BazeXX

Steve “BazeXX” Basil (also known as: Baze) is a multi-instrumentalist/producer who plays bass and keyboards for Machine Gun Kelly.

Born in Rochester NY, he began playing classical violin and jazz piano at a young age. He began playing piano professionally in a Salsa band at 14, joining a Reggae band shortly thereafter. During this time Baze also joined a Hip-Hop group and discovered his love for instrumental production.

He spent two years at Berklee College of Music where he honed his musical production skills before dropping out to take a job at Spider Studios in Ohio.

After relocating to Cleveland, he spent a year writing and recording with Downtown Records-signed band Some Kinda Wonderful before getting the opportunity to work with rapper Machine Gun Kelly on the Black Flag, mixtape. Shortly after, he became the band’s bassist/keyboard player on tour. Baze has since worked extensively on Machine Gun Kelly’s music, including the sophomore album, General Admission which debuted as the Number One album on Billboard’s Top R&B and Hip Hop album chart.