Recently got the opportunity to have a in depth discussion with DJ Sinister (aka Michael Terzian) on his weekly “Salvation From Sin” radio show on CJLO 1690 in Montreal. We got into a wide range of topics. It was truly and honor to do this interview with Michael as he has been one of earliest, and most steady supporters of the Deepblak sound. Hope you Enjoy.
AYBEE hits vinyl stores with the 11:11 EP. You know the mode…Quantum Soul Mechanix…
AYBEE – 11:11 EP from Deepblak on Vimeo.
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Much to cover so i will get right to it. We are half way through Deepblak’s 10th year, and i have had little time to breathe. Here’s what we have upcoming. June 7th the “AYBEE – 11:11 EP (DBR-V007)” hits stores on vinyl. I just received the Testpress from the “o1o – A Futurespective EP (FUR009)” coming on Further Records realease date (tba). July brings Afrikan Sciences much heralded project to vinyl with the “Means and Way’s EP (DBR-V008) “ with additional remixes. In August Malena Perez and AYBEE debut as the group “Traveling Phoenix” to drop the “The Ascenion EP (DBR-D030)”. As i type i am finalizing a project with Miles Sagnia for his Atmospheric Existence Label which should be hitting stores mid-summer.
September brings Damon Bell with his “Kush Musik Wax EP (DBR-V009)” also with additional remixes. Rounding out September is the “10 Years of Deepblak CD (DBR-CD001)” celebrating some of Deepblak’s pivotal releases along with a few new gems. Deep breath…also be on the lookout for an AYBEE remix coming on Tsuba for Ethyl & Huxley ‘Reflexions’, and the long awaited Blak Punk Soundsystem (Ron Trent & AYBEE) EP on Future Vision. Ok now that i got that all out…back to work. Blessings to ALL…
~AYBEE
The Mighty Ron Trent was in town this past weekend to get down with Damon Bell at his Loose Joints party in SF. A fantastic opportunity to hear some great music delivered by one of the masters of the Art, and get in some sorely need catch up time/building. When Ron comes to town it’s never a problem getting the Jedi Council together as heads know this will be one of the few opportunities to conjure the electromagnetic frequencies that are needed for sustenance. With laser precision Ron delivered. Transporting SF’s packed Make Out Room into dance-floors past, present, and future at the same time. Below are some moments from the evening, but before you indulge I want to make something’s clear.
There is a beautiful sequence where two of the dancers (Paul Atkinson and Patrick Wilson) get into what we call releasing the God-Self. Understand that this is an alcohol/drug free exchange of Rhythmic Call and Response. What you are witnessing is not two guys dancing, but the Spirit using their physical bodies(the host) to respond to the Call for which Ron is the conduit. This is an essential element of the Science for which we partake. The Rhythm is not profane…understand this. With that stated enjoy. Love and Light to ALL.
AYBEE’s “Memories Of Tomorrow” track is featured on Beyondjazz Vol. 4. Beyondjazz.net has been one of Deepblak’s most important champions so when they asked us to contribute it was an honor. The comp is loaded with the quality range of sounds that Beyondjazz.net has become synonymous with. Please support.
Live Painting By Yasushi Matsui
Saturday 3.26.11 Afrikan Sciences took the helm of Oakland’s trailblazing party thePeople. Bringing to close a beautiful month that celebrated the arrival of Afrikan Sciences heralded 1st album “Means and Ways“. To see this performance in front of the home crowd further elevated the drumbeat that many are starting to catch wind to. Oakland is mapping a new territory onto it’s self in regards to all things Deep/Electric and Soul. Something Indigenous, something Beautiful, something Other. Massive love to ALL that participated in this evening. We are Deeply moved… A Historic night indeed.
A few highlights from Afrikan Sciences Record Release Party at Siete Potencias Africanas Gallery in San Francisco. Massive Love & Respect to ALL who braved some pretty terrible weather to come out and share some time & space with us. Along with the Celebration of Afrikan Sciences “Means and Ways” album it was also our 1st LIVE performance so I am doubly humbled, and grateful for the turnout. I would like to thank a few people who made the evening possible…
– Afrikan Sciences for BEING
– Salah + Maki for Hosting and opening his beautiful space for the evening.
– James Healy (YAH Records) for the SOUND!
– Jabari for driving the TOUR Bus.
– Cali and Amy for saving my azz after i left my mouse and keyboard at home.
– Badi, Jonah Sharp & Billie. Meant alot to have you at our 1st LIVE go.
– Mighty Wazir for laying down grooves as only he can.
– EPS1(Eddie) for rocking impromptu set from his Ipad when we had our 1st Crash.
– The cool German cat from Frankfurt that broke me off some vinyl from his label.
…DJ Cecil & Moya and ALL else braved that weather. Thank You
Love | Respect | Power
Afrikan Sciences tweaking Vid for the upcoming Deepblak LIVE get down…
Few minutes with Oakland’s mighty Omega sharing thoughts on the upcoming year and “In Every Way”.
Oakland Massive running Deep through Tokyo Dawn’s latest offering “The Boogie“. AYBEE and Omega’s “In Every Way” featured along with Blaktroniks featured on Swede:Art’s “I’m A Robot” with LA’s Tokimonsta on remix duties. Tokyo Dawn continuing to establish themselves as Buy-On-Sight.
Deepblak Chief Alchemist chats with Resident Advisors Todd Burns.
Afrikan Sciences and myself power-up for one last LIVE escapade b4 2011 rolls in. Looking forward to bringing Deepblak LIVE in the new Year.
Got a chance to hang with two of LA’s finest Beatsmiths Dibiase, and Ras-G along with Portland’s Devonwho. They cracked the whip at MILK in SF. A few of the vibes..
