Dabrye (pronounced “DOB-ree”) is just one alias of Ann Arbor’s Tadd Mullinix, who shifts through various guises with remarkable competency and sophistication. As Dabrye, Mullinix explores hip-hop, creating head-nodding beats with bass lines that reference jazz and electro in equal measure.  It is a combination that has earned considerable praise from both the hip-hop underground (Jay Dee, Jurassic 5) and the electronic music press, including a Next 100 mention from URB in 2002 and kind words from publications as diverse as Rolling Stone and the Wire.

The debut Dabrye LP, One/Three, appeared in 2002 and was followed by the mini-LP Instrmntl for Scott Herren’s (Prefuse 73) Eastern Developments label. Both records earned glowing reviews for their rhythmic innovation and minimalist execution.

The next step in the Dabrye path involved calling on Detroit legends Jay Dee and Phat Kat, who both MC’d on 2004’s “Game Over” – the track was the first single from the Ghostly follow-up Two/Three, which also features appearances by Doom, Beans, Waajeed, Vast Aire, Wildchild, Guilty Simpson and many others.  The album will see release in June 2006, and will be followed by a summer tour with Percee P (Stones Throw).

For more go to  www.dabrye.com or the myspace page.