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Aquavibe

New York City, New York, United States

New York City, New York, United States
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"A Pop Culture Break In Your Day - Aquavibe"

Swagger. It’s a word we toss around a lot these days. Old Spice even named one of their scents after it. Much like the words “awesome,” “epic,” “dope” and “gnarly,” the word has lost some its punch. But then you hear a song, a beat, groove and there it is — swagger. Listening to Aquavibe, you hear that swagger, that crazy coolness, that infectious energy. The pioneers of a style called “mix-hop,” this live band that blends hip-hop, R&B, turntablism and soul, to create a unique party atmosphere. Whether it’s their throw your drinks in the air, slow bop of the head slow jams or their get on the dance floor and groove anthems, Aquavibe is a living, breath party. - Pop Break


"A Pop Culture Break In Your Day - Aquavibe"

Swagger. It’s a word we toss around a lot these days. Old Spice even named one of their scents after it. Much like the words “awesome,” “epic,” “dope” and “gnarly,” the word has lost some its punch. But then you hear a song, a beat, groove and there it is — swagger. Listening to Aquavibe, you hear that swagger, that crazy coolness, that infectious energy. The pioneers of a style called “mix-hop,” this live band that blends hip-hop, R&B, turntablism and soul, to create a unique party atmosphere. Whether it’s their throw your drinks in the air, slow bop of the head slow jams or their get on the dance floor and groove anthems, Aquavibe is a living, breath party. - Pop Break


"PLAYBOY: THE MANSION IN-GAME SOUNDTRACK TO FEATURE MORE THAN 40 EMERGING ARTISTS"

... Emerging bands such as Start Trouble, The Wylde Bunch, The Rosenbergs, AQUAVIBE and Sugarcult have songs featured in Playboy: The Mansion, as well as established artists including Petey Pablo, Felix Da House Cat, All-American Rejects and Sander Kleinenberg.... - Playboy Press Release


"PLAYBOY: THE MANSION IN-GAME SOUNDTRACK TO FEATURE MORE THAN 40 EMERGING ARTISTS"

... Emerging bands such as Start Trouble, The Wylde Bunch, The Rosenbergs, AQUAVIBE and Sugarcult have songs featured in Playboy: The Mansion, as well as established artists including Petey Pablo, Felix Da House Cat, All-American Rejects and Sander Kleinenberg.... - Playboy Press Release


"D1"

http://www.boardsmag.com/articles/magazine/20050401/menzies.html

...Not only is Bang Music composer Derek Menzies (D1) a First Boards finalist, but he and his band, Aquavibe, have been invited to play at Hugh Hefner's house... - Boards Magazine - First Boards Awards


"AQUAVIBE: Aquavibe"

... the next revolution of urban aura with Aquavibe - NYC's pioneers of Mix-Hop... - cdbaby.com


"FRONTLINES: Aquavibe"

http://www.xxlmag.com/online/?p=19962

...But breaking the mold of just the “rapper on an instrumental” thing we been stuck on for so long is a band called Aquavibe. The group is fronted by singer/songwriter/producer D1 and lyricists DyVerse the 1st...and Paradox..., Bounce on drums, and D Lee rotating instruments. Aquavibe is an amalgamation of a bunch of different musical genres. I don’t wanna just lump them in the Rap Rock category, because what they do is not only that, so we call what they do “Mix-Hop.” It’s all these different sounds- rap, rock, funk, electronica, pop- fused together. It’s definitely not some generic T-Pain-assisted radio jingle (not that I have anything against that, but just saying)... - XXL Magazine Online


"PennFest NYC: Bright Lights, Big City, Big Talent"

... The two other musical acts were the multicultural Aquavibe, which featured Derek Lee C’97 on guitar and offered a powerful, richly layered sound that melded a range of styles—hip hop, trip hop, funk, soul, and jazz—into what they called “the People’s Groovement.” ... - UPenn Gazette


"FRONTLINES: Aquavibe"

http://www.xxlmag.com/online/?p=19962

...But breaking the mold of just the “rapper on an instrumental” thing we been stuck on for so long is a band called Aquavibe. The group is fronted by singer/songwriter/producer D1 and lyricists DyVerse the 1st...and Paradox..., Bounce on drums, and D Lee rotating instruments. Aquavibe is an amalgamation of a bunch of different musical genres. I don’t wanna just lump them in the Rap Rock category, because what they do is not only that, so we call what they do “Mix-Hop.” It’s all these different sounds- rap, rock, funk, electronica, pop- fused together. It’s definitely not some generic T-Pain-assisted radio jingle (not that I have anything against that, but just saying)... - XXL Magazine Online


"Derek L"

... Gracing the stage at CB's Gallery, Northsix, and the Knitting Factory, Derek L.'s shaking up the music mix with the mosaic that is Aquavibe... - www.jordankraft.com


"Playboy: The Mansion Soundtrack"

...check out Aquavibe's contribution to the Playboy: The Mansion soundtrack... log onto http:playhef.com/ ... - http://music.ign.com


"Aquavibe"

...hit songs ...a fresh, blend creating a unique listening experience... - www.goldmic.com


"Aquavibe"

...This new "People's Groovement" has something for everybody, appealing to a much broader audience than the average artist/band... - www.soundclick.com


"Aquavibe"

...hit songs ...a fresh, blend creating a unique listening experience... - www.goldmic.com


"A Dyverse Crowd"

“…one of Staten Island's resilient and talented groups… Crisp arrangements that use everything from distorted rock guitar riffs to loungy flute solos, a mix of programmed and live drums, and a broad range of lyrical subjects and styles interlock effortlessly.” - Staten Island Advance


"A Dyverse Crowd"

“…one of Staten Island's resilient and talented groups… Crisp arrangements that use everything from distorted rock guitar riffs to loungy flute solos, a mix of programmed and live drums, and a broad range of lyrical subjects and styles interlock effortlessly.” - Staten Island Advance


Discography

- "Don't Wanna Go Home" Mutual Friends soundtrack (movie)
- "What Up Kid" Mozart of Rap soundtrack (movie)
- What Is Mix*Hop? (album)
- "Quixotica" When Beautiful People Do Ugly Things (movie)
- "What Up Kid", "Quixotica" Full Circle soundtrack (movie)
- "ABC", Yesterdaze", "4AM" Blackout soundtrack (Paramount / BET movie)
- The People's Groovement, Volume 1 (album)
- "L.U.S.T.", "4AM", "Dvision" Playboy:The Mansion soundtrack (for Xbox, PS2 and PC)
- "Infectious" ESPN's Mike & Mike (theme song)
- Aquavibe (album)
- "4AM" Best of Goldmic.com (compilation CD)
- Jagermeister 2005 Buzz Band (compilation CD)

Available on iTunes, Spotify, Rhapsody, Amazon, cdbaby, and www.aquavibe.com.

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What is Mix-Hop?

Aquavibe is the answer. Hip-hop, R&B, rock, soul and dance fused together into one original sound performed by five men committed to The People's Groovement. Aquavibe appeals to listeners of a wide variety of styles and yet somehow manages not to compromise, transcending popular trends by refusing to sacrifice originality. So much more than a whack rapper with a backing track, this is where the heart of hip-hop and the soul of rock 'n roll come together. This is live original music. This is something new. This is a spectacle. Don't look away.

Committed to the Groovement for the past 10+ years, the five-member, Staten Island-based band have album sales on six continents, and have performed at numerous reputable venues including Six Flags Great Adventure Frightfest, Mudman X, Bar A, The Knitting Factory, The Stone Pony, Pianos, Southpaw, Nuyorican Poets' Cafe, CBGB's, Caroline's Comedy Club in Times Square and a little place you may have heard of: The Playboy Mansion. Not only did they rock Hef's crib, but the band also had three songs featured on the video game soundtrack to Playboy: The Mansion’s [Playstation, X-Box, PC] and appear as characters in the game as well.

Aquavibe has provided music for several indie films including 2007’s BET / Paramount critically acclaimed film "Blackout". DyVerse is credited as music supervisor and acts alongside Jeffrey Wright and Zoe Saldana in the film. Lead singer and musician, D1, produces all of the band’s music and has composed commercial music for the likes of ESPN, Samuel Adams and Victoria’s Secret. Emcees Dyverse the 1st and Paradox or “Dox” are successfully expanding into film careers in front of and behind the camera. Additionally, Aquavibe has come out to support worthwhile charities such as Boys & Girls Club, Art By The Ferry and Art For Heart.

Aquavibe’s new LP, What Is Mix-Hop?, hits you a with a bevy of potential singles showcasing their creative versatility while lending a unique vantage into their onstage presence. Working with Grammy award winning engineer, Ed Reed, Aquavibe has led the evolution of music with "What Is Mix*Hop?.
Combined with an unparalleled high-energy live show, Aquavibe is a force to be reckoned with.

Don't be left behind. Tap into the future of music. Join the Groovement. For more information visit www.aquavibe.com