Basehead is an alternative hip hop group headed by Michael Ivey, a native of Maryland, United States. He debuted with Plays With Toys (1992, 1992 in music), which became a critical success and college radio hit. Ivey assembled a band and recorded Not in Kansas Anymore, which received mixed reviews. Basehead's latest is an album called Faith, from 1996 (see 1996 in music). Alternative hip hop (Bohemian hip hop) is a style of hip hop distinguished by socio-political lyrics, sparse beats that sample few and/or unusual sources (see jazz rap) and uniquely positive rhymes. ... State nickname: Old Line State; Free State Other U.S. States Capital Annapolis Largest city Baltimore Governor Robert L. Ehrlich Official languages English Area 32,160 km² (42nd)  - Land 25,338 km²  - Water 6,968 km² (21%) Population (2000)  - Population 5,296,486 (19th)  - Density 165 /km² (5th) Admittance into... 1992 is a leap year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... See also: 1991 in music, other events of 1992, 1993 in music, 1990s in music and the list of years in music Events 1992 was a pivotal year in the development of music. ... 1996 is a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... See also: 1995 in music, other events of 1996, 1997 in music, 1990s in music and the list of years in music Events January 16 - Jamaican authorities open fire on Jimmy Buffetts seaplane, mistaking it for a drug traffickers plane. ...