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23
Oct
2015
A double strike from Reggae Roast

A double strike from Reggae Roast

RR024_-_ArtworkYou know Reggae Roast from our reviews very well (http://dubmassive.org/en/search/reggae+roast). This time we are presenting two releases from this very active crew.

“Flava” EP with Brother Culture is a natural consequence after their very well acclaimed tune “Soundsystem”, which has been powering many soundsystem sessions. Here we get 5 strong tracks, where digital is mixed with heavier, dub-style parts and Brother Culture another times proves his skills as one of the best soundsystem vocalist.

https://soundcloud.com/reggaeroast/sets/reggae-roast-the-flava-ep-feat-brother-culture

The second release is a 7” bomb with Kenny Knots and Conscious Sounds. They have renewed a classic, killer tune from the 80s “Watch How The People Dancing“, which was recorded for Unity Sounds.




In this version the tempo was fastened and based on a theme from another hit from hip-hop world – Dr Dre “Next Episode”. But don’t worry, Dougie Counscious have done his work very well by adding dub style into the riddim. The best term to describe this production is probably “heavyweight digital”. A killa tune without a doubt!

https://soundcloud.com/reggaeroast/sets/kenny-knots-conscious-sound-watch-how-the-people-dancing

Links:

http://www.reggaeroast.co.uk/

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17
Oct
2015
Strictly Dub Records – “Dreadlocks” Danman&Riddim Tuffa

Strictly Dub Records – “Dreadlocks” Danman&Riddim Tuffa

A-SDRV7002‘Dreadlocks’ is the second 7” of an Estonian label Strictly Dub Records. The music is created by Riddim Tuffa crew alongside Truth Town Players and the vocal belongs to Danman from Iration Steppas. This is a solid stepper with retro synths and a strong, breathtaking bassline where Danman flows on the riddim and sends all the dreadlocks to Zion.

https://soundcloud.com/strictlydubs/sdrv7002-danman-riddim-tuffa

Additionally from website’s label you can download a tune by Rebelsteppa, Burian Fyah and Variedub, which is a reworked old riddim from King Jammy’s ‘Jailhouse’ featuring Junior Reid.

https://soundcloud.com/strictlydubs/sdrfd002-burian-fyah-jailhouse

Links:

http://strictlydub.com/

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17
Aug
2015
Ns Kroo & Bony Fly – “Mike III/Hook”

Ns Kroo & Bony Fly – “Mike III/Hook”

SP001 face AA lot of dubheads will find it a completely fresh thing and a confirmation of the thesis, that dub is everywhere. Ns Kroo & Bony Fly confirm this releasing for a new label Sparring Partners. On the 12″ album dub is mixed with really heavy musical stuff, as they sent steppers to a far musical galaxy of Detroit or Chicago – the kingdom of techno. We get four tunes, where dub is combined with a lot of synthesizers, rhythm machines and an overwhelmingly heavy bass line – the outcome is amazingly hypnotic and trance-like.

https://soundcloud.com/sparring-partners-1/sets/sp001-12-out-mid-june

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17
Aug
2015
Roots Ista Posse & Easton Clarke – “Dig A Hole/Dig Tha Storm”

Roots Ista Posse & Easton Clarke – “Dig A Hole/Dig Tha Storm”

11701154_10153069224063165_590194812142248535_nRoots Ista Posse crew often is an often guest on our website (http://dubmassive.org/en/tag/roots-ista-posse/). After the last LP it’s time for a 10″ with a very good vocalist. Easton Clarke sings to a very heavy steppers rhythm with a dub version and an additional third version featuring I-Plant and his mystical melodica, which is a very strong point of the album. And the last tune is a serious soundystem killa!

Links:

http://www.rootsistaposse.com/




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11
Aug
2015
Hardy Digital & Sammy Gold – “Perilous Time”

Hardy Digital & Sammy Gold – “Perilous Time”

Cover Perilous TimeHardy Digital, the half of producer duo Guerilljah Productions, who we’ve already been writing about (http://dubmassive.org/en/9578/guerilljah-productions-dub-minded-riddim-sampler), this time has released a single with vocalist Sammy Gold. We get a solid riddim, where steppers meets sharp digital synths, joined with a soft vocal. Bass is flowing strongly and the speakers of soundsystem arenas will definitely not get a break with this track.

 

https://soundcloud.com/hardydigital/hardy-digital-feat-sammy-gold-perilous-time-preview-out-june-15th

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07
Aug
2015
Pablo Raster – “Art of dub”

Pablo Raster – “Art of dub”

album_coverPablo Raster is a producer and a musician that has played over 800 concerts. He works mainly in Italy and has cooperated e.g. with Madaski (Africa Unite, Dub Sync), Zion Train, Vlastur, Dziga, Ricc Frost, Kg Man or Kasia Malenda and here you can read about his studio: http://dubmassive.org/en/10166/pablo-raster-studio/. A solo album is always a challenge, but Pablo perfectly managed it alongside the guests he has invited: Dan I (Imperial Army), Barry Isaacs, MrDill Lion Warriah, Sando Paradisi, Natty Sly, Valentina Benavides and Violinbwoy. The album consists of 11 tracks in dub-steppers style in different shades. Dan I serves us a classic message and a classic UK dub stepper, Barry Isaac appears in his own similar style as well. MrDill Lion Warriah sings on a great “Art of Dub” rhythm with a great accordion line. Heavy “Manipulation” rhythm is well handled by Valentina and “Open up you mind” folk gets covered with a strong bass that will stay in your head for a long time. On the end there is a Polish accent – Violinbwoy, who completed Pablo’s dub with his violin. A very good album for all fans of heavy, steppers music and people open to an interesting musical journey. 

https://pabloraster.bandcamp.com/

http://www.pabloraster.com/







 

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04
Aug
2015
Nucleus Roots Records presents Mykal Rose – “Why we suffer”

Nucleus Roots Records presents Mykal Rose – “Why we suffer”

NUC 07-Mykal Rose-outlined-03It’s been some time since last 7″ released by Nucleus Roots Records, you could have read about one of them here: http://dubmassive.org/en/8837/nucleus-roots-hail-up-the-sound-man-riatrevor-roots-7/. We missed somehow the second one so we want to mention ‘Bloods Of Kings’ now – a tune composed by Peter Lush in modern roots style with Stikki Tantafari, a very talented young Jamaican vocalist on the mic.

Now we want to present the newest Lush’s production with vocal contribution of reggae legend Mykal Rose known e.g. from Black Uhuru or his own albums and certainly from his unique voice and singing style. ‘Why We Suffer’ is an essence of UK Roots style referring to best Nucleus Roots tracks. The rhythm and beautiful Mykal’s voice create a meditative, lazy mood, but with a powerful bass line. I am glad that Nucleus Roots keeps working and releasing new, interesting music. Keep it up!

https://nucleusroots.bandcamp.com/album/why-we-suffer-mykal-rose

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02
Aug
2015
Mr Zebre feat. Rebel-I – “Dis Sound” EP

Mr Zebre feat. Rebel-I – “Dis Sound” EP

CoverMr Zebre, who we have been writing about several times (http://dubmassive.org/tag/mr-zebre/), has recently released a new EP “Dis Sound”. He has introduced Rebel-I to the cooperation – previously he has recorded an excellent tune “Warrior” for his album “Chorriworks” (http://dubmassive.org/5317/i-rebel-meets-mgdk-dub-a-rebel-download). On this release Rebel-I is singing in 3 tunes, musically we get solid, heavy riddims, what can be heard in dub versions especially, where Mr Zebre put a lot of bass. All fans of Alpha&Omega should love “So Much Pressure”, “Rising” is a perfect tune for admirers of fast steppers and “Dis Sound” is a killer tune for every tuff dubhead – Rebel-I’s chatting with a massive riddim mashes up without any compromises!

Links:

http://mrzebre.bandcamp.com/

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