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20
Apr
2015
Tiqur Ambassa Meets Kibir La Amlak (KLA Dub Box)

Tiqur Ambassa Meets Kibir La Amlak (KLA Dub Box)

KLA009AThe KLA Dub Box series is for many selectors a “must have” and the third release will only strengthen this opinion and satisfy every sound system fan. This time Kibir La Amlak joins forces with Tiqur Ambassa. “A luta continua” is a warrior-style steppers with the remarkable shout of fighting for freedom president of Mozambique – Samora Moisés Machel. The dub version is also amazing, smashing, heavyweight, pure sound system vibe.

Listen the preview from DJ Stryda’s radio show:

https://soundcloud.com/kibir-la-amlak/kla009

Links:

http://kibir-la-amlak.com/
https://www.facebook.com/tiqurambassa

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15
Apr
2015
Tour De Force & Ranking Joe – “Back to Africa” (Dub-Stuy Records)

Tour De Force & Ranking Joe – “Back to Africa” (Dub-Stuy Records)

[DS-SP001] Artwork - FrontAfter very successful  albums (http://dubmassive.org/tag/tour-de-force) Tour De Force crew once again shows us how to be fresh and visionary on the musical market. This time they invited to cooperation legendary DJ Ranking Joe, whose chatting and toasting skills are continuously on a very high level and always carry a conscious, Rastafari message.

In “Back to Africa” he talks about slavery and a spiritual return to the motherland. This serious lyrics is based on a militant, heavyweight steppers with strong horns, classic reggae/dub with solid bass and Tour De Force’s unique style, known since their first releases. On “Battle Cry Remixed” they showed their support for different artists from many musical areas, so it is also on this release – Doctor Jeep’s dancfloor-driven, deep breakbeat remix transforms this rhythmical tune into wild trance beat.

The release is available as 12”/digital download.

Links:

http://www.dub-stuy.com/release/backtoafrica/
http://www.dub-stuy.com/artists/tour-de-force/

https://soundcloud.com/dubstuy/backtoafrica

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13
Apr
2015
MrDill Lion Warriah – “Music is a Mission”

MrDill Lion Warriah – “Music is a Mission”

Music is a mission FrontAfter a lot of productions (i.a. http://dubmassive.org/7731/pressure-dub-sound-2) MrDill Lion Warriah released his debut album “Mission is a Mission”. The publisher is an independent Italian label 4Weed Records that MrDill is connected with. Following their own description the album is based on rhythms with a deep bass and lyrics fit to the current state of life, with a taste of dubstep style. A big asset of the disc, besides the strong lyrics, are rhythms by various producers from the top of the dub scene. We can hear Neil Perch from Zion Train (tune ‘Another Story’ has been described here http://dubmassive.org/en/9518/rudebwoy-corporation-ep-lions-den); Sweden’s Fischerman with a genious version of ‘Babylon Illusions’; there is also strong Italian-based crew: Linea Di Massa (Italy/Brasil), Mystical Powa (Italy), Dub All Sense (Italy/UK), Dziga (Italy/UK), Delta Dub (Italy). Plus Dubmatix from Canada and Monkey Jhayam from Barsil. The album contains 12 tracks – 7 regular ones, 4 dub versions and an amazing intro enchanted by legendary Dub Dadda. MrDill chatting and singing very consciously criticises contemporary society. Lack of freedom takes a beating in “I am not a robot”, shifting values and killing basic rights in “Babylon Illusions”, economy and any destruction it brings in “No Tribal War” and any repressions directed in the youth in “Hard time fi di youth”. In “Step outta Babylon” he gives us a hope of better tomorrow and a getaway from Babylon and in “Jah Jah knows” shows his spiritual self. To sum up – it’s a great album where everything harmonizes and the music is a real mission, 100% successful debut even though MrDill is an experienced warrior. We wish him as much as possible albums like that!




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09
Apr
2015
Mr Zebre & Brother Culture – “Warrior Charge”

Mr Zebre & Brother Culture – “Warrior Charge”

Front promoMr Zebre – we had the opportunity to meet this dub warrior thanks to Paproota netlabel (http://dubmassive.org/4286/paproota-org-dub-netlabel-prezentuje). Since then he has developed and dub has absorbed him completely, what he proved in ODG netlabel by “Chorriworks” release – here I am sad to admit that we’ve missed this album. Mr Zebre prepared a LP, which could be issued on vinyl without a doubt – fifteen solid, steppers style tunes with many great guests like Fu Steps, RebelI, Booba Roots, YT, Malanie Jane or Ras Jahshua.

Recently Mr Zebre released a single featuring Brother Culture, who just flows over a steppers riddim and about the power of “Warrior Charge” we find further thanks to the dub version. This release confirms the strength, which this artist can put into his music.

Links:

mrzebre.bandcamp.com/

http://odgprod.com/2014/10/mr-zebre-chorriworks/

https://soundcloud.com/zebreindub/warrior-charge-feat-brother-culture-dub-1

Ps.Also check his remix of Mexican Steppers & Rebel I – “Run Come” http://www.dubophonic.com/

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04
Apr
2015
Brother Culture – “New Generation The Remix” EP (Evidence Music)

Brother Culture – “New Generation The Remix” EP (Evidence Music)

imageSwiss label Evidence Music has recently released a remix EP, which is based on a track with Brother Culture “New Generation”. The riddim – bass-like with strong influences of dub and dubstep – is the work of Derrick Sound, crew connected with the label. Brother Culture flows in his best style, warning the people of new generation against addictions and the pursuit of money. Next tracks are an instrumental and dub version by Derrick Sound and its friends from Little Lion Sound. After this introduction time for remixes – the first made by High Elements is more electronic one, on the other hand Cultural Warriors prepared skanky steppers with a solid bass. Another well known artist is Adam Prescott, who added a jungle flavour to the original track. At the end Max RubADub shows a modern, rub-a-dub digital reggae style.

The EP is available as digital download.

Links:

http://www.evidence-music.ch/label
https://itunes.apple.com/album/new-generation/id970043086?l=fr




https://soundcloud.com/evidencemusic/new-generation-high-elements-remix-brother-culture-evidence-music

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31
Mar
2015
Ras Mykha & Roots Ista Posse – “Rootikal Showcase” (Patate Records)

Ras Mykha & Roots Ista Posse – “Rootikal Showcase” (Patate Records)

rootsBoth Roots Ista Posse as well as Ras Mykha are a heavyweight brand which we have mentioned not just once – http://dubmassive.org/tag/roots-ista-posse. This time we are proud to present their joint LP “Rootical Showcase” released by Patate Records. Twelve solid tunes inna heavyweight style, of course as befits soundsystem killers we get 6 vocal and 6 dub versions.

At the beginning like in Alfred Hitchock’s films we have an earthquake due to “Sound System Addict” about known subject. The next solid tune is “Watch I-Self”, which reminds me their big killer “Mighy Jahovia”. After this one Ras Mykha is asking “Are You Ready” to fight for revolution, then in “Heavy Load” they blow me away, both with heavy style and Ras Mykha’s vocal; the dub version is masterpiece. Fortunately Roots Ista Posse respects bodies of their listeners and they slow down a bit in “Falling” and thanks to a beautiful dub version you can give yourself over a meditation. In that way we reach the final track “This is my life” with beautiful lyrics and Ras Mykha’s singing.

A fantastic album for every fanatic of a heavyweight steppers style, solid basslines, great vocals and conscious lyrics.

Links:

https://www.facebook.com/ras.mykha
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Roots-Ista-Posse/171810538164
https://www.facebook.com/pages/PATATE-RECORDS

https://soundcloud.com/roots-ista-posse/sets/ras_mykha-roots_ista_posse

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23
Mar
2015
Jah Free – “Jah Guide and Protect” / “Sons and Dawtas” (Jah Free Music)

Jah Free – “Jah Guide and Protect” / “Sons and Dawtas” (Jah Free Music)

jah fJah Free is is an icon of dub from UK and for me it is one of those persons from whom my adventure with dub music took on a different dimension. There are several reasons for this – firstly, the music, a heavyweight style Jah Free is still holding up, secondly – the message, always conscious and important and third – 30 years of experience on a sound system stage, it requires respect and admiration.

In confirmation of the above we get a new 12” from Jah Free Music. The A side is a strong, heavy steppers in distinct Jah Free’s style, enriched with Sister Simiah’s vocals. In “Jah Guide and Protect” she praises the Most High and gives hope that even in the most twisted situations, there is a chance for a helping hand. In a dub version a lot of echos and reverbs are introduced, it’s more trance. We get also a version for vocalists. The B side is also unique, we should mention here that rarely happens 12” such  equal as this one. In “Sons and Dawtas” Jah Free gives us mystical sounds and deep rooted rhythm, perfectly integrated into the bassline and vocals – here, to my delight,  Sister Simiah appears again  with a beautiful text about the birth of a new life and deep love for our children. I suspect that this one will hit selectors, who are lucky and can enjoy their babies. Similar as on the A side we get a dub version and a pure riddim.

Jah Free once again shows, that a conscious message goes hand in hand with conscious dub – just dubwise without compromise! It’s really worth to get this record – an extraordinary, positive energy boost!




 

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