Originally from San Diego, brought up by the likes and influences of music representing the African Diaspora, Reggae, Brazilian, African, Hip-Hop, Blues, Jazz, Punk-Rock and Soul...a child of the 70’s who experienced the cross-cultures of the 80’s which began his life long love affair with collecting vinyl in the 90’s, Damon is a true connoisseur of music.
Bell (aka D^Bo!) began record collecting and DJ’ing at age sixteen, playing Jazz, Salsa, Funk, and Hip Hop at the famed night “Brass” (Hosted by Delicious Vinyl) at San Diego Supper Club, Ole’ Madrid. This along with his deep passion for music led him to learn to play the polyrhythms he heard in Afro-Cuban music, Reggae, Jazz, and Jazz Fusion...he soon began to imitate those sounds by playing percussion and wind instruments.
“DJ’ing is just an extension of my love and relationship with music”, states Bell.
In 2015, after a slew of notable releases, Bell released his first full length LP on Deepblak, Blues For The Libyan (DBR-V025). a journey into the deepness of Bell’s mind beginning with the now classic “Chromosome Replacement” feat. Khalil Anthony. The album composed of jazz riffs deep basslines and thumping sequences...as Damon calls it, “Feel Musik”
deep, unpredictable, sometimes mad and absolutely insane! Brendan Arnott.
This past year 2016, Damon set forth a presedent for the years to follow with notable releasaes on Burek “Stand By Me” EP, Don’t Be Afriad “Ankh Boogie” EP And Meda Fury “Altered Visions” EP. Continuing to grow his global fan base after touring 2016 through Düsseldorf , Cologne (#Tausend Bar) , Paris (Djoon, Deepblak Lable Night), Dallas (New Math Mondays).
Upcoming releases for Damon include the “#2 EP” feat. Khalil Anthony on Shadeleaf Music [SM-12-012], “Land Of Meroe EP” on Deepblak Recordings and a few new label releases following mid year 2017.