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Recording for what would later become ''Bastard'' predominately took place at Dungeon in Porciúncula, Flashing Lights studios in [[Bernheim]], with the album's mixing and final production occurring at Bomber's Hall in [[San Francisco City]]. Genesys would initially record music over a four-day period in the Dungeon in November 1994 with producers Doc Dre and Big Dolla. While they had supposedly recorded over three hours of material, only one song from these sessions would make the final cut, being "Halftime". After performing at the 1994 Bernheim New Year's Eve Concert, Genesys would start recording in Bernheim in January 1995 after being inspired by the neighborhoods him and his entourage would drive by, reminding him of cities in San Jose. Initially scheduled for two-weeks, Genesys would travel to The Cave music venue to witness the nightly activity of rap battles that had become popularized a year prior. After being impressed by the numerous acts present, Genesys would form the rap group The Throne with rappers Zaa, Killer Woo, [[Roc Steady]], and MAC-12, along with producers H.E.S. and C-Side, signing them to Genesys' newly-formed record label under Interscope, nuwrld. With The Throne, Genesys would spend an additional two months recording in Bernheim, working on his solo album and what would later become The Throne's debut album, ''Truly Humbled Under God'' (1995), at the same time. | Recording for what would later become ''Bastard'' predominately took place at Dungeon in Porciúncula, Flashing Lights studios in [[Bernheim]], with the album's mixing and final production occurring at Bomber's Hall in [[San Francisco City]]. Genesys would initially record music over a four-day period in the Dungeon in November 1994 with producers Doc Dre and Big Dolla. While they had supposedly recorded over three hours of material, only one song from these sessions would make the final cut, being "Halftime". After performing at the 1994 Bernheim New Year's Eve Concert, Genesys would start recording in Bernheim in January 1995 after being inspired by the neighborhoods him and his entourage would drive by, reminding him of cities in San Jose. Initially scheduled for two-weeks, Genesys would travel to The Cave music venue to witness the nightly activity of rap battles that had become popularized a year prior. After being impressed by the numerous acts present, Genesys would form the rap group The Throne with rappers Zaa, Killer Woo, [[Roc Steady]], and MAC-12, along with producers H.E.S. and C-Side, signing them to Genesys' newly-formed record label under Interscope, nuwrld. With The Throne, Genesys would spend an additional two months recording in Bernheim, working on his solo album and what would later become The Throne's debut album, ''Truly Humbled Under God'' (1995), at the same time. | ||
In an April 1995 interview with ''Music Box Magazine'', Genesys would confirm his solo album was being mixed at Bomber's Hall, and revealed the album's title. In 2002, Roc Steady revealed that he had suggested the album's title for him, revealing the album's original title as "Street Dreams" in reference to the album's first track. The | In an April 1995 interview with ''Music Box Magazine'', Genesys would confirm his solo album was being mixed at Bomber's Hall, and revealed the album's title. In 2002, Roc Steady revealed that he had suggested the album's title for him, revealing the album's original title as "Street Dreams" in reference to the album's first track. The album's cover shows a young Genesys and was originally taken in 1980. | ||
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