Deepblak LAB 66 (Oakland) 2012

DBHOS (LAB 66)

Deepblak Hall of Science (Lab 66) the last Oakland based hub before Berlin, and the start of the “Sketches Of Space” Sessions. Of prominent projects produced there AYBEE’s “Worlds” LP.







Afrikan Sciences Deepblak Lab 66

AYBEE apart of “Middle Of Nowhere” soundtrack

A friend and fantastic Radio Host in L.A by the name of Morgan Rhodes shot me an email in 2012. She said that she was working as musical director for an upcoming film, and that the Director selected one my tracks (AYBEE ft. Omega – In Every Way) from a batch she submitted. She asked if i would interested in licensing the track, and of course i replied yes.

She said that the film did not have distribution and the director was preparing to submit it to the Sundance Film Festival. She sent me over a license for $1, and said the terms would be renegotiated once distribution was secured. The film was “Middle of Nowhere” and the Director Ava Duvernay went on to win Best Director at Sundance 2012.

The rest as they say is Herstory. What an incredible honor it was to be apart of such an amazing moment.

Damon Bell - Nommo EP

[DBR-V015] Damon Bell – Nommo EP

Damon Bell - Nommo EP

Deepblak resident connoisseur Damon Bell returns with the “Nommo” ep. In line with his appreciation for all things deep the “Nommo” ep continues to provide Damon with a canvas to create his deephouse visions fusing funk, jazz, and soul into an intoxicating mood. This is music for the attentive listener rich in melody, and subtext. “Pathways and Mindframes” which pushes the 12 minute mark could just as easily been 3 separate tracks, but it shows off Damon’s arranging skills as he molds a long play gem. Side B includes “Black Tears” which is another deep driving tune that pulls you in while “Heru” is a beautiful jazz flip that is laced with warmth. This is deep music which finds it’s home just as easily in the headspace as it does on the dance-floor. We hope you enjoy.


Pursuit Grooves/91 Fellows

[DBR-V014] Pursuit Grooves presents 91 Fellows

The multi-talented Vanese Smith aka Pursuit Grooves makes her debut on Deepblak under her new “91 Fellows” moniker. After establishing herself in recent years with Pursuit Grooves outings heavy in beats, and bass Smith turns her talents to more open sonic landscapes. “91 Fellows” represents as she terms her push into Cinematic Dub leaning heavily on her collegiate film major roots. The project was inspired as a dedication to her grandfather who passed on in 2011.

 

Through a myriad of ambient textures, and percussion she invites the listener to join her as she
weaves through different emotional headspaces. Six tracks that run like chapters of
saga accompanied by two remixes by Deepblak Chief Alchemist AYBEE, and resident
Rhythm Czar Afrikan Sciences. Deepblak is very honored to play host to the “91
Fellows” project as it represents a beautiful creative milestone for Smith who has
long been one of our favorite producers. We hope that the “91 Fellows” project
translates to the listeners heart as well the ears.