Dirt E. Dutch | |
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![]() Dirt E. Dutch on set of video shoot (2010) | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Eric Bassriel |
Origin | Danbury, Connecticut |
Genres | Hip hop |
Occupation(s) | Record producer, music director, broadcast personality |
Instrument(s) | Sampler, synthesizer, drum machine |
Years active | 2003–present |
Labels | Random Beats, Vibe Music Collective, Little Ax, Domination Recordings |
Website |
Official Website Dirt E. Dutch on Twitter Dirt E. Dutch on Facebook |
Eric Bassriel, better known as Dirt E. Dutch, is an American hip hop artist from Danbury, Connecticut. He is a host and producer for IndieFeed, one of the first podcast networks on iTunes. As a music producer, he released his first LP with New York rapper Breez Evahflowin in 2008 entitled Troublemakers, which reached as #2 on the CMJ hip hop music charts. In addition to releasing three albums with Breez Evahflowin, he has released two of full-length albums on his own, Hit The Dutchman (2010), and Bars Magica (2011). He has also contributed to a number of releases by others, including Mega Ran, Cavalier, Vast Aire, Emskee of the Good People, PremRock and Willie Green, and Infinito 2017. Dirt E. Dutch was a major contributor to the Audiowear Project by Elasticbrand, a series of jewelry inspired by musical instruments used to make a hip hop album. He was mastering engineer on the project and produced two songs for the album, which among other museums worldwide, was a feature display at the New York Museum of Art and Design. [1] He is a contributing producer on the late 2021 album Live 95 by Mega Ran, which charted as high as #6 under "Current R&B/Hip-Hop Albums" and "Top New Artist Albums" on the on Billboard Charts. [2]
As a host, producer and director for IndieFeed, his hip hop show achieved over 25 million Nielsen Media Research verified downloads, and more than 750 five-star ratings and reviews in the iTunes Store. His show maintained a steady ranking in the daily top audio podcasts list in the iTunes podcast directory. In 2010, Mashable named IndieFeed one of "7 Essential Podcasts You Should Add To Your Playlist". [3] In 2008, IndieFeed received a "Best of iTunes" award. In 2007, IndieFeed was the in-store music used in Guitar Center retail outlets across America. In 2006, IndieFeed was selected as one of eight "Best Online Picks" by Business Week magazine. [4] Up to November 2010, IndieFeed Networks has achieved over 100 million Nielsen Media Research verified downloads. [5]
Dirt E. Dutch | |
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![]() Dirt E. Dutch on set of video shoot (2010) | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Eric Bassriel |
Origin | Danbury, Connecticut |
Genres | Hip hop |
Occupation(s) | Record producer, music director, broadcast personality |
Instrument(s) | Sampler, synthesizer, drum machine |
Years active | 2003–present |
Labels | Random Beats, Vibe Music Collective, Little Ax, Domination Recordings |
Website |
Official Website Dirt E. Dutch on Twitter Dirt E. Dutch on Facebook |
Eric Bassriel, better known as Dirt E. Dutch, is an American hip hop artist from Danbury, Connecticut. He is a host and producer for IndieFeed, one of the first podcast networks on iTunes. As a music producer, he released his first LP with New York rapper Breez Evahflowin in 2008 entitled Troublemakers, which reached as #2 on the CMJ hip hop music charts. In addition to releasing three albums with Breez Evahflowin, he has released two of full-length albums on his own, Hit The Dutchman (2010), and Bars Magica (2011). He has also contributed to a number of releases by others, including Mega Ran, Cavalier, Vast Aire, Emskee of the Good People, PremRock and Willie Green, and Infinito 2017. Dirt E. Dutch was a major contributor to the Audiowear Project by Elasticbrand, a series of jewelry inspired by musical instruments used to make a hip hop album. He was mastering engineer on the project and produced two songs for the album, which among other museums worldwide, was a feature display at the New York Museum of Art and Design. [1] He is a contributing producer on the late 2021 album Live 95 by Mega Ran, which charted as high as #6 under "Current R&B/Hip-Hop Albums" and "Top New Artist Albums" on the on Billboard Charts. [2]
As a host, producer and director for IndieFeed, his hip hop show achieved over 25 million Nielsen Media Research verified downloads, and more than 750 five-star ratings and reviews in the iTunes Store. His show maintained a steady ranking in the daily top audio podcasts list in the iTunes podcast directory. In 2010, Mashable named IndieFeed one of "7 Essential Podcasts You Should Add To Your Playlist". [3] In 2008, IndieFeed received a "Best of iTunes" award. In 2007, IndieFeed was the in-store music used in Guitar Center retail outlets across America. In 2006, IndieFeed was selected as one of eight "Best Online Picks" by Business Week magazine. [4] Up to November 2010, IndieFeed Networks has achieved over 100 million Nielsen Media Research verified downloads. [5]