Thavius Beck

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Thavius Beck
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Thavius Beck performing at Low End Theory in 2009.
Background information
Also known asAdlib
Born (1979-07-31) July 31, 1979 (age 44)
Origin Los Angeles, California, United States
Genres Hip hop, electronic
Occupation(s) Producer, rapper
Instrument(s) Sampler
Years active1996–present
Labels Mush Records, Big Dada, Plug Research, Hit+Run
Website soundcloud.com/thaviusbeck

Thavius Beck (born July 31, 1979 [1] ) is an American record producer and rapper. He has been a member of Global Phlowtations [2] and Lab Waste. [3] He has also put out solo releases under the moniker Adlib. [4] He is a certified trainer of Ableton Live. [5]

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Biography

Thavius Beck is originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota. He moved to Los Angeles, California when he was 16. [6]

In 2004, Thavius Beck released the solo album, Decomposition, on Mush Records. [7] The track "To Make Manifest" from Decomposition appeared on the SuicideGirls: The First Tour video. [8] In 2005, he released an album, Zwarte Achtegrond (which means "black background" in the Dutch language), in collaboration with fellow Los Angeles rapper Subtitle under the group name Lab Waste. [9]

In 2006, Thavius Beck released the solo album, Thru , on Mush Records. [10] In 2007, he contributed a remix of "Survivalism" for Nine Inch Nails, as well as producing several tracks for Saul Williams on The Inevitable Rise and Liberation of NiggyTardust! . [11] He also produced the entirety of K-the-I???'s 2008 album, titled Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow . [12]

In 2009, Thavius Beck released his third solo album, Dialogue . [13] [14] In 2012, he released The Most Beautiful Ugly on Plug Research. [15]

Discography

Thavius Beck

Albums

Mixtapes

EPs

Singles

Adlib

Albums

EPs

Productions

Guest appearances

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References

  1. ↑ Thavius Beck (July 31, 2012). "It is official; I am 33, and this will be the best year of my life... Thanks for all the birthday love everyone!..." Twitter . Retrieved June 27, 2018.
  2. ↑ "Thavius Beck – The Heavens Bleed Sunshine". URB . February 22, 2012. Archived from the original on March 5, 2012. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
  3. ↑ "Thavius Beck: That Was Completely Accidental". L.A. Record . September 6, 2007. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
  4. ↑ Martin, Andrew (January 7, 2010). "Album Review: Thavius Beck (Adlib) - Dialogue". Prefix.
  5. ↑ Kirn, Peter (June 22, 2012). "30 Tips for Ableton Live Everyone Should Know, with Live Master Thavius Beck". Create Digital Music.
  6. ↑ "Trainspotting: DJ Q & A And Podcast With Thavius Beck". L.A. Record . May 19, 2008.
  7. ↑ Braidwood, Stefan (May 13, 2004). "Thavius Beck: Decomposition". PopMatters .
  8. ↑ Thurston, Jason. "Thavius Beck". AllMusic .
  9. ↑ Zachrich, Sarah (January 19, 2005). "Lab Waste: Zwarte Achtegrond". Splendid Magazine. Archived from the original on October 11, 2007.
  10. ↑ Gurney, Dave. "Thavius Beck - Thru". Tiny Mix Tapes .
  11. ↑ Gieben, Bram (October 2, 2009). "Thavius Beck – Hip-Hop: Louder, Faster". The Skinny .
  12. ↑ Lymangrover, Jason. "Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow - K-the-I???". AllMusic . Retrieved June 27, 2018.
  13. ↑ Gabriele, Timothy (June 4, 2010). "Thavius Beck: Dialogue". PopMatters .
  14. ↑ Cochrane, Greg (October 8, 2009). "Thavius Beck - Dialogue". BBC .
  15. ↑ Bratburd, Rebecca (August 30, 2012). "Thavius Beck "Imma Get So"". XLR8R .
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