Dirt E. Dutch

Dirt E. Dutch

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
Instruments Sampler, synthesizer, drum machine
Years active 2003–present
Labels Little Ax Media, Domination Recordings
Associated acts Breez Evahflowin, Stronghold
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 former host and producer for IndieFeed, a notable independent music network on iTunes (2007-2012). 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 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]

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".[2] 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.[3] Up to November 2010, IndieFeed Networks has achieved over 100 million Nielsen Media Research verified downloads.[4]

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Videos

References

  1. ↑
  2. ↑ "7 Essential Podcasts You Should Add To Your Playlist" Mashable.com
  3. ↑ "A Podcasting Hit Parade" Business Week Online Archives
  4. ↑ IndieFeed Facebook Info Page

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