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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/

Posted by Bedi in Recenzje
Mungo’s Hi-Fi – “Serious Time Remixes” pt. 2

Mungo’s Hi-Fi – “Serious Time Remixes” pt. 2

SCOBNET002_500Recently we’ve been writing about Mungo’s Hi-Fi remix album (http://dubmassive.org/en/9984/mungos-hi-fi-serious-time-remixes-pt-1/) and now here comes the second part. As with the first one we get well known tunes from “Serious Time” LP served in various styles and fashions – the “remix” term is treated seriously here. Bouncy vibes by DJ Vadim or Sekkle Sound, reggae groove in Stalawa’s “Bike Rider”, jungle madness by FLeCK. Electronic, bass, crazy beats – it’s all there, if you love various styles this energetic album is for you.

Links:

http://www.mungoshifi.net/
https://www.facebook.com/mungoshifi

https://soundcloud.com/scotchbonnetrecords/sets/mungos-hi-fi-serious-time-remixes-pt2

Posted by yarecki in Recenzje
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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Dubdadda “Lo-Fi Pon De Hi-Fi” reissued on vinyl!

Dubdadda “Lo-Fi Pon De Hi-Fi” reissued on vinyl!

dubdadda-1600x1600-BThis is a great news! Thanks to Moonshine Recordings Dubadda’s solo album “Lo-Fi Pon De Hi-Fi” is now available on vinyl. Mostly known from his works with Zion Train, in 2004 Dubdadda composed, recorded and released (CD) this great music in his own label Dub Hooligan Records. In my opinion this is one of the best dub albums from 2000s, with unique, distinct sound, great energy and lyrics, all of this coming from such charismatic dub personality.

A mandatory position in dub education, period.

Links:

http://moonshinerecordings.bandcamp.com
http://www.discogs.com/artist/247681-Dubdadda

https://soundcloud.com/moonshine-recordings/sets/mslp003-dubdadda-lo-fi-pon

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ZamZam Sounds’ new 7” with Daba Makourejah

ZamZam Sounds’ new 7” with Daba Makourejah

zam25_1200pixwA brand new 7” from ZamZam Sounds is out now! Croatian producer Egoless has rebuilt Sly&Robbie’s classic riddim “Revolution”, mostly known from a vocal version with Dennis Brown. In his version we have beautiful, soulful voice of Senegalese roots reggae singer Daba Makourejah, who is singing an inspired lyric in Wolof on the importance of education in the upliftment of a country’s youth. Egoless’ riddim is an excellent work with rich effects, sound and masterful dub mixing.

Links:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/ZamZam-Sounds/341150589257161
https://www.facebook.com/EGOLESS
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Daba-Makourejah/172932902735595

https://soundcloud.com/zamzam-sounds/egoless-feat-daba-makourejah-yermende-bw-yermende-dub-mix-zamzam-25-vinyl-rip-edits

 

Posted by yarecki in Recenzje
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

Posted by Bedi in Recenzje
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!




 

Posted by Bedi in Recenzje
New releases from Indica Dubs

New releases from Indica Dubs

Indica Dubs presents a lot of new releases. Firstly, a 10” with a sound system banger with Dan Man on the vocal and music by Indica Dubs and Belgian producer Forward Fever.

Next release is a whole series, pure instrumentals for pure sound system experience. Four 7” records, each one co-operated with a different producer from a different country – we get Shiloh Ites, Echo Vault, Echo Roots & Dawa Hi-Fi. Four styles, from deep meditative to steppers madness.

The releases you can order from Indica Dubs bandcamp site: http://indicadubs.bandcamp.com, also the 10” with Dan Man is available in record shops, the “Sound System Series” series will be from April/May.

 

Posted by yarecki in Recenzje