Reid Martin Basso

05/26/2026

As this year’s 🇺🇸 draws to a close, I reflect upon those who sacrificed all.

Ecclesiastes reminds us:
“Two can accomplish more than twice as much as one, for the results can be much better. If one falls, the other pulls him up; but if a man falls when he is alone, he is in trouble.” Ecc 4:9-10

All thanks to God for lifting us up in our own times of need: Just as we honor those who paid the ultimate price so we might be here now.

Be the “Call To Action.”

04/24/2026

Fellow artists…
…Ya feel me on this?

03/21/2026

Debuting in 1957 as Satellite Records, Jim Stewart rebranded and launched STAX RECORDS four years later in 1961.

For many —including myself— provided the soundtrack to our lives, with vivid classics from Curtis Mayfield, Otis Redding, Booker T. & the M.G.’s, Sam & Dave, Isaac Hayes, Eddie Floyd, Albert King, and The Staple Singers.

As a music label, Stax ceased operations in early 1976 due to bankruptcy, although the iconic Stax brand was later revived.

In 2026, marks 65 years as a brand, continuing to serve Memphis as both a world-class music history museum and renowned music college.

03/09/2026

QUIT DAY: March 8th, 2008- Last cigarette

The big challenge came 4 years later when I was cast as ‘Brinks’ in the Max Sylvester film Stag (2012). My character smoked, but, by then I’d hit the point where I saw a cigarette for what it was: just a character prop in a film….

Here, some character stills during color and light tests. Set in 1958, Max shot STAG on actual 16mm filmstock… my only direction: “Become Brinks.”

Today, 18 years on, still cigarette-free….

… Thank God.🤗

01/16/2026

'80s/'90s sound throwback...

Here's a re-release of an older track from my other music venture, Detsky Mir Project, with music collaboration buddy Sid Maestre.

Sid's been working with dance/club producer Bill Williams out in NorCal for an 8-track remix collection of our past cuts and new tracks alike under our DMP brand... Looks like early to mid 2026 release, with more specifics to follow...

Until then, here's the 2018 refresh of KISSES YOU SEND ME... Got '80s anyone?😁

Kisses You Send Me (feat. DETSKY MIR PROJECT) by Reid Martin Basso, Singer Songwriter music from Columbia, TN on ReverbNation

12/24/2025

🤔Hmmm….
It’s not about where I live, it’s about the quality of my life… 🤔Because the quality of my life, will determine where I live.🤗

12/01/2025

THEN: 1989...... Maybe??? 🤔
That woulda made me 22, but look 12 years old... I may not have hit puberty 😏.

NOW: 2025… Annnd I’m still not entirely certain post-pubescent maturity has really “set in” yet. 😳🙄😆🤗

11/28/2025

Does anyone know how to copyright cuss words?
I finally untangled myself from some unexpected barbwire in the woodline of my field.
Pretty sure I just invented several completely new interjections.
….Thanks in advance.

11/09/2025

Meanwhile, at my local gas station here in …

20” chrome rims: $1,100
Custom camo-paint: $8,600
Completely de-valuing your beloved ride: PRICELESS