ORIGINAL DUB GATHERING

ORIGINAL DUB GATHERINGDUBROOM NET LABEL REVIEW

 

  WWW, August 2012 - They started their website to promote their -then new- STEP 4 I compilation albums way back in 2006. That was two years after it's founders formed their own DUB Collective, called Ondubground. The impressive compilation series is now "only" a part of the large quantity of online releases by the Original DUB Gathering.
Currently, this Net Label centered around Ondubground as well as other France-based producers, vocalists and players of instruments has become a well established name in the Online DUB Massive world-wide.  

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FULL DUB - BRAIN STAGE

FULL DUB - BRAIN STAGEDUBROOM MP3 ALBUM REVIEW

 

  WWW, August 2012 - In this brand new release by the french based Original DUB Gathering Net Label, we hook up with Full DUB, producer based in Dijon France. Spaced out DUB with loads of digital effect, vocal snippets and elements of Dubstep, even tolerable for those that don't specifically like the dub-derived style.
Six tunes, filled with examples of Full DUB's creativity. Definitely based on the Reggae rhythm, with strategically placed excursions into the broader digital domain. This is some high quality, intelligent music in this August the third twenty twelve release of Original DUB Gathering.

One thing that stands out is the fact Full Dub changes from the Steppers Drum rhythm into others and vice versa. A concept that's not used a lot, especially not in Reggae. It shows the creative experimentation which occupies the French producer as he trods on in DUB Space.

Brain Stage, the second installment in what hopefully turns out to become a line of releases, as Full Dub leaves you wanting more every time you play the last tune of this mini-album.

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Dubroom MP3 Reviews To Start Again August 25

WWW, August 22 2012 - Jah Willing, the MP3 reviews will start again at August 25. At least two per day, a series of reviews that should continue until October 2012 at least. In this update, you can discover what kind of names are scheduled. Messian Dread reports.
Greetings!

I'm currently preparing the pages for the next set of MP3 reviews and I'm almost done with that. When all pages have been prepared, the reviews can be written and published on mp3.dubroom.org, the Dubroom message boards and both the main Dubroom blog and the Dubroom Reviews blog. I hope to be able to start releasing them this coming Saturday, the 25th of August 2012.

What's in store?

There's a bit of Dancehall with Jigsy King, there's John Holt and Johnnie Clarke as well as Jimmy Riley. Wailing Souls, Anthony Davis, King Tubby's. Junior Kelly, Kashief Lindo, Luciano and Morgan Heritage. To name a few. This is a selection of music from all kinds of decades and vibes, there's definitely something for anyone in the world-wide Reggae massive.

So wherever you may follow the Dubroom's reviews, keep an eye for somke crucial material in the next few days!

One Love,
Messian Dread (Dubroom Webmaster)

Back From A Refreshing Time

WWW, August 19 2012 - After two weeks of reloading in Jah Creation, the Dubroom Webmaster is about to restart the works on the Dubroom website, blogs and message boards. A personal update.

Greetings!
I thank Jah for the two weeks I was able to spend in Jah Creation together with loved ones. Away from the news and views, away from the daily routine, in the presence of beautiful weather and enjoying just general Irieness. I feel like re-loaded and it's a good feeling. Yes, I definitely needed this break and I'm grateful I was able to receive it out of the Hands of Jah.

Very soon I will write new MP3 reviews as there's a ton waiting on my hard drive to be reviewed. I'm also acquiring new stuff for another podcast. I will still take it a bit easy but I have the energy to do stuff and I didn't receive that energy to be wasted.

In the meantime, I would also like to thank the various contributors on `the Dubroom Message Boards for their postings during my absence. Interesting exchange of news and views!

One Love,
Messian Dread

VARIOUS ARTISTS - TENTACLES OF DUB VOLUME 3

VARIOUS ARTISTS - TENTACLES OF DUB VOLUME 3DUBROOM MP3 ALBUM REVIEW

 

  WWW, August 2012 - The third installment of FRESH POULP's Tentacle of DUB Compilation Series gives an oversight in not only DUB but also styles that derive from it, like Dubstep. A style that not every lover of DUB will apprecilove in the same manner, and so this album does not just contain Dubstep but also styles "closer to home", let's say.   "Don Dub" by Malta-based Mind's Eye DUB is the fourth track and the first upright, no-nonsense Roots Reggae track. Some great melodica and the typical bubbling organ. It's followed by Ackboo's "Holy Mount Zion" featuring Steve Steppa: a hard hitting steppers rhythm as the Book of Bibles is quoted and excellent singing is done.

Mahom's "Darker, Stronger, Dubber" is your typical digital Steppers DUB with loads of changes and filters, candy for the ear of those that can and do apprecilove some electronic DUB. Over here in the Dubroom it is definitely received with joy! The very same can be said about "Dubalalla" by A Man Called PJ: massive drum and bass at the foundation of a continuous stream of sounds and effects.

The albums closes of with "Praises", a great track by the Roots Revival Sound System. Praises to the Most High JAH in a Roots Reggae DUB Style. Yes, there is more than enough material in this third chapter of Dub Tentacles to make you want to download and listen.

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ALGAR - STEPPACTION

ALGAR - STEPPACTIONDUBROOM MP3 ALBUM REVIEW

 

  WWW, August 2012 - Steppaction could best be described as a combination of heavy duty steppers dubs and more psychedelic material wherein you can hear all kinds of soundscapes and voices heavily mixed. Not all the tracks could be seen as DUB as there are combinations with elements Drum&Bass, but the ones that can be should be!   There's not much information on the Internet about Algar, other than that he seems to be based in Sweden and Germany (LINK). It's also clear that he's inspired by the current and recent developments in the UK and the rest of Europe when it comes to heavyweight DUB sounds.

Check it out, you might find some very nice tunes. In fact, you will!

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VARIOUS ARTISTS - DUB TENTACLES VOLUME 2

VARIOUS ARTISTS  - DUB TENTACLES VOLUME 2DUBROOM MP3 ALBUM REVIEW

 

  WWW, August 2012 - They focus on basically "everything electronic" at Fresh Poulp, which includes DUB and Roots. This rings through at the selection of their DUB TENTACLES compilation series but in no way that should keep you from checking out the second chapter.   For example, the excellent opening track by the Spanish band Hot Drop, of which we reviewed quite some stuff here at mp3.dubroom.org. Although there's little DUB in it, the Roots Reggae Band doesn't disappoint those looking for the better Reggae.  Or Panda Dub's "First Meet", an upfull and righteous Steppers with vocalist Youyou. A floorshaker fe real! Barbes D is present with a cool tune featuring singer Sammy Gold, crucial DUB there!

Get the album and pick out the gems that are truly on there.

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LIVITY ACCESS - NET TAPE

LIVITY ACCESS - NET TAPEDUBROOM MP3 ALBUM REVIEW

 

  WWW, August 2012 - They're based in Nancy (France), from where they release and perform Conscious (DUB) Reggae in a very pure and heartical form. On their WEBSITE, you can find video's capturing the Ire Vibes and on the album "Net Tape" you can enjoy some of their own productions Inna Showcase Stylee!   Featuring guest vocalists like Mighty Howard and Solo Banton, Livity Access' "Net Tape" contains 15 titles, out of which there are several vocals with their Dub versions. The excellent "Ire Soldiers", for example. Or "Manifest", a call to legalize the herb instead of maintaining repressive laws on herb, based on lies.

Then there is "Meditation" featuring Mighty Howard: the vocal part is done with a One Drop style where the Dub has a Steppers drums. An interesting concept. So interesting, that they continue with the idea in the Vocal part of "Always War", quoting Haile Selassie's famous speech which was set to English by Bob Marley.

"Net Tape", all in all, should definitely belong in your collection of contemporary productions from the European (DUB) Reggae Underground. We need much more upfull and positive vibes, so give thanks to FRESH POULP for the release!

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VARIOUS ARTISTS - BLAZING MELODICAS IN DUB

VARIOUS ARTISTS - BLAZING MELODICAS IN DUBDUBROOM MP3 ALBUM REVIEW

 

 

WWW, August 2012 - It's so amazingly obvious that it's genius: a compilation based on that instrument which "every" DUB producer has used at least once, other than the bass or drum. If only for this, the DUB VIBRATIONS NET LABEL should be applauded for their original idea to create a compilation of DUBS with the Melodica. But there's more...
 
Much more.

This is not just a gem for DJ's and selectors, although it is kinda nice to have a set of very, very nice DUB tunes with melodica at hand. Because that is exactly what this album actually is: a very nice album filled with crucial DUB tracks from some well-known and lesser known names in the online scene of DUB producers.

The album gives a pretty good idea of what came out of the original "Far East Sound", established when virtuous keyboard player August Pablo started blowing the melodica over DUB tracks. The Far East has become the World Wide Web, which becomes clear throughout the over one and a half hour long compilation. Everything perfectly mastered by Don Fe from the DUB VIBRATIONS NET LABEL in his Spain-based studio, by the way.

El Bib, the other half of the duo that runs the label, takes and also deserves the credits for the excellent selection. The tracks showcase the melodica by simply exposing the versatile nature of the instrument in a DUB Reggae environment.

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VARIOUS ARTISTS - REVOLUTIONARY DUB VIBRATIONS CHAPTER 3

VARIOUS ARTISTS - REVOLUTIONARY DUB VIBRATIONS CHAPTER 3DUBROOM MP3 ALBUM REVIEW

 

 

WWW, August 2012 -With an opening track like Fullness' "The King Shall Return", a massive DUB Version of his "Arise" Riddim, the tone is set for the third chapter in the Revolutionary Dub Vibrations series. Don Fe and El Bib once more compiled some very appreciloved DUB productions, and not just their own!
 
Names like Earlyw~rm, Fullness, Digikal Roots, GadManDubs, Steve Steppa and Muflon DUB: they will most certainly ring more than a bell to those who have followed the Online DUB Artist Community throughout the times of the Internet. They're all present on this 22-track compilation. A wide variety of DUB Styles, very well produced and in High Quality. This album has music which will certainly please the lovers of the better DUB.

Just take two tracks.

First, already mentioned, the opening track. A true opening track, a solid Steppers also present on his album "Arise", which features excellent singer Izyah Davis. Full filtering and echoings galore! Then: Prince Jamo's "Lioness Protects Her Cub" is an analogue, old skool mix done in a style that recalls the vibes of Scientist and -indeed- Prince Jammy. It takes a loooooooong time before the Drums finally enters, while the bass is EQ'd to the max. Too technical? Just listen!

It's really nice to get acquainted with the wide variety of styles there really is when it comes to contemporary DUB producers. DUB has long passed the time of being an obscure remix of Reggae into the Culture that it has become today, as this compilation "simply" shows!

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VARIOUS ARTISTS - DUB IRATION PRESENTS THE LOST BOOKS OF DUB CHAPTER 1

VARIOUS ARTISTS - DUB IRATION PRESENTS THE LOST BOOKS OF DUB CHAPTER 1DUBROOM MP3 ALBUM REVIEW

 

 

WWW, August 2012 - No less than eighteen tracks are compiled in what hopefully is the first of many to come, and not just because it has some of the top names in UK DUB and Roots in there like Vibronics, Kanka, Alpha & Omega and Zion Train. Or Digitaldubs and Dubmatix from across the Atlantic. And no, not just because it's a free download either. It's all this together and more!
 
They hail from Guadalajara, Mexico. Their name is DUB IRATION SOUND SYSTEM and they perform, release and otherwise work harder than hard to promote (DUB) Reggae in their area as well as worldwide. For example, by releasing this more-than-excellent compilation of 18 top DUB and vocal tracks.

The album presents a wide variety of different styles, both in the vocals as well as the DUBS. Unfortunately there are no DUB versions of all the vocal tracks present in "Lost Books Of Dub", but that's only a minor issue when you consider the tunes by themselves which is really "all killer no filler" as I and I say.

Let's do a little more name-dropping, just because it says a lot. So whether you like hard stepping DUBS (Kanka, Digitaldubs), or some crucial toasting (Solo Banton, Brother Culture), whether you prefer singing (Dan I), or simply an old-skool touch (Dubiterian), the whole album through you get introduced to more styles and versions. Altogether this is an impressive picture of what is done these days with DUB and ROOTS.

To obtain the album, go to the DOWNLOAD PAGE and fill in your e-mail, after which you'll receive a download link. Make sure, when you're looking for the highest possible quality, to select FLAC in the menu. However, the MP3's sound fine for most usages.

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FULL DUB - POTENTIODUB

FULL DUB - POTENTIODUB
DUBROOM MP3 ALBUM REVIEW

 

 

WWW, July 2012 - Those who know their mustard, know that Dijon is the place where some pretty fiery and sharp stuff is produced. It is this location where we find FULL DUB, a talented producer when it comes to electronic DUB and Dubstep. Fiery and sharp, that is!
 
In five tracks, we're being introduced to the complex and in-depth works by the French producer and instrumentalist. He puts everything there, even to a live violin! The music is more than heavily based on Roots but there are elements of the wobbliness of Dubstep although -fortunately- the true foundation of the bass is not sacrificed.

Each of the five tracks have their own special atmosphere, but through all of it comes a clear sign of the multi-talented FULL DUB. This is definitely material that will keep you discovering new stuff every time you hear the album, actually the first 2012 of the French based "Original DUB Gathering" Net Label.

For which we give thanks!

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Radio Dubroom 2012 Chapter 3: DUB Heavyweights Outa Cyberspace

DUB HEAVYWEIGHTS OUTA CYBERSPACE
RADIO DUBROOM 2012 CHAPTER 3

WWW, August 2012 -  With the exception of the first track in this chapter of Radio Dubroom 2012, every single title can be downloaded for free and legal from mp3.dubroom.org and -again- with the exception of the first selection, this is a show filled with heavy steppin' DUBS and a few vocals. This is some of the hardest contemporary DUB from all over the globe fe true!

As said, the opening track is the only exception when it comes to availability and drum rhythm. It's definitely not an exception to the High Quality material presented in this non-stop mix. Singer Izyah Davis, whom we'll meet again later in the show opens up with a touching DUB from UK based Producer and Drummer Fullness.

Next up are two vocals and one DUB by the French vocal duo Fu Steps, really an impressive vocal talent and skill is represented in the music. The tracks are recently reviewed in the Dubroom, by the way, just like the hard stepping DUBS that are about to follow: Kanka, Digitaldubs with -again- Izyah Davis, and Gary Clunk.

DUB Soldier's "Riots Inna Babylon", which was played once in an earlier chapter of Radio Dubroom, and the Natural Warriors' "Dubwise Attak" are downloaded from the great DUB resource and social website called Talawa. When you want the tracks, you'll have to register but that would only open you up to some very interesting material when it comes to DUB and ROOTS.

A few steppers with a less electronic sounding instrumentation is there too, in the form of Jahno's "Geddion Style" and PAMA, the UK based band that most surprisingly signed up with a label that never signs artists: Trojan. One of the two DUBS is even mixed by none other than the Mad Professor!

R.E. Sistance In DUB and BR Styler's "Hemp DUB" are both taken from Alambic Conspiracy's "Missing Dub Versions", a free album reviewed in the Dubroom. The heavyweight Alpha & Omega stepper from Disciple's Roaring Lion riddim with singer Dan-I is another beauty from the Talawa website, where you can also find producers themselves uploading a tune here and there.

Massive DUB Corporation and Don Fe are there too, each one with a hard hitting Steppers DUB and each one mixed in their own style. Dubalizer's "Soldier of DUB", which was played before on Radio Dubroom is another gem from Cyberspace just like the last two tracks: first the DUB, and the the vocal called "Keep an Eye" mixed by Gary Clunk and beautifully sung by Sis Bethsabee.

Another hard hitting selection fe real!

PLAYLIST

01. Fullness and Izyah Davis - Babylon System Dub (MORE INFO)
02. Massive DUB Corporation and Fu Steps - Babylon Soldiers (FREE DOWNLOAD HERE)
03. Fu Steps - No Peace For The Wicked (FREE DOWNLOAD HERE)
04. Fu Steps - No Peace For The Wicked DUB (FREE DOWNLOAD HERE)
05. Kanka - Aapopdub (FREE DOWNLOAD HERE)
06. Digitaldubs and Izyah Davis - DUB Kingdom Come (FREE DOWNLOAD HERE)
07. Gary Clunk - Headlong (Part 2) (FREE DOWNLOAD HERE)
08. DUB Soldier - Riots Inna Babylon (Part 2) (FREE DOWNLOAD HERE)
09. Natural Warriors - Dubwise Attak (FREE DOWNLOAD HERE)
10. Jahno - Geddion Style (FREE DOWNLOAD HERE)
11. Mad Professor and PAMA - Justified DUB (FREE DOWNLOAD HERE)
12. PAMA - It's All About The DUB (FREE DOWNLOAD HERE)
13. R.E. Sistance in DUB - Unity (FREE DOWNLOAD HERE)
14. B.R. Stylers - Hemp DUB (Rusty Remix) (FREE DOWNLOAD HERE)
15. Dan I with Alpha & Omega featuring Disciples - Roaring Lion DUB Plate Mix (FREE DOWNLOAD HERE)
16. Massive DUB Corporation - Horns Man (from King Earthquake) (FREE DOWNLOAD HERE)
17. Don Fe - DUB El Step (FREE DOWNLOAD HERE)
18. Dubalizer with Nell and Mc Bing Man - Soldiers Of DUB (FREE DOWNLOAD HERE)
19. Gary Clunk with Sista Bethsabee - Keep An Eye DUB (FREE DOWNLOAD HERE)
20. Gary Clunk with Sista Bethsabee - Keep An Eye FREE DOWNLOAD HERE)


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