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 |
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 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]
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