Please read these words from Dwight Farrell, aka Count Bass D himself, regarding the album:
My compositions from 1996-1997 were of a newlywed in his early twenties on the verge of fatherhood. I did not understand how far reaching my art would be. It was a heavy time for me and I attempted to leave a work behind that would clear up some of who I thought I was as opposed to what Pre-Life Crisis presented me as. Of all Count Bass D projects, Art For Sale emotionally moves listeners most. I am humbled by the sincerity of comments made about this project and glad I’m still alive to hear what people thought of it. There may ever be beautiful harmony in my life, but I hope GOD grants mercy to my soul here and where my spirit will be when I die.Â
Count Bass D may not live in the area anymore but Art For Sale is a little historical gem from the late 90’s Murfreesboro music scene that feels as fresh today as it did when it was released. It also feels as different today as it did when originally released… it’s not purely rap or hip-hop or R&B or jazz or pop but it’s a mixture of all these things that reveals itself in a way that few other albums, ever, present themselves as.
This deluxe re-release is a nice reminder that ageless albums can still be made and Art for Sale is absolutely one of them.