Blak.Ops.Connections

www.blakopsmassound.com

The Record magazine wrote:
Hey Blak.Ops.! Hey congrats on the success! Keep me posted.

Joe Giuliani
Publisher
The Record, Detroit's Music Journal

Hey you guys are really good. I am glad you guys invited me to the concert. Wow what an event!!
Thanks for letting me know about them at www.blakopsmassound.com




- The Record Magazine

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SONG OF THE YEAR 2006
WEB AWARD NOTIFICATION LETTER

Attention Blak Ops Connections;

We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate you on your recent success in the August 2006 round of the Song of the Year song and lyric competition. We have received notification that a song you had submitted was recognized as a Finalist in the August competition round. We have added this accolade to a webpage produced under your name in our "Web Awards" archive. This "Web Award" page is a powerful tool for you to share the good news of your success to family, friends, associates, and professional contacts! You may view or link to your "Web Award" page at:

http://www.songoftheyear.com/webawards/b/blakopsconnections.htm

Please review your "Web Award" page and contact us immediately if there are any corrections required. Based on information we have on hand, we have taken the courtesy of including a link to your website, if your submission record included one. Once again, congratulations!

regards,

Glenn Sheppard
Song of the Year

Blak. Ops. Connections,

Thank you for contacting us and nice job on the song "Sure Touch". Regarding how many songwriter's receive placement in the contest, only a small percentage of the songs entered ever receive any placement. This would include the Runner Up placement. Though we are not allowed to disclose the actual scores from the judges, it is important to note that the Runner Up placements are the highest ranked songs right under the Winners and Finalists.

Thank you

Support Staff
Song of the Year
www.songoftheyear.com

- Song Of The Year Contest August 2006

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SONG WRITER NAME OF SONG
Blak Ops Connections Fire Escape
REVIEWER ID REVIEWER PROFESSION
R410072K Studio Musician/Songwriter

COMMENTS ON EMOTIONAL IMPACT
The song's mood and atmosphere are very particular and grab the attention since the beginning... and keeps it thru the end. Genre and style are well defined, which is very important! Lyrics are well situated within the overall sound, performance and style.

8/10

COMMENTS ON TECHNICAL EVALUATION:
The most memorable thing in this track is the atmosphere it creates right from the start. Good performance and musicianship, completed with a good choice of instruments and sounds! That leads to the particular and Unique signature sound

8/10

COMMENTS ON MARKETABILITY:
You've got good Lyrics and sound that tie very well together - it's a strong composition.

8/10

- Song Of the Year Website-Sponsor VH1 Save the Music

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SONG WRITER NAME OF SONG
Blak Ops Connections Lyfe
REVIEWER ID REVIEWER PROFESSION
R410072K Studio Musician/Songwriter

COMMENTS ON EMOTIONAL IMPACT
You did a distinguished job. The songwriting and execution show good creativity and musicianship. The track is well elaborated with a passionate performance.

8/10

COMMENTS ON TECHNICAL EVALUATION:
Unquestionable vocals and musical implementation. Emotions in the song are dedicated and expressive, thanks to the overall performance - quite stirring. The arrangement is effortless and works satisfactory. The overall impact is heightened with the paramount production aspects.

8/10

COMMENTS ON MARKETABILITY:
The appeal is evident and the overall sound is positive and involving. Your style is unique and original and this gives this composition unquestionable market potential for your composition.

8/10 - Song Of the Year Website-Sponsor VH1 Save the Music

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SONG WRITER NAME OF SONG
Blak Ops Connections Don't Stop Now
REVIEWER ID REVIEWER PROFESSION
R410072K Studio Musician/Songwriter

COMMENTS ON EMOTIONAL IMPACT
Musically talking, the most important element here is the way instruments are used - not creating a simple melody, but a bouquet of sounds and harmonies. An example for good taste and mature Artistic approach is the overall sound - instruments, musicianship and song structure play a major role here and are the strongest aspects of the song.

8/10

COMMENTS ON TECHNICAL EVALUATION:
The vocals are raw and layered with effects, which works well for the minimal lyrics. Excellent work for all other aspects - Title, Lyrics, Performance, Genre definition (very important!), Arrangement. And the overall sound can be considered "major" one - it is clean and has those so desired unique notes!

8/10

COMMENTS ON MARKETABILITY:
Keep up the good work! This shows real promise as a potential dance single.

8/10
- Song Of the Year Website-Sponsor VH1 Save the Music

www.blakopsmassound.com

SONG WRITER NAME OF SONG
Blak Ops Connections Stomp
REVIEWER ID REVIEWER PROFESSION
R410072K Studio Musician/Songwriter

COMMENTS ON EMOTIONAL IMPACT
The enduring nature of the track comes not only from excitement but also more over the extraordinary attention to detail! You demonstrate a wonderful grasp of heart scorching melody and ethereal qualities.

9/10

COMMENTS ON TECHNICAL EVALUATION:
The sheer attention to production detail coupled with the main riff provide for an incredible listening experience.

9/10

COMMENTS ON MARKETABILITY:
Arguably on the floor this where this belongs. Given the clubbing populations desire for carnivorous pulsing music.

9/10
- Song Of the Year Website-Sponsor VH1 Save the Music

www.blakopsmassound.com

Koren Washington The Experiment
reviews jazz soul — Saturday, 2. July 2005


If you search the internet for Koren Washington and Blak.Ops.Connections you’ll find some links that point to the singer. But judging from this six track EP The Experiment this will hopefully change soon. Koren wrote and performed all songs with the production and arrangement of Tymm Oblique from Blak.Ops.Connections.
I suppose that Koren and Tymm had the same trouble like Olu with his recent album Beautiful Place and that is that you only have a limited low budget and have to stick with synthesizers/computers for the musical background. While real instruments can offer a rich musical vibe if used the right way it doesn’t mean that a simpler orchestration sounds per se worse. Olu, Koren, and Tymm Oblique from Blak.Ops.Connections prove that even “artifical” instruments can work extremly well.
The Experiment shows that Koren feels comfortable with various musical styles like the fast house track (Fallen)Star or the urban/R&B influenced After This. But for my ears she hits home with the slower songs where she can really show the beauty of her voice. The great jazz soul tune Fish Out Of Water is a good example. Imagine N’Dambi, Charisse or Cherokee (especially her Blue Bottle Aftashave) thrown together to get a notion of this heartfelt, timeless song.
Sway If You Can is another soulful highlight with its reduced rhythm and jazzy feeling. And it’s the sparse musical background and Koren’s voice that gives the songs a rather sad and bluesy feeling (the album’s opener Maybe is even dedicated to the lonely hearts).
This six track EP is a very fine introduction for Koren Washington and Blak.Ops.Connections and makes me curious about the new material Koren and Blak.Ops is currently working on.

Tracklisting of The Experiment: 1. Maybe/ 2. Fish Out of Water/ 3. Fallen Star/ 4. Sway If You Can/ 5. Silence/ 6. After This | released 2003 Koren Washington and Blak.Ops.Connections

- Jazz___Not_____Jazz website 2005

www.universalxpression.net
www.blakopsmassound.com

Music by Universal Xpression
Sounds by Roots Rock & WD


Clubhouse Tavern, Fisher Bldg.


2005 marks the year of Robert Nesta Marley’s 60th birthday, and Detroit came out to celebrate his life and musical gifts at the Clubhouse Tavern. Universal Xpression played a rhythmic assortment of Marley tunes as the crowd bounced to the beat and sang along. Mellow’s smoothe voice serenaded the audience with some of the legend’s most popular songs.

- Headline News-Detroit Reggae.com

www.blakopsmassound.com

This marvelous group provides an amazingly energy pumping musical and theatrical treat. Universal Xpression uplifts and captivates its audiences with Caribbean rhythms such as reggae, soca, zouk, and dance hall music, with an undertone of African, Latin and American rhythms. Consequently, this rhythmic implementation has created a hypnotic groove and a beautiful sound, with a universal appeal, thus making this group the choice show band.

Universal Xpression has thrilled thousands all over America, Canada and the Caribbean at numerous venues: High schools, colleges, universities, clubs, festivals, weddings, parades, corporate parties, and parks. In twelve great years the group has built a tremendous fan base which continues to grow with every performance. Seeing Universal Xpression live is an awesome experience, strong and beautiful vocals, sweet harmony, solid and tight groovy music topped off with wonderful showmanship. You are embraced and involved in the mental, physical, educational and emotional awe. Universal Xpression is ultimately satisfying.

- South Bend Reggae.com

Metro Times-March 29, 2008

Best of Detroit


UnPlugged with Joey Black featuring B.O.S.S. (Blak.Ops.Super.Sound)
(Music » Urban » R & B, Music » Urban » Hip hop/Rap)

GMB Records/Peerless Production presents UnPlugged

UnPlugged is a unique live experience that incorporates jazz, hip-hop and R&B.

Location:
Prive Lounge
155 W. Congress
Detroit [map]
313-965-6560
Web Site & E-Mail



Ticket Info
Tickets are $10 at the door, FREE before 11PM if RSVP to info@peerlessp.com - 21+







- Metro Times