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Apr

2015

Beam Up – “Innerstand”

We have already mentioned Beam Up a couple of times (http://dubmassive.org/tag/beam-up) but album named ‘Innerstand’ will be a surprise for many of you. Until now they have been releasing genius 7’s, presenting variety of dub and giving a tribute to King Tubby, so I’ve been avidly waiting for the full album to take me on a musical trip.

Listening to it I got to Berlin and felt the Rhythm&Soundz climate, additionally meeting Terrence Alfonso Bowry, a vocalist whose main styles are blues and jazz what you can hear clearly in ‘Hanabi Dub’. The trip goes on in the direction of the hot islands accompanied by a woman with an amazing voice – Katya Tasheva in ‘Diviers’ could calm down even most nervous people using her voice. Suddenly, we land not in Jamaica but in the Land of The Rising Sun which inspired Beam Up to create ‘Kick off’, which is by the way a destination of many dub musicians. As the trip continues and in Jamaica I meet an African singer Jornick Joelick in ‘No chains’, who makes me realize what the mental slavery is and how hard it is to be free nowadays. I get back to Berlin for a small rest with “Terrence Alfonso Bowry’ in ‘Mi amor’ as it is only half of the journey. Next I get back to Asia by sounds of the ‘Fisherman’. Jornick Joelick tells me about how pleasure are journeys in ‘Travelling’ that takes me back to Jamaica and then with ‘Icchiebn’ I taste ska. After that we permanently get back to Europe where Terrence Alfonso Bowry welcomes us nicely in the rhythm of the ‘Ghost Fight’ to fall asleep by minimal sounds of the ‘Innocence’ and admire the sky with the beautiful sounds of ‘Astronomy dub’. This is how the unusual trip with Beam Up and his great friends ends.

One thing is certain – Beam Up can take me on such a journey everyday and I encourage you to open for this beautiful sounds conjured by Beam Up. Dub knows no borders!

Links:

http://beamup.org/

https://soundcloud.com/bbemusic/beam-up-innerstand-teaser-mix

Apr

2015

Mungo’s Hi Fi new releases with Charlie P, Blackout JA, Mr Williamz

Mungo’s Hi Fi are very active. Soon after great albums with remixes (http://dubmassive.org/tag/mungos-hi-fi) they present another releases.

We will start from a LP, where the crew meets excellent ragamuffin and sound system warrior – Charlie P. After plenty of singles and collaborations the time for a full release has come for this young and talented vocalist, who has started his musical journey when he was a kid.

This showcase presents both Mungo’s and Charlie P from their best side. Classic and modern reggae/dancehall vibes, future bass sounds and dubstep rhythms, all combined with singing, deejaying, fast chatting. Fire on the dancefloors guaranteed.

https://soundcloud.com/scotchbonnetrecords/sets/mungos-hi-fi-ft-charlie-p-you

Next releases are 7” also with very talented vocalists singing over digital riddims: Mr Williamz sings over G20 riddim and Blackout JA – here we get him over Imitators riddim. We get also clean version on the flip side.

https://soundcloud.com/scotchbonnetrecords/mungos-hi-fi-give-thanks-to-jah-ft-mr-williamz

https://soundcloud.com/scotchbonnetrecords/mungos-hi-fi-freedom-come-ft-blackout-ja

All releases, besides vinyl edition, are available also in digital formats, check Mungo’s Hi Fi shop on their website.

Links:

www.scotchbonnet.net

Apr

2015

Psalm Collective – “Footsteps of Madiba”

Recently we’ve got many tracks recorded as tribute to Nelson Mandela – like OBF with Mr. Williamz http://dubmassive.org/10041/two-new-releases-from-o-b-f-sound-system or Dubass Sound System with Alpha Steppa – “Musical Tribute to Nelson Madiba Mandela”. Now the Italians from Psalm Collective join them with their melodic tune in a modern roots style – “Footsteps of Madiba”. The first vocalist is conscious DeeJay Macka B and next we have a deep dub version by Paolo Baldini, known – amongst the others – from Alambic Conspiracy. The B side consists of two vocal versions – by Ras Twelde & History Man and Asante Amen, all nicely fit into the riddim. In the end we get instrumental version.

Links:

https://www.facebook.com/psalmcollectivesound

https://soundcloud.com/fahbro-ent/mash-up-footsteps-of-madiba

Apr

2015

John Brown’s Body – “Kings And Queens In Dub” (Easy Star Records)

American band John Brown’s Body released on 7th of April the dub version of their album “Kings and Queens”. Just quick look on the artists, who was invited to cooperate in “Kings And Queens In Dub”, told me, that this will be good…Ticklah, Dubmatix, Dubfader (of 10 Ft. Ganja Plant), UK legend Dennis Bovell, Yesking, Michael G (of Easy Star All-Stars), Lord Echo (of The Black Seeds) and more…The second thought came after reading their inspiration – classic dub albums by Burning Spear, Aswad & others – yes, it sounded really good.

And it sounds very good. The music. Dubbing at its best, a classic, old-school way, based on solid drum&bass, filled with excellent effects, surrounded by wide soundscape. Flying snippets of vocals, music flowing through low-mid-hi paths, resonating echoes, reverbs. Music served in a dubwise fashion, with a great balance between its parts, with care about the overall sound and each, smallest note.

For me such albums are like your the most favourite, beloved dish. You know what to expect but each time you are completely delighted how splendid it can taste.

https://soundcloud.com/johnbrownsbody/pulsing-dub

Links:

http://www.johnbrownsbody.com

Apr

2015

Tiqur Ambassa Meets Kibir La Amlak (KLA Dub Box)

The 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

Apr

2015

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

After 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

Apr

2015

MrDill Lion Warriah – “Music is a Mission”

After 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!

Apr

2015

Zion Train – “Land Of The Blind” LP

Almost four years after after the last album “State Of Mind” Zion Train – modern dub pioneers – give us their new, full length release. As with the previous one we get the mixture of vocal tracks and pure instrumental vibes. We hear well known Zion Train’s voices – Dubdadda, Jazzmin Tutum, Fitta Warri but also new singers – Daman (who has already cooperated with DJ Perch on “Money” EP), Kathika R Abbit and Longfingah. Also many musicians were invited – Finn Todd (melodica), Don Fe (flute), David Fullwood added his unique sound of the trumpet, Lucas Petter (trombone), Gianni Denitto (Alto Saxophone) and Vedran Meniga (Drum kit).

The album consists of 13 tracks with a lot of instrumental sounds, even some tracks with vocalists are not fully covered by them, only some verses are included . For me it’s great, I have always been a big fan of instrumental works of Neil Perch and this album has lot of pure dub music! “The Great Flood – Gaia’s Tears” (masterpiece!), “Inner Vision”, “We Are Water” or “No ID” with Daman are musical stories told by wicked rhythm and dub soundscape, flowing through dub effects. We have also some more steady melodies (“Dry Your Tears”, beautiful “Tranquillity Through Humility” or “Roots Man Play/Permanent Pressure” with Dub Dadda and Fitta Warri), killers ready to fire on dancefloor like “Dirty Dunza” or rootical, bouncy “Land Of The Blind” and a few average tunes.

Many years on the dub scene, so many releases and Zion Train still can surprise me. I can describe this album as something like good-old style nicely flavoured with some new, wild and hot spices. I wish that the next album was entirely based on the taste of “The Great Flood” or “We are Water” – for me it would be one of the most awaited releases.

“Land Of The Blind” is available as 2×12” or digital download.

Links:

http://www.wobblyweb.com/zt/

https://soundcloud.com/zion-train/sets/land-of-the-blind-teaser

Recenzje

Beam Up – “Innerstand”

Mungo’s Hi Fi new releases with Charlie P, Blackout JA, Mr Williamz

Psalm Collective – “Footsteps of Madiba”

John Brown’s Body – “Kings And Queens In Dub” (Easy Star Records)

Tiqur Ambassa Meets Kibir La Amlak (KLA Dub Box)

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

MrDill Lion Warriah – “Music is a Mission”

Zion Train – “Land Of The Blind” LP

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