We're liking the vibe of Deepblak, an Oakland-based recording studio founded in 2001 by AYBEE (a-b). 

"Tapping into the rebellious ethos of his native Oakland, California, AYBEE had little choice in plotting the direction of his creative outlet. In 2000, he found himself increasingly dissatisfied with the sounds he was hearing amongst his musical peers. These quests for the sound inside him lead him into production. Disappearing from friends, and relatives for a year, AYBEE explored this new creative pursuit. Getting encouragement along the way from musical muses whom he respected, he felt the time was right in 2001 to step out into the world."

Pulling from the steep tradition of Black Music while armed with progressive production, the "Deepblak Sound" has carved a niche for itself in the realm of the deep and eclectic. Being born digital, the label seized the opportunity to build a worldwide rapport with an audience seeking new sounds. This conversation enabled the label to continue on a path left-of-center embracing soul in all its forms. Keeping the music somewhat familiar, but oddly refreshing.

Having established Deepblak as a home for all things deep the focus now falls on propagating the sound, and empowering a worldwide community of soul explorers.

What's not to like there? Check it out-this is super cool, modern soul.

W H E R E from Deepblak on Vimeo.

But we're also partial to Quantum Soul Mechanix:

Deepblak - Quantum Soul Mechanix from Deepblak on Vimeo.