At the Bassline

At the Bassline, released in 2004, is the debut album from Tumi and the Volume. The album was recorded live at the Bassline in Melville, Johannesburg. Popular singles from the album include 76, People of the Light, and The Story Behind the Paint. Though not featured on other albums from the band, Kyle Rose Smith (violin), plays on several tracks. The album is considered one of the biggest debuts of South African Hip Hop in recent years. It gained notorious praise for its fearless combination of poetry and live music. The magazine SA Rock Digest named it one of the 30 top albums of 2004. The album has also been nominated for three South African Music Awards (SAMA’s) for 2004, under categories Best Group, Best Packaging and Best Rap Album.

Track listing

1. "Yvonne"
2. "People, People"
3. "My Poseters"
4. "The Story Beind the Paint"
5. "Never Deny You"
6. "76"
7. "Four"
8. "What You Got For Me?"
9. "She Spirit Fancies"
10. "Welcome"
11. "Chameleon"
12. "People of the Light"