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base 9
in 1997 on a train in france, talks of base 9 eventually lead to the birth of the label. shane & ryan ries (brothers to the ceo of c1rca, forum, special blend, foursquare, and jeenus) started making, promoting and selling records to local record stores in the los angeles area.

in 1998 the base 9 label hooked up with rose pierce at ruffhouse/ovum/columbia which soon lead to street team promotion for artists such as lauryn hill, cypress hill, pras, josh wink and wyclef. this, in turn, brought base 9 extra financial support and a positive reputation amongst industry insiders.

1999-2000 ryan ries decided to leave the company for a position at c1rca, thus leaving the fate of base 9 to shane. maintaining a firm belief and vision, the label moved forward and submerged deeply into the skate scene, working closely with companies such as active ride shop, utility board shop, hot skates and c1rca. base 9 has represented at events such as skate jam 2000, project 3 and glen fest, which also brought major exposure and awareness for the company.

2001-2002 base 9 entered into licensing and providing music for television, video games, internet and film industries. companies in particular that are utilizing base 9's music are mtv, vh1, bluetorch on the fox sports network, transworld "feedback" dvd, hardcore candy tv, and atari/infogrames (publishers of twsurf and twsnow game on sony playstation 2 and the x box).

2003-2004 base 9 artist, alfa one seven, creates a huge buzz for the label by collaborating with bizzart & alicia keys' beat boxer, anointed s, at major concerts around los angeles & the country of romania. on the street level, the label joined forces with rip curl clothing to heighten awareness throughout los angeles & orange county.

2005-2006 base 9 made enormous progress in the television market in regards to "licensing music," which has been the highest in notoriety ever for the label. also, base 9 created a monthly x-concerts along with active bringing the best los angeles indie acts such as rebirth, the procussions, 4th avenue jones, illharmonics, la symphony, and phil wickman.

its 2007 and base 9 is still pushing the envelope to be innovative and one of the best underground indie labels on the planet. its focus is to brand it's own sound, image and follow its own path and direction. base 9 plans to sign more artists producing their own unique sound and expand its distribution to many more parts of the globe.

artists

rebirth
rebirth, starting as a group of musicians who wanted to offer up their time and talents, shane ries (founder), collaborated with a few of his musician friends to start the band. with sandra stephens (lead-vocalist), gootch (drums), stan pleasant jr (turntables), bobby mathis (bass), pablo baeza (percussions), and justin schier (keys), they released a cd and began to perform around southern california. their debut album, episode 4, quickly gained notoriety and success. mixing styles of jazz, hip hop and the new sound of neo soul, rebirth produces a sultry sound that is undeniable.
rebirth draws appeal from fans of the roots, alicia keys, angie stone and classic motown. front woman, sandra stephens' rich and honest vocals set the tone creating the sound that is "rebirth." the present lineup is sandra stephens (lead-vocalist), shane ries (producer & guitarest), zach rudulph on bass (who toured with christafari), j michael on keys (who toured with renown r&b artists), and gootch on drums (who toured with jon gibson, all together separate, roby duke, ben harper, and marc ford from the black crowes). their current release, episode 5, transcends the first with its soulful artistry. the quest goes on to innovate, not imitate, the soul, life & music....

anointed s
from the bronx, new york, 21 year old vocal percussionist shaun "anointed s" roig baffles beat box veterans and all crowds alike with his alluring percussive rhythms. pushing the boundaries of noise and sound, anointed s manufactures these syncopated rhythms with intricacy and precision, breaking down music genres such as house, techno, drum & base, hip hop, reggae, r & b, pop, meringue and reggaeton! anointed s has appeared on the world famous apollo theater at the early age of 15! since, he has toured america & canada with alicia keys, performed in ny liberty & knicks games at madison square garden, toured world-wide with the theatrical productions of rennie harris, ill style & peace and break, the urban funk spectacular - also working with legendary, hip-hop artist tony touch. anointed s has won numerous, beat boxing championships around the world and has been hailed as one of the youngest, talented and original artist in this rare art form. when asked about his goals he will simply reply, "to innovate beat & sound." and when asked about his influences, anointed s will answer in two words, jesus christ!

alfa one seven
digging deep into underground hip hop and the ever-changing sounds of drum n bass, comes a unique artist & producer. alfa one seven's unrivaled sound emanates funky bass lines, hip hop break downs, beat boxing, live mc's and hard hitting drum n bass beats. always seeking various rhythms & sounds, he dares to venture into new dimensions with his music. this artist producer, along with other base 9 artists, sp12, and essential grooves have collaborated in the past to embellish the ingredients of hip hop and drum n bass to bring a style they call "beat fusion." producing his own original music, he brings it live through beat machines & sampler. alfa17 has performed around the world with such artist as dj swamp, hive, ufo!, sage, sixpence none the richer and wu-tang. he has and will continue to make his sound & style of drum n bass change and evolve as he continues to breath.

fhonic
born and raised in south africa, fhonic unravels his flavorful sound by implementing both old and nu skool break beats in his creative loops. his influences from us motown and uk break beat have greatly contributed in pioneering a distinct style of breaks. thus, each devised noise is intricately layered over a strong, continuous break beat backdrop that is displayed by his manipulative use of acidic riffs. on top of today's cutting edge in music, fhonic has turned the heads of his south african peers, and now brings forth his unique production to the world.

sphere
taking you to the edge with his hard hitting techno, this dutch producer brings the assault by brilliantly crafting a sound derived from amsterdam and detroit. nurtured in amsterdam's sound, sphere developed a passion for beats at a very young age. as his interest in techno grew stronger & stronger, it lead him to familiarize himself with different styles of techno - notably the o.g. techno from detroit. with these influences, sphere blended and fused together these various styles of techno into the sound that is his own. the first release on base 9 was a collaborative vinyl with other base 9 artist moonraker. this vinyl had reputable standing and proved worthy in the underground scene. sphere will continue to create & always keep you guessing on what he will do next, stay tuned...

moonraker
a producer from finland brings a distinct blend of static energy & bass to the electronic scene. influenced by old skool minimal house, moonraker drives to create his own flavor of house music. producing a trademark sound of noises, abstract sounds, bass hooks & strong usage's of low-end frequencies to make the subs crumble. simplicity is the key component that defines moonraker's production.

dr. onionskin
a producer from los angeles, dr. onionskin is a revolutionary artist. his musical talents are constantly being shaped by his continual exposure to many different styles of music. at the start of his career, he intended to remain a producer and had no plans of making live appearances. in time, however, his flawless production gained wide recognition and the masses demanded his beats to be publicized. as he traveled around the world, his sounds began to infiltrate the united states, australia, and new zealand. dr. onionskin has become an icon in the underground scene. magazines such as urb, lotus, bpm, fix, and dma, properly gave "props" and respect for his unprecedented productions. this eclectic artist has a wide range of music he has produced, from house, tek-house, acid jazz, jungle, drum n bass, to break beat. his sounds are drenched with knob-tweaking noises, syncopated melodies, and up-front hooks. no matter what your musical tastes are, dr. o can prescribe a remedy.

sp-12
born with turntables and a microphone in hand, sp-12, raised in los angeles, was exposed to a very musically conscious environment. Inspired by the sounds of jazz and funk, sp-12 is known for his funky head-bobbing beats laced with sedative but penetrating lyrics. as a child, sp-12 was greatly cultivated by his father's musical talent for mimicking syncopated noises and beats with his mouth. that was the beginning of his step towards exercising vocal and oral capability of beat boxing. during his adolescent years, sp-12 acquired a craft of rhyming and the art of dj-ing. mesmerized by techniques that surround music, he started creating a collection of records. before purchasing a set of turntables, he had thoroughly saturated himself with the different genres and styles of music. his strategy to soak in diverse music helped him to understand how to blend a wide range of beats to create an inventive and unparalleled sound. some of his influences are yngvie malmstein , jimmy hendrix, fela kuti, prince, parliament funkadelic, bobby mcferrin, grant green , joni mitchell, omar, musiq soul child, just to name a few. sp-12's credibility lies in his many performances including the opportunity to open up for common, rahzel, and the x-executioners (x-men). sp-12's goal is to continue to master the mechanics of manipulation, the blending of beats and creating an energy filled atmosphere within the masses.

essential grooves
essential grooves, dj episode and mc enodna, are two young brothers from los angeles, who are bridging the gap between hip-hop and drum & bass. bringing this new breed of drum & bass, these brothers create a new vibe called beat fusion. with their unique style of blending hip-hop influences over smooth jungle tracks and fierce vocals of mc eno dna, they are determined to make their mark in the underground scene! with an extensive, yet fairly short career stateside, these two cats have the intellect for crafting tight beats and rockin the mind and soul alongside the likes of the world renowned redman, methodman, and rahzel from the "roots." essential grooves has also made special appearances with america's very own drum & bass king dieselboy, recording artist, beck, dj swamp, wu-tang, sage, hive, ufo and a host of other us recording artists. and while in the mist of a skateboarding revolution, essential grooves, was among the very first to bring in the sounds of beat fusion and drum & bass to skateboarders across the globe. with mass support from skate companies and shops such as circafootwear and active ride shop, eno dna and dj episode have been invited to represent their skills at countless skateboard shops and skate demos, such as skate jam 2000, glenfest 2000, and project 3. be on the look out for two young us kids waxing poetic rhymes and tearing it up on the wheels of steel.

lyrical ginseng
having his roots in the heart of kenya, lyrical ginseng manifests his native understanding of rhythm and beats as he releases another species of drum n bass. cultured in american hip hop and british drum & bass, this african artist percolates his blistering beats as it lurches forward with an unsettling effect and heavy-steppin bass. with an invasion of incisive beats and the sultry mixture of beat fusion, lyrical ginseng brings plenty of momentum to the dancefloor. his influences include angelique kidjo, bobby darrin, tito puente, jimmy smith, lady smith and black mambazo, ronny jordan, de la sol, englebert humperdink, and slum village. lyrical ginseng will take you on a wicked ride filled with infectious bass lines, exploding rhythmic surges and stampeding drums.