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 * Associated acts    = Pyro, Jabo, City Boy, Robby Cam, J-ology, Bandit

Shawn Everett Parker Jr. (born March 20, 1990), better known by his stage name Pevie [sic], is an American recording artist. Growing up in the Buffalo area of New York City, he was among the first east coast rappers influenced by Southern hip hop sounds and secondly became popular through his hit single "Victory" in 2007, from his debut album Elevator Musik. Pevie has released Two albums.

Early life and career beginnings
Pevie was born Shawn Everett Parker Jr. on March 20, 1990, of African American and Dominican descent. He grew up in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Buffalo, New York State. While in high school in Seventh grade, Pevie began to pursue a rap career. He was invited to rap live on Tom Joyner's radio show and on WGCI 107.5, where he was signed to King Me Productions.

Before receiving mainstream popularity, Pevie released a press statement confirming allegations of attempted murder before releasing his "coded" single in 2002 titled "Victory" under his moniker,"Shawn P". It was released by King Me Productions on the album Elevator Musik. In 2009, he released a second single through Def Jam Records titled "Doin My Thang", Pevie featuring City Boy which was put on Who F**kin' Wit Me Mixtape.