Boston’s creative scene is shifting, and at the center of that movement is Caev, a Boston-based rapper and producer determined to give the city’s music a sound of its own.
Pulling up to Highstreet with his latest project JUNGLEJUXE, Caev made a case for embracing Boston’s island flavor, merging hip-hop with the Caribbean and African rhythms that pulse through the city’s neighborhoods.
At the heart of Caev’s vision is authenticity. He believes Boston’s edge lies in its fusion of cultures, its “island energy” and that the city’s hip-hop community is overdue to own that sound. It’s not about imitation, but integration: blending drill beats, Caribbean melodies, and street sensibilities into something that feels true to Boston’s roots.
Caev’s JUNGLEJUXE isn’t just another digital drop, it’s a tactile release. Available through his website cavescorner.com, the album comes as a USB bundle packaged in miniature coolers, each one 3D-printed in collaboration with designer Jomar. The concept reintroduces a physical connection to music, part nostalgia, part statement, recalling the era when listeners lined up for new CDs and played them start to finish.
Beyond the music, Caev has emerged as a connector in Boston’s underground scene. His conversation with Harvard’s Eye touched on everything from fashion rivalries and local beefs to the realities of Mass Ave, the culture of independence, and the idea of micro-influence over “clout.”
He sees Boston’s current moment as a turning point: a city evolving from consumer to creator. The goal is not only to make good music but to define a sound that belongs unmistakably to Boston, one shaped by its people, neighborhoods, and the blend of cultures that have always lived within it.
Whether discussing DIY releases, building identity through community, or pushing physical music in the streaming era, Caev’s message remains the same: Boston’s time is now. The storm, as he puts it, is coming, and it carries the rhythm of the city’s next chapter.
Caev’s project JUNGLEJUXE is available now at cavescorner.com.
