Babel Fishh
| Babel Fishh | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Scott Huber |
| Also known as | Scott Huber |
| Born |
June 5, 1981 Hollister,California |
| Origin | Hollister, California |
| Genres | Alternative hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, producer |
| Years active | 2004-present |
| Labels | Chorizo Approved, I Had An Accident Records, Decorative Stamp |
| Associated acts | Astronautalis, James P Honey,Evak 1, Oskar Ohlson,James Reindeer, Mildew, Lewee Regal, Papervehicle |
| Website |
babelfishh |
| Notable instruments | |
| synthesizers, electronic drums | |
Scott Huber (born June 5, 1981), better known by his stage name Babel Fishh, is an American alternative hip hop artist currently based in Houston,Texas.
History
After gaining some recognition in local rap circles[1] in Houston,Texas, and opening for notable acts like Ceschi and Zechs Marquise,[2] Babel Fishh self-released his debut album, The Use Of Of,[3] in 2005. He followed this by releasing a split LP with Minnesota rapper Astronautalis in 2006.[4] These releases were followed by 3 self-financed European tours with Oskar Ohlson[5] in 2008,2009,[6] 2011,[7] and 2012[8] (to support Howl Bender[9]).
Style
Babel Fishh has been described as "less of an alley-hardened battle rapper and more of a geeky, deep-thinking street poet, with a touch of both sci-fi freak Mike Ladd and ex-Soul Coughing frontman/poet M. Doughty to the whole mess".[10] His 2012 release, Howl Bender, was called "a masterpiece in terms of transfiguring pure emotion into a tangible, audible entity.[11]"
Discography
Albums
- The Use Of Of (2005)
- Split Series vol.2 Babel Fishh, Astronautalis (2006)
- Tour CD 2008 (2008)
- 8th World Jamboree Babel Fishh, Lewee Regal (2008)
- Pinkie Swear Babel Fishh, Oskar Ohlson (2009)
- Stay Home Babel Fishh, Oskar Ohlson, Filkoe (2010)
- We'd Rather Not Babel Fishh, Oskar Ohlson (2012)
- Howl Bender (2012)
- Anxiety Lesions (2014)
- Writhe In The Ailments (2015)
EPs
- Split EP (with Astronautalis) (2007)
- Fathers First Musket (2008)
- Cole Wurl Hustle EP (2009)
- Extended Family, The (with The Beastmaster) (2010)
- 667 : The Guild We Hold Close (with Edison) (2010)
- Tenshun & Babel Fishh (with Tenshun) (2011)
- Eyeless Terror (2011)
- Bloody-Chaos-Demo (2011)
- Skullinhanddemo (2011)
- Prison Soup (with Evak) (2012)
Singles
- "As the Loot Bag Laughs" (2011) (with AbSUrd)
Vinyl Records
- Split Series vol.2 Babel Fishh, Astronautalis (2006)12' Vinyl: Black - only 500 copies
- Pinkie Swear Babel Fishh, Osker Ohlson (2012) LtD to 500 Copies 12' Vinyl (Hand-Numbered)
- Extended Family,The Babel Fishh, The Beastmaster (2010)Ltd to 300 copies 7' Vinyl (Hand-Numbered)
Guest appearances
- Papervehicle - "Another Cat Out of the Bag (2011)
References
- ↑ Medina, Ramon (March 23, 2009). "MUSIC WITH JAMESON & LONE STAR: SXSW 2009 RECAP – THURSDAY AND FRIDAY APRIL 19 AND 20". Free Press Houston.
- ↑ Rhodes, Dusti (December 6, 2007). "Babel Fishh:This local emcee spits out lyrics sans rhymes". The Houston Press,Village Voice.
- ↑ Henderson, Ilea (September 2, 2005). "Babel Fishh The Use Of Of". MTV News.
- ↑ Fig, Kon (September 7, 2010). "Astronautalis and Babel Fishh-Split Series Vol.2(2006)". Slow To My Dream.
- ↑ Muuken, Kaatja (September 30, 2012). "Babel Fishh und Oskar Ohlson Band". Roessli.
- ↑ Karlberg, Johannes (January 2, 2009). "We Come In Pieces Tour". In The Belly Of A Whale.
- ↑ Gonzalez, Goacho (August 9, 2011). "Summer Update". Chorizo Approved.
- ↑ Ohlson, Oskar (May 5, 2012). "The Summer of Discontent 2012 Tour". Knertz.
- ↑ Klunder, Julia (September 20, 2012). "Babelfishh - Howl Bender". Absolute Punk.
- ↑ Hart, Jeremy. "Babel Fishh - Exit Lever". Space City Rock.
- ↑ Reindeer, James. "James Reindeer's Top 5 Releases of 2012". Dead Magazine(Denmark).
External links
- Official website
- Official blog
- Babel Fishh discography at Discogs
- Babel Fishh at AllMusic