Evidence
Evidence
Michael Perretta, Michael T. Perretta, Michael Taylor Perretta
Michael Taylor Perretta, better known as Evidence (born December 10, 1976), is a former graffiti artist turned rapper and producer from the Venice area of Los Angeles, California. He joined Rakaa Iriscience and DJ Babu to form the rap group Dilated Peoples, and they put out their debut single “Third Degree” on independent label ABB Records in 1997 before releasing several albums through Capitol Records.
Evidence went on to release several solo records independently, starting with The Weatherman LP in 2007. He also formed the rap group Step Brothers with his friend and fellow Southern California rapper/producer The Alchemist, and they released the album Lord Steppington in 2014.
Outside of producing for himself and Dilated Peoples, Evidence also produced for Defari, Planet Asia, Beastie Boys, and Linkin Park among others. He also co-produced “Last Call” on Kanye West’s debut album The College Dropout, which won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Album in 2005.