Donell McGary (born October 30th 1976) known professionally as Dibiase, is an American alternative hip hop producer from Watts, Los Angeles, California.[1] He is also a member of Project Blowed hip-hop shop.
Dibiase | |
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Also known as | Dibia$e, Mr. Dibiase, Diabolic, Green Llama |
Origin | Watts, Los Angeles, California, United States |
Genres | Alternative hip hop |
Occupation | Producer |
Instrument(s) | SP-303 and SP-404 Samplers Keyboards |
Years active | 2007–present |
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Website | www |
Career
editDibiase released his debut album, Machines Hate Me, on Alpha Pup Records in 2010.[2] Pitchfork Media gave it 5.8 out of 10,[3] while Resident Advisor gave it 4 out of 5.[4] Before doing music, he made a living as a graphic artist.[5] Unlike most hip-hop producers who use the Akai MPC and SP-1200, he primarily utilizes the SP-303 and SP-404 installments, for they provide a gritty lo-fi sound.[6][7]
Discography
editAlbums
edit- Machines Hate Me (2010)
- Sound Palace (2011)
- Looney Goons (2012)
- Schematiks (2013)
- Baker's Dozen: DIBIA$E (2016)
- Bonus Levels (2019)
EPs
edit- Up the Joystick (2007)
- Los Angeles 1/10 (2010) with P.U.D.G.E.
- Comfort Zone (2011)
- Swingology 101 (2011)
- 2Dirt4TV (2012) with Quelle Chris
- Collectin' Dust (2012)
- Throwbacks (2012)
- Llamaville (2012)
- 10K (2013)
- Progressions (2013)
- Up the Joystick 2 (Hidden Levels) (2014)
- Excuse the Tape Hiss (2014)
Singles
edit- "Hue-Man Nature of the Beast" b/w "My Lady" (2009) with Droop-Capone
- "May the Force" (2009)
- "Fly Me t' the Moon" (2011) with Versis
Productions
edit- Intuition & Verbs – "Really" from Buzz (2009)
- Remarkable Mayor – "Floating", "Contradictions" and "Boogie Bounce" from The Campaign (2009)
- Exile – "Population Control (Dibiase Remix)" from Radio Bonus (2010)
- Dark House Family – "Mein Atari (Dibiase Lofi Reflip)" from Family Trees (2010)
- Take – "Neon Beams (Dibiase Remix)" from Only Mountain: The Remixes (2011)
- T. Calmese – "Out My Mind" from A Will of Fortune (2011)
- Flash Bang Grenada – "Good Cop, Bad Cop" from 10 Haters (2011)
- Blu – "Slngbngrs" from York (2011)
- Joe Styles – "Love, Peace, Happiness, and Rhythm", "Give You All My Heart", "I See You" and "Tel-Lie-Vision" from Elevation Music (2012)
- 2Mex & Maiselph – "All Comes Down" from Like Farther... Like Sun... (2013)
- Clear Soul Forces – "We Be Runnin' This" from Gold PP7s (2013)
- Open Mike Eagle – "Jon Lovitz (Fantasy Booking Yarn)" from Dark Comedy (2014)
- Jonwayne – "These Words Are Everything" from Rap Album Two (2017)
References
edit- ^ Whatley, Jacqueline (November 1, 2010). "Mr. Dibiase 'Machines Hate Me' (Review)". URB. Archived from the original on August 16, 2011.
- ^ Reynaldo, Shawn (September 14, 2010). "Video: Dibiase "Skullcrack"". XLR8R.
- ^ Patrin, Nate (September 7, 2010). "Mr. Dibiase: Machines Hate Me – Album Reviews". Pitchfork Media.
- ^ Ryce, Andrew (September 27, 2010). "RA Reviews: Dibiase – Machines Hate Me (Album)". Resident Advisor.
- ^ "Digital in Berlin:Interview With Mr. Dibiase". September 14, 2010.
- ^ Sorcinelli, Gino (January 15, 2016). "Medium/Micro-Chop: Dibia$e Discusses 303s, 404s, MPCs, and Tape Hiss".
- ^ "Heavy in the Streets: 303s and 404s: Mr. Dibia$e Pt. 2". July 11, 2013.
External links
edit- Official website
- Dibiase discography at Discogs