Basi

Basi creates for the people who believe in their own power and in their ability to create the conditions they need to thrive. “I believe in the transformative power of music and I want mine to be a vehicle for change and self - actualization.” says Davis, a 25 year-old Hip Hop artist and designer from Oakland California. 

He named his brand “Basi” because he is a truth seeker. He creates to pierce the veil and reveal the facade, while still retaining his spirit.

As a child Obasi began his creative journey writing and performing poetry around the country and eventually the world. Throughout highschool Basi traveled to places like; Sacramento, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Calgary, London and Paris, to perform his poetry.  After becoming the youth poet laureate for the city of Oakland in 2013, Obasi went on to the University of Wisconsin Madison where he began transforming his skill with words into music. 

While in college he began working with live musicians as well as a range of producers from the Midwest and the Bay Area to create a cohesive mix of live instrumentation and East Oakland slap. 

As a recent college graduate, Obasi works as an educator in Oakland while pursuing a career in music and design. He believes his purpose is to teach and educate the masses about the lessons he’s learned through lived experience. Last year in 2020 Basi released his debut EP, “Shake the Scene” with producer Drew Banga. 

Currently, Basi is gearing up for his 2nd official release, another EP with renowned Oakland artist and producer, Drew Banga. The EP, titled “Save The Day”, will be released through Text Me Records and will feature some of Basi’s favorite rappers and musicians from Oakland to Chicago. 

“I am a product of Oakland CA and the African Diaspora. I make music I can see myself in that is life affirming and encourages manifestation. My songs are personal mantras that get me through my life, one day I want someone else to say it gets them through theirs as well.” - Basi

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thewordisbond : BASI X DREW BANGA ARE BACK WITH “WE UP”
thewordisbond : BASI X DREW BANGA ARE BACK WITH “WE UP”

Basi and producer Drew Banga are back at the forefront with their new single “We Up” and its accompanying visuals. The uplifting, go-getter anthem track sees Basi delivering his unique flow and melody-laced styles over the punchy backdrop courtesy of Drew Banga.

thissongissick : Basi & Drew Banga Drop Raw, Jazzy Hip-Hop Track “We Up”
thissongissick : Basi & Drew Banga Drop Raw, Jazzy Hip-Hop Track “We Up”

Straight out of the hip-hop woodworks comes a joint project between rising Oakland rapper Basi and seasoned Bay area producer Drew Banga.

Thizzler : Basi & Drew Banga – Shake The Scene (EP)
Thizzler : Basi & Drew Banga – Shake The Scene (EP)

@basi_sts and @drewwwbanga pull up to deliver their EP Shake The Scene. The East Oakland representative, Basi showcases a slick flow and clear diction as he takes on really musical hip-hop production courtesy of the Bosslife producer. Give the new tape a listen.


Oaklandish : BASI AND DREW BANGA: SHAKE THE SCENE LISTENING PARTY
Oaklandish : BASI AND DREW BANGA: SHAKE THE SCENE LISTENING PARTY

This Friday, January 10, 2020 join us at Oaklandish Downton (1444 Broadway) for a celebration of Basi & Drew Banga's new EP entitled, "Shake The Scene." Basi & Drew Banga, both born and raised in Oakland, are bringing a new sound and energy to the forefront of the Bay Area music scene.

Reignland : Basi & Drew Banga Release New Banger ‘PUMPFAKE’
Reignland : Basi & Drew Banga Release New Banger ‘PUMPFAKE’

Oakland newcomer Basi joins Bay Area go-to producer Drew Banga for “PUMPFAKE”, the new single for upcoming smooth 5- track project called “Shake The Scene”