The album sold over 300 copies, largely from a grassroots internet-based promotion at his website and then-popular web portal, MP3.Com. Bavitz also released a music video to "Abandon All Hope", which was one of the tracks on the CD. While attending college, Bavitz initially recorded and released two self-financed efforts, Music for Earthworms (1997), a full-length featuring underground artist Percee P on two tracks. Bavitz started to play instruments such as the piano and bass at an early age. Bavitz also listened to rock acts such as Dead Kennedys, Fugazi, and Ministry he was introduced to these groups by his older brother Chris. He cites Public Enemy, BDP, KMD, and Run DMC as early influences. This had a great impact on him and the way he viewed the hip hop culture. underground music sceneĪs a youth, Ian and his family would usually commute to New York City.
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