Corey Arceneaux is what many people call a new breed of zydeco musician. His music is a creative blend of RB enhanced with a traditional zydeco style. Arceneaux finds fortitude in roots music, lending his talents to the compositions that reflect his roots, with a strong adherence to the past. Clifton Chenier and Buckwheat Zydeco are two of the most influential musicians he calls his mentors. He attempts and very strongly patterns himself after Chenier, long considered the King of zydeco music. Arceneaux states that he enjoys the way Buckwheat Zydeco plays the accordion and enjoys styling his playing with the same blend. Arceneaux would like to advise other young musicians to stick to the roots of zydeco and always to stay focused on their dream. He has modeled his career on Clifton Chenier's motto: "If you're going be something, be something. If you're going to be nothing, be nothing." On Corey the Hot Peppers' 1996 release Hit and Run, Arceneaux thanks God, family, friends, and fans for their love and support in the liner notes. After one has experienced the music from the CD, they will feel that it is the fans who should thank Arceneaux and the Hot Peppers for bringing sunshine into a world that needs more of their winning formula. ~ Larry Belanger, Rovi