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United States Count Bass D is an acclaimed rapper, record producer, and multi-instrumentalist known for his unique production style and collaborations within the hip-hop community.
Collaborations with MF Doom include appearances on 'Dwight Spitz' (2002) and a production and guest appearance on "Potholderz" from MF Doom's album 'MM..Food' (2004). The collaboration between the two hip-hop artists dates back to 'Dwight Spitz', on which DOOM appears on the tracks “Quite...". There are currently no plans for another MF DOOM collaboration.
Teammed up with producer and rapper DJ Pocket to make two collaborative albums 'In the Loop' (2010) and 'Activity' (2010). Also released 'In the Loop: Partie Deux' (2011) and 'In the Loop 3: ThanksFam' (2012) with DJ Pocket.
Produced the "Hey Ladies" (Count Bass D Remix) for the 'Beastie Boys Video Anthology' (2000).
Indie rap noisemakers, Count Bass D & DJ Pocket recently linked up with the legendary Snoop Dogg for a new single titled “Too much Pressure”. Mentioned as credits for Snoop Dogg.
Mentioned as credits for Kool Keith.
Mentioned as credits for Van Hunt.
Mentioned as credits for Victor Wooten.
Okayplayer is a division of AREYA MEDIA Inc. which originally launched in 1999. Mentioned in the context of 'Count Bass D Reemerges In A Big Way w/ 'Instantly New''.
Dwight Conroy Farrell, known professionally as Count Bass D, was born on August 25, 1973. He spent his early childhood in The Bronx, New York, and Canton, Ohio. His musical journey began at the age of four, encouraged by his father, a West Indian minister, to play instruments in church. He learned piano, organ, drums, and bass. His interest later shifted to hip-hop, where he developed his rhyming skills.
In his late teens, Farrell enrolled at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro. He utilized the School of Music’s resources to create a demo tape. During his time there, he also hosted a hip-hop video show on the campus television station. This demo led to a record deal with Chaos Recordings, under which he released his debut studio album, ‘Pre-Life Crisis,’ on September 26, 1995. Despite positive reception, the label found marketing the album challenging, leading to his departure from their roster.
Following his initial record deal, Farrell diversified his approach to music production. In 2002, he focused on creating a more hip-hop-centric album, acquiring an Akai S-3000 sampler and an MPC-2000 drum machine. These tools were instrumental in the creation of ‘Dwight Spitz,’ his sophomore album, which featured collaborations with prominent indie MCs like MF Doom and Edan. This album received critical acclaim and cemented his position within the hip-hop scene. He further contributed to the genre by producing and guest-appearing on MF Doom’s ‘MM..Food’ in 2004.
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