Welcome to the spiritual and musical affair that is “Origins EP”, Ezel’s very first release of his own label Bayacou Records.

Rooted in deep spirituality, this EP is a collection of grooves to aid dance floor meditation and connection with one’s higher self.
EARLY FEEDBACK

“Will definitely be playing your Origins track” – Seven Davis Jr (Ninjatune) 

“Amazing bro.  I know it will be a big tune” – Daz-I-Kue (Bugz In the Attic) 

“Yes Ezel !! You went iiiiin hermano !!!!! Me gusta mucho !!gracias !!!ima play this out, especially 2,3 & 4 ;-)” – Simbad (Brownswood) 

“Origins” simply phrase with unique samples impressive. after break is so soulful. Also good keep vibes Ice Cold Mix. Support! – Dazzle Drums (Green Parrot)

“Many thanks for sending over…sounds amazing as always. Will def support and play.” Mad Mats (Local Talk) 

“Astral really hurts in my heart, i feel it deep inside, much love for this track, really special, this one and Origin (ice cold) which im going to play for long time are my favorites. Congrats Ezel for your first own release, solid package with Beautiful music” – Kiko Navarro (BBE) 

“Muchisimas gracias Ezel, ya descargando! :)” Pablo Fierro (Vida Records) 
All tracks produced by Ezel
all instruments, programming and arrangement by Ezel Recorded and mixed at Bayacou Studios, Santo Domingo, D.R.
Executive Producer: Ezel
Licensing: info@bayacou.com

Origins EP

Ezel - Origins

Ezel - Astral

Ezel - Indio

Ezel - Origins (Ice Cold Mix)

Produced by Ezel with vocals from Multi-Platinum Producer/Vocalist Mike City, All This Time brings the soulful goodness.

Easily recognized in some of our favorites hits by Brandy, Angie Stone, Amerie and many others, award winning producer Mike City has been creating hits for some of music’s greatest vocalists for the last two decades.   

Mike teams up with Ezel and switches hats to vocalist, painting us a picture that reflects on a man’s internal quest to find the right one. 

On the production side, Ezel conjures an eclectic blend of afro elements with dashes of Tech Soul aesthetics that play into the melodramatic. The Bayacou Dub, an uplifting atmospheric affair, takes things into deeper realms. 

EARLY FEEDBACK

”Bayacou dubbin it out here NICE!” Kai Alce

“All mixes are groovy” Ian Friday

“Definitely supporting!” – Oli Lazarus 

“killer Bayacou Dub for me” - Simbad 

“this is so sweet…full support!" -Rainer Trueby 

“Bayacou Dub…bounces neatly” -  Daz-I-Kue 

“Always what I expect from Ezel, soulful dancefloor vibes and this time with a  beautiful vocal” – Casamena

“Another top production from one of the best in the scene a truely musician abducted by the power of the synth, loving the Bayacou Dub the most but enjoying the whole package”  –  Kiko Navarro

“Ezel is back with the goods, loving this!” – Jose Marquez

"Yup…thats my shit! Nice one Ezel 🙂" – Mad Mats

"Diggin’ the dub! Thanks 🙂" – AtOne

"Undeniably a timeless slice of soul oozing bliss" - Mike Fossati (Spirit of House)

"BEautiful! Full support" – Hallex M

“keep up the good work!” – Marlon D

Written by Michael  Flowers (Mike City Music/Nottinghill Music BMI) & Ezel Feliz (BMI)

Produced by Ezel 
Vocals performed and produced by Mike City  
All instruments, programming and arrangement by Ezel 
Recorded and mixed at Bayacou Studios, Santo Domingo, D.R.

Cover art based on “Stripped” from Tamara Natalie Madden
This image is copyright of Tamara Natalie Madden USED WITH PERMISION

Executive Producer: Ezel 
Licensing info: info@bayacou.com 
www.bayacou.com

All This Time

Ezel ft. Mike City - All This Time (Original Mix)

Ezel Ft. Mike City - All This Time (Instrumental)

Ezel Ft. Mike City - All This Time ( Bayacou Dub )

Ezel Ft. Mike City - All This Time ( Bayacou Dubstrumental )

An offering of dance can move mountains. This statement speaks to the spiritual depth of Ezel’s new EP “Anba Dlo”. 

Anba Dlo or “Beneath the Waters” in Kreyol is a term utilized in the tradition of Vodou referring to the ancestral home of the spirits from which they come and go. The name is fitting for this body of work in which Ezel gives a glimpse into his connection with these energies.   

Things start off with “Nibo”, a mesmerizing, carnival inspired rhythm that serves as an offering and homage to the Loa, Guede Nibo, leader of the spirits of the dead. Traditional drums intertwine with syncopated synth stabs and dark pads to create a shadowy atmosphere that culminates in a multi-layered soundscape, as a prayer is being chanted “Vini danse woy, vini danse banda Guede Nibo”.

Next is “The Moon” where a steady, melodic arpeggiator line issues a call to all moon worshipers to gather and dance in its divine light. After that is “Caravan”, with its mechanical afro aesthetics, it portrays a sonic picture of the caravan of life that moves us all. Lastly “Lead by Water” envelops us in its serene, mellow atmosphere. Reverb drenched synths meet with sultry Rhodes lines, as we sail through the waters in the Immamou, the sacred boat in which offerings are delivered to the Spirit of the sea, Lord Agwe. 

  We pray this work fosters the spiritual connection of the listener and dancer with their own essence, and just like the essence of water, it brings life to the physical dancefloor, and the spiritual dancefloor within.

Ezel - Nibo (Original Mix) - PREVIEW -

Ezel - The Moon - PREVIEW -

Ezel - Caravan - PREVIEW -

Ezel - Led by Water - PREVIEW -

Ezel - Nibo (Bayacou Beats)- PREVIEW -

Next on the label is a musical collaboration that is special on many levels, as two artists from both sides of the island of Ayiti Kiskeya unite to collaborate on “Let Go”.

Oozing magical Caribbean reggae vibes, “Let Go” is the perfect example of music that uplifts. A perfectly timed conscious message adorned with rich and powerful instrumentation.

Back in 2016, Ezel was invited to travel to Port-Au-Prince to participate in “Azuei”, a collective of artists from Dominican Republic and Haiti that fosters peace, solidarity and integration of the sister nations thru the arts. It was there that he first met the amazing singer-composer Rebel Layonn (pronounced “Lion”), a super charismatic performer and advocate of social change in Haiti and the world.

As the saying goes, “like minds attract”. It was only a matter of time for these two talented artists to pursue the first of what we believe will be many collaborations.
Produced by Ezel
Written by Ezel Feliz and James Vergneau
All instruments performed by Ezel
Recorded and mixed at The House of Spirits, Santo Domingo
Executive Producer: Ezel
(c) 2018 All Rights Reserved

Let Go

Ezel Ft. Rebel Layonn - Let Go (Radio Mix)

Celebrating the first year of the label, Bayacou Records proudly presents this absolute summer slammer in the form of Ezel's 'U Made Me' featuring vocalist extraordinaire Ovasoul7. 

A gifted performer and songwriter, Ovasoul7 has been synonymous of raw emotional deepness that seems to elevate everything it touches. 

In 'U Made Me', Ovasoul7 vocals follow Ezel's stripped down instrumentation and locks into the music dramatic ride. As intensity rises, dancefloor madness gets unveiled. Next is the 'Ice Cold Dub' mix, where atmospheric aesthetics meets dark dub stabs and percussion drenched beats set the tone. 

Finally, on the b-side of things, 'Blue Spectral', a laid back hypnotic groove bring us back home rounding off this stellar release by Ezel. 



Ezel ft.  'U Made Me EP'

1. Ezel ft. Ovasoul7 'U Made Me' (Original Mix)
2. Ezel ft. Ovasoul7 'U Made Me' (Instrumental)
3. Ezel ft. Ovasoul7  'U Made Me' (Ice Cold Dub)
4. Ezel  'Blue Spectral'

'U Made Me' 
Written & Produced by Ezel & d. Sabela grimes 
'Blue Spectral'  Written & Produced by Ezel 
Executive Producer: Ezel
P&C 2018 Bayacou Records

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BYC05 : Ezel - Blue Spectral (Preview)

Celebrating the first year of the label, Bayacou Records proudly presents this absolute summer slammer in the form of Ezel's 'U Made Me' featuring vocalist extraordinaire Ovasoul7. 

A gifted performer and songwriter, Ovasoul7 has been synonymous of raw emotional deepness that seems to elevate everything it touches. 

In 'U Made Me', Ovasoul7 vocals follow Ezel's stripped down instrumentation and locks into the music dramatic ride. As intensity rises, dancefloor madness gets unveiled. Next is the 'Ice Cold Dub' mix, where atmospheric aesthetics meets dark dub stabs and percussion drenched beats set the tone. 

Finally, on the b-side of things, 'Blue Spectral', a laid back hypnotic groove bring us back home rounding off this stellar release by Ezel. 

Ezel ft.  'U Made Me EP'

1. Ezel ft. Ovasoul7 'U Made Me' (Original Mix)
2. Ezel ft. Ovasoul7 'U Made Me' (Instrumental)
3. Ezel ft. Ovasoul7  'U Made Me' (Ice Cold Dub)
4. Ezel  'Blue Spectral'

'U Made Me' 
Written & Produced by Ezel & d. Sabela grimes 
'Blue Spectral'  Written & Produced by Ezel 
Executive Producer: Ezel
P&C 2018 Bayacou Records

Delivered by <a href='http://www.label-worx.com'>Label Worx</a> on behalf of <a href='http://bayacou.com'>Bayacou Records</a>

BYC05 : Ezel ft. Ovasoul7 - U Made Me (Snippet )

Made in honor of the lwa Papa Ogou Sen Jak also known as Ogou Balendjo, a central figure in Haitian and Dominican Vodou tradition, this collection of tracks further expresses Ezel's vision of utilizing his art as a creative vessel to carry the dancer's mind and soul towards the realm of Spirit. 

Things start off with 'Sen Jak' featuring the vocals of influential Haitian singer James Germain. Known for giving voice to some of the most beautiful modern day renditions of classic Vodou songs, he was a perfect fit for this project. Him and Ezel managed to create this dance floor gem that depart from Ezel's signature afro tech sound into a new realm in which troubadour sounds and instruments like the accordion and the saxophone helped convey a folksy vibe that reminisces the Caribbean islands. 

Next is 'Awoshenago', a carnivalesque instrumental jam where a main central melody line is brought forward by several instruments creating a rising tide of sonic goodness. After that is 'Papa Loko' a popular song within Vodou, here re-imagined in a very soulful rendition with help from Haitian singer Christina Laguerre. 

Finally there is 'Ogou Priye', an acoustic song that came to be as the opening prayer/improvisation by James and Ezel as they prepared to start working on 'Sen Jak', praying to Papa Ogou to oversee and become present in the studio session. Although not oriented to a dance floor setting, Ezel wanted to include it as he feels it represents the essence of what was sought with the creation of this EP: a sense of connection and understanding of the higher truth that permeates our art, departing from us to the discerned listener/dancer worldwide.
 

1. Ezel ft. James Germain - Sen Jak (Original Mix) 
2. Ezel ft. James Germain - Sen Jak (Instrumental Mix) 
3. Ezel - Awoshenago 
4. Ezel ft. Christella Laguerre - Papa Loko
5. Ezel ft. James Germain - Priye Ogou 


Credits: 

All songs produced by Ezel 
Rhodes, Wurlitzer, Percussion, Bass,  Synths and Drums performed by Ezel

Track 1 & 5 written by Ezel & James Germain 
Vocals Performed by James Germain 
Sax performance by Gelson Henriquez
Track 4 Vocals performed by Christella Laguerre 

Recorded and Mixed by Ezel @ Bayacou Studios 
Executive Producer: Ezel

Awo Ashe Nago Papa Sen Jak

Ezel Ft. James Germain - Priye Ogou * Album Only * (Preview)

Ezel Ft. Christella Laguerre - Papa Loko  * Preview *

Ezel - Awoshenago * Preview *

Ezel Ft. James Germain - Sen Jak (Instrumental Mix) * Preview *

Ezel Ft. James Germain - Sen Jak (Original Mix) * Preview *

We are proud to unveil yet another tasteful collaboration between Ezel and Mike City in the form of “Already Knew”. The original mix has it all, a fresh MAW like vibe on the drums, a funky bass that's in control of the groove and the slick vocals of Mike City, who never fails to deliver. We believe this is a future classic.

On the b side, things get deeper with the Bayacou Deep Dub. Vocals are stripped down while Ezel completely transform the intention of the song taking it into the darker more hypnotic realms.

Already Knew

Ezel Ft. Mike City - Already Knew (Original Mix)

Bayacou Records is an exciting brand new electronic music record label founded by Dj/Producer Ezel.

For many years Ezel has been collaborating with some of the most respected and revered house music labels around such as Ocha, Local Talk and most recently Defected Records. In this process, the development of his sound and identity as an artist has experienced a magnificent sense of growth and personal belonging.

With the launch of Bayacou Records, we strive to seek even higher grounds in terms of music with a strong spiritual vibe behind. Regardless of what shape or form the music takes, the voice that resonates from within is instantly recognizable. It is the one of creating without limitations and always from the heart, a reflection of what true art is all about.

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