High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Basehead, also known as dc Basehead and Basehead 2.0, is an American alternative hip hop group formed by Michael Ivey in 1992. Ivey serves as the group`s songwriter and leader, performing vocals and various instruments. Basehead`s 1992 debut album, Play with Toys, was recorded at Ivey`s home with various studio musicians. Ivey formed a touring band for live performances, which contributed to Basehead`s second album, Not in Kansas Anymore. The group`s current lineup consists of Ivey, drummer Aaron Burroughs and bassist Brendan Ciotta.