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Beast

A hyper electro mashup of electronic, Dubstep, bass music, dancehall

Ammoye "Revolution" (A Dubmatix Production)

A collection of roots gems, some rare and unknown artists that I've been rinsing out on my radio shows for the last few months. 
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PLAYLIST
1. Stop them by Billy Joe Morgan
2.Slavery Train by Jewels
3.Slave Driver by Dennis Brown + Ranking Joe
4.Babylon by Johnny Clarke
5.Why Can't You Leave The Dreadlocks Alone by Ranking Tiger
6.Jah No Partial by Cultural Roots
7.Top Ranking Jah by Grubrick
8.Brand new day by Jacko
9.Pitch & Toss by PSALMS
10.Penetrate by Almighty Stones
11.Evil that you do by Roots
12.Give me by Earth & Stone
13.False Rumour by Two Rasta Man
14.Daughter Of Zion by Bagga
15.Distruction by Dennis Hamilton

Dubmatix Mix #2 - Roots Reggae Gems

Ladies and Gentlemen, Rudeboys and Rudegals, fasten your seat belts, here comes PART TWO of "WUBDISE meets MOUNTAIN TOP - Remixes, Dubplates & Specials". 

A 60 Minute selection including Wubdise Remixes, Unreleased Mashups and Mountain Top Hi Powa Dubplates, all remixed by Exidas inna Ragga Hip Hop Style and Fashion.

As always, enjoy & skank to this. Likes, Reposts & Comments are highly appreciated. Show some love!

TRACKLIST:
Jim Nastic - Chantin
Nasir X Nastic - One Chant (Wubdise - Unreleased)
Nas X Alton - Rule this universe 
Randy Valentine - Lock Dem Off (Mountain Top Dub)
Hopeton X Liks - Nexx Shocka
Jigsy King & Tony Curtis - Big Bad & Heavy (Mountain Top Dub)
Wayne Wonder - Forever (Mountain Top Dub)
Rae X Jim Brown - Criminology Lecturer (Wubdise - Unreleased)
Lila Ike - Sweet Inspiration (Mountain Top Dub)
Lady G - Breeze Off (Mountain Top Dub)
Degree - Trafficblocking (Mountain Top Dub)
KRS, NWA, BUJU, John Holt - Sound of the Helicopta (Wubdise X Blend Mishkin - Unreleased)
Beenie Man - Oyster & Conch (Mountain Top Dub)
Sista Nancy - Grand Slam (Mountain Top Dub)
Ward 21 - Petrol (Mountain Top Dub)
Wubdise - Blood Son
I-Octane - Buss a blank (Mountain Top Dub)
Stylo G - Yardie (Mountain Top Dub)
Cutty Ranks - Di Stoppa (Mountain Top Dub)
Toots & the Maytals - Bam Bam (Mountain Top Dub)
Reggie Steppa - Cucoonoo (Mountain Top Dub)
Ward 21 - Spot the J (Mountain Top Dub)
Randy Valentine - Certified (Mountain Top Dub)
Das Efx - Real Hip Hop (Wubdise - Unreleased)
Burro Banton - Sekkle yourself (Mountain Top Dub)
Jr Cat - Put Up uno hand (Mountain Top Dub)
Sancho - Chase Vampire (Mountain Top Dub)
Wubdise - Yu fi listen
B.I.G. - Big Poppa (Wubdise - Unreleased)
Konshens - So mi tan (Mountain Top Dub)
Vicious & Shyheim - Life of a shortie (Wubdise - Unreleased)
Wu-Tang - M.E.T.H.O.D. M.A.N. (Wubdise - Unreleased)
Bounty Killa - Magnum (Mountain Top Dub)
Wu Tang - Twilight Chessboxin (Wubdise - Unreleased)
Bounty Killa - Kill fi fun (Mountain Top Dub)
Screechie Dan - Boomin in a clash (Mountain Top Dub)
Shanique Marie - Eat Sleep Dub (Mountain Top Dub)
Big John - Its a Mountain Top World (Mountain Top Dub)

Wubdise Mixtapes

WUBDISE meets MOUNTAIN TOP - PART TWO - Remixes, Dubplates & Specials

The Winter Mix - another fresh selection of various tunes I've been playing on my syndicated radio show "The Bassment Sessions" heard in UK, Toronto, France & Germany (and worldwide via the net).
www.bassmentsessions.com


All tunes available on iTunes, Juno or Beatport.

01. Imanouel roots - No Bad Boy (Dub Terminator Remix)
02. Fogata Sounds - Loud & Clean (ft Tippa Irie) (Dub Terminator Remix)
03. Noiseshaper - The Creator (Ft Juggla)
04. Jahko Lion & ODG - Shake Haze
05. Biga*Ranx - Dub Attack (ft Kanka)
06. Subactive Sound System - Blam Blam (ft Mikey Murka)
07. Micah Shermaiah - Dread at the Control
08. Metastaz - Vampire (Ft Miss Mey)
09. OBF - Stop Dem (Ft Sis I-Lean)
10. Naram - Mayhem Version ft Asher Senator)
11. Daddy Freddy - New Tingy Lingy (Danny T Production)
12. Ninja Man - Ninja Mi Ninja
13. DJ Maars - Feelin' Irie (Ft Tippa Irie)
14. Benny Page - Turn Down The Lights

Dubmatix - MixCloud #3 - Winter Mix

Ras Lion - reggae got soul - mixtape

from a time when rhythm was king !
take a ride thru reggae music when funk and soul dominated the genre…

01. Lloyd Charmers - Darker Than Blue (PK / Blood & Fire)
02. Max Romeo - Something Is Wrong With A Nation + Version (Romax)
03. Glen Adams - Do Your Thing (Nu-Sound)
04. Ken Boothe - Black Gold And Green (Jaguar)
05. Stranger Cole - Red Gold & Green (Wackie’s)
06. Phyllis Dillon - Woman Ghetto (Treasure Isle)
07. Jennifer Lara - Woman Of The Ghetto (Studio One / Dub Store)
08. Ken Boothe - Is It Because I’m Black (PK / Blood & Fire)
09. Joe White - Give And Take (On Both Sides) (Ultra)
10. BB Seaton - Pharaoh Gone Away (Soul Beat)
11. Leroy Sibbles - This World (Wackie’s)
12. Alton Ellis - African Descendants (Studio One / Soul Jazz)
13. Stranger Cole - The Time Is Now (Wackie’s)
14. Owen Gray - It’s Time For Love (Attack)
15. BB Seaton - I Love The Reggae (Soul Beat)
16. Sidney, George and Jackie - Papa Was A Rolling Stone (Attack)
17. Randy’s All Stars - War (Randy’s)
18. Al Barry - Morning Sun (Ace’s)
19. Junior Byles - Da Da (Trojan)
20. Glen Miller - Dungeon (Mafiatone)
21. Keith Hudson - Talk Some Sense (Gamma Ray) (Mamba)
22. BB Seaton - My People Hold On (Soul Beat)
23. Milton Henry - Let The Sunshine In (Wackie’s)
24. The Heptones - Forward On A Yard (Pressure Sounds)
25. Devon Russell - You Found Heaven (Studio One / Soul Jazz)
26. The Blackstones - Pure Niceness (Jackpot)
27. Toots & The Maytals - Daddy (Jaguar)
28. Eric Donaldson - Cherry Oh Baby (Jamaican Recordings)
29. Phyllis Dillon - Close To You (Treasure Isle)
30. Jackie Wilson & Linda Hopkins - Joshua Fit The Battle Of Jericho (Pop Corn)
31. Big Maybelle - Joshua Fit The Battle Of Jericho (Pop Corn)

[Ras Lion on the controls] 
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reggae got soul - mixtape

1970-1980 era Reggae Vinyl Selection. It Mixed by e-mura from Bim One Production, Like a Journey in to Reggae Mood.

Grab it here>> http://www.mediafire.com/listen/379k5lab1oll7yt/Bim_One_Production_-_Reggae_Vilnyl_Session_Mix.mp3

Hope you Enjoy the Mix!

 1_Take Five - Reggae Clinic 65
 2_Food For Thought - U.B.40
 3_Babylon - Aswad
 4_Red Eye - Vivian Jones
 5_Traveling - Burning Spear
 6_One Love - Willy Wiliams
 7_Stalag18 - Ansel Collins
 8_Mafia Skank - Winston Palmer
 9_Rebel Soldering - Johnnie Clarke
10_None Shall Escape The Judgement - Johnnie Clarke
11_Joshua's Word - Johnny Clarke
12_Jamaican Collie - Dillinger
13_Minister For Ganja - Rapper Robert & Jim Brown
14_Israel (12Tribe) Stylee (Extended Play) - Mikey Dread
15_Big Fight - Welton Irie & Lone Ranger
16_Pure Ranking Disco Mix - Horace Andy
17_Ghetto-Ology - Sugar Minott
18_Craven Choke Puppy - Bob Marley & The Wailers
19_Tiction - Junior Delgado
20_Mr.Ska Bean'a - Alton Ellis & Heptones
21_Here I Come - Dennis Brown

FREE DOWNLOAD - Reggae Vinyl Session Mix by e-mura (Bim One)

From the research and development lab at Jump & Prance Studio (Madrid/Spain) and in collaboration with Cubiculo Records (Portugal / UK) we present a new medicine to cure boredom and stress, Rub-a-dub Ting! Vol7 – Digital Obsession.

After dozens of hours of reasarch by Supah Frans at his facilities comes this new project for free download on Cubiculo Records.

Enter our web and try this new sound free one-hour drug recorded, mixed and and mastered in Jump & Prance Studio.

Ingredients:

Cashima Steele, Jah Screechy Solo Banton, YT, El Fata, Parly B, Dreadsquad, Speng Bond, Riddim Tuffa, Ponchita Peligros, Lasai, Yeyo Pérez, George Palmer, Subactive, CrudoBilbao, Bassculture, Capra Dread, Marina P…

Attention:

– Playing this mixtape can have side effects such as increased heartbeat, sound hallucinations and excitement.

– Once you press play you may have already started your Digital Obsession.

 

Thanks to Jah Screechy, Cashima Steele, Blackout JA, Parly B, Lasai, Ponchita Peligros y Capra Dread for the jingles. Thanks to Peter Turanga for the wicked dub siren samples, to all the producers and labels for sharing their music and special mention to my bredrin from Vigo Chek Selecta for the design. One family!

Tracklist:

1. Intro Rub-a-dub Ting! #7 – Jah Screechy / Lasai / Capra Dread 
2. Many miles – Capra Dread (Subactive) 
3. They can’t catch we – Marina P (Subactive) 
4. Pepper Dem – Speng Bond (Subactive)
5. Parly B Jingle
6. Hot like pepper – Parly B 
(Subactive) 
7. Babylon Time – Solo Banton & Donovan Kingjay (Damalistik) 
8. Leave I alone – YT (Damalistik)
9. Ghetto Youth ina danger – Deadly Hunta (Damalistik)
10. Rock and come in – Ponchita Peligros (Stalawa Sound) 
11. Musical Iration – Ponchita Peligros (Riddim Tuffa) 
12. Musical Attack – Ponchita Peligros & Lasai (Riddim Tuffa) 
13. Radical Music – I Roy (Riddim Tuffa) 
14. Champion Sound – El Fata (Riddim Tuffa) 
15. Leggo Beast – Parly B (Riddim Tuffa) 
16. Unity – Shanti D (Riddim Tuffa) 
17. Love we a deal – Jah Screechy (Jahtari) 
18. Jah Screechy Jingle 
19. Think me did gone – Jah Screechy (Strictly Soundz / Cubículo Records) 
20. Sweet Reggae music dubplate – Gerorge Palmer (Strictly Soundz / Cubículo Records) 
21. Music A go heal – Yeyo Pérez (Bassculture) 
22. Inna Rub-a-dub Style – George Palmer (Bassculture)
 23. Lasai Jingle
 24. Digitally Sick Medley Dubplate – Lasai (Raggattack / Makka Dubba)
 25. Keep on moving – Ras Apawa (Dreadrive) 
26. Melancholia Dub – Art-x (Manu Digital)
 27. Boom Sound – Kojo Neatness (Dreadsquad) 
28. Cashima Steele Jingle 
29. Big fat cat – Cashima Steele (Reality Shock Records)
 30. Big fat cat dub – Kris Chemist (Reality Shock Records)
 31. Murderation - Yeyo Pérez and Bassdefender (CrudoBilbao) 
32 - Murderation Dubplate - Antxon Sagardui (CrudoBilbao)



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Supah Frans - Rub - A-dub Ting! #7 - Digital Obsession [CRMT013 - 100% DIGIKAL - FREE DOWNLOAD]

A mix done in around 1996 on cassette with one deck. I digitised, edited and added some sound clips from Lee Perry interviews. All taken from 7" or 12" vinyl. All produced by Lee 'Scratch' Perry

Upsetters - Iron Dub
Devon Irons - When Jah Comes
Upsetters - Zion's Blood
The Versatiles - Stepping Razor
Deborah Keese - Travelling
Dub Percy - True Rastafari
Upsetters - Namyba Dub
Lord Sassafrass - Green Bay
Deborah Keese - Inquest
Upsetters - Dub Inquest
Upsetters - Da Ba Day
Bluebells - Come Along
Upsetters - Dub Along
Junior Byles - All The Way
Upsetters - Cane River Rock
Earl Smith - Bingo Kid
Junior Murvin - Philistines on the Land
Upsetters - Teachers Dub
Prodigal Creator - Such Is Dub
Upsetters - Sugar Pond
Congoes - Ark of the Covenant
Max Romeo - One Step Forward
Max Romeo - War Inna Babylon



'Scratch - Lee Perry Special'

Episode 128 of the Reggae Rodeo live and direct from the Kaukapakapa HQ 
Musical selections from Melody Beecher, Coozie Mellers, the king of the keys Jackie Mittoo and brand new Jamo, Zulu Vibes and Sister Nancy

The Reggae Rodeo EP 128

REGGAEDUB 

Dub. The first time I walked into a dance and literally felt the sound hit me is an experience I will never forget. Much can, and has been, written about the significance of this music genre but it is my intention to let you feel the sound here too. Dub has established itself as one of the most popular forms of Reggae, so it's an honour for me to compile these records for DeepSoul3 radio; especially being only young myself when most of these tracks were originally played out live and direct in their entirety.

My love of music has always been deeply rooted to the underground, I've shopped for all sorts of records ever since I earned pocket money to reflect that. The past couple of weekends I've had dusty fingers sorting through dozens of cherished 12", 10" and 7" vinyl in an effort to squeeze in a selection of dub cuts from some of my favourite artists. This selection comes from the heart, which I believe was the only pre-requisite when asked to compile this selection.

It is well documented that Dub music originally came to fruit in Jamaica around 1969 when a number of Kingston based producers began issuing singles with instrumental versions on the flipside of vocal releases. These 'versions' were originally instrumental backing tracks, the B side of Jamaican singles often used for sound checks and toasted over the top of by deejays. At a time when Jamaicans were dancing to Ska, Rocksteady and Reggae sounds, it was King Tubby who embellished these tracks using custom built sound effects in and out of the mix. With fragments of vocals, amplified cymbal shots and thundering drum crashes together with effects such as reverb, echo and phasing, he made history in the process by turning these simple tracks into experiments of contemporary dance music.

As with most forms of music, Dub has naturally evolved into many different forms, from Dubroots to Dancehall and more recently from Digital to Dubstep, but I have tried to keep this selection strictly Reggaedub! Many of the artists featured over the next hour or so have sadly passed on leaving behind them a legacy that is often imitated, but never duplicated. 

Produced with 2 Technics SL 1200 MK2 turntables, Pioneer DJM 800 mixer, Allen & Heath Zone VF1 filter unit and a siren box from Russ Disciples.

I would like to thank one special person for opening the door and showing the light, Jah Trevedi






Horace Andy - Let Love Live (1982)

I’m throwing you straight in the deep end here with a heavy 12'' dub from the wonderful Horace Andy. A haunting melody with a delicate, emotive delivery intertwines beautifully with an intricate Roots Reggae riddim. It was recorded in the late seventies but not released until 1982 on the Wackie's label, with Lloyd Barnes, Junior Delahaye and 'Prince' Douglas Levy on mixing duties. Dance Hall style.

Prince Douglas - Tongue Shall Tell Dub (1980)

A dear friend of mine bought me this fabulous album, originally recorded in the Bronx, New York and simply entitled ‘Dub Roots’. Engineer Douglas Levy was part of the original Wackie’s label line up of 1974-5. Again, assisted by the very capable Lloyd Barnes, Prince Douglas has put everything and more into this production. Wicked and a while me say well versatile…

Errol Holt - Fly Your Dreads (1978)

This tune creeps up on me each time I hear it. Errol ‘Flabba’ Holt has conjured up a soft and subtle sounding dub here, produced by Dread & Dread with Prince Jammy.  Errol was better known as base player with the Roots Radics band, but cut some stunning vocals in his own right. This is from the classic Roots Reggae album ‘Vision of Africa’.

Jah Whoosh - I'm Alright (1975)

An original Roots deejay from the seventies, Woosh was inspired by his Rastafarian faith at an early age having witnessed the procession of His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassi through Kingston on his visit to Jamaica in 1966. Heavy dub here on the Original Music label from influential producer Keith Hudson, mixed at Tubby’s with vocals courtesy of someone called Horace Andy.

Johnny Clarke – Stop Them Jah (1975)

Johnny Clarke's prolific career began by winning a singing talent contest when only just seventeen, allowing him to cut his first ever record. He then established himself recording most of his best work throughout the seventies under the legendary producer Bunny 'Striker' Lee.  As Bunny Lee had to make do without a studio of his own, he always required the very best of musicians that wouldn't waste expensive studio rental time. This version is courtesy of The Aggravators, one of Jamaica's finest session bands of the era.

Yabby You - Chanting Dub (1976)

This is the dub version of Yabby You's (born Vivian Jackson) seminal  ‘Chant Down Babylon’. An alternative Rastafarian of Christian faith, Yabby You is known as both spiritual singer and producer a like. His slightly brooding, chanting sound can be felt in most of his productions from his self entitled label - this cut here being one of my very favourites.

Soul Syndicate - Ghetto Living Dub (2005)

The Soul Syndicate were the band of choice for popular producer Niney ‘The Observer’, who often worked closely with King Tubby by re-working the band's original material for dubplate specials. This track, mixed at Tubby's is a perfect example of how the versions worked on would suit the band's heavy rhythm style, hence making them Sound System favourites back in the day. Nice up the dance.

Prince Jammy - Late Night Blues (1995)

Originally released in 1980 by Al Campbell, this tune celebrates the house parties that had been Reggae's lifeblood since the 1950's. The cut is re-engineered here by Lloyd ‘Jammy’ James, prodigy of the King Tubby hall of fame. He produced dub almost exclusively until later championing the digital dancehall sound with his 1985 smash ‘Under Me Sleng Teng’. Check out all manner of effects used here in the mix from the ‘Prince’, eventually being promoted to ‘King’, and rightly so.

Don Carlos - Plantation (1984)

Don Carlos was born in Waterhouse, Kingston in the early fifties, a dangerous part of Jamaica known as ‘The Trench’ where he still lives to this day. This is the title track taken from an album which makes the connection between land and politics, suggesting the roots of Jamaica’s ghetto existence lay in the exploitive plantation system that had historically dominated the island. A passionate singer, song writer and performer alike, his career started way back in 1965 then moved on to become one of the original band members of roots vocal group Black Uhuru in 1973. Pursuing a solo career soon thereafter, Don Carlos still finds his inspiration through touring world wide today, with a quality collection of albums to his name. Tribulation.

Barrington Levy – Black Roses (1985)

So many massive dance hall hits to choose from the wonderfully charismatic Mr Barrington Levy - check out his performances of ‘Under Me Sensi’ and ‘Here I Come’ on Utube to see what I mean. Despite being one of the most requested Reggae vocalists in the world today, it’s great to hear he spends most the time on his humble farm raising animals. A great live act full of energy, this man is larger than life and most certainly Broader Than Broadway.

Twinkle Brothers - Faith Can Move Mountains (1983)

Roots conscious and deeply spiritual, I saw the Twinkle’s mash up fe dance with Jah Shaka some years ago, an experience that blew me away. Norman and Ralston Grant learned to sing and make their own musical instruments at an early age through growing up in poverty in the north coast ghettos of Jamaica. Having released 60+ albums to date and still going strong today, their soulful harmonies and devout righteous message remain timeless throughout their work. Strictly roots & culture.

Royals - If You Want Good (1979)

Roy Cousins originally formed the Royals way back in 1966. Although the set up of the group has changed many times since, he has remained the constant element - writing, arranging and eventually responsible for producing the band as well. Although relocating to the UK and opening up a record shop in Liverpool, Roy's music has always told of the social reality in Jamaica. When interviewed recently he stated “If you listen to Reggae music, you don’t need to buy the paper. Reggae music tell you everything what happen in Jamaica”.

Rising Fire - Free Blackman (1980)

Killer Roots! I haven’t stopped singing this in the shower since hearing Jah Shaka drop it at a festival on The Isle of Wight this summer. Originally released back in 1980, this heavy dancehall re-work hits the spot with a tight studio production.

King Tubby - Blessed Dub (2001)

Osborne Ruddock aka King Tubby is widely regarded as the originator of this music form. He was not a musician as such, but an innovative studio engineer and sound system operator extraordinaire. Electronically educated and working from a small studio at the back of his house in Kingston, Tubby was articulate in constructing specially customised equipment to pioneer post mix productions. People flocked from all over to check out his Home Town Hi-Fi Sound System, which was louder and clearer than any around and notorious for dropping heavy dubplate sounds that continue to resonate, and indeed reverberate to this day.

Overnight Players - Shaka The Great (2004)

A thundering instrumental here from the Channel One studio. Situated along Maxfield Avenue, a dangerous area of Kingston, the session musicians would often lock themselves in after nightfall for their safety, hence their given name. This is a version of the first track from the album ‘Babylon Destruction’, produced by Crucial Bunny in 1981. What I love about this acoustic cut is the live and punchy feel it delivers every time.

Sly & The Revolutionaries – Sensi Dub (1989)

With Sly Dunbar on drums and Robbie Shakespeare on bass, The Revolutionaries helped create the ‘Rockers’ style that changed the whole Jamaican sound from Roots Reggae to Dub. This track was released in support of the 'Legalize It' ganja campaign. It proudly claims to promote “the herb of wisdom which was found on The Tomb of Solomon is for the healing of the nation”.

Scientist – Kosovo (1999)

This is the flipside version to ‘Mr Babylon’, produced by Thomas Morgan and featuring lesser known Robert French on vocals. Scientist (real name Overton Brown) was the protégé and leading engineer of King Tubby throughout the seventies. He eventually took over the reigns to become one of the most prominent producers of dub music to date. The first dub album I ever bought was by Scientist, his extensive discography has literally defined an era. Mix up.

Augustus Pablo – Tubb’s Dub

Known to many for his deeply spiritual beliefs, Pablo (real name Horace Swabi) was famed for his intrinsic use of the melodica as an instrument. To me, he was both a fantastic musician and producer, with vision, depth and clarity. His record shop and label ‘Rockers International’ virtually shaped the reggae sound of the seventies. Although a tad crackly here, this rare production is bass heavy yet retains an earthy, organic feel to the sound.

Burning Spear - Black Wa-Da-Da (1976)

Legend has it that Winston Rodney's career began when he bumped into Bob Marley whilst walking through a field - the two began talking about music and Marley encouraged him to visit Jamaica's infamous Studio One, and never looked back from then on. Watching him sing ‘Jah No Dead’ acapella on a rock with a spliff in the acclaimed film ‘Rockers’, is truly inspirational and simply takes your breath away. This track is taken from ‘Garvey's Ghost’, the follow up to the poignant 'Marcus Garvey' album released a year earlier. The drum pattern, courtesy of co-star Lee ‘Horsemouth’ Wallace baffles me each and every time.

Mad Professor - Tumbledown (1982)

I love this tune. Taken from the series of acclaimed ‘Dub Me Crazy’ albums, this was the Professor's very first LP. Growing up in Guyana and relocating to Peckham, he eventually opened up the mighty Ariwa Studios. It was from here that this track was mixed and produced - establishing the UK as the first hotbed for Dub outside of Jamaica. Today, he still holds down a world wide touring schedule that knackers me out just reading it. Besides collaborating with renowned artists such as Johnny Clarke, Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry and Scientist, his whirlwind personality and a fascination of electronics might explain the diversity of his productions, having remixed the likes of The Orb, Massive Attack and even The Beastie Boys.

Pablo Gad - Hard Times (1981)

“Do you really want to know... about hard times?” Strictly rub-a-dub style here from a personal UK favourite, Mr Pablo Gad. He sang, deejayed and produced his own work throughout the eighties, featuring socially charged lyrics that are still relevant today more than a quarter of a century later. Riddim from the ghetto, lyrics from the streets.

Jah Shaka - Verse 5 (1982)

It is hard to find the words to explain how much of an inspiration Shaka has been to me. I first witnessed his Sound System in a field in Brighton many misty moons ago, hearing him chant conscious lyrics over a rumbling bass line that shook both my ear lobes. King of the Sound System as we know it, his award winning dances and numerous productions over the years have been a revelation to so many and for so long. This is my favourite track from The Commandments of Dub album series - pure Shaka in a session style! Use of syndrum and siren effects mixed over heavy bass and drum-led rhythms, Shaka rule.

Aswad - Warrior Charge (1980)

Finally, a tune to sum it all up. Aswad, meaning black in Arabic, are widely regarded as the UK's finest Reggae band. This track is featured in the final scene or Franco Rosso's seminal cult film ‘Babylon’. It epitomised the anti-establishment culture, aiming to bring awareness and understanding of the social situation in Britain at that time. The thunders claps, echoes, delays, horns and sirens combine perfectly to mash up any dance hall north east or south west. 

One Love and Jah Guidance




REGGAEDUB

HIT ME WITH MUSIC

08 Artic Monkeys - I Bet You Look Good On The Dance Floor

"If you want to be a better man, you've got to think positive.
If you want to be successful, you must think positive.

Tell you why !
A negative man just ain't no good, and you won't achieve the things in life you should, you could.
You've got to think positive, you must think positive.
You've got to think positive, you ought to think positive.

Tell you now !
Life can be beautiful if you think positive.
To achieve your goals in life you must feel positive.
See !
A negative man just ain't no good, and you won't achieve the things in life you should, you could.

Just you think positive, You've got to think positive, you must think positive, got to think positive, oh yeah yeah

If you want to be a better man, you've got to think positive.
If you want to be successful, you must think positive.

Tell you why !
A negative man just ain't no good, and you won't achieve the things, the things in life you should, you could, you could.

If you just just you think positive, You've got to think positive, you ought to think positive, you must think positive.

Don't you , goin' around killin' up your brothers and sister.
You've got to live upfull and right in Jah Jah sight as I would say.

You've got to think positive, you must think positive.
If you just see your brother along the way now, oh won't you give him a helping hand and think positive."



Tracklist :

1. Cornell Campbell - I'm Lost (JOSEPH SOUND) 7''

2. Hemsley Morris & Phill Pratt - Little Things (CALTONE / PRESSURE SOUNDS) 7''

3. Tommy McCook - Bigger Things (CALTONE / PRESSURE SOUNDS) 7''

4. The Abyssinians - Jason White (CLINCH RECORDS) 7''

5. Devon Irons - Jerusalem (TALENT 77 / PRESSURE SOUNDS) 7''

6. The Immortals - Babylon (DON 1) 7''

7. Roots - It's A Hit (DON 1) 7''

8. Al Brown - Ain't No Love (ARAB / PRESSURE SOUNDS) 7''

9. Smoky - Let My People Go (M BIG / ONLY ROOTS) 7''

10. Horace Andy - Don't Try To Use Me (CLOCKTOWER) 10''

11. Devon Russell - Famine Time (GLOBE INTERNATIONAL) 7''

12. Junior Delgado - Away With Your Fussing and Fighting (ROCKERS / ONLY ROOTS) 12''

13. Winston 'Taw' Harris & The Gladiators - Rub It In (TAW / HORNIN' SOUNDS) 7''

14. Lloyd Parks - We'll Get Over It (DEMON RECORDS / ONLY ROOTS) 7''

15. Skin Flesh & Bones - We'll Get Over It (part 2) (DEMON RECORDS / ONLY ROOTS) 7''

16. Jacob Miller & The Inner Circle - Ghetto On Fire (ARAB / PRESSURE SOUNDS) 7''

17. Freddie McKay - Lonely Man (extended) (THOMPSON SOUND) 12''

18. Linval Thompson - Jumping For Joy (extended) (THOMPSON SOUND) 12''

19. Johnny Osbourne - Girl Of My Complexion & Dub extrait de "In Nah Disco Style" (CHA CHA RECORDS)LP

20. Johnny Osbourne - Jah Jah Say So extrait de "In Nah Disco Style" (CHA CHA RECORDS)LP

21. The Morwells - Africa Is Calling (MORWELL / ROOTS TRADERS) 7''

22. Leroy Smart - Girls Now A Days (HARRY J RECORDS) 7''

23. Winston McAnuff - Hypocrites & Parasites (TOP RANKING / ROOTS VIBRATION) 7''

24. Earth & Stone - Sweet Africa & Version (EARTHQUAKE) 7''

25. Alpheus - Rudies (LIQUIDATOR MUSIC) 7''

26. The Itals - Jah Glory (ON TOP RECORDS) 7''

27. Barrington Levy - Jah A The Creator & A Stinkin' Dub (TRS RECORDS) 12'' 

28. Israel Vibration - Vultures (TRS RECORDS) 12''

29. Israel Vibration - Jailhouse Rocking (TRS RECORDS) 12''

30. The Radicals - Rum Tree (ROOTS RADICS GANG) 7''

31. Michael Blackford - Bush Doctor (GG'S RECORDS / ONLY ROOTS) 7''

32. Mikey Jerry - Reggae Basement Jam (FISH TEA) 10''

33. Martin Campbell - Jah Love (LOG ON !!) 7''

34. Clive Hilton - How Could I Ever Leave ? (SYNDICATE) 12''

35. Cliff Norman - Isabelles' Dub (SYNDICATE) 12''

36. Hopeton Lewis - Think Positive (W-H RECORDS / COMMON GROUND INTERNATIONAL) 12''


Roots is love, Love is Roots
Big up all massive friends, for you and you. Roots & Culture !
We Never Give Up ! 

Tcha !

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Dubmatix is continually evolving his style, taking new influences on board on each new recording; by now it simply doesn’t do justice to the incredible breadth of his work to slap a ‘dub’ sticker on it. 

"...collaborations see him effortlessly incorporating all conceivable facets of reggae and dub with a striking self-assurance and combining them with an exceptional willingness to experiment and take new directions."

This kaleidoscope of variety is particularly in force of his upcoming brand new album. As well as working as a musician and producer, Jesse King is also a sought-after remixer and app designer, with recent remixes including tracks for the Easy Star All-Stars, John Brown's Body, Zion Train, Martha & The Muffins, Don Letts and Mungo’s HiFi. 

For his new album he spent 2 years in the past and a lot of time in tweaking the knobs on high class Roots Tunes inna crossover style…! 
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