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Count Bass D
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Count Bass D performing in San Francisco in 2007
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| Birth name | Dwight Conroy Farrell |
| Born | August 25, 1973 |
| Origin | The Bronx, New York |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, record producer, multi-instrumentalist |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Labels | Fat Beats, High Times Records, Chaos Recordings |
| Associated acts | MF Doom, MF Grimm, J. Rawls, Snoop Dogg |
Dwight Conroy Farrell (born August 25, 1973), known by his stage name Count Bass D, is an American rapper, record producer, and talented musician who can play many instruments. He is known for his unique style of making music. He often layers short sound clips from movies and other songs, and then adds his own live instruments and clever lyrics.
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Early Life and Musical Start
Dwight Farrell was born in The Bronx, New York, and grew up there and in Canton, Ohio. His musical journey began when he was only four years old. His father, a minister, encouraged him to play music in their church.
This early start helped him learn to play the piano, organ, drums, and bass guitar. As he got older, he became interested in hip-hop music and practiced rapping with his friends, getting better and better at writing rhymes.
When he was a teenager, Farrell went to Middle Tennessee State University. He used the university's music equipment to record his first demo tape, which is a collection of songs used to show a musician's talent to record companies.
Music Career
Getting Started
Farrell's demo tape was a success and helped him get a record deal with Chaos Recordings. In 1995, he released his first album, Pre-Life Crisis. However, the record label found it hard to promote the album, and they decided to part ways with him.
Not giving up, Farrell released his first EP (a short album) called Art for Sale in 1997 on a smaller, independent label.
Finding His Sound
In 2002, Farrell wanted to create an album with a stronger hip-hop feel. He got new equipment, including a sampler and a drum machine, which allowed him to create new and interesting sounds.
With these tools, he made his second album, Dwight Spitz. This album became very popular with critics and fans. It featured other famous independent rappers like MF Doom and Edan. Farrell later worked with MF Doom again, producing the track "Potholderz" for the album MM..Food in 2004.
Later Albums and Projects
Over the years, Count Bass D has continued to release music and work with other artists.
- In 2006, he released his third album, Act Your Waist Size.
- In 2008, he released L7 (Mid-Life Crisis), which he called a follow-up to his very first album.
- In 2010, he worked with his friend DJ Pocket to release two albums, In the Loop and Activity.
- In 2011, he released another album called #FULLCOUNT on his own website.
Count Bass D is known for being a very productive artist, often releasing his music independently.
Selected Discography
Count Bass D has released many albums, EPs, and singles over his long career. Here are some of his most well-known works.
Studio Albums
- Pre-Life Crisis (1995)
- Dwight Spitz (2002)
- Act Your Waist Size (2006)
- L7: Mid-Life Crisis (2008)
- Instantly New (2016)
- CBD (2020)
- All Due Respect (2022)
- Walter Dwight (2023)
- Player Program (2025)
Notable Collaborations
Count Bass D has worked with many other artists. Here are a few examples of his guest appearances and production work:
- He appeared on the song "Potholderz" from MF Doom's album MM..Food (2004).
- He was a guest on the song "We're on Top" from J. Rawls's album The Hip-Hop Affect (2011).
- He produced three songs for MF Grimm's album The Downfall of Ibliys: A Ghetto Opera (2002).
- He remixed the song "Hey Ladies" for the Beastie Boys' video collection in 2000.
