Baseman
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Alan Bryant |
| Also known as | 7th, Base, Baseman 7th, Big Dawg, GazaBase |
| Born | May 29, 1990 London, England, United Kingdom |
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| Years active | 2013—present |
| Labels | Strictly Wavy |
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Alan Bryant, known professionally as Baseman, is a British rapper and songwriter.[1]
Early Life
Baseman was born on 29 May 1990 in London, England. He grew up in East London, where he developed an early interest in music, influenced by the city’s dynamic rap, grime, and R&B scenes.
Career
2013–2016: Beginnings and Breakthrough
Baseman launched his music career in 2013 with the release of his debut mixtape, Tunnel Vision.[2] The project helped him build a dedicated fanbase and gain recognition within the UK music industry. His unique melodic rap style and atmospheric sound set him apart, leading to collaborations with artists such as Davido, J Hus, D Double E, Lethal Bizzle, and CB.
His breakthrough came with the single New Wavin’, which gained significant traction in the UK rap scene. The song’s popularity led to a remix featuring Chip, Krept & Konan, and Sneakbo, further elevating his profile.
2017–Present: Notable Releases and Influence
In 2017, Baseman released Bad Habits, a track that solidified his position in the UK’s rap and wave music scene. His project Trap Revien expanded his musical range, blending hip-hop, R&B, and pop elements.
His discography includes tracks such as Run to It, Live Corn, Skittles, Stuck,[2][3][4] Don't Turn Your Back, and Pour It. His music is known for its fusion of melody and high-energy rap, appealing to diverse audiences.
Baseman has been featured on prominent platforms like BBC, [1] GRM Daily,[5] Mixtape Madness[6] and LinkUp TV. He has also received industry support from Radio 1Xtra DJs, including Trevor Nelson, DJ Semtex, and Kenny Allstar.[1]
Style and Influence
Baseman is recognized for his distinctive cadence, melodic rap delivery, and ability to merge various genres, contributing to the evolving UK rap sound. His work has played a role in shaping modern UK music, particularly in the intersection of hip-hop, R&B, and drill.
Discography
Albums
| Title | Year |
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| Trap Revien | 2017 |
| Tunnel Vision | 2016 |
Mixtapes
| Title | Year |
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| Sorry For The Wave | 2016 |
Singles
As lead artist
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| Pour It | 2024 | |
| Dont Turn Your Back | 2022 | |
| Stuck[2][3][4] | 2022 | |
| Live Corn | 2020 | |
| For The Family | 2019 | |
| Skittles | 2019 | |
| Run To It | 2018 | |
| Gucci | 2017 | |
| Bad Habits[7] | 2017 | Trap Revien |
| Everyday (feat. J Hus) | 2017 | |
| Do You Right (feat. Danzey) | 2017 | Sorry For The Wave |
| Chasin Peso's | 2017 | |
| Porky's | 2017 | |
| Good Loving | 2017 | |
| Truuu | 2017 | |
| Halfway Crooks | 2017 | |
| Better Place (feat. Snizzy) | 2017 | |
| Swing My Way (feat. Big Tobz) | 2017 | |
| New Wavin (feat. ShockTown) | 2016 | |
| From the 7th (feat. R1, Niro, Prezzy & Star) | 2016 | |
| Scholarships (Freestyle) | 2016 | |
| Gaza Freestyle | 2015 | |
| Jugg (feat. J Hus) | 2015 | |
| King Wavey (feat. Kenny Allstar) | 2015 | |
| Blind | 2015 | |
| Flexin Freestyle | 2015 | |
| Mad About Bars (feat. Kenny Allstar)[8] | 2015 |
As featured artist
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| Load It Up (CB, teeway & Baseman) | 2023 | |
| Art Of War (Snizzy Ft Baseman) | 2023 | |
| Bad Boys (Shak Corleone feat.Baseman & Ratlin) | 2021 | |
| Adrenalina (Stealth feat. Baseman) | 2020 | |
| Bando (Ske7ch feat. Baseman & CB) | 2020 | |
| Still Wavin (CB & Baseman) | 2020 | |
| Break Bread (Tizzy x Brandz feat. Baseman) | 2019 | MDR 2 |
| How Can I Lose (Mowgs feat.Baseman) | 2019 | Roll the Dice |
| Let Go (Malv & Baseman) | 2019 | |
| I Swear I Been Grinding (Fumez the Engineer feat. Sona & Baseman) | 2018 | The Mix - Tape 2 |
| Come Around (EAZE X SOS feat. Baseman) | 2018 | |
| Never Be Settled (Myers feat. Baseman) | 2018 | |
| Late Night Ting (Lekaa Beats feat. Big Tobz, Baseman & Chezeeko) | 2018 | |
| Corleone (Remix) (Vinz feat. Baseman) | 2017 | |
| Since Then (P. Montana feat. Sona & Baseman) | 2017 | Rah Boy, Vol. 1 |
| Say My Name (Jay Silva feat. Baseman) | 2016 | |
| All I Wanted (Reekz MB feat. Baseman) | 2016 |
Remixes
| Title | Year |
|---|---|
| How I Like It [Remix] (D Double E feat. Jme, Wiley, Chip, Lethal Bizzle & Baseman) | 2017 |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 BBC Radio 1. "Baseman live in the studio!". bbc.co.uk. Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; name "BBC Radio 1" defined multiple times with different content - ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Conversations About Her. "East London Rapper Baseman Returns With New Track 'Stuck'". conversationsabouther.net.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 The Fox Magazine. "Baseman is back with a brand new wavy single, "Stuck"". thefoxmagazine.com.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 PR Fire. "The WAVE is back Baseman returns with the new hit single Stuck". prfire.co.uk.
- ↑ ALEX GRIFFIN (18 March 2018). "Baseman has got "Bands" in brand new video". grmdaily.com.
- ↑ Mixtape Madness. "Kenny Allstar Ft. Baseman, Big Tobz & Blittz And Cashtastic – Telling Me". testsite.mixtapemadness.com.
- ↑ Mixtape-Madness. "Baseman – Bad Habits [Music Video]". mixtapemadness.com.
- ↑ AARON M. "Baseman drops Mad About Bars freestyle". grmdaily.com.
