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LIL’ BASS
The facts:
He opened for Trick Daddy Memorial Day weekend.
He’s currently in the second grade.
Age “ain’t nothin’ but a number.”
Every year, one of Miami’s most anticipated events is Lil’ Bass’ birthday party, which attracts numerous hip-hop celebrities
His latest single is “I’m a Shorty.”
He’s professionally trained in both boxing and dancing.
Check out www.miamipipeline.com. - City Link Magazine June 9, 2004
Lil' Bass
www.miamipipeline.com
"A little shorty doin' big thangz" is how Miami's Lil' Bass, the 9-year-old son of producer DJ Bass, bills himself. Lil' Bass has gotten so popular that he had to sneak in the back door to take this year's FCAT because his fans were going wild. His album continues to sell modestly, and he has had the opportunity to open for Trick Daddy and JT Money as well as perform at a pregame show for a matchup between the Florida Gators and the Georgia Bulldogs football teams. Locally, he has been working the grade-school circuit with 13-year-old Lil Mama and appearing with the Miami Pipeline Girls. His latest singles include "Bass Walk" and "I Wanna." As for where he sees himself in five years, Lil' Bass simply says, "Still a kid, but with a lot more knowledge of the game."
- City Link Magazine September 21, 2005
What's good 305, it's your boy Renaissance Man back once again with the 411 on another Miami rising star. I know I've been ?M.I.A.? for a minute, but personal reasons have kept me off the scene, which is quite ironic because a personal reason has me right back where I left off. As you know I've interviewed countless artists, some local and some abroad, but none of them have had any sentimental values? until today. Today I go one-on-one with Dade County's own Lil' Bass. Born Melton Pete Bowen, Lil' Bass, 9, is a true product of his environment. An environment that exposed him to music ever since the womb, as his father DJ Bass and mother Angela Bowen represented the Miami hustle while laying the foundation for a city pipeline. I met the family in 1998 and before long I found myself babysitting Lil' Bass along with his 2 younger brothers. Even at the tender age of three, Lil' Bass possessed a presence that always made him the center of attention; especially with the ladies. With his natural talents and growing charisma, Lil' Bass began taking interest in performing. He learned all the latest dance moves and started doing shows at local schools with DJ Bass. This in turn gave him the opportunity to develop a great stage existence, which now includes his older sister and cousin. Over 200 shows later, as well as opening for hip-hop heavyweight Trick Daddy and JT Money, Lil' Bass is creating his own ?pipeline? that leads right to success. His debut single ?I'm A Shorty? was a local hit and his new single ?When I Want To? is receiving positive reviews, so you know I had to prepare the world for a Lil' Bass that keeps getting bigger.?
RM: You've been performing since 2, but how long have you been rapping?
LB: I've been rapping since I was 6.
RM: What do you like most about it?
LB: I like being on stage and demanding the crowd's attention.
RM: Who are some of your influences?
LB: 8Ball & MJG, 3-6 Mafia, and a local cat name Purpose.
RM: How would you describe your style of music?
LB: Young Miami hip-hop.
RM: What does Lil' Bass bring to the hip-hop world?
LB: A new style and the innocence of true hip-hop.
RM: Who are some of the people you've worked with or are looking forward to working with?
LB: I've worked with Purpose, Imajin, Vintage, Trouble and I would like to work with Lil' Jon and Trick Daddy.
RM: Who is the best rapper in Miami?
LB: The best rapper and also my favorite out of Miami is P.M.
RM: Is it hard being a young entertainer?
LB: I don't know about other people but this is easy to me.
RM: What's the biggest problem you must face as a young entertainer?
LB: People thinking you're too young, especially other artist who might not want to give me a chance because of my age.
RM: How do you balance being an entertainer and going to school?
LB: I'm in home school, so I have enough time for everything.
RM: Is your parents harder on you about school or performing?
LB: School, definitely school.
RM: So do you have any free time?
LB: Of course I do.
RM: What to do you do on your free time?
LB: I play football for Pepper Park.
RM: Are you any good?
LB: I'm the hardest hitter on the team, what do you think?
RM: In one word describe yourself?
LB: Crunk!
RM: Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
LB: Still a kid, but with a lot more knowledge on the game.
RM: When can fans expect the album to drop?
LB: Late 2004 or early 2005.
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Interview by Renaissance Man - 305hiphop.com
Discography
"Kool Aid", Featuring JT Money
"Lil' Bass Is Here"
"Freeze"
"Young Love"
"Crush On You"
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Bio
Lil' Bass was born into a musical family. His father, Melton "DJ Bass" Bowen has been a Professional DJ in the Miami Urban Music Scene for over 15 years
Ever since his first professional performance opening for Miami Rap Music Legend, JT Money back in 2001 at South Florida's Galaxy Skateway Center, Lil' Bass decided to pursue his musical career in music that makes people have fun.
With over 500 show openings in the Southern U.S.A. and the Bahamas and the countless performances he does for local schools in South Florida, Lil' Bass has managed to successfully create a significant fan base that can be attested to by record sales and show attendance.
Lil' Bass has several singles which have received radio play on stations in the Southeast United States including WEDR, Miami, WPOW, Miami, WWLD, Tallahassee and WANM Tallahassee from 2004 - 2007.
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