a motivational audio book series that will be released in the Summer of 2014.
Papi has hosted many live parties in addition to singing. He has produced a talk radio show online. In 2013, Papi has started providing vocal lessons and artist coaching. A true success story, Papi has come a long way from being a homeless youth on the streets of Baltimore to an inspiration to those who have come from nothing to pursue their dreams. Papi has also been selected to be a featured speaker for a motivational audio book series that will be released in the Summer of 2014.
RT Keys
Pianist / Keyboardist / Composer
RT Keys began playing the piano by ear at the age of 14. After two years of playing and being inspired by gospel, jazz and funk sounds, RT started playing at his church. He later joined various church music groups, but found that his creative writing and composing talents were not utilized as much until joining the Purple Fox Band. RT was born and raised in Washington, DC and currently lives in Harford County Maryland. RT has also started to compose music for film and multi-media projects through various score/instrumental tracks to be released through Purple Fox. These tracks will be licensed to various Film and TV productions.
Javon Green
Vocalist - Actor
Javon Green is a gifted and humble Actor/Singer/Songwriter with an angelic, soulful sound. Javon honed his skills singing in church and acting in many local plays. Additionally he has also sang in many groups and has worked with various artists such as Anthony Brown, Danton Whitley, (Saxophonist) Kim Waters and Ron Kenoly to name a few. His music genre includes; Contemporary Christian,
Gospel, Inspirational, R&B and Love Ballads.
Gospel, Inspirational, R&B and Love Ballads.
Travis Dunaway AKA "Speak"
Purple Fox DJ
Travis Dunaway aka "Speak" is the Purple Fox DJ for live events. Travis regularly DJ's for weddings, private parties and corporate events. What makes the Purple Fox band unique is that they can play live with Travis. Music selection is based on the type of event and the clients needs. He meets with his clients well before the event to plan out what the song list will be. Travis is also a music producer / rapper that will appear on various songs for the Purple Fox. If you should need a DJ and not our band, Travis would still be happy to talk to you about providing entertainment for your event.