It's been a long time coming, and for our final release of the year we have @Maessounds and @masis0114 collaborating on a single record.

A. Maes & Masis - What Do We Dub
Pairing up for a collaborative A-side track, we have a smooth, bassline-forward minimal piece, indicative of the two artist's respective styles. This one with echoing voices swirling around a deep stomping melody way down in the bassline and a flute reprise towards the end, rounding off of the track beautifully.

B. Maes - Treadin'
Another heavy track, hyped up by the man himself on his Soundcloud using a clip with only question marks for a name, Maes finally returns to Soil and Sound for another outstanding contribution after his debut two years ago. Coming through with a heavy-hitting 120bpm bassline, earth-shattering snares and vocals that reverberate all the way into the very deepest depths of your conscience. Can you tell we're very glad to have him back?

All records will be hand-cut by the dub-cutting master Henry Bainbridge at @Dubstudio onto 10" transparent plates. 
(yes they'll be sleeved in those pretty hand-stamped sleeves we put on our Instagram a couple days ago)

Preorders will open on our Bandcamp on 17/12/21 @ 3PM GMT 
50 copies will be available to preorder.

Expect shipping within 7-8 weeks of order.

SASDUB12: Maes & Masis - What Do We Dub / Treadin' 10" (clips)

MS062 - @frenk-dublin - Dub Swinger EP released on @Moonshine-recordings. 12" vinyl. Release date: January 14, 2022.

Buy Vinyl: https://moonshinerecordings.bandcamp.com/album/dub-swinger-ep
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Frenk Dublin - Dub Swinger (Original Mix)

Tangerine

DUBCOM010V. 10" Minty Ice Vinyl. Out now!

@bukkhaspace & @dubbing-sun-soundsystem ft. @donovankingjaymusic - Whip Dem (Original Mix)

Buy Links: https://www.juno.co.uk/products/bukkha-dubbing-sun-donovan-kingjay-whip-dem/933639-01/
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Bukkha & Dubbing Sun ft. Donovan Kingjay - Whip Dem (Original Mix)

UK Dub pioneers Alpha & Omega finally return to ZamZam with “The Jungle Trembles,” an absolute anthem of a tune, a heartical call to action voiced by Steppas Records’ stalwart Nai-Jah. “Money-making has filled our minds with disease / you keep on raping, yet some still can’t find food to eat.” The lyrics demand empathy and overstanding atop a heaving bassline, magisterial melodica, sparkling keys and synths and jungle sounds that transport us to the very heart of the struggle. “The Dubplate Trembles” extends the vibes in classic A&O fashion, reminding us once again of why the duo have such a storied place in the history of this music we love.

Inspired in large part by the immortal Jah Shaka, A&O were amongst the very first artists to make dub music outside of Jamaica, key in the soundsystem culture and bass music expansion from JA via the UK to the world. Formed in the 1980’s and with over 30 studio albums to their name, we couldn’t be more proud to work with them once again. Nai-Jah graced the ZamZam stage at Outlook festival alongside Dub Dynasty back in 2017, so finally having him on a release completes another circle. An instant classic, “The Jungle Trembles” is a call to hear and heed the cry of the planetary systems and indigenous wisdom that sustain us before it’s too late.

Strictly limited to 850 7” vinyl copies for the world- no digital, no repress. Mastered by Precise. Screen print by Polygon Press. Releasing end of November, 2024. Retail or wholesale inquiries: zamzamsounds@gmail.com

Alpha & Omega "The Jungle Trembles ft Nai-Jah" b/w "The Dubplate Trembles"

ECHOLTD011: @frenk-dublin - Mastered on a reel to reel tape machine cut on 12" 180g green marbled vinyl. Released on @echoltd 

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The Ancient Order (Original Mix)

ARTSTRANSPARENT013 - Time & Space EP 5 track blue transparent vinyl released on @artsltd. 

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Time & Space (Original Mix)

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Babe Roots feat. Milly James - The Border

Dutch duo The Illuminated makes their debut on the lowlands Rotterdam based Dub Communication imprint. 

On the A side, featuring Vale's horns, you'll find 'Revolution' (previously known as Liberation). A sought after 120BPM dubplate stepper which ignites the dance each 'n every time. Flip the 7" and you'll find that, with their signature sound, they remixed 'Hugh Dub' - originally by Blind Prophet, previously released on DUBCOM003V.

DUBCOM006V. 7" vinyl. Release date:  September 11th, 2020

A1: The Illuminated - Revolution ft. @vale_dubmusic
B1: @blind-prophet - Hugh Dub (@theilluminated Remix)

OUT NOW: www.deejay.de/The_Illuminated_Re…006V_Vinyl__956371
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Support: www.facebook.com/illuminatedNL
www.facebook.com/Vale.dubmusic
www.facebook.com/DubCommunication

B1 - Blind Prophet - Hugh Dub (The Illuminated Remix)

- Degenerate Music
- Moonshine Recordings
- Dub Communication
- Grand Ancestor

The Illuminated is a crew consisting of Dyzz & Rebus.

Biography
"Few facts about the origins of dubstep are widely accepted - but two or three stand out in my mind as certainties. 

The fact that the sound originated from South London. The fact that labels like Big Apple, DMZ and Tempa were crucial in supporting (and circulating the sounds of) the first producers making what has become known as dubstep. Last, but definitely not least, the fact that the sound we now know and love grew from the intersection of genres like dub/ reggae, grime and garage (to name a few) and the UK's Jamaican Soundsystem culture. It's the latter that strikes me as the most important when listening to three Dutch producers who make music under 'The Illuminated' moniker. 

Dyzz, Rebus and Vence are well known in their native Holland for their seminal MaasBASS events - well-respected dances that have seen acts like Kaiju, Quantum Soul, Congi and many more grace the decks and test the finest of subs. But it's their music that will guarantee international recognition in the coming months. They caught my attention when one of their first productions, the dub-infused 'Scavenger', was supported by Skream and Benga on Radio 1. More big name airtime followed with the likes of the Ambassador, the one and only Mr. Joe Nice, often quick to rewind many an Illuminated tune - along with dubstep luminaries like Wheel & Deal's N-Type and Biscuit Factory Records' Walsh supporting The Illuminated's Soundsystem music. 

2013 bodes well for The Illuminated. The trio have already seen a release on FatKidOnFire's first compilation, FKOFUn/Known01, and are quickly following up with remixes on both the Mu Djina imprint and the ever-impressive Iron Shirt Recordings. Solo EPs will follow on Underslung Audio and Mu Djina again - including a remix EP that sees the truly sensational 'Scavenger' drop with remixes from Camu, TMSV and Subreachers. 

International bookings will see Dyzz, Rebus and Vence's debut visit to the UK later this year, bringing The Illuminated's take on a British - but global - sound to its birthplace for the first time. I, for one, can't wait."

- Wil Benton / CEO FatKidOnFire