Radio Dubroom 2011 Chapter 12: JAH Kingdom Come

JAH KINGDOM COME
RADIO DUBROOM 2011 CHAPTER 12

WWW, November 2011 - It's been a while since the previous chapter of Radio Dubroom 2011 has been posted online, but good things come to those that wait and here it is: a brand new 1 1/2 hour long non-stop mix carrying some heavyweight Roots and Dub from different times and places.
Starting with a healthy selection of old-skool Jamaican material, this chapter surely has many different styles to offer. The Congo's with their classic "Ark of the Covenant", Cornell Campbell's excellent discomix "Lion of Judah", the magnificent Horace Andy with a meditation of the "Youth of Today" (also in Discomix) and Gregory Isaacs with yet another classic from the motion picture "Rockers", followed by Dillinger and Prince Fari form the opening segment. Classic, old skool material that will not only appeal to the elderly among us but equally to folks born at a later point in tome. Good DUB included, of course.

After this, we're diving straight into a selection of UK/Euro DUB and Roots. Dutch singer Lyrical Benjie with two massive tunes, one carrying a heavyweight Dub part and from the UK there's the Talking Dog with not just crucial vibes but equally crucial lyrics. Lyrics that should appeal to the lovers of consciousness as Babylon System is falling even though she claims the opposite.

There's more: From the excellent AKA Dub Part One compilation released by the Scandinavian LUSH RECORDS label, to the Italian DUB Community and even to Japan where Dry and Heavy keep playing their massive Roots and DUB in Old Skool Style. There's French DUB as well, with conscious contents: almost a given when it comes to European contemporary Roots and Culture.

The show closes off with an extended version by the UK based "Dub From Atlantis" collective, more or less a cover version of a classic track of which yours truly has forgotten the name. Last but not least, here are the Abassi All-Stars with vocalist Kenny Knots once again explaining that Babylon really has a Wicked Intention, something that has to be mentioned.

PLAYLIST

01. Congo's - Ark of the Covenant (Discomix) (BLOOD & FIRE)
02. Cornell Campbell - Lion of Judah (Discomix) (BLOOD & FIRE)
03. Horace Andy - Youth of Today (Discomix) (BLOOD & FIRE)
04. Gregory Isaacs - Slavemaster (BLOOD & FIRE)
05. Dillinger - Take A Dip (BLOOD & FIRE)
06. Prince Fari - Talking Rights (BLOOD & FIRE)
07. Prince Fari - Talking Rights Dub (BLOOD & FIRE)
08. Lyrical Benjie - Seven Times To Fall (Dub Plate) (MORE INFO)
09. Lyrical Benjie - Rastaman Style (Discomix) (MORE INFO)
10. Talking Dog - Dogs Of War (FREE MP3 DOWNLOADS HERE)
11. Talking Dog - Never Swear Allegiance (FREE MP3 DOWNLOADS HERE)
12. Kevin Eastwood and Mad Professor - Conscious Man Dub (FROM: AKA DUB PART ONE)
13. Vibronics - It's A Crime (MORE)
14. Habesha - Martin Luter King (REVIEW AND FREE DOWNLOAD)
15. Weeding Dub and Naima Mansri - Bad Frontiers (REVIEW AND FREE DOWNLOAD)
16. Dry and Heavy - Dawn is Breaking (FREE DOWNLOAD)
17. Dry and Heavy - Heavy Special (Dawn is Breaking Dub) (FREE DOWNLOAD)
18. Dubamix - Acting Dub (REVIEW AND FREE DOWNLOAD)
19. Dub from Atlantis - Talking Dub (REVIEW AND FREE DOWNLOAD)
20. Kenny Knots - Wicked Intention (MORE)

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Babylon Observer Video Report: Reefer Madness In The Netherlands Part 2

WWW, October 2011 - Reefer madness in the Netherlands continues as the right-wing minority coalition of the country announced it will label Cannabis products with a THC level higher than 15% as "hard drugs".

The controversial decision has been made without parliamental approval and is already in effect.

The decree is part of a government crack-down on the legendary Dutch tolerance policy towards Cannabis and will affect Coffee Shops and it's owners.

Secretary of "security and justice" Ivo Opstelten announced that police will raid coffee shops in search of the so-called "hard drugs".

Should Cannabis with a THC level above 15% be found, coffee shop owners will be persecuted as hard drug dealers.

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VIBRONICS - SAFE IN THE DUB/STRIVE

VIBRONICS - SAFE IN THE DUB/STRIVE VERSION
DUBROOM MP3 REVIEW

WWW, July 2011 (From the Archives) - The specific sound of Vibronics lands very well into the ears of the lover of the better UK DUB. This will not be different with the two free tracks reviewed on this page. "Safe in The Dub" and "Strive Version" are truly some gems for the heart and soul.

"Safe In The Dub" is an up-tempo steppers rhythm with a monotonous bassline, sweeping synthesizers, flanged skanks and a couple of melodic lines here and there. Instruments are very well dropped in and out during the mix, the drum and bass keep everything flowing: this is the works of a Heavyweight DUB Champion and so it is.

"Strive Version" opens up with some crucial singing in sound and lyrical content, then everything turns into a huge echo, the bass and the drum drop in and we know we're into yet another riddim by the mighty Vibronics who seem to can do no wrong when it comes to musical productions. Skillfulness galore!

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VIBRONICS AND PARVEZ - CROSSFIRE

VIBRONICS AND PARVEZ - CROSSFIRE
DUBROOM MP3 REVIEW

WWW, July 2011 (From the Archives) - Steve Vibronics is well respected and appreciloved in the Dubroom. Vibronics Music is a must-have for the lover of the better UK DUB, and "Crossfire" is here to show it once again.

Steppers DUB with an interesting chord progression, a nicely done drum in triplets, crucial vocal licks and shots with more than enough food for thought, it's all there.

Massive!

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TWO TONE CLUB - ROCKSTEADY

TWO TONE CLUB - ROCKSTEADY
DUBROOM MP3 REVIEW

WWW, July 2011 (From The Archives) - It's upfull, it gives a good vibe, it may not be Rocksteady avant la lettre, but the Two Tone Club surely knows how to use Jamaican music as the basis for their sound.

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THE STINGERS - ALL IN A DAY

THE STINGERS - ALL IN A DAY
DUBROOM MP3 REVIEW

WWW, July 2011 (From The Archives) - The melodica plays a nice solo over this up-tempo Reggae tune, which has some very interesting chord progressions, and a loooooooooong end, all in a tune!

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DR. REGGAE - BAT MC CUMBA

DR. REGGAE - BAT MC CUMBA
DUBROOM MP3 REVIEW

WWW, July 2011 (From The Archives) - It's not Drum 'n' Bass, it's not Latin, it's not Reggae, and yet it is. But most of all, this one is DUB. Very creative engineering and digital programming!

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FIRE BUG - COMMERCIALIZED DUB III

FIRE BUG - COMMERCIALIZED DUB III
DUBROOM MP3 REVIEW

WWW, July 2011 (From The Archives) - Bullwackie's meet Black Ark, and the location is Sao Paulo Brazil. Fire Bug knows how to play a cool Rockers Reggae riddim, Victor Rice knows how to Dub it up!

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DUB SUNDAY - SUN DUB DAY

DUB SUNDAY - SUN DUB DAY
DUBROOM MP3 REVIEW

WWW, July 2011 (From The Archives) - DUB Sunday is Victor Rice. Sun DUB Day is the day wherein he mixed this Roots Rockers rhythm. Organs, a steppers drum, nice guitars, cool bassline, all on a strickt diet of analogue effects.

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VICTOR RICE - DRUM THIEF

VICTOR RICE - DRUM THIEF
DUBROOM MP3 REVIEW

WWW, July 2011 (From The Archives) - Victor Rice takes several Drum Sessions recorded in Brooklyn and takes them straight to Brazil, where he continues working on what was to become a track for his album "In America". Crucial DUB, solid Rub a Dub style drum and bass where the riddim section refers to Roots Rockers. The melodica, dropping in and out during the mix, adds on top of that.

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VICTOR RICE - FEEL LIKE JUMPING (LIVE)

VICTOR RICE - FEEL LIKE JUMPING (LIVE)
DUBROOM MP3 REVIEW

WWW, July 2011 (From The Archives) - He's right at home in the studio behind the mixing board or playing bass. How does Victor Rice do on stage, performing the classic Jamaican singalong in Brooklyn with Chez Gardiner?

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VICTOR RICE - WAITING DUB

VICTOR RICE - WAITING DUB
DUBROOM MP3 REVIEW

WWW, July 2011 (From The Archives) - While waiting for the well known Jamaican singer Glen Brown to arrive, Victor Rice was getting himself a bit more familiar with the One Drop riddim and mixed a DUB for you and I to enjoy.

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VICTOR RICE - FICA

VICTOR RICE - FICA
DUBROOM MP3 REVIEW

WWW, July 2011 (From The Archives) - Fica takes us back to precious memories, even though some of us were born after the time. Precious memories of the times when Reggae was about to be born, and Ska had become Rock Steady for a couple of months.

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VICTOR RICE - FERNANDINHO

VICTOR RICE - FERNANDINHO
DUBROOM MP3 REVIEW

WWW, July 2011 (From The Archives) - Ska was just a little bit faster than Reggae. What that means, musically, Fernandinho makes clear without a doubt. Get up and dance!

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DR. RING-DING AND THE SENIOR ALL-STARS - DUB ALONG THE SHORE

DR. RING-DING AND THE SENIOR ALL-STARS - DUB ALONG THE SHORE
DUBROOM MP3 REVIEW

WWW, July 2011 (From The Archives) - Cool, Ire Roots Reggae mixed skillfully by Victor Rice into a DUB that gives visions of the times before Lee Perry burned down his studio and King Tubby was still alive.

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DR. RING-DING AND THE SENIOR ALL-STARS - GIRLS DEM DUB

DR. RING-DING AND THE SENIOR ALL-STARS - GIRLS DEM DUB
DUBROOM MP3 REVIEW

WWW, July 2011 (From The Archives) - The title would not directly hint towards it, but this 5:18 long DUB has a drum partially based on the Nyabinghy rhythm. The bass pumps, organs and guitars play riddim and undecipherable vocals soaked in effects make sure we feel Ire from the top to the very last drop.

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DUB SUNDAY - HAHN IS A WEAPON

DUB SUNDAY - HAHN IS A WEAPON
DUBROOM MP3 REVIEW

WWW, July 2011 (From The Archives) - A haunting opening introduces this DUB featuring a steppers drums and Dubbed out guitar works from the guy who gave name to this track. A Weapon? You bet! Straight to Babylon Head!

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SUBSONIC HEADDUB - REBEL SKANK

SUBSONIC HEADDUB - REBEL SKANK
DUBROOM MP3 REVIEW

WWW, July 2011 (From The Archives) - This is a classic hit in the history of the Online (DUB) Reggae Artist community. A deep and militant bassline, a fat drums, and some crucially placed sound samples form the main ingredients.

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SUBSONIC HEADDUB - STRANGE BELIEFS

SUBSONIC HEADDUB - STRANGE BELIEFS
DUBROOM MP3 REVIEW

WWW, July 2011 (From The Archives) - Another classic which happened to be a major hit at the Dub charts at the old MP3.com website where the Online (DUB) Reggae Artist Community and their audience developed itself greatly.!

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SUBSONIC HEADDUB - SQUELCH

SUBSONIC HEADDUB - SQUELCH
DUBROOM MP3 REVIEW

WWW, July 2011 (From The Archives) - This track could have been made by Trip Hop's very own Massive Attack: a laid-back, down-tempo drum beat with a ditto bassline, some would say it ain't Reggae but it's definitely Dub!

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SUBSONIC HEADDUB - SENSILESS SLUMBER

SUBSONIC HEADDUB - SENSILESS SLUMBER
DUBROOM MP3 REVIEW

WWW, July 2011 (From The Archives) - This tune, too, is part of the annals of the history of the development of the Online (DUB) Reggae Artist Community. A slow stepper, nuff things going on during the almost 5 1/2 minute long track basically showing why Ganja must be legalized!

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Radio Dubroom 2011 Chapter 11: European Dub Rising

EUROPEAN DUB RISING
RADIO DUBROOM 2011 CHAPTER 11

WWW, July 2011 - In this selection of heavyweight UK/Euro Dub and Roots, we start of with a couple of new free and legal releases, only to continue with a selection of better material featuring -among many more- Mad Professor and Slimmah Sound. Nuff vocals, more Dubs, a lot of it reviewed at mp3.dubroom.org.
There might be a crisis inna Europe at the moment, but it has little to do when it comes to the inspiration and output of the UK/Euro Dub and Roots Massive. We've seen some very crucial releases lately, of which we play the opening track followed by Alambic Conspiracy's contribution to the Third chapter of the Italian Dub Community Showcase series.

Followed is a to the UK (DFA, Mad Professor, Echo Ranks and Dub Terror, Jah Warrior and Peter Broggs, Bush Chemist, Alpha and Omega) and the Netherlands (Lyrical Benjie, Slimmah Sound and Jah Melody). Heavyweight Dubs and vocal tracks, all of them pure niceness for the true Rootsman.

The selection closes of with two titles from the Italian Dub Community Showcase series: BR Stylers as well as Moa Anbessa can be considered among the top of the Italian Dub scene and this is -0as can be heard- not without reason.

European Dub Rising, to chant down Babylon and lift up Consciousness. Enjoy!

PLAYLIST

01. Yuanan - Revolucion (REVIEW AND FREE DOWNLOAD)
02. Alambic Conspiracy - Big In Japan (REVIEW AND FREE DOWNLOAD)
03. Alambic Conspiracy - Big In Japan Dub (REVIEW AND FREE DOWNLOAD)
04. Dub From Atlantis - The Things That We Dub (REVIEW AND FREE DOWNLOAD)
05. Mad Professor - Kathmandu (MORE)
06. Lyrical Benjie - Ten Plagues (MORE)
07. Lyrical Benjie - Ten Plagues Dub (MORE)
08. Slimmah Sound and Jah Melody - Get Active Dub (MORE)
09. Slimmah Sound and Jah Melody - Get Active (MORE)
10. Slimmah Sound and Jah Melody - Give Thanks And Praises (MORE)
11. Slimmah Sound and Jah Melody - Give Thanks And Praises Dub (MORE)
12. Echo Ranks and Dub Terror - Shinobi Warrior (MORE)
13. Echo Ranks and Dub Terror - Shinobi Warrior Dub (MORE)
14. Bush Chemist - Subliminal Dub (MORE)
15. Jah Warrior and Peter Broggs - I Want To Tell The World I Love Jah (Dub) (REVIEW AND FREE DOWNLOAD)
16. Jah Warrior and Peter Broggs - I Put My Trust In Jah (Dub) (REVIEW AND FREE DOWNLOAD)
17. Alpha and Omega - Ancient Dub (MORE)
18. BR Stylers - 100 (REVIEW AND FREE DOWNLOAD)
19. BR Stylers - 100 Dub (REVIEW AND FREE DOWNLOAD)
20. Moa Anbessa - What A Dub (REVIEW AND FREE DOWNLOAD)
21. Moa Anbessa - What A Day (REVIEW AND FREE DOWNLOAD)

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ME ZION DREAD - YESUS KRISTOS GIVES A KNOCK

ME ZION DREAD - YESUS KRISTOS GIVES A KNOCK
DUBROOM MP3 RELEASE

WWW, July 2010 - This hard-hitting DUB with nuff echoed and filtered vocal parts is a musical illustration of a scene in the old Book of the Apocalypse: Yesus Kristos giving a knock on the door fe true. Original Dubroom Hardcore Dub Style!

Indeed, there are many warmongers crying for more and more war even in the Name of the Divine Saviour. The louder they cry, the less chance they hear Yesus Kristos knocking on the doors of their souls. Will they cry until Jah shall come? Until that time, play this DUB with lots of bass and catch the knock!

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Radio Dubroom 2011 Chapter 10: Blesseth Basslines

BLESSETH BASSLINES
RADIO DUBROOM 2011 CHAPTER 10

WWW, July 2011 - Opening up with a healthy selection of (brand) new Roots, going further into 1980's Rub a Dub, moving forward to contemporary UK/Euro Dub and Roots: Chapter 10 of Radio Dubroom 2011 can be called a versatile selection without exaggeration.
Everton Blender opens up with a cool and dreadly One Drop riddim from his album "It's My Time", in which he explains where he's coming from and not going to. Luciano takes over and gives thanks and praise to the Almighty One, a thing which Gappy Ranks also does in a brand new upcoming release by VP Records. Also brand new from VP is "Times Like This" by Queen Ifrica, taken from the latest Reggae Gold installment. Natty King closes of this introductionary section of contemporary Roots Reggae, with a track called "Pray Today" which you can legally download for free.

Next up is a selection of early 1980's Reggae. The classic "Worries In The Dance" by Frankie Paul, recently re-released by VP Records, has not lost one milligram of it's heavyweight. The very same can be said about "Promised Land", Aswad's cooperation with Dennis Brown also re-released by VP. We move further with a couple of dubs by Scientist and two titles by Earl 16 and Mikey Dread, all of which are recently reviewed at http://mp3.dubroom.org and can be legally downloaded for free.

The second half of the show contains some very powerful vibes from the UK/Euro DUB and Roots front. Opening up with the heartfelt "Conscious Man" from Das Pilah, followed by Daweh Congo's "Straight Up Conscious" of which we also play the Dub only to continue with more and more Dub: France-based No More Babylon, Jah Roots from the Netherlands, the US based Rastafarians, and Bush Chemists from UK.

Bush Chemists, Jah Warrior, RDK Sound System, Youthman Stepper, Vibronics, Killa Sound Yard: they all come with one or more titles in the heavyweight Steppers selection that closes of this chapter of Radio Dubroom 2011. Heavyweight Steppers in the style made popular throughout the UK and subsequently the rest of Europe. Digital sounds combined with heartical instrumental playing, lyrical contributions and above all: skillful Dub engineering.

Play loud, louder than loud and when you have a subwoofer you might want to put it on too and disturb the neighbor with consciousness once more!

PLAYLIST

01. Everton Blender - No Gone No Way MORE
02. Luciano - Tell I Who FREE/LEGAL MP3 HERE
03. Gappy Ranks - Thanks And Praise MORE
04. Queen Ifrica - Times Like This MORE
05. Natty King - Pray Today FREE/LEGAL MP3 HERE
06. Frankie Paul - Worries In The Dance MORE
07. Dennis Brown And Aswad - Promised Land MORE
08. Scientist And Eek A Mouse - Gunman FREE/LEGAL MP3 HERE
09. Scientist - Rocking Time Warp Dub FREE/LEGAL MP3 HERE
10. Earl 16 - Reggae Sounds (Extended) FREE/LEGAL MP3 HERE
11. Mikey Dread And Earl 16 - Dread A General Dub FREE/LEGAL MP3 HERE
12. Mikey Dread And Earl 16 - Dread A General FREE/LEGAL MP3 HERE
13. Das Pilah - Conscious Man FREE/LEGAL MP3 HERE
14. Daweh Congo - Straight Up Conscious MORE
15. Daweh Congo - Straight Up Conscious Dub MORE
16. No More Babylon - Nice And Dub FREE/LEGAL MP3 HERE
17. Jah Roots - One Dub FREE/LEGAL MP3 HERE
18. The Rastafarians - Keep The Boogie Dubwise MORE
19. Bush Chemists - Symphony Of Dub MORE
20. Jah Warrior - Real Dub FREE/LEGAL MP3 HERE
21. RDK Sound System - Day After Dub FREE/LEGAL MP3 HERE
22. Youthman Stepper - Drapeau Noir FREE/LEGAL MP3 HERE
23. Vibronics - China Rock Dub MORE
24. Vibronics - The Frontier Dubwise MORE
25. Killa Sound Yard - Warrior Dance Dub FREE/LEGAL MP3 HERE
26. Vibronics - Jah Dub MORE
27. Vibronics - Jah Music MORE

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Jah Roots - Whole Lotta Dub (2002)

JAH ROOTS - WHOLE LOTTA DUB (2002)
FROM THE DUBROOM STUDIO ARCHIVES

WWW, July 2011 - Once lost but now found: straight from the dusty corners of the Dubroom Studio Archives, where this recording has been mixed probably somewhere in the early years of the 21st century. It's an instrumental track with a whole lotta live Dub mixing by Messian Dread and some masterful keyboard works of Sure D over an Ire One Drop rhythm laid down by Imro Fedor on Drums and Erik on Bass.

You could argue, that the title is not really covering the contents of the track. After all, there is not a single instance in which the drum and the bass play without any other instrument rolling along. Therefore, as said, this is an instrumental track.

Sure D, the keyboard player, recorded several tracks into the -rather primitive- multitrack, all showcasing his talents and skill. The drums was recorded rather primitive, too. Having no budget at all, just two microphones were used and since there was no bass microphone present, the bass drum doesn't really come forward in the mix. Still, a tight drum and bass section can easily be discerned.

So, what about the title?

The answer is obviously in the mix itself. Even though the keyboards are never completely cut off, there is still a Whole Lotta DUB mixing going on. It was mixed live by Messian Dread, everything done in just one take, with the intention to apply subtle Dub mixing in order to emphasize the talents of the players of instruments.

No programming was involved whatsoever during the whole process. In fact, the computer is only used to record the mix and subsequent mastering. Definitely a rare recording, too good to not be shared with those that are interested in the Dubroom's history.

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THE HEATWAVE AND DADDY G - INI KAMOZE AND JR DAMIEN 'GONG' MARLEY - WORLD A JAMROCK

THE HEATWAVE AND DADDY G - INI KAMOZE AND JR DAMIEN 'GONG' MARLEY - WORLD A JAMROCK
DUBROOM MP3 REVIEW

WWW, July 2011 (From the Archives) - In this cooperation between The Heatwave and Massive Attack's Daddy G, we get a remix of the original InI Kamoze tracks along with some crucial extra toasting along the way.

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THE HEATWAVE - VALENTINA AND TANYA STEPHENS - IT'S A GUILT TRIP

THE HEATWAVE - VALENTINA AND TANYA STEPHENS - IT'S A GUILT TRIP
DUBROOM MP3 REVIEW

WWW, July 2011 (From the Archives) - The UK and the rest of Europe will definitely hear more about singer Valentina. Here we find her together with Tanya Stephense as they ride the Doctor's Darling riddim.

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THE HEATWAVE - SPICE AND HORACE FERGUSON - FIGHT OVAH SENSI

THE HEATWAVE - SPICE AND HORACE FERGUSON - FIGHT OVAH SENSI
DUBROOM MP3 REVIEW

WWW, July 2011 (From the Archives) - We go back to the days of Sleng-Teng, yet stay in this century with this vocal piece of digital niceness. Spice chants and sings crucially, and the topic may not be considered too esoteric either...

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HATMAN - DUB TO DUB SHOWCASE VOLUME 1

HATMAN - DUB TO DUB SHOWCASE VOLUME 1DUBROOM MP3 ALBUM REVIEW

WWW, July 2011 - Usually, a Showcase album indicates that the titles come with a Vocal and a Dub part in one long mix. Not in the DUB TO DUB Showcase, though. The French producer came up with this Iriginal concept, worked out in a excellent eight-track Net Album.

It's not just the concept of a "Dub to Dub Showcase" which should be recognized as Iriginal, Hatman's music is kind of Iriginal as well. It is clear that he knows his instruments and has some pretty in-depth ideas about production and engineering as well. From the crucial French Dub Released (FDR) Net Label: the first installment of Hatman's contribution to the Online Dub Massive. Nuff Thanks!

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This album was released under CreativeCommons Copyright, which means you can share it provided that the original zipfile is being offered without any change. Another aspect of the CC copyright is, that no money should be made and therefor this album is offered to you free of charge. For more specific information, look to the information in the archive. When you like the music, consider visiting the Net Label's website and donate some money or feedback.

MANWELL T MEETS MIND'S EYE'S DUB

MANWELL T MEETS MIND'S EYE'S DUB
DUBROOM MP3 ALBUM REVIEW

WWW, July 2011 (From the Archives) - Five riddims created by Mind's Eye DUB are totally deconstructed and reconstructed by Manwell Tabone. The two have been working on a wide variety of DUB and other Reggae projects since the 1980's, which is obvious in the musical atmosphere.

A very promising first release of DUBKEY, indeed!

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DUB A MIX - MIX A DUB

DUB A MIX - MIX A DUB
DUBROOM MP3 ALBUM REVIEW

WWW, July 2011 (From the Archives) - In one hour, we feel it 14 times: excellent mixing works, a wide variety of instruments and vibes, sound samples from the news and a drum and bass that will definitely make you move and groove.

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DAWEH CONGO - JOY BRINGS PAIN DUB

DAWEH CONGO - JOY BRINGS PAIN DUB
DUBROOM MP3 REVIEW

WWW, July 2011 (From The Archives) - Released through the Swedish based GOLDHEART MUSIC label, this upful steppers riddim is spiced up with Swedish blues legend Tender-G but don't let that fool you into thinking this is anything else but a crucial Roots Reggae track in the most ire vibration possible.

Coming with a Vocal and a DUB, the two tracks can be downloaded for 55 eurocents each: that's just over one Euro for both tunes. And if that's too much for you, download the DUB for free...

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AUGUSTUS PABLO - PABLO AT HOME (JOE GIBBS PRODUCTIONS, 1972)

AUGUSTUS PABLO - PABLO AT HOME (JOE GIBBS PRODUCTIONS, 1972)
DUBROOM MP3 REVIEW

WWW, June 2011 (From The Archives) - Just a few licks, that's all the melodica work in this early 1970's instrumental. Don't expect any heavy Dub mixing, do expect some upfull vibes by a full blown band.

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DELROY WILLIAMS - THINK TWISE (AUGUSTUS PABLO PRODUCTIONS, 1982)

DELROY WILLIAMS - THINK TWISE (AUGUSTUS PABLO PRODUCTIONS, 1982)
DUBROOM MP3 REVIEW

WWW, June 2011 (From The Archives) - This extended mix is said to have been influential in what is known as the UK Roots sound. And indeed, describing the track is describing the sound as well: Militant steppers, lots of DUBwise, conscious lyrics .

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ALBOROSIE - FREE ROTOTOM

ALBOROSIE - FREE ROTOTOM
DUBROOM MP3 REVIEW

WWW, June 2011 - "Free Rototom" is especially produced by the multi-instrumentalist and vocalist to support the well-known Rototom Sunsplash festival. Originally, the festival was organized and held in Italy but they had to relocate the whole thing to Spain. Babylon doesn't like it when Reggae and Consciousness are promoted in a combination, but music is strong and Alborosie is strong too!

A crucial Roots Reggae track, with skilled vocal works and a righteous message, this track cannot miss in your collection of High Quality free and legal (DUB) Reggae Music!

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New Format Of mp3.dubroom.org Reaching Final Stages

WWW, June 29 2011 - Well, I finally am at the point wherein I expect to soon be ready with the renovation of http://mp3.dubroom.org.

In any case, new reviews can be added in the new format. "All" I still have to do is:

- transform the artist pages in the MP3 portal into the new format. Some already are in there: take a look at http://mp3.dubroom.org/scientist.htm or http://mp3.dubroom.org/mikeydread.htm and see how easy it is to get the tunes and/or read the reviews.
- Transport the podcast reviews to the new portal
- Make more pages for net labels and podcast creators

When everything is finished, I will delete the MP3 museum as well as some other features which are now incorporated in the new format in other ways. Basically, http://mp3.dubroom.org/ will contain a section of single track MP3 reviews, a section of reviews of Net Albums, a section of reviewed Podcast and artist pages, all of which are browseable. For example, when you go to http://mp3.dubroom.org/mp3downloads.htm you will find pages containing 25 links to tunes each. When you go to http://mp3.dubroom.org/mp3albums.htm you will find pages containing links to 10 albums on each page. The podcast section, as said, is close to empty still.

I hope you will find using http://mp3.dubroom.org/ more easy than before. I hope, Jah Willing, to be ready with all the artist pages within like seven days or so.

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ITALIAN DUB COMMUNITY SHOWCASE VOLUME 3

ITALIAN DUB COMMUNITY SHOWCASE VOLUME 3DUBROOM MP3 ALBUM REVIEW

WWW, June 2011 - The long wait is over: widely anticipated throughout the online Dub community, here is the third chapter of the phenomenal Italian Dub Community Showcase serial. Fifteen titles, thirty tracks, and once again the selection is stronger than strong. Consciousness and Dubwise galore, this is definitely a very precious gift from the Italian DUB Community to the World Wide DUB Massive. Respect is more than due!


A precious gift it is, indeed. There is no reason for anyone to consider the fact that this free Net Album was released under Creative Commons Copyright to be a sign of a low quality contents. This is a sign of life from a very vibefull Italian DUB Community which cannot be refused or even denied.

The fifteen different names range from the more well known names in Dub land like the Alambic Conspiracy, Dub Engine and Wicked Dub Division to artists like Cultural Sound System of whom not so much material is released via the Net Label channels. A Serious selection fe true, we're speaking about stricktly High Quality Low Bass Roots Reggae, showcase style.

Even though this is extremely difficult to choose, nevertheless, two highlights.

Voiced by Idren Natural, "No More War" by Cultural Sound System is a hard hitting Steppers track. The vocal part is actually a discomix and the Dub is superb. This is the kind of tune you want to listen to again and again, both for the message and the music

Another hard hitting Steppers which stands out is "Hunger/Hunger Dub" by Dub Shiloh. The track starts of with sounds, after which the up-tempo drum and bass line pop in the mix. The first mix might be kind of crucial, the second mix (officially entitled Hunger Dub) really is. This one will keep you jumping all the while, especially with some better speakers.

All in all, Italian DUB Community Showcase 3 was more than worth the wait, the anticipations were not in vain. There's unity and cooperation in this community, no partiality and no competition.

This is a serious selection of some heavy-duty, heavyweight Euro Dub and Roots you just cannot refuse!

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ALAMBIC CONSPIRACY - THE MISSING DUB VERSIONS

ALAMBIC CONSPIRACY - THE MISSING DUB VERSIONS
DUBROOM MP3 ALBUM REVIEW

WWW, June 2011 - San Martino di Campagna, Italy. It's December 2010 and the Alambic Conspiracy DUB Studio is settling down in this new location, north of Venice. When everything is put in place, some older recording pop up: the Missing DUB Versions. With names like BR Stylers and Zion Train to name just two, these DUB Versions have fortunately now been found. Sixteen DUB Versions, that is!

The outstanding work on The Missing DUB Versions is not just found in the incredible riddims that serve as the foundation found on this album. It's equally, perhaps even more, in the art of DUB mixing applied. Most of the things are done in a stricktly old skool tradition of analogue effects and mixing board. Remarkable, when you realize that most of the work was done during the last three years.

Even more remarkable is the fact that according to the conspirators themselves, none of these tracks were ever intended for release. Why that would be, is a question to most: even for the collective themselves. It's truly a very interesting exposition of old skool methodology on new skool Euro and UK Roots Reggae riddims.

From the top to the very last drop, the album continues to have this special vibe. Given the fact that the tracks were recorded by a variety of musicians and studio's, a noteworthy point. The Alambic Conspiracy knows who to mix their DUB and this album will show it to every self respecting lover of the better contemporary DUB.

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DUBALIZER - IN TRANSE

DUBALIZER - IN TRANSE
DUBROOM MP3 ALBUM REVIEW

WWW, June 2011 - Hailing from Sao Paulo, Dubalizer knows how to make some very interesting mixes in which he takes the concept of Dub as his guideline, while kind of taking straight back to the source those techniques that derived from DUB.

Unfortunately, In Transe does only contain three tracks. These three tracks all have their own specific vibe and style even though everything is undoubtly coming from the same producer. From the magnificent opening track to the heartically voiced middle one to the more Dubstep orientated closing tune, this is more than interesting to listen to.

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Babylon Observer Video Report: Reefer Madness in the Netherlands 2011

REEFER MADNESS IN THE NETHERLANDS 2011
FAR RIGHT-WING ADMINISTRATION CONSIDERING PUTTING STRONG WEED ON HARD DRUGS LIST

WWW, June 24 2011 - A commission to advice the Dutch administration concerning the nation's drugs policy claims that cannabis with over 15% THC should be considered hard drugs in Dutch criminal law.

In interviews with Dutch public TV, the ministers of Health and Justice respond positively as they enter the parliament building to officially receive the advice from the commission.

When the advice is brought into law, this would bring the Netherlands back to the days of Reefer Madness as the world famous Dutch tolerance policy towards Cannabis would de facto end.

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An Open Letter to Judge James Moody Regarding Sentencing for Buju Banton

An Open Letter to Judge James Moody Regarding Sentencing for Buju Banton

By: Natasha Von Castle

CANADA - As you are well aware, Buju Banton faces sentencing on June 23rd for his conviction on the charge conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute.

We cannot change the conviction, however, our collective voices can influence the Judge to reduce the suggestion of a 15 year sentence.

Below is my open letter to the judge. If it is within you, add your voice and let the Judge know how you feel regarding the amount of time Buju serves. My letter is included below.

An open letter to Judge James Moody sent via e-mail: chambers_flmd_moody@flmd.uscourts.gov

And via airmail:

The Honourable James S. Moody Jr.
United States District Judge
Tampa Division
801 North Florida Avenue
Tampa, Florida 33602

Dear Judge Moody;

In your many years within the justice system as a lawyer and Judge, I am sure you have come across cases that have either touched you, or touched the community which you represent. A touch could be a personal understanding of one or some of the components in a case, just as a touch can be pride in knowing that the justice system worked (the way it’s supposed to) in making sure the right people receive the right punishment according to their crime(s).

Your honor, I am writing this letter with the belief that I, on behalf of the community I represent, can appeal to you on a ‘touch’ level.

Before your court is the matter of Mr. Mark ‘Buju Banton’ Myrie who is due to be sentenced on June 23rd by you, for the conviction he received on the charge of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute. I appeal to you to reduce Buju’s sentence from the recommended 15 years.

Buju is not like any man you will ever meet. He is a friend, a father, a husband and one of the pillars in the Caribbean community; not just Jamaica, but every Caribbean community in every city around the world.

As one of our pillars, he has given the community songs which nourish the soul. This nourishment has turned youths away from crime, has strengthened families and healed those who were not well.

How do we know this is true? The testimony of countless of which I am one. He spoke for me when he sang ‘I wanna go ahead without turning back / and now I see myself heading for the trap / I wanna break free but I feel trapped / a voice inside me saying don’t stop ….’ Those words were taken from the song “Optimistic Soul” which encouraged listeners to not give up, no matter how daunting the situation looks. Those were Buju’s words from 2010. If we go back 10 years before that, we have ‘there was good and evil / we chose good ….’

When an announcement is made that Buju will be performing, the show(s) sell out. Tickets are purchased by people who want a live touch of Buju’s nourishing words. Fans leave the concerts fulfilled and refocused on the right path.

We, the community, need Buju, and we need you to understand his importance to us. Because of these needs, I ask you to not sentence Buju to 15 years in prison. I ask that you consider his humanitarian works with the children of his homeland Jamaica and I ask that you consider his impact on the Caribbean community around the world. Once you’ve considered these, I ask that you set a sentence that will not see Buju away from us for a lengthy period of time.

Thank you,

Natasha Von Castle
Chief Executive Officer and President
L3 Group of Companies
Toronto, ON Canada

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Babylon Observer Video Report: Dutch Coffee Shops Under Siege By Right Wing Government

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Dutch Coffeeshops Under Siege By Right Wing Government

WWW, May 2011 - The right-wing minority administration of the Netherlands launched a major attack on one of the nation's best known cultural features: the coffee shop. The administration wants to introduce a club pass for the coffee shops, which can only be obtained by local residents. Tourists and other foreigners will no longer have legal entrance into the coffee shops, which will re-introduce street sales.

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Radio Dubroom 2011 Chapter 9: UK DUB and ROOTS Vibration Steppers

UK DUB AND ROOTS VIBRATION STEPPERS
RADIO DUBROOM 2011 CHAPTER 9

WWW, March 2011 - A heavyweight selection without objection of steppers DUB and some vocal parts featuring some of the top UK DUB producers. From Mad Professor to Alpha and Omega, from Bush Chemists to Vibronics: not to mention Nucleus Roots, Fullness and Black Roots.
We're kicking of with Jah 'Dub Activist' Free from his Break-Out album, of which we play the vocal and the Dub track. After the magnificent 'Dub Reaction" mixed by Mad Professor for Lush Records on their excellent AKA DUB compilation and a hard hitting mix by Fullness, it's time for the Nucleus Roots DUB and Roots collective. Heartical and militant vibes combined fe true.
Cyrenius Black's more-than-heavyweight discomix opens up a selection from the Conscious Sounds studio, with Dougie Wardrop and others at the control delivering some crucial Steppers in DUB. The Conscious Sounds selection end with the vibefull Dub and Vocal by King General asking you about your membership of JAH Army. Conscious Sounds, fe true.
This show also contains a long selection all produced by the Dynamic UK DUB Twins Alpha and Omega, containing some massive material with their outstanding bass lines and vibefull, much varied mixing works. These ones go deeper than deep and higher than high fe true!
The last three selections of the set is reserved for two steppers tunes produced by Steve Vibronics, whose sound contains the best of the digital and analogue possibilities. Ending with another mix by Mad Professor (Courtesy Universal Egg), this chapter of Radio Dubroom 2011 surely is exactly that which the title says: nuff vibes, stricktly UK Steppers!
PLAYLIST
01. Jah Free - Wicked Can't Run (MORE)
02. Jah Free - Wicked Dub (MORE)
03. Mad Professor and Black Roots - Dub Reaction (MORE)
04. Fullness and Izyah Davis - Arise Dub (MORE)
05. Nucleus Roots - Run Come Dub (MORE)
06. Nucleus Roots - Dub Rule (MORE)
07. Nucleus Roots - Jah Rule (MORE)
08. Cyrenius Black - Jah Is My Rock (Discomix) (MORE)
09. Bush Chemists - Enigma Dub (MORE)
10. Bush Chemists - Dub Secret (MORE)
11. Bush Chemists - Heigher Heights (MORE)
12. King General and Bush Chemists - Army Dub (MORE)
13. King General and Bush Chemists - Jah Army (MORE)
14. Alpha and Omega - Jah Protection (MORE)
15. Alpha and Omega - Protect I Dub (MORE)
16. Alpha and Omega - Dub Tribulations (MORE)
17. Alpha and Omega - Island of Dub (MORE)
18. Alpha and Omega - Elephant Dance Dub (MORE)
19. Vibronics - Jahlight Jahlove (Version) (MORE)
20. Vibronics - Brimstone and Fire Dub (MORE)
21. Mad Professor - Raging Storm (MORE)
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Radio Dubroom 2011 Chapter 8: Step Out Of Babylon

STEP OUT OF BABYLON
RADIO DUBROOM 2011 - CHAPTER 8

WWW, March 2011 - Heavyweight Steppers from the top to the very last drop: Here is Chapter 8 of Radio Dubroom 2011. Presenting a big selection from the World Wide Web as well as tunes from some of the top UK DUB Masters, like Mad Professor and Disciples. Twenty-one titles: three Vocal tracks and 18 DUB Shots, well over 1 hour and 30 minutes of energy!
The show starts with a massive steppers track released by GoldHeart Music: Daweh Congo tells us what the music is all about and how it works on to provide Jah Children with yet another blessing. Much needed down here inna Babylon, and so we forward with a remix of the Babylon Children title by Vibronics and Boney L.
After the two vocal tracks, we dive deep in Dub. We're talking Vibronics, Disciples, Iration Steppas, Mad Professor, Alpha and Omega: representing the TOP of DUB Material from the UK. Also included in the mix is a very healthy portion of music released by the many Hi Quality DUB Net Labels. Here, we're talking too: Italian DUB Community, Kris Naphtalie, Original DUB Gathering, French Dub Released, they're all presented with one or more titles.
There's even more: a massive DUB by the UK based Nucleus Roots, Swedish Lion Dub and French I-Plant. A highlight towards the end is the extended mix of No More Babylon with Kenny Knots at the microphone stand, available for free and legal download from mp3.dubroom.org.
All in all, a selection of very powerful and uplifting DUB and other Roots Reggae from the last two decades in which the DUB Movement spread all over the world, providing Consciousness and other blessings that will definitely motivate you doing JAH Works even more as we Step Out Of Babylon to Mount Zion.
PLAYLIST
01. Daweh Congo - Step Up Conscious (MORE)
02. Boney L and Vibronics - Babylon Children (MORE)
03. Boney L and Vibronics - Babylon Children Dub (MORE)
04. Vibronics - Return Version (MORE)
05. Disciples - Dub Revolution Version (Dub Plate Style) (MORE)
06. Iration Steppas - Kilimanjaro Version (Dub Plate Style) (MORE)
07. Mad Professor - Psychological Warfare (MORE)
08. Mad Professor - 6 Million Dub (MORE)
09. Alpha and Omega - Rastafari (Version) (MORE)
10. ODG - 6 Million Ways (MORE)
11. Dub Fighta - Yes I (MORE)
12. Dub All Sense - 40 Inches Of Dub (MORE)
13. Suino Production - Late In The Morning Dub (MORE)
14. Mark Mostec - Dub Interview (MORE)
15. Brizion - Good Over Evil Dubwise (MORE)
16. Vibronics - Fistful Of Dub (MORE)
17. Vibronics - Dub Lalibela (MORE)
18. Nucleus Roots - Shoulder To The Dub (MORE)
19. No More Babylon and Kenny Knots - Bring Jah Love (Discomix) (FREE AND LEGAL DOWNLOAD HERE)
20. Lion Dub - Colonial (MORE)
21. I-Plant and Ras Martin - No Corrupt (MORE)
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Radio Dubroom 2011 Chapter 7: Message From Ancient

MESSAGE FROM ANCIENT
RADIO DUBROOM 2011 - CHAPTER 7

WWW, March 2011 - The message from ancient is almost 1 1/2 hour of Jamaican Rockers Reggae from the 1970's, with DJ's and Singers chanting down Babylon and singing Jah Praise: timeless truth on some really heavy duty drum and bass lines carefully mixed by the Founding Fathers of DUB Mixing and Reggae Music.
The show opens with a classic tune by Yabby You singing praises to Yesus Kristos, JAH Himself Who came down to save His children. The tracks also contains a warning for those that play with fire while Jah Jah soon come. More actual than ever before as I would say! Sylford Walker also comes with a warning because when Jah Jah come Judgment come along with Him.
The second part of the show is reserved for some of the best Jamaican toasters (Reggae DJ's) of the 1970's: Dr. Alimantado, I Roy, Tappa Zukie, U Brown and Trinity are there to deliver their message of Truth and Righteousness.
Third part comes in a stricktly, stricktly Dubwise style mixed by some of the Founding Fathers of DUB: King Tubby, of course, as well as Prince Jammy and Ernest Hoo-Kim who mixes a crucial riddim by Inner Circle (aka Fatman Riddim Section). Roots at the Control fe true!
Chapter 7 of Radio Dubroom 2011 ends with a selection of vocal tracks with their Dub version, some of them even with two Dubs: Junior Ross, Errol Holt and Yabby You are there to once again remind us of the Message of Ancient that you can find throughout the whole set.
Blessed Vibes!
PLAYLIST
ALL TRACKS COPYRIGHT BLOOD AND FIRE
01. King Tubby's - Jerusalem Dub
02. Yabby You - Walls of Jerusalem
03. Sylford Walker - Eternal Day (Discomix)
04. I Roy - Holy Satta
05. Tappa Zukie - Jah Is I Guiding Star
06. U Brown - Satta Dread
07. Dr. Alimantado - Mash it Up
08. Dr. Alimantado - Chant To Jah
09. Trinity - Tribal War
10. Trinity - Tribal Dub
11. King Tubby and Soul Syndicate - Tinmson Pen Dub
12. Gregory Isaacs - War Of The Stars
13. Prince Jammy's - Great Man Called Kenyatta
14. Inner Circle - Too Much War
15. Tappa Zukie - Jah Speak in Dub
16. Junior Ross - So Jah Jah Seh (Discomix)
17. Tappa Zukie - Way Over In Dub
18. Junior Ross - Send Me Over There (Discomix)
19. Tappa Zukie - Way Over In Dub
20. King Tubby's - Fire Dub
21. Yabby You - Fire In A Kingston
22. Errol Holt - Yes, Yes, Yes (Discomix)
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Radio Dubroom 2011 Chapter 6: Inna Revelation Time

INNA REVELATION TIME
RADIO DUBROOM 2011 CHAPTER 6

WWW, February 2011 - Once more, Babylon is showing her ugly face in this time: from the injustice done to Buju Banton to the injustice done to the millions of people who are currently rising up all over the world, everything is more than clear. This is a Revelation Time, and Radio Dubroom pays tribute to the Freedom Fighters with some true Freedom Sounds inna Dub and Roots style!
The show starts with a massive tune by the Italian Dub collective BR Stylers, followed by a long set of stricktly DUB. Many of the tracks are taken directly from the Online (DUB) Reggae frontline where crucial Net Labels and Dub Artists bless the web with some massive sounds as you can hear.
There's also Nucleus Roots, Bush Chemists, Powersteppers and Vibronics from the UK. Crucial stuff with vocalists like Madu, Tena Stelin and Judah Dan delivering Jah Message to Jah People and all People once again.
Play loud!
PLAYLIST
01. BR Stylers - Let Them Shine (BR STYLERS)
02. BR Stylers - Let Them Shine Dub (BR STYLERS)
03. Bush Chemists - Dub Exploitation (CONSCIOUS SOUNDS)
04. Bush Chemists - Dark Dub (CONSCIOUS SOUNDS)
05. Nucleus Roots - One Fe De Sound man (NUCLEUS ROOTS)
06. Panda Dub - Axion Esti (PANDA DUB)
07. Inadubstate - Meditation Time (INADUBSTATE)
08. Inadubstate - Subsystem Part 2 (INADUBSTATE)
09. Movements of Rastafari - Hail Ites (MP3.com LEGACY)
10. Youthman Steppa - Paradis Fiscal (YOUTHMAN STEPPA)
11. Powersteppers - Make Love Not War (WOBBLY WEB)
12. Bush Chemists - Come Together (WOBBLY WEB)
13. Bush Chemists - Righteous Dub (CONSCIOUS SOUNDS)
14. Jonah Dan and Bush Chemists - 4 Minute Dub (CONSCIOUS SOUNDS)
15. Tena Stelin and Bush Chemists - Can't Touch Jah Dub (CONSCIOUS SOUNDS)
16. Tena Stelin and Bush Chemists - Can't Touch Jah (CONSCIOUS SOUNDS)
17. Ranking Joe and Vibronics - Original Rastaman (VIBRONICS)
18. Ranking Joe and Vibronics - Original Version (VIBRONICS)
19. Madu and Vibronics - Stand Up Version (VIBRONICS)
20. Madu and Vibronics - Stand Up (VIBRONICS)
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Babylon Observer Video Report: Iraqi Christians Continue To Flee

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WWW, February 11 2011 - Iraqi Christians continue to flee their homes as the result of heavily increased violence against them. As they seek refuge in the Kurdish part up north, they have nothing left but their lifes.

The Iraqi Christians hold America mainly responsible for their sufferation. In the video, the Americans are said to have financed and trained both sides of the Muslim extremists. The Babylon Observer watches and prays...

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Babylon Observer Video Report: The DEA And The Dutch

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WWW, February 2011 - According to documents recently released by Wikileaks, the American DEA is conducting what they call "controlled drugs deliveries" within the country of the Netherlands. The Americans do this without official permission, which they call "unofficial" but could better be called "illegal". The Babylon Observer watches an item from Dutch public TV and in accordance with Fair Use laws, shares his observation...

In the leaked documents, the American ambassador in the Netherlands is complaining how the Dutch Justice department does not want to go into official DEA requests to conduct these "controlled deliveries of drugs". Apparently things changed in the end of 2005, because in the first half of 2006, there were already six of such deliveries conducted on Dutch soil and with cooperation of the Dutch police.

What changed?

A political situation, perhaps... Or something more sinister...

However, the Wikileaks show that the Americans are now very pleased because they found a way to bypass the Dutch Justice department by conducting so-called "police to police information", that is: information from one police unit to another.

As a professor in criminology, very much esteemed in the Netherlands, this is either done illegally by the police who doesn't inform the justice department or it is done illegally by the Justice department itself, because no official request is done in either case.

Radio Dubroom 2011 Chapter 5: Kingly Character

KINGLY CHARACTER
RADIO DUBROOM 2011 CHAPTER 5

WWW, February 2011 - We're starting this second month of 2011 with an extra-long non-stop mix of purely Roots and DUB in a Kingly Character: we've got a healthy portion of brand new material from the DUB Net Labels, for the conscious upliftment there is crucial lyrical content by Kyle Sicarius, Jah Melody and Lyrical Benjie, some very deep excursions into DUB realms. One hour and forty-seven minutes of pure niceness!
The show starts with a crucial Dub by the Swedish based Gold Heart music, featuring Roots Daughter Sheya Mission on vocals. It's followed by Lyrical Benjie explaining just what this Roots and Culture music is all about, after which we find another Dutch vocalist Jah Melody teaming up with producer Slimmah Sound in two heavyweight Roots and Dub singles.
We're going straight into DUB Cyberspace with no less than three tracks from the brand new Highvory album, released by the Original DUB Gathering and Dubalizer with a tune from his brand new release on Fresh Poulp called In Transe. We also urge you to sign up at Talawa.fr because that is (one of the) top site(s) for the online DUB community today in 2011. Crucial massive steppers tune by Dub Soldier called Riot inna Babylon to prove it.
Last segment of this podcast is reserved for Zion Train, Powersteppers and Disciples with some rare material originally released on the vinyl format. Lyrical Benjie, Jah Marnyah and Vanya O riding Vibronics riddims and last but not least a reminder once again to consider the essence: Kyle Sicarius proclaiming JAH is I Light and I Salvation, just to wipe away confusion.
Another selection of crucial music!
PLAYLIST
01. Sheya Mission - Valley Dub (GoldHeart Music)
02. Lyrical Benjie - Rastaman Style (Discomix) (Lyrical Benjie)
03. Jah Melody - Love Fire Burning (Slimmah Sound)
04. Jah Melody - Dub Fire Burning (Slimmah Sound)
05. Jah Melody - Jah Army (Slimmah Sound)
06. Jah Melody - Jah Army Version (Slimmah Sound)
07. Dub Soldier - Riot Inna Babylon (Part 2) (Talawa)
08. ODG - Heavy (From the Net Album Highvory)
09. Massive Dub Corporation - Spiritual War (From the Net Album Highvory)
10. Dubalizer - Rei Dos Reis (From the Net Album In Transe)
11. Zion Train - Grooving with Mr D (Universal Egg)
12. Zion Train - Bush Groove (Universal Egg)
13. Powersteppers meet Disciples - Inner Dub (Universal Egg)
14. Lord Hissaya and Johnny Clarke - UoJah (From the Net Album Highvory)
15. Lyrical Benjie - The System (Discomix) (Lyrical Benjie)
16. Jah Marnyah - Anointed One (Vibronics)
17. Jah Marnyah - Anointed One Version (Vibronics)
18. Vibronics - Safe in the Dub (Vibronics)
19. Vibronics - World of Dub (Vibronics)
20. Vibronics - Flying Dub (Vibronics)
21. Vanya O - Oh Jah Come Now (Vibronics)
22. Vanya O - Oh Jah Version (Vibronics)
23. Kyle Sicarius - Jah Is My Light (Slimmah Sound)
24. Kyle Sicarius - Enlighted Dub (Slimmah Sound)
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ERROL JUDAH AND NEOPHYTE STEPPERS - LIFE (IT NA FUNNY)

ERROL JUDAH AND NEOPHYTE STEPPERS - LIFE (IT NA FUNNY)
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WWW, January 2011 - Taken from the album "Walt Rides Again" which is available from sites like amazon.com, "Life (It Na Funny)" is an excellent DUB track in the ROOTS tradition, with full-blown horns and a massive drum and bass line. The Neophytes, who have been around long enough to be among the Experienced, team up with vocalist Errol Judah in what can only be described as a must-have for your ever growing collection of free and legal MP3 files.
The Dub mixing is excellent, there are enough parts with lyrical content to guarantee the conscious aspect while the instruments in their turn form a perfect input for the echo machine and reverberation device. Life is not funny for the sufferers, but music make them help through in that mystical way which is perfectly captured in the (free and legal) release. Consider purchasing the album, more than worth it!

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The Dubroom Renovation Project (5): Studio Dubroom

DUBROOM RENOVATION PROJECT (5) - STUDIO DUBROOM
FROM THE WEBMASTER

DUBROOM, February 2011 - I've managed to renovate another part of the Dubroom, this time it is http://studio.dubroom.org/ which is an artist/producer-only section filled with tips, tricks and downloads. Most of the material present is older but now the studio is ready to be expanded again. Some material has been taken off-line, though. These are parts which were hardly ever read or were surely not about to be updated even they they should. I hope that everything is more overseeable.

The different loops, samples, soundfonts which you can download now all have their own download page, from where you can also click to comment on the material, either via the blog or via the forum. I do plan to share some more material to download pretty soon but I cannot say when that will be.

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FREE STYLE SCOTT DRUMDROPS™ IN STUDIO DUBROOM

Imagine Style Scott playing the beat of an militant Steppers rhythms. Fills and breask flash like lightning too. Then he starts to play an up-tempo one drop and does it all over again. Suppose he would then give you permission to use the two rhythms in your productions and think about him when you'll want more.

Which he knows you do, ofcourse...

Of course!

This is what UK based DRUMDROPS™ generously offers the producers who know their way to Studio Dubroom. In a Dubroom Exclusive Download, you can get two crucial rhythms from their Multitrack DVD-ROM DRUMDROPS IN DUB VOL. 1.

Absolutely free, and no strings attached. Ten files, in High Quality (192 Kbps) MP3 format for you to use in your DUBWISE production.

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DUBROOM DRUMS 0.1 (BETA)

This drum loop is a Steppers rhythm at 133 BPM, both in WAV and DR. REX format. The loop comes in three parts: one with an intro-break, one with a break in the rhythm, and one with the rhythm itself.

It is a first try on what could possibly become an interesting pack of drum loops at a later stage.

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DUBROOM 808 DRUM LOOPS VOLUME 2

The second episode in our presentation of Reggae Loops created with the the TR808 Drum Machine Sounds contains just one rhythm. It's a 121 BPM One Drop and contains 28 different loops. There are several different variation in the rhyhm, four different fills and several loops with a crash cymbal hit.

The One Drop is ideal for some heavy roots sounds, even when they are created with the TR 808 sounds. Especially by making your own sequence of the loops, you can create some pretty complicated but solid rhythms. Usually there is only "one drop" of the bassdrum in every measure, on the third count, which brings this solidness. But the creative hi hat pattern and several variations make it also interesting for those with an ear for detail. That's the power of the One Drop and it shows especially in heavy DUB.

The loops are constructed in such a way, that you can easily copy any loop after any loop. You can even use software like Cool Edit and simple "open append" the loops you want in order to get a nice drum track.

Beware, though. Although the loops are all 4 to 8 measure long, they do not actually start on the first measure. This becomes clear, when you listen to the introduction roll. So start with the introduction roll, and listen closely. When you count the measure in blocks of 8 measure, know that the loops start with the "last measure" and then continues with the first seven (or three) measures. The reason why this is done, is so that all loops can follow eachother easy. For in every measure, there is some decay of the hand clap from the previous one. This is also the reason why you hear the "click" at the start of every measure. When you copy/paste them in a sequence, this click is gone.

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DUBROOM 808 DRUM LOOPS VOLUME 1

Especially for the producers of computer based DUB, the Dubroom has released a package of Drum Loops created with the TR 808 Sounds. The 808 is a vintage Drum Computer and it's electronic sounds are highly popular in circles of producers of electronic music like Trance and Techno. But also in Reggae and DUB, especially in the more dancehall orientated styles, the drums are used as well.

The package, simply called "Dubroom 808 Drum Loops part One", contains four different directories of rhythms. Each directory has an introduction roll and two fills as well as an avarage of five different variations of the drum beat itself. Some loops have to be inserted on the second measure, others in the first. The introduction roll will show this.

The package, simply called "Dubroom 808 Drum Loops part One", contains four different directories of rhythms. Each directory has an introduction roll and two fills as well as an avarage of five different variations of the drum beat itself. Some loops have to be inserted on the second measure, others in the first. The introduction roll will show this.

The four rhythms are:

• 133 BPM Steppers - A powerfull rhythm, militant and yet easy dancable. Great for constructing with a melodic bassline and some vocals.
• 140 BPM Two Drop - Perfect for some rub a dub style, some cool skanking. With a monotonous bassline, this track is ideal for some crucial Dub mixing as well.
• 147 BPM One Drop - Often, in Reggae the One Drop is played with a rimshot on the snare. The TR808 doesn't have a rimshot, but a very nice handclap. Together with the snaredrum, you'll get a pretty interesting "electro roots" sound ideal for creating some ire riddim.
• 158 BPM Half Drop - The "half drop" is like a "two drop" with the bassdrum on the first and third count. In this one the bassdrum is on the first count only. It's the most dancable rhythm of this loop collection.

All the loops are stored in one ZIP File. When you unpack the file, the loops will be stored in four different directories. the ZIP File is just over 16Mb, and the loops are over 30 Mb.

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