based
what it is
"Based means being yourself. Not being scared of what people think about you. Not being afraid to do what you wanna do.
✦ start here: albums
✦ who's making it, level by level
level 2 · the door
big names with a sharper edge
level 3 · one step out
cult favorites and indie darlings
level 4 · further
art pop, hyperpop, and the underground
level 5 · all the way
deep experimental
✦ make based a playlist
turn these 24 artists into something you can press play on.
✦ nearby genres
questions
What is based?
"Based means being yourself. Not being scared of what people think about you. Not being afraid to do what you wanna do.
What are good based albums to start with?
Try BANG BANG BANG by bbpanzu, Judeobeast Assassination by Grand Belial's Key, Nasa Gang (Remastered) by SpaceGhostPurrp, and Incorrigible Bigotry by Arghoslent (US).
Who are some women making based?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/based/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making based, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-21