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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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) (2007)
Reposting this link. A Remix I did for Bay Area 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. The smoother side of things…
Download | Mia Zuniga – Between The Lines (AYBEE’s Scorpio Mix)
Featured Mix | April 09 | DJ Damon Bell
Featured Mix: DJ Damon Bell – Spring 09 Mix
The ever talented Producer/DJ/Tastemaker Damon Bell delivers a taste of the smoothness that has become synonymous with his live sets. A nice mix of tempos and grooves for the headspace.
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Playlist
I’m Still Standing – Omar
Turned On To You – Eighties Ladies
Time To Get It Together (alternate extended mix) – Marvin Gaye
Perfect Timing – Mos Def
Step To This – The Hue
Michael Wycoff – Looking Up To You
Call Me – N’Dambi
Superficial – Amp Fiddler (Moodymann Mix)
Something So Right – The Twilte Tone
The Groove I Feel – Hamilton Bohannon
Beat The Street – Sharon Redd
Track 01 7:07
Mahogany Brown – Moodymann
On A Day Like Today – Gichy Dan’s Beachwood #9
Track 05 6:11
I.C.U – Karizma
The Bottle – Gil Scott (Daz I Kue re-do) 10:15
Trip To Your Mind – Hudson People
DBR-D022 | AYBEE – East Oakland Space Program coming 5.5.09
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. A Blessing to drop my man Trinidadian Deep‘s “Yoruba Path” joint with him standing next to me in the booth… Love | Respect | Power to Cecil, Cali, Amy, B-Brown, and Hey Love for invite. They left an irreplaceable legacy in Oakland. ~ A
[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 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