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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)
Jonah Sharp (Reagenz) and AYBEE | Live at Forward D.C. 2015
Here is 30 Minutes of Jonah Sharp and myself LIVE at the Forward 2015 Fest in D.C. This was beyond an honor on my part as Jonah represents a Yoda of sorts to many of us from the San Francisco Bay Area that live this music… He has been a pioneer & staple for more than 25 years, and also was the 1st person to give me the opportunity years back to perform live! So again to share the stage with him in a jam was a immense honor. Thanks David Fogel for making this happen. Here is 30mins before the recorder ran out of juice. 😉 Enjoy!
– AYBEE
#CONTEXT with AYBEE [ 04 ] Special Guest GE-OLOGY | April 7th, 2015
The Sounds of Deepblak Recordings past, present, and future. Along with any, and everything else we are feeling. Special Guest GE-OLOGY.
#CONTEXT with AYBEE [ 03 ] Sunday Vibes Special | March3 3rd 2015
The Sounds of Deepblak Recordings past, present, and future. Along with any, and everything else we are feeling.
#CONTEXT with AYBEE [ 02 ] Feb 3rd 2015
The Sounds of Deepblak Recordings past, present, and future. Along with any, and everything else we are feeling.
[DBR-V023] AYBEE – The Alchemy EP
AYBEE follows up the experimental musings of the Sketches Of Space LP with what could be called AYBEE’s first Techno outing, “The Alchemy EP” sees AYBEE planting both feet in a Techno sensibility 3 tunes that mesh rhythm, drive, and the hallmark sonic colorings.
Written and produced Armon Bazile for Deepblak Music (BMI) 2015. © Deepblak Recordings 2015
Title – The Alchemy EP
Cat# – DBR-V023
Artist – AYBEE
Label – Deepblak
Format – 12”
Style – Techno
Release Date – Feb 2015
Tracklisting
A1. Metamorphosis
B1. The Sky Is Ours
B2. Centrifugal Seduction
#CONTEXT with AYBEE [ 01 ] Jan. 06th 2015
The sounds of Deepblak Recordings past, present, and future. Along with any, and everything else we are feeling. This is the inaugural show, and the time doing a radio show… The mic was a little low, and nerves high but we made it through. New music from Deflon, Octo Octa, and more…
Tracklisting
Afrikan Sciences – As Of Yet
Deflon – Signs
Afrikan Sciences – A Decision
Prof. Delacroix – Build Her
Octo Octa – Body Drift
The Bazile Republic – The Sacred Smoke
GeOlogy – Enig’Matik
Deflon – Pinball Number Count
Damon Bell – Ezuku
Afrikan Sciences – Restless Soul
Deflon – Aillio ft. Bee Ayume
AYBEE – Centrifugal Seduction
AFRIKAN SCIENCES releases “Circuitous” LP on PAN
The Rhythm CZAR Afrikan Sciences releases his 4th LP via Bill Kouligas’s Berlin based PAN label. Rich with his amazing sound sculpture, and distinct rhythmic sensibilities, “Circuitous” continues to cement AFSCI as truly one of the more adventurous producers around. Cinematic, colorful, with a tinge of fantasy it is essential listening. Of course we are TOTALLY bias, and of course we LOVE IT! Truly a special release on a special Label.
AYBEE | Sway Of The Tree EP on (Sound Of Speed Japan)
Cheif Alchemist AYBEE follows Damon Bell after his Banyana EP on (Sound Of Speed Japan) with the “Sway Of The Tree” EP for the Tokyo based label. Limited 12″
AYBEE joins Jerome Sydenham & Ron Trent for collaborative LP on Ibadan
Photo by Marie Staggat
A simple dinner in Berlin transforms into a studio session, which in turn evolves into a track, which sets the spark for what has now materialized as one of the most highly anticipated albums of late. These were the forces which turned a casual evening into an artistic crossroads for Jerome Sydenham (Ibadan Records), AYBEE (Deepblak Recordings), and Ron Trent (Prescription/Future Vision Records).
S.A.T short for Sydenham AYBEE, and Trent brings together the creative energies of three of underground dance music’s notable stalwarts. Jerome Sydenham long since etched into dance music history with his iconic NY based Ibadan Records responsible for some of the most memorable tunes of the last 20 years from a list of Kerri Chandler, Joe Claussell, Dennis Ferrer and many many others. Ron Trent another legendary icon whom’s distinguished discography spans 20 plus years, and whose Prescription label also sits atop the pantheon of dance music’s most esteemed imprints. AYBEE a Trent discovery in 2001 has since gone on to establish himself as one of the most critically acclaimed, and forward pushing producers of the last plus decade with his Deepblak imprint producing a genre defiant, labeless sound that continues break new ground in the electronic spectrum.
With the mood in Jerome Sydenham’s Berlin studio loose, and organic the trio set out to produce an album full of the elements they love about the dance-floor experience. After three weeks of literally living in the studio the S.A.T album has emerged.
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.
AYBEE and Afrikan Sciences | LIVE | Boiler Room Berlin (2014)
AYBEE and Afrikan Sciences take the helm together in the Boiler Room Berlin in mode of their “Sketches Of Space” LP. Live fun…
Aybee & Afrikan Sciences Boiler Room Berlin… by brtvofficial
AYBEE sound design for Ebon Heath’s | PUSH ME | Chandelier
A Chandelier designed from the lyrics of the greatest Hip Hop record of all time Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five’s “The Message” ?? Created by Berlin based Ebon Heath as part of a limited collection. When I was asked to do sound design for one of the 3 videos displaying the chandelier i was honored. When he told me he wanted a Sun Ra type vibe…well… i think you know what my face did …
Check out the chandelier and more of Ebon’s work at > http://www.listeningwithmyeyes.com/
Damon Bell Mix for Ninja Tunes | Solid Steel Radio
Damon cooks a mix of Roots, and vibes for Ninja Tunes Solid Steel Radio.