Recenzje

Recenzja płyty, DVD etc.

Jan

2015

“Rudebwoy Corporation” EP (Lion’s Den)

Every time I hear about Lion’s Den’s new release I wonder what they will surprise me this time. I got used to guests in the form of interesting vocalists and amazing, creative producers (often less known). This time they join forces with Italian label 4Weed and give us 12” with 6 heavy productions. Side A is 3 tunes with music of Dub All Sense, who has created very heavy riddims. On vocals we have Mr Williamz (already known, among others, from cooperation with Mungos Hi Fi) with incredibly strong “Haffi Bun”; MrDill Lion Warriah from Italy in “My Story” has showed how to flow over a typical dub roller. Longfingah in “Old Shatterhand” proves his high form. Side B are remixes that will make smile on the faces of all dubheads. At the beginning we get version from French Welders Hi Fi – “Haffi Bun” is even stronger than the original, which seemed impossible … Another surprise is the remix by Zion Train – in “Another story“, in his style, with exposed bass, he lift us above the orbit. At the end we get a remix by Jambassa from Italy, who used to work a lot in the netlabel Aquietbump. Here they present amazing tune, slightly embedded in the style of minimal dub.

Links:

Lion’s Den – fire sound all around

https://soundcloud.com/lionsdensound/sets/rudebwoycorporationep

Jan

2015

Sekkleman ft Baptiste & Serocee – “Lightman / 18 Dromilly Ave” (Moonshine Recordings)

Moonshine Recordings label explores dub all over the world – this time invites to a journey to Australia, where extraordinary producer Sekkleman comes from. Also known as Livewire, he mostly makes jungle and a lot of remixes. On the Moonshine’s release he shows his new face, inspired by dub. In conjunction with vocal of Baptiste, known among others from cooperation with Kanka, we get a powerful tune with a fast, rhythmic chat, also we get a remix additionally. The second track of the release is “18 Dromilly Ave” – joined forces of Sekkleman with MCs Serocee and Baptiste give a brilliant effect. In the tune they pay tribute to King Tubby, particularly to his studio, which was located at 18th Ave Dromilly. I have the impression that if King Tubby lived in our times, his dubs would sound like these one. In addition we also have a dub version, where you can hear echoes of King Tubby productions.

Links:

http://moonshinerecordings.bandcamp.com/

https://soundcloud.com/moonshine-recordings/sekkleman-18-dromilly-ave-ft-serocee-baptiste-digital-only

Jan

2015

The Grinders – “Dub Forces in Session”

Crazy duo of The Grinders is back in action! Some time ago we wrote about their album (http://dubmassive.org/8254/the-grinders-under-arrest) and this time they take us to a journey of music and film. The whole concept of the album is related to the legendary film “Star Wars“, so every fan of this saga must hear how dub competes with well-known motifs. A rub a dub “Original Lord Vader” opens the EP, then we are attacked by a quite dark “Digital Vader”, slightly falling into ragga climates. In “Ganja force” we are hit by a heavy bass, a dub atmosphere and the melody of “imperial march“. At the end we get a “Don’t mess with Jabba,” a digital reggae with vocals by Jabba. To sum up – I have never been a fan of the “Star Wars“, but this interpretation of the topic convinces me to catch up on watching.

Links:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Grinders/472402182820987

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Li7v1z8GGg8

Jan

2015

Two new 12” with Disciples (Khaliphonic label)

ZamZam Sounds’ long-format sister-label Khaliphonic presents their second release – two 12” with four tunes by Disciples. And these ones are somewhat different than last Russ D productions. Produced in 1999, they are deep, hypnotic, more trance-like, truly dub soundscapes – charming with space and mysterious echoes. As Russ said: “The sound was somewhat influenced by the Rhythm & Sound / Tikiman stuff. At the time I was checking them a little… that minimal sound.“

I hope that Russ D have more such tunes – they are simply addictive…

Links:https://www.facebook.com/pages/ZamZam-Sounds/341150589257161

https://soundcloud.com/zamzam-sounds/sets/disciples-2×12-khaliphonic-02

Jan

2015

Danny Red – “Rasta We Rasta” (Youth&Truth)

A new, Belgian label Youth & Truth has started its activity forcefully by releasing 12” “Rasta We Rasta”. Forward Fever is responsible for the production, thanks to Dub Fi Youth crew he can show his music to the world and his riddim is a great prove, that he knows how to satisfy dubheads. On the vocal we have great Danny Red and his anthem “Rasta We Rasta” even before releasing this single had become a killer tune in Belgium. The second vocalist on this 12” is Idren Natural, who nicely fits into the riddim in his own style. We also get a version with with a beautiful part of trumpet performed by Jamma Dim form Reservoir Dub, which simply floored me. At the end we have a pure version, in which we can listen to many tasteful sounds. Congratulations for Forward Fever and label crew for this great debut!

Links:

https://www.facebook.com/youthandtruthmusic

Jan

2015

Vibronics – “Samsara” (Cubiculo Records)

As a big fan of Vibronics album “Dub Italizer” released 15 years ago this information caused me a little heart attack. “Samsara” – amazing, mystical and monumental dubwise is available on 12” with additional mixes, including one from Brain Damage! All of this thanks to Cubiculo Records, as usual they are surprising us with top-a-top release. Also take a look at a beautiful, colourful artwork, inspired by the original Buddhist term “Wheel of Samsara”.

Links:

http://cubiculorecords.com

https://www.facebook.com/cubiculorecords

Jan

2015

GuerillJah Productions – “Dub Minded” Riddim Sampler

On 17th of December there was a premiere of riddim album by duo Hardy Digital & Longfingah, who usually work in Berlin and release their productions in their own label GuerillJah Productions. The newest riddim is a solid steppers with a strong bass line and drums that, in connection, give us a tough tune which doesn’t bore after listening to it 7 times. The people responsible for vocals are aforementioned Longfingah – known for cooperation i.a. with Lion’s Den, Illbilly Hitec, able to mix singing and chatting in a good style, Joseph B. Grant – a Jamaican veteran that has been creating i.a. with Still Cool, known from a hit “To be poor is a crime” released by Jah Shaka, praising The Highest One on GuerillJah rhythm making one of the best versions. French Rosa Shanti proves that woman voice is a real pearl when joined with dub music, another French artist Jahjah Man chats lively, just like Tonto Addi who has ragamuffin in his blood. On the end there are 2 versions – one by George Palmer, whose timbre is similar to Pupajim’s and the second one is chatted in Bosnian by Aca Pachuli. To sum up – keep up with GuerillJah productions and the German scene, which holds a lot of talents.

Links:

https://guerilljahproductions.wordpress.com/news/

Jan

2015

Alpha Steppa Meets Don Fe featuring Reality SoulJahs

Don Fe returns to Steppas Records! Together with Alpha Steppa and vocal duo Reality Souljahs they take us to mystical dubwise valley. And each version will move you further and deeper, from dubwise to harderwise – 4th one is truly dangerous… Beautifully sounding tracks contains a lot of tasty dub space and – as usual – low frequencies will not let your bass speakers stay idle. Check out Steppas Records webshop for 12” & downloads.