DCide
Encyclopedia
DCide is a privately held, DC
based independent record label
. The label was started in summer of 1995 by founding partners Jeffrey B. Clyburn, Burton Gray and Mark Thorp. Their first act Nothingface
sold over 500,000 records worldwide and is widely recognized as one of the standard-bearers for the new metal genre. In 2002, DCide entered into a partnership with Geffen Records
to release the debut record from TRUSTcompany out of Montgomery, Alabama
. TRUSTcompany's guitar driven rock evokes memories of the Smashing Pumpkins with Deftones-like vocal stylings and bottom heavy riffing reminiscent of Led Zeppelin
. TRUSTcompany enjoyed both critical and commercial success as their debut album "The Lonely Position of Neutral
" went on to be certified Gold.
TRUSTcompany’s sophomore record "True Parallels
" was released by DCide/Geffen in March of 2005. In 2009, DCide/Templar Label Group released the debut EP's from Shabazz Palaces
, the new project from Ishmael Butler, the creator, rapper and producer for the Grammy award winning rap group Digable Planets
. DCide began its relationship with Butler with its 2003 release of of his first post Digable Planets
project, Cherrywine. In 2011, DCide will release "Well Done" a collaboration album by Action Bronson
and Statik Selektah
.
DC
- Places :* Washington, D.C. - the capital of the United States of America- Organizations :* DC Comics, a comic book publisher* DC Inside, a South Korean internet forum* DC Recordings, a record label* DC Shoes, a footwear company...
based independent record label
Record label
In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. Most commonly, a record label is the company that manages such brands and trademarks, coordinates the production, manufacture, distribution, marketing and promotion,...
. The label was started in summer of 1995 by founding partners Jeffrey B. Clyburn, Burton Gray and Mark Thorp. Their first act Nothingface
Nothingface
Nothingface was a four-piece metal band from Washington, D.C. noted for having graphic lyrics and occasionally using political themes in their later works, as well as polyrhythmic songs.-First Run:...
sold over 500,000 records worldwide and is widely recognized as one of the standard-bearers for the new metal genre. In 2002, DCide entered into a partnership with Geffen Records
Geffen Records
Geffen Records is an American record label, owned by Universal Music Group, and operated as one third of UMG's Interscope-Geffen-A&M label group.-Beginnings:...
to release the debut record from TRUSTcompany out of Montgomery, Alabama
Montgomery, Alabama
Montgomery is the capital of the U.S. state of Alabama, and is the county seat of Montgomery County. It is located on the Alabama River southeast of the center of the state, in the Gulf Coastal Plain. As of the 2010 census, Montgomery had a population of 205,764 making it the second-largest city...
. TRUSTcompany's guitar driven rock evokes memories of the Smashing Pumpkins with Deftones-like vocal stylings and bottom heavy riffing reminiscent of Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin were an English rock band, active in the late 1960s and throughout the 1970s. Formed in 1968, they consisted of guitarist Jimmy Page, singer Robert Plant, bassist/keyboardist John Paul Jones, and drummer John Bonham...
. TRUSTcompany enjoyed both critical and commercial success as their debut album "The Lonely Position of Neutral
The Lonely Position of Neutral
The Lonely Position of Neutral is Trust Company's debut album. It was released on July 22, 2002 internationally and a day later in the United States; a version including two bonus tracks was released on February 19, 2003. The Lonely Position is Trust Company's most successful to date and was...
" went on to be certified Gold.
TRUSTcompany’s sophomore record "True Parallels
True Parallels
True Parallels is the second studio album by Trust Company. Originally to be released in 2004, the release date had been pushed back to March 21, 2005 internationally and a day later in the United States...
" was released by DCide/Geffen in March of 2005. In 2009, DCide/Templar Label Group released the debut EP's from Shabazz Palaces
Shabazz Palaces
Shabazz Palaces are a Seattle-based hip-hop collective, led by Ishmael Butler aka 'Palaceer Lazaro' and multi-instrumentalist Tendai Maraire, son of Mbira master Dumisani Maraire...
, the new project from Ishmael Butler, the creator, rapper and producer for the Grammy award winning rap group Digable Planets
Digable Planets
Digable Planets is an American alternative hip hop trio based in New York City, composed of Ishmael "Butterfly" Butler , Mary Ann "Ladybug Mecca" Vieira and Craig "Doodlebug" Irving . They released their debut album Reachin' in 1993, and their follow-up album Blowout Comb in 1994...
. DCide began its relationship with Butler with its 2003 release of of his first post Digable Planets
Digable Planets
Digable Planets is an American alternative hip hop trio based in New York City, composed of Ishmael "Butterfly" Butler , Mary Ann "Ladybug Mecca" Vieira and Craig "Doodlebug" Irving . They released their debut album Reachin' in 1993, and their follow-up album Blowout Comb in 1994...
project, Cherrywine. In 2011, DCide will release "Well Done" a collaboration album by Action Bronson
Action Bronson
Action Bronson, is an American rapper, with Albanian descent. His stage name derives from gangster William "Action" Jackson, and tough-guy actor Charles Bronson.-Background:Action was born and raised in Flushing, Queens, He is Jewish-Albanian...
and Statik Selektah
Statik Selektah
Patrick Baril better known as Statik Selektah, is an East Coast-based DJ, Producer and CEO of Showoff Records.-Biography:...
.