Deepblak in XLR8R Mag
BLAKTROPOLIS gets reviewed by XLR8r Magazine
[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
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
[DBR-D019] o1o – The Undatow Pt.2
o1o follow his 1st outing with another platter of genre bending beats and compositions. Once again in true Deepblak mold pushing all the way off the cliff. Special website exclusive remix by UK Booty Shaker Simbad with his (Conscious Mix) of Bunny Rabbitz.
(DBR-D019) Written and Produced by A. Bazile (BMI). *Additional production by Simbad. (P)+ © Deepblak Recordings 2008. All Rights Reserved
[DBR-D018] Prof. Delacroix – Cupid
Prof. Delacroix dives back into the Deep with another hypnotic outing of uplifting goodness.
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(DBR-D018) Written and Produced by A. Bazile (BMI) © Deepblak Recordings 2008.
[DBR-D017] Raj Jheet – Bridges
Raj Jheet hits us off with the deep flavor. Followed up with a celestial remix from AYBEE. Sounds for all the Chakra’s.
(DBR-D017) Written and Produced by A. Bazile (BMI) © Deepblak Recordings 2008.
AYBEE | In the Headspace | April 2008
In The Headspace | April 2008
Ramsey Lewis – Gemini Rising
Blaktoniks – Precious
First Choice – Doctor Love
Will Downing – Island
Glenn Underground – Rize (CVO Remix)
Erykah Badu – Honey (Ron Trent Mix)
Manoo – Winter George Duke – No Greater Love
Flying Lotus – Shifty
AYBEE – Assignment 6 (cdr)
Bahsonik – Free At Last
Stevie Wonder – They Won’t Go When I Go
Slave – Stellar Fungk
[DBR-D016] Nibiru Projekt – We
Rhythm Czar Afrikan Sciences combines with Deepblak Chief Alchemist AYBEE to form The Nibiru Projekt. The first collaboration between two of the west coast’s most innovative producers marking their arrival in typical genre smashing mode.
(DBR-D016) Written and Produced by Armon Bazile (BMI), Eric Porter (Nubian Hai) (P)+ © Deepblak Music 2008.
[DBR-D015] Prof. Delacroix – Build Her
Prof. Delacroix’s now Classic Deep monster which sent shockwaves through Deephouse crates in 07 after appearing on DJ Deep’s Tronic Jams vol.1. Still growing in deep dance-floor lore “Build Her” seems to be aging like vintage wine consistently championed by Osunlade, Fred P. and many more.
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(DBR-D015) Written and Produced by Armon Bazile (BMI) (P)+ © Deepblak Recordings 2007.
[DBR-D014] Orion 70 – Technoir
Orion 70 launches another one into the atmosphere.
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(DBR-D014) Written and Produced by A. Bazile (BMI) (P)+ © Deepblak Recordings 2007.
[DBR-D012] Orion 70 – Doors and Elevators (Orion’s Lofters Delight)
This Orion 70 outing is ramped for the Lofter’s (NYC dance style attributed to The Loft) that know how to release the God Self…
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(DBR-D012) Written and Produced by A. Bazile (BMI) (P)+ © Deepblak Recordings 2007.
AYBEE | In The Headspace | July 2007
In The Headspace
Anthony Nicholson – Ahh Sabu (Need 2 Soul)
Mpho Skeef – What Hearts Share
Georgia Anne Muldrow – Yall really need to revisit her !!!
Tania Maria – Super Happy
Ramsey Lewis – Jungle Strut
Shalamar – Dead Giveaway
Anto Vitale – Theorema Del Faya
Lady Alma – Pressure (Universal Sun Mix)
Trinidadian Deep – Fututre Sonic
Eric Rico – Children Of The Light
Goapele – Love Me Right (Ron Trent Mix)
I:Cube – Deep End 1999
Osunlade – April
Aybee ft. Eric Rico – So Much Greater (Cdr)
Savanna – Turn Away
Jonathan Butler – Reflections
AYBEE | In The Headspace | March 2007
In The Headspace
N’Dambi/Ron Trent – Can’t Change Me (R2)
Prof. Delacroix – Build Her (CDR)
Monday Michiru – Don’t (Casamena) (CDR)
George Benson – Nature Boy (WB)
Aybee – Lil Green Men (Deepblak)
Blaktroniks – Where (Ruibyat)
Cat Stevens – Was Dog A Donut
Jeff Samuel – Month To Month (Trapez)
Uncle Abner – Stianless (Strobe)
As One – Celestial Soul (Ubiqity)
Blue Six – Tropicalia (Eric 5rw Vocal) (Naked Music)
Abacus – Star Bwoy (Aybee Mix) (cdr)
Melba Moore – Promised Land
Tome Browne – Bye Gones
Mia Zuniga – Between The Lines (Aybees Scorpio Mix) (Love Music)
Pursuit Grooves – Mushroom City (What Rules Records)
Jan Hammer Group – Hyperspace (Wounded Bird)
[DBR006] Deepblak presents The Soul Bionic (Exhibit A)
Bionic soul delights for the electrik mindset. Features 2 broken pieces from AYBEE, along with more launch pad Ness from Orion 70…
(DBR006) Written and Produced by A. Bazile (BMI) (P)+ © Deepblak Recordings 2007. All Rights Reserved.