Larkin Yewell

Larkin was the label owner, producer, and member The Fourth Level. Larkin, alongside his cousin recorded two tracks, all in pursuit of fame and fortune. The recording sessions took place at thePioneer Recording Studio in Detroit in the late 1960s. Despite investing in the studio time and pressing costs, they faced an infuriating obstacle – stations and DJs demanded payment for airtime, trapped in the notorious Payola racket that plagued the music industry from the 1960's to the 1980's. Despite the challenges, Larkin and his cousin, relentlessly tried to promote the single. They even traveled back to the South, organised events and sold tickets to spread their music and the sound of The Fourth Level. Yet, despite their hope, the desired breakthrough never arrived. Disheartened, Larkin and his cousin eventually shifted their focus to other career paths.