AYBEE | In The Headspace October 2009
AYBEE – In The Headspace October 2009
Mike Dehnert – Umlaut2 (First Version)
Anthony Nicholson – Gotta Have It (GU Techno Soul Rework)
Joakim – The Cotton Gun
Afrikan Sciences – It’s Kinda Hard Being (cdr)
Two Faith – Stars (Ron Trent’s Nite Grooves Mix)
o1o – Release The Kraken (cdr)
Bobby Caldwell – Coming Down From Love
Joseph Malik – Believe And See (Plastic Avengers Remix)
Cassio Ware – I Love You (Trinidadian Deep Remix)
Jus-Ed – Teckno Soul (cdr)
The Crusaders – Feel It
Stevie Wonder – Heaven Is 10 Zillion Light Years Away
Fred P – Teapot Science
James Brown – Hot Pants
Outkast – Yall Scared
Van Hunt – Character
Comfort Fit – Wicked Game
Robert Johnson – When You Got A Good Friend
Floating Points – Shangrila
Erik Rico – Piece of Mind
Video | Deepblak – The Meeting
Deepblak Recordings crew comes together for a pow wow.
Deepblak – The Meeting from Deepblak on Vimeo.
Video | Deepblak Summer 09
Much movement on the Deepblak scene in this summer of 2009. I don’t quite know where to start so here goes. The summer kicked off with the release of the AYBEE – East Oakland Space Program LP. A huge amount of gratitude to all who reached out to me about the album. Your words of appreciation, and encouragement are the currency that I cash in on my not so creative days. For me as an artist there is a profound sense of humility that comes from throwing your music into the void, and having uplifted voices come back to you.
We then followed up with releases from Blaktroniks with their SlapMatik EP, and Damon Bell with Kush Musik pt.1. I was very honored to be able to champion these cats. Blaktroniks who have been solo pioneers on the Oakland Electronic front since the mid 90’s, in many ways laid the foundation for Deepblak to be born. It was from what I saw them do that gave me inspiration to follow my voice. So for them to release on Deepblak brought things full circle, and has sparked something that I can’t quite find words for at the moment.
Damon Bell since coming to Oakland from So. Cali has been a consistent purveyor of all things Deep. I also feel very blessed to be able to play host to his solo debut, which was his Kush Musik pt.1 EP. Outside of being a solid Producer/DJ, Damon is a solid Spirit that contributes greatly the ethos of the Deepblak mission. Kush Musik has been getting great support (thanks all), so we will try and roll those vibes over into Kush Musik pt.2, which will surface around late fall.
On my front this year is turning out to be the year of the collaboration with projects underway with: Afrikan Sciences, Fred. P (Black Jazz Consortium), Erik Rico, Damon Bell, Trinidadian Deep, Malena Perez, and an EP coming on the mighty Jus-Ed’s Underground Quality label. I am very excited about the coming outputs of these projects. There will be much activity in the Deepblak Hall Of Science…
Late summer will also see the release of the o1o – Bread and Circuses LP for my Celestial Slap heads. With tons of beats and pieces. All this leads into the fall with the release of the BLAKTROPOLIS II compilation featuring new Deepblak material along with music from FAM around the globe. There’s also a new face coming into the Deepblak fold…I’ll just say two words…Aku9 (aka Lady Blaktronika). Brace yourselves for some amazing sonics coming this way this fall.
As you can see I have my work cut out for me, and there are several special treats that I will save for a later date. It will give me another excuse to connect with you. Again BIG respect for the support, and continue to spread the word. Much growth ahead and I hope that we continue to grow together.
Love | Respect | Power
AYBEE
Deepblak Recordings Summer 09 from Deepblak on Vimeo.
AYBEE | In The Headspace August 2009
AYBEE – In The Headspace August 2009
Jeff Mills – Things You Should Know About Your Robot (Axis)
AYBEE – Shadows of Moments (Underground Quality cdr)
Lady Blaktronika – Octavia’s Light (Cdr)
Cebolla – Mosquito (cdr)
Comfort Fit ft. Blaktroniks – Fired Up (Tokyo Dawn)
The Clonious – Emora (Ubiquity)
Damon Bell – Idiya (Deepblak)
Deborah Jordan -You Could Be Here (Masirah Remix)
Jay Leblone – Alma (Francois_DuBois_Remix)
Jus Ed – Deep Grain (Underground Quality)
Glenn Underground – Abstracts
Rain Makers ft. Lady Alma – Rain (Cecil’s Beatdown Mix)
Recloose – Catch A Leaf ft. Rachel Fraser (MDcL remix)
Pursuit Grooves – War Crimes In Space
Griffin – Clockface (Deepsystems)
o1o ft. Malena Perez – Refuge
Trackademicks ft. Moxomore – Topsidin
Searchin For The One – Unlimited Touch
Idris Muhammad – Say What
Ozlem Cetin – More Than The Eyes
AYBEE and AFRIKAN Sciences – Someone (cdr)
Ron Trent – In The Spirit (Peacefrog)
Bobby Womack – Nobody Wants You When You’re Down And Out
The Camelwalk – The Driver
Video | o1o – Grits
Grits are a lifestyle….from the o1o – Undatow EP
o1o – Grits from Deepblak on Vimeo.
AYBEE VLOG | 7879 | Latenite Lab Work
Sneek peak of joint in progress with the Sis Malena Perez…
Latenite Lab Work from Deepblak on Vimeo.
Deepblak Crew Summer 09 Promo…..
Put together by EPS1 of Blaktroniks…the Deepblak crew. Not underground but underworld…coming to a speaker near you…
Deepblak Recordings Summer 09 from Deepblak on Vimeo.
DBR-D024 | Damon Bell – Kush Musik EP pt.1
Damon Bell – Kush Musik EP (DBR-D024) DJ Damon Bell makes his solo debut on Deepblak with his Kush Music EP. True to Damon’s aesthetic as a taste maker his productions are rich with grit, and sophistication. Kush Music’s beats speak to the ear of any listener.
Words
WOW this is DEEEEEP!!! LOVe it – Simon Harrison (Basic-Soul UK)
Written and produced by Damon Bell for Deepblak Recordings 2009.
DBR-D023 | Blaktroniks – SlapMatik EP
BLAKTRONIKs – “SLAPMATIK” is taking the beats back to basics.
“We are all about hard beats, bass lines, and razor sharp melodies”. This time it’s all about the hardware sounds and samples. No smoke and mirrors, just beats that stomp a mud hole in your ears. Blaktroniks has a long discography of creative style and productions.
Oakland artists Edd Dee Pee, MC Veda 36, and Percepticon have developed a tele-presence in the electronic music industry for more than a decade genre bending sounds.
Percepticon plays guitar, write compose, arrange, and design etc. Edd Dee Pee drum programming, digital processing, and bass playing makes up a good team for a SlapMatik style. Making music with a focus, and knowing when to have fun at the same time.
“When I (Edd) was a kid I use to hook up a drum machine to the deck in my ride and put my home stereo speakers in the trunk”. Everything must bump or slap. When we added the technology to the equation, it became electronic. Now it only made sense to bring the two elements together and form the SlapMatik EP. – Edd Dee Pee
Some dope tunes in da EP, gr8 vibe and original soundin, playin & chartin
big up da Oakland massiiiiiiiiiiive !!!! – Simbad
All songs written and produced by Blaktroniks for Deepblak Recordings (c) 2009
Beyondjazz | Spotlight on AYBEE mix
Much respect to the Beyondjazz Crew for this. They have been really supportive of Deepblak Recordings, and we are truly grateful – a.
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Tue 19 May 09 – by lensco
Last week Mr. Armon Bazile dropped his long awaited Aybee debut album. He has been producing and releasing tunes since the early 00’s though, so the time was right to have a look back at the man’s impressive discography so far. Over the years Aybee definitely managed to craft his own sound – whether he be making techno, broken beat of hiphop, it always shines through.
[DBR-D022] AYBEE – East Oakland Space Program
Deepblak Chief Alchemist AYBEE unveils his window into the world known as the East Oakland Space Program. This highly anticipated solo album from AYBEE pushes rhythm, and beats far beyond the expectations defined for the urban experience. This project carves musical space for something uniquely Oakland, and resoundingly cosmic. On this trip the talents of Erik Rico, Paul Randolph, Afrikan Sciences, Blaktroniks, and local siren Karyn Paige join AYBEE. In true Deepblak mode all styles are open, avant-garde, and forward. Enjoy
This album is dedicated to the many faces that are swept away by the streets in silence. For those that remain understand that there is a better way, a higher frequency that can lead you to the greatness of who you truly are. I hope that you open your ears, and soul as we journey inward through the Rhythm.
– AYBEE
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Words
Visionary! – Fred P. (Black Jazz Consortium/ Soul People Music NY)
Welcome to the 25th century soundscape, ocean deep basslines, organic vox and a hotbed of rising talent collaborations, welcome to Aybee’s debut album. Welcome to the future! ESOP needs no genre classifications or box ticking exercises, this is electronic music in its finest form. – Mickey Blanco (Soulfulbeats. Visions UK)
By george, this shit is the bomb! the meter has spoken… and broken – Atjazz / Atjazz Record Co.
HOTT – Ron Trent (Prescription/Future Vision)
An amazing release by a real artist!
An album you can actually listen to!
Once again thanx for sending this
peace – Enrico [volcov / Isoul8]
Aybee’s 2008 release “Blacktropolis” was one of the most pleasant surprises to blare out of my speakers. “East Oakland Space Program” builds on the soulful futuristic sound that has made Aybee a visionary to be reckoned with. “EOSP” contains thirteen heart pounding tracks that will dive deep into your body and force you move to the hypnotic rhythms. The disc begins with “Hidden Treasures”, a deep pulsating groove reminiscent of the early Detroit techno sound. “Windows” is a warm, atmospheric deep dish that’s anchored by the earthy arrangements by Aybee and the vocals of Karen Paige. Another winner is “No Mystery” featuring Paul Randolph, whose deep vocals are a perfect match for Aybee’s spacey compositions. “Love Of” and “Ozzie Davis” are the kind of deep house jazz tracks you’ll love whether you’re on the dance floor or just lounging. “EOSP” is full of funky beats, hip vocals and gorgeous rhythms. This is another quality recording from the Deepblak label that will provide definite satisfaction.
– Reg Dancy (Catchagroove.com)
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Written and produced by Armon Bazile (BMI) for Deepblak Recordings 2009.
*01 Co-Written by E. Porter
*04 Co-Written by Karyn Paige
*06 Co-Written by Erik Rico (Lifenotes Music)
*08 Co-Written by Paul Randolph
*10 Co-Written by Eddie Smith
Recorded Mixed, and Engineered by AYBEE at the Deepblak Hall of Science, Oakland California © Deepblak Recordings 2009
(DBR-D022) (P)+ © Deepblak Recordings 2009. All Rights Reserved
Mia Zuniga | Between The Lines (AYBEE’s Scorpio Mix)
Reposting this link. A Remix I did for local producer David Tam a while back in 07. David produced an album for local singer Mia Zuniga titled “Stories Such As These“. A friend mentioned it to me again the other day, and thought I would repost the download link for those that have not heard it. It’s on the smoother side of things…hope u enjoy
Download | Mia Zuniga – Between The Lines (AYBEE’s Scorpio Mix)
