As we enter the later days of Summer i put together this mix to keep the Sun flowing. Hope you enjoy! – AYBEE
#CONTEXT with AYBEE [ 20 ] Special Guests Damon Bell and Two Thou | May 30th 2017
The Sounds of Deepblak Recordings past, present, and future. Along with any, and everything else we are feeling. Special Guests Damon Bell and Two Thou.
#CONTEXT with AYBEE [ 06 ] Special guests Afrikan Sciences and Damon Bell | July 28th 2015
The Sounds of Deepblak Recordings past, present, and future. Along with any, and everything else we are feeling. Damon Bell and Afrikan Sciences in studio…
Damon Bell and Afrikan Sciences in Conversation
Damon Bell and Afrikan Sciences | In Conversation from Deepblak on Vimeo.
Damon Bell and Afrikan Sciences enjoy a beautiful Berlin sommer day touching on the art of sampling.
[DBR-V025] Damon Bell – Blues For The Libyan LP
Deepblak Chief Connoisseur Damon Bell following years of several outstanding EP’s offers up his debut album in “Blues For The Libyan“. Staying true to his penchant for mixing African rhythms with dance floor aesthetics the Oakland based producer weaves together a tightly knit escapade thru his world. Much like his long standing DJ residencies at S.F.’s “Make Out Room” and Oakland’s “389” Damon has built a solid reputation for his ability to traverse many sounds, and genres into one coherent groove. “Blues For The Libyan” follows suit as Damon melds experimentation, and tradition into a palatable experience for the listener. Tapping into the talents of label mate Afrikan Sciences for “Rhythm Meat” and Oakland based vocalist Khalil Anthony (Chromosome Replacement) the collaborations do well to further Damon’s vision of polyrhythmic dance. Studying percussion in his youth you can feel it’s influence throughout “BFTL” accompanied with Damon’s tinge for a little future dance floor funk. After receiving praise last year from luminaries such as the BBC’s Mary Anne Hobbs, and NYC’s Dope Jams crew Damon’s sound continues to build. BFTL represents Damon’s most outstanding statement to date of modern electronics mixed with traditional impulses. Culminating an authenticity, and honesty that is a breath of fresh air in the present space.
Title – Blues For The Libyan
Cat# – DBR-V025
Artist – Damon Bell
Label – Deepblak
Format -12”
Style?- Deep House/Experimental
Release Date – July 2015
Distributed by – Crosstalk
Tracklisting
A1. Chromosome Replacement ft. Khalil Anthony (8:12)
A2. Concrete Caravan (2:50)
B1. Blood (7:40)
B2. Striving To Be Who We Are (5:46)
C1. Rhythm Meat ft Afrikan Sciences (8:31)
C2. Libyan Ether ft. Son of Ororo (6:19)
D1. Broken Feathers (5:27)
D2. Kampala (DBo Vershun) (6:40)
Damon Bell | Hue-Man Made EP on Meda Fury
Damon Bell pushes out a beautiful EP for London’s Meda Fury label. Receiving high marks from BBC’s Mary Anne Hobbs and a long list of others as Damon continues to display his unique touch in crafting gems.
Damon Bell Mix for Ninja Tunes | Solid Steel Radio
Damon cooks a mix of Roots, and vibes for Ninja Tunes Solid Steel Radio.
[DBR-V021] Damon Bell – Teph-Tep EP
Title – Teph-Tep EP
Cat# – DBR-V021
Artist – Damon Bell
Label – Deepblak
Format – 12”
Style – Deephouse
Release Date – May 2014
Distributor – Crosstalk Intl.
Tracklisting
A1. Teph-Tep
B1. Minds Speak
B2. Science of Love
Deepblak Chief Connoisseur Damon Bell returns with more Cali infused dance-floor vibes on his Teph-Tep EP. Smooth yet driving Teph-Tep pulls you into the center of Damon’s grooves, and textures. As with previous releases the emphasis lay in Damon’s arrangements that can power the dancefloor, and sit just as comfortably in headphones. Teph-Tep sets the stage for Damon’s forthcoming debut LP coming fall 2014 on Deepblak.
[ FILM ] Damon Bell | Minds Speak
DEEPBLAK fiLMs | 02 | Damon Bell – Minds Speak from Deepblak on Vimeo.
Music – Damon Bell – Minds Speak
Visuals – AYBEE
AYBEE | NTS Live in Berlin
AYBEE Live set from the 1st ever broadcast of NTS Radio from Berlin. A great evening packed with a heavyweight line up. Enjoy AYBEE’s archived set. ^
Deepblak IN-STORE at Bass Cadet (Berlin) 2013
Thanks to my fave Berlin hang out and Etienne, Laura, and Mattheiu for hosting us before the Label Night at Prince Charles. Great time…!
[DBR-V017] Damon Bell – H.I.M EP
Deepblak’s Chief Connoisseur Damon Bell steps forward with his third Deepblak vinyl project the “H.I.M” ep. Damon stays true to his ethos of weaving his jazz, funk, and soul influences into deep delicacies. The H.I.M ep also sees him joining forces with Deepblak co-head Afrikan Sciences for the twisted rhythm’s of “Babylonian Spliffs”. Always sprinkled with attention to warmth, and atmosphere Damon’s rhythms have the tendency to invite. Much like his DJ sets at his now famed 389 night in Oakland his productions pull you in, and leave you to surf the groove. Leaving something always for the head, heart, and body. Deepblak is proud to bring forth this latest project from Damon as we build into his forthcoming debut Album. We hope you enjoy the ride as always.
MiX | Damon Bell | DEEPBLAK Fall 2013
DEEPBLAK Chief Connoisseur with a few choice selections.
Deepblak Mix | Fall 2013 | Damon Bell by Deepblak on Mixcloud
[ FILM ] AYBEE | Division
Deepblak fILMs launches with “D I V I S I O N” a short Directed by Chief Alchemist AYBEE. Deepblak fiLMs curates original shorts written, directed, and scored by the Deepblak collective along with friends, kindred spirits. Our goal is to continue to evolve our creativity, sound, and narratives through the visual mediums.
DEEPBLAK fiLMs – DIVISION (Dir. by AYBEE) from Deepblak on Vimeo.
MIX /// AYBEE for Alexander Nut Rinse FM (London)
AYBEE interview/studio mix on Eglo Recs Alexander Nut’s Rinse FM (London) show 10.20.2012. Enjoy