Davie504: "Slap bass is still the best for making videos on YouTube, because it's very easy to hear, on any kind of speaker"

Davie504
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Over nine million subscribers tune in to Davide Biale, known to all as Davie504, on YouTube. He’s a phenomenal bass player, with a sharp sense of humor that gives his videos an edge.

In a rare interview, he tells us about his life before the internet came calling...

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