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Behn and The Vibemachine

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About Me

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************************************************************ ************Hailing from the musically rich center of Detroit, behn brings a unique sound, which is a blend of various forms of music, ranging from soul, hip-hop, and funk to rock, techno, and jazz. behns songwriting and vocal arrangements are reminiscent of eighties rhythm and blues. As far as the hip-hop element is concerned, his sound comes from the same roots as Golden Age hip-hop (circa 1986 1994). Drawing inspiration from the various innovative groups of this era, behn maintains the integrity of hip-hop. Funk is also an essential element in the sound. He utilizes various synthesizers, vocoders, and vocal effects to achieve a unique balance with the other musical influences, which helps the blend into electronic forms of music such as, house and techno. The result is amazing. The journey started in Detroit, with behns introduction to hip-hop music in the early eighties. An insatiable appetite for all types of hip-hop consumed the passionate and eager double-deck cassette producer from an early age. The influence of soul and jazz he picked from his parents record collection as a youngster became crude hip-hop loops. Crude loops would transform themselves into innovative hip-hop and would first manifest themselves into the form of a critically acclaimed local Detroit hip-hop group called Ditmot. As behn moved on to college in Atlanta, he gradually started to incorporate more southern influences in his music and became open to even more types of music, adding to the melting pot of sounds which he already had been utilizing. Eventually, he would link up with R & B producers Tricky & Sean (Chante Moore, Sole, Tyrese, Blu Cantrell, etc) and become a daily fixture at the Red Zone Entertainment studios. This experience would teach him many crucial aspects of music production including vocal arrangement and many recording techniques.Upon graduation, behn migrated back to Detroit to resurrect Ditmot into a formidable group on the Detroit hip-hop scene and help create another group called Ichabods Tree. While both groups were moderately successful, behn always felt his sound was meant to reach a much larger audience. After not receiving the response from his music that he felt was warranted, afra behn moved to New York City to explore other opportunities, which did not present themselves to him in Detroit. As a result, behn would further expand and enhance the sound by working with a plethora of focused, talented artists, musicians, rappers, and singers. Currently, behn is poised to make a major impact on the music industry with his debut full-length album featuring other talented artists called The Vibemachine. It is the culmination of his journey through the world of music and his experiences in life. Behn's music offers a unique perspective on the world. So get ready because The Vibemachine is leaving soon and your seat has been reserved.

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Member Since: 4/7/2005
Band Website: vibemachineltd.com
Band Members: behn - MPC, Vocals, Keyboard; Tara Nova - Vocals; Pfire - Vocals; Bliss - Rap, Vocals; Walt - Vocals; Monk - Rap; Baatin - Rap; Felix Chen - Trombone; Mike Fowler - Electric Guitar; Thug-bot - Storytelling, Rap, Chant
Influences: World of Paper/City of Boom EP (feat. Baatin) available now!

GOD, LOVE, Thomas Butler, Sharon Butler, Autumn Butler, Hillari James, Quincy Jones, Jamiroquai, Anita Baker, Roger Troutman, Leon Ware, Pink Floyd, Isaac Hayes, Dr.Dre, Marvin Gaye, Donny Hathaway, Stereolab, Kurt Cobain, Michael MacDonald, N'Dea Davenport, Ronnie Dyson, The Isley Brothers, Incognito, The Funk Brothers, Ice Cube, Al Jarreau, Christopher Cross, Al Green, Willie Mitchell, Teena Marie, Rick James, Burt Bacharach, Johnny Mathis, Curtis Mayfield, Carly Simon, Teddy Riley, Beck Hansen, Stevie Wonder, Rod Temperton, Michael Franks, Run-Dmc, BDP, The White Stripes, NWA, Public Enemy, The Neptunes, Michael J. Powell, Battle Cat, David Bowie, The Brand New Heavies, Eric B. & Rakim, EPMD, Gangstarr, DJ Premier, Pete Rock, Jay-Dee, DJ Quik, Outkast, Kokane, Sade, Kraftwerk, Nirvana, Trevor Horn, James Jamerson, Johnny Mathis, Lewis Taylor, The Funk Brothers, Angela Winbush, Force MD's, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Just Blaze, Wes Montgomery, Raphael Saadiq, Al B. Sure, Kyle West, Goodie Mob, James Brown, MC Hammer, Too Short, Bill Withers, Chick Corea, Devante Swing, Jodeci, Keith Sweat, Michael Jackson, George Benson, Andrew Slater, Minnie Riperton, Timbaland, Gamble and Huff, RZA, Sleepy Brown, Organized Noize, Jean-Luc Ponty, Fertile Ground, UGK, Schoolly D, A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, MC Eiht, Compton's Most Wanted, Roy Ayers, Above the Law, 2Pac, Scarface, Mr. DJ, Eightball & MJG, Detroit's Most Wanted, AWOL, Awesome Dre, Snoop Dogg, Rap Mafia, DJ Assault, Derrick May, Juan Atkins, Carl Craig, Mojo, The Wizard, Detroit GhettoTech Music, Inner City, Kevin Saunderson, The Box, Esham, Smiley, Kaos & Maestro, Loose Ends, SOS Band, Hall & Oates, Stevie Wonder, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Astrud Gilberto, Three Six Mafia, Omar, Will Downing, Prince Paul, Thom Bell, George Duke, George Clinton, Parliament Funkadelic, Deniece Williams, and Earth,Wind & Fire. ..


Sounds Like: Intelligently theatrical Soul, R&B, Jazz, Funk, and Rock marinated through and through with the most intriguing Hip-Hop, baked by the Black experience, then lightly seasoned with a Futuristic other-worldliness. Mere words are not sufficient enough to describe the fantastic musical journey of The Vibemachine, but this description comes awful close. I played a track for a well-known artist the other day and they said it sounded like some futuristic George Michaels sh*t. Basically, something you don't hear too often. Enjoy.
Record Label: Vibemachine Limited
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

The Vibemachine reviewed by Art Nouveau Magazine!!!

Reviewed by Art Nouveau Magazine BEHN AND THE VIBE MACHINEAlbum ReviewBy Richard Marsh Jr.   I have to admit that I pretty much despise most R&B music. The generic, shallow crooning of so...
Posted by Behn and The Vibemachine on Mon, 12 May 2008 10:14:00 PST

THE VIBEMACHINE - REVIEWS

Art Nouveau Magazine BEHN AND THE VIBE MACHINEAlbum ReviewBy Richard Marsh Jr.   I have to admit that I pretty much despise most R&B music. The generic, shallow crooning of some ready- m...
Posted by Behn and The Vibemachine on Fri, 28 Sep 2007 08:01:00 PST

Behn & Tara Nova are TOMORROW...

TOMORROW  (FULL-LENGTH ALBUM COMING SUMMER 2008)   TOMORROW is the brainchild of the astounding songstress Tara Nova and producer extraordinaire Behn. The project is an uplifting, wondrous...
Posted by Behn and The Vibemachine on Mon, 12 May 2008 04:23:00 PST

Why Pop ?

People often hear the music and ask, "Why do you label your music Pop?." Well, if you read the definition of popular given by Webster's Dictionary, you understand why it's labeled that way. All five o...
Posted by Behn and The Vibemachine on Mon, 10 Apr 2006 09:13:00 PST

What is an Anvibeing?

In the beginning, before the creation of man, God created nature. It was a creation of perfect balance, harmony and rhythm, from the flow of rivers to and fro, to the baritone roar of the oceans beati...
Posted by Behn and The Vibemachine on Wed, 15 Mar 2006 09:52:00 PST

World of Paper/ City of Boom EP - Reviews

Here are a few of the reviews of the World of Paper/City of Boom EP   Review from John Book in his monthly column for musicforamerica.org : http://www.musicforamerica.org/node/99226 He pro...
Posted by Behn and The Vibemachine on Wed, 18 Jan 2006 01:36:00 PST

World of Paper/City of Boom EP

World of Paper / City of Boom - Meaning   Prosperity is a way of living and thinking, and not just money or things. Poverty is a way of living and thinking, and not just a lack of money or things...
Posted by Behn and The Vibemachine on Fri, 09 Dec 2005 07:11:00 PST