Hubert Daviz - A Diezel Odyssey (Sichtexot)

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1/6/2022 0 Comments

Hubert Daviz - A Diezel Odyssey (Sichtexot)

What Your Ears Say & The Cover Looks Like

What We Say

Thanks to chill hop & lo-fi the beat tape world is drowning in sub-standard, generic offerings which makes producers like Hubert Davis & this late night, Kush shrouded exploration of the twilight zone between late night heavily stoned reality distortion & early THC affected sleep states for Sichtexot all the more welcome.

What The Release Notes Say

Hubert Daviz has been lingering at the creative forefront of the German beat movement for more than a decade now. In 2010, he released his debut instrumental album »Proceduri de Rutina«, a collection of tracks based on jazz samples originating from his birth country of Romania. Hubert consciously kept a low profile since then, producing solo albums and projects with like-minded artists such as Wun Two, Retrogott and Hulk Hodn. »A Diezel Odyssey« is his latest collection of deep jeep beats to soundtrack your late night walk to your local Bodega – imagine Drake’s »Summers Over Interlude« recorded to analog tape and then buried six feet underground.

Only two featured artists came along for this bizarre ride II the far side: One is Anthony Drawn, sax wiz extraordinaire and Daviz’ partner in crime on the recently-founded casual low grind imprint. The other one is L.A. weirdo rap king Pink Siifu. Hubert has been championing his visionary lo-fi-rap-update since his breakout project »Ensley« in 2018 – now Siifu returns the favor via a mystical guest verse on an untitled track on »A Diezel Odyssey«. Hubert has never really bothered to produce beats for MCs to rhyme over them in mind, but in this case the collaboration with a rapper turned out like a match made in nerd heaven.

In a certain way, this 23-minute suite of music is the culmination of Huberts work leading up to this album, becoming somewhat more and more experimental in the last few years, trying to stay ahead of the biters while not losing his unrivaled chill. To be clear: His trademark slowed + reverb sound and his talent for sourcing ultra-crisp drums are very much alive and kicking on this record. It’s that almost magical, dare I say spiritual side to his music that separates Hub Deezy from the competition. Nothing has really changed in essence, but still everything is different. To really understand, listen mindfully. »A Diezel Odyssey« can take you places – just surrender and let go. (Text: Stephan Kunze)

CREDITS
Interpret: Hubert Daviz
Titel: A Diezel Odyssey (LP)
+ The Replacement Service Tape (Bonus LP - printed inner sleeve)

Guests: Pink Siifu, Wun Two, Anthony Drawn & Rob Who?!
Format: Vinyl 2LP + DL-Code – 2LP limited edition 500 Stk.
Cover Painting "A Diezel Odyssey": Latete
Cover Illustration "The Service Replacement Tape": Paul White
Artwork: Parissa Charghi
Photography: Robert Winter

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