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May

2015

Jah Screechy&Dub Unit&KnD – “Diggitaly Mad” (Cubiculo Records)

Cubiculo label returns with its most favourite style – digital reggae. The music side of this 7” is made by Dub Unit (known from a free EP “Ganjaman” released by Cubiculo) and a debuting, Portuguese producer KnD. They have composed a digital riddim with a resonating, fat bass and synths. On the vocals we hear Jah Screechy, known from previous Cubiculo Records releases (http://dubmassive.org/7108/strictly-sound-prodz-feat-jah-screechy-7).

Links: http://cubiculorecords.com

https://soundcloud.com/cubiculorecords/sets/cr7004-dub-unit-knd-feat-jah

PS. By the way – check also this free release, Cutty Ranks remix is a boom shot!

https://soundcloud.com/cubiculorecords/sets/interrupt-feat-ponchita

May

2015

Emana Sound Records – “Adubtion Family”

This is the second release from Emana Sound Records, related with French Emana Sound System. The 12” contains 4 tunes with 4 dub versions and is opened by the most calm from them – “Thriller” in a steppers style, with a solid bassline prepared by Indy Boca and Jacko on the vocals. Also in “Soul Force” bass is resonating so nice and the tune is moving as a heavy roller thanks to FootPring System, moreover all juices are squeezed out in the dub version by Chazbo (who is responsible for all dub versions on this release). The B side is also a nice experience, served firstly by Prayanam, who in “Save Your Planet” used oriental themes. Joined with a strong steppers it sounds very well. And lastly my personal favourites – Stepper Allianz with “King David” – top a top heavyweight tune with energy and power, the dub version with plenty of reverbs end echoes is moving this tune in a different dimension.

Links:

http://emanasound.blogspot.fr

https://soundcloud.com/emana-sound

May

2015

Dubateers&Zareb – “One Day”

The newest Dubateers’ album will soon hit the streets. Nick “Dubateers” – one of the pioneers of heavy dub sounds from the UK invited talented Jamaican vocalist Zareb to compose and sing over the riddims.

The first song with wicked organ sound slowly introduces us to the album. We hear “This is Zareb!” as a welcome message, the introduction continues next in “Congo Bongo Natty”, a digital riddim but when the heavy bass comes we know what is the foundation of Dubateers…And we jump into “Jah Jah A Di Ruler”, a modern dub riddim with sharp synths. LP’s title track “One Day” is a classic sound system mash-up tune in a rootical style with a fast tempo and horns part, supported by a dub version. Then the heaviest tunes take control – yes, if you know Dubateers’ rollers like these ones from “Dub From The Vaults” series then you know what kind of earthquake you can expect. A pure, digital, heavyweight style.

What is very good on this album – Zareb use his voice in many different flavours and his vocal is very catchy and melodic, from chanting to chatting. The final track – mashing “Roll River Jordan” is a great summary of this original album.

Ale take a look at beautiful, colourful, painted album’s artwork by ArtJahGuidance.

Links:

http://www.thedubateers.co.uk

https://www.facebook.com/dubateers

https://www.facebook.com/zarebmusic

https://www.facebook.com/artjahguidance.reggaeartwork

https://soundcloud.com/dubateers/sets/dubateers-zareb-2015-albumlpcd

May

2015

Tracks&Dubs feat. Paul Fox – “Warning” (Tribe 84)

We are very happy to share the information about the birth of a new label, dedicated to roots/dub music and related with our friends. Tribe 84 was established by Jaszol from Roots Revival and Mamba from Most High Warriah.

Everything started from a conception and willingness to release beloved music on a beloved, vinyl medium. In the same time Radek “EMZK” Ciurko and Bartosz “King DuBear” Cymes decided to join their forces in a new project called “Tracks&Dubs”. The duo has set a clear plan for their activities. Firstly the composition was made and recorded by EMZK in Something Like Studio, then the tracks were sent to King DuBear, who is responsible for dub mixing in this project. Soon after additional musicians participated – an excellent drummer Marek Sieroszewski and next – Paul Fox. This very talented vocalist from UK with an extraordinary voice without hesitation decided to sing to the music of Tracks&Dubs – he liked the riddim so much, that during 24h he wrote lyrics and recorded his vocal. The track called “Warning” was ready. Next, the paths of the project and the label has crossed and with cooperation from both sides the plan of releasing 7” vinyl was successful.

We encourage you to familiarize yourself with this tune and keep in touch with Tribe’s 84 activity, which is not limited only to Tracks&Dubs – currently they are working on a new releases and the next premiere is planned in 2-3 months.

The release will be available in the shops this week.

Links:

https://www.facebook.com/tribe84records

https://soundcloud.com/tribe84records

https://soundcloud.com/tribe84records/tracks-dubs-meets-paul-fox-warningwarning-dub-tef7001

Apr

2015

Vibration Lab – “Brass Plant EP” (Reggae Roast)

Vibration Lab are debuting on the Reggae Roast label with “Brass Plant EP” – 5 track combining a classic reggae foundation with futuristic sounds. They have already proved their visionary approach mixing old&new, getting all the best from tradition and adding modern bass music vibes and this EP is another proof of their musical openness. Each tune shows a hybrid sound – a steady reggae rhythm, some instrumental melodies mixed with digital synths and additives known from modern dub&dubstep, Everything based on solid, heavy basslines and dubbed in a nice, gentle way. Very pleasant listening!

The release you can buy in a digital format here:

https://reggaeroast.bandcamp.com/album/vibration-lab-brass-plant-ep

Links:

https://www.facebook.com/vibration.lab
http://www.reggaeroast.co.uk/

https://soundcloud.com/reggaeroast/sets/vibration-lab-brass-plant-ep

Apr

2015

Dub Stuy’s second download in DubVault series – Dubamine “Legend”

Dub Stuy Records reveals the second release in their free download series DubVault. This time we get a deep&dark track from Californian based producer Dubamine. The track is built around Alborosie’s “Rub a Dub Style” vocal sample, surrounded by dubbed out melodies, with half time percussions and a sharp synth theme. A dense atmosphere is multiplied by a deep bassline. Dubamine’s, aka Lucas Heinel inspiration were local dubstep pioneers such as Matty G, DJ G, and Antiserum and influences of this genre combined with reggae and dub style can be hear in “Legend”.

Links:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dubamine/285768888142733

Home

https://soundcloud.com/dubstuy/ds-dv002-dubamine-legend-free-download?in=dubstuy/sets/dubvault-series-free-dubplate

Apr

2015

Paproota Dub Compilation vol. 4

Polish netlabel Paproota has recently released their fourth dub compilation. It brings us some recognizable names from other netlabels&labels including Wicked Dub Division, PhoniAndFlore, Mr Zebre or Max Powa but also some less-known artists who I hope will become also more visible across the dub world – Jabbadub, Kalina In Dub, Gradu Minimo, Du3Normal, Arubdub and all others, I’ve listened this compilation with pleasure, as a excellent selection for your basement dub party. Mostly filled with electronic steppa madness, deep and heavyweight in some minutes will let you rest for a while with more rootical, instrumental but still bassy tunes.

Listen&download: http://pl.paproota.org/?page_id=739

Apr

2015

KillaSoundYard’s new album + 10”

French crew KillaSoundYard presents two new releases. The first one is 10” where on the A side you’ll find a great, steppers tune with a rootical flavour played by Bambool group. On the vocal we have voices known from previous releases – the duo Daman and Jacko, who sings about political autonomy. The B side is more digital one, with steady but heavy beat. Both tracks have massive dub versions prepared by Kayaman.

The second release is a full album with 18 tracks, vocal and dub versions. KillaSoundYard invited many artists to cooperation: Bambool, Colocks, Jacko, Yann Sax and more. The album reflects their work from past two years and can be treated as KillaSoundYard showcase – we get both roots compositions with rich arrangement, nice parts of saxophone or beautiful clarinet and more digital, heavy riddims (“Social Earthquake” will test your speakers…). Vocally we hear mostly a mild voice of Daman, whose lyrics are mainly focused on social and political topics. This album is a great summary of KillaSoundYard style.