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AYBEE - East Oakland Space Program

[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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Visionary! – Fred P. (Black Jazz Consortium/ Soul People Music NY)

vission in session

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)

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By george, this shit is the bomb! the meter has spoken… and broken – Atjazz / Atjazz Record Co.

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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

DBR-D022 | AYBEE – East Oakland Space Program coming 5.5.09

AYBEE - East Oakland Space Program

AYBEE – East Oakland Space Program (DBR-D022)
Much anticipated debut album from Deepblak Chief Alchemist AYBEE. Featuring appearances by Erik Rico, FEMI, Paul Randolph, Afrikan Sciences, Karen Paige, and Blaktroniks. Release Date pushed back to May 5th, 2009.

AYBEE @ The People (Oakland) | 2009

Footage of me getting down with the fam at the legendary thePeople party in Oakland. Despite my allergies acting up the vibe was thick. My man Erik Rico blew some wigs with his performance letting people sample some live 25th Century Soul…Love | Respect | Power to Cecil, Cali, Amy, B-Brown, and Hey Love for invite. They left an irreplaceable legacy in Oakland.

AYBEE and Trini - Contact

[DBR-D021] AYBEE and Trinidadian Deep – Contact

Prescription/Future Vision label mates AYBEE and Trinidadian Deep join forces to continue setting the pace for all that is deep. A peerless slice of futuristic deepness Contact announces the arrival of a new definition of the deep/electronic dance experience.

Feeling this groove 100%, the artwork is excellent as well. The cut is deeper than daniel day-lewis drilling for oil in 19th century mid-west and captures the essence of a well crafted deep house track with many layers being brought together impeccably. Good job. – Mickey Blanco (Visions UK)

(DBR-D018) Written and Produced by A. Bazile (BMI) and Trinidadian Deep © Deepblak Recordings 2008.

Deepblak presents Blaktropolis Vol.1

[DBR-D020] Deepblak presents BLAKTROPOLIS vol. 1

V/A – Deepblak presents BLAKTROPOLIS

In the not so Distant Future these are the sounds of BLAKTROPOLIS the city of Soul and Sound

Freshest shit this year, off the meter!
– Atjazz/Mantis

Yes I. Dope shit as usual!. Love especially the Aybee rmx of Dozie.
– Enrico (isoul8) Archive/Neroli

The DOZIE I have been playing for months on the show – KILLS me everytime, so much soul, emotion, feeling in the delivery !  Its been a big favourite of mine in 2008.
– Mickey Blanco (Visions UK)

The 3-track teaser I got sounds dope again: the very dark, futuristic and industrial ‘Solaris’ venturing in the techno/IDM space is my absolute favorite. This would fit just perfect with those fly-by scenes of Blade Runner! There’s also a great Aybee remix for Dozie’s soulful vocals on ‘Sensuality’, and the experimental breaks of Afrikan Sciences in ‘A Decision’. My ears are eager to hear more!
– Lensco (Beyondjazz.net)

Just when I thought I had heard everything, along comes a disc out of nowhere to truly mess my head up. The music I’m referring to is Blaktropolis Vol 1 from Deepblak recordings. This compilation features futuristic soul in an array of styles from house, spiritual jazz, tribal and broken beat that will have you asking yourself, “Where did these guys come from?”
– Reg Dancy, 10/08 (Basic Soul, UK)

(DBR-D020) Various Artists (P)+ © Deepblak Recordings 2008. All Rights Reserved

o1o – The Undatow 2 in XLR8R

o1o - The Undatow 2

Abstract Beats, Broken, Downtempo:
o1o
“The Undatow 2”
Deepblak

This upstart Oakland, CA-based crew is going to heat up Fall 2008 with this smoking four-track EP. Picture future-funk and dreamy beats that lie between Flying Lotus and Boards of Canada territory. Evocative and supremely bumpin’. – XLR8R

AYBEE | In the Headspace | July 2008

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In the Headspace | July 2008

Blaktroniks – Mechanized Soul LP (Rubaiyat)
AYBEE and Trinidadian Deep – Contact (cdr)
6th Burough Project – Just A Memory (L.E.S.S. Productions)
Incognito – Freedom To love (Heads Up Intl.)
Inverse Cinematics – Detroit Jazzin (Pulver)
Afrikan Sciences – Thresh (cdr)
Flying Lotus – Beginners Falafel (Warp)
AYBEE and Erik Rico – Music (cdr)
Jazz Liberators – U Do Feat. Stacy Epps (Kif recordings)
Outkast – Liberation (La Face)
Swing Out Sister – After Hours (Polygram)
George Benson and Earl Klugh – Mimosa (Warner Bros.)
Simbad – Oblique Suga Slow Mowgly Remix