Dubroom Online, Edition October 22 2009

Dubroom Online, Edition October 22 2009

"RADIO DUBROOM 2010 (?)" (WEBMASTER'S COLUMN)

WWW, October 22 2009 - There's a thing that runs through my mind for quite some time, and now that I've more time to work on Dubroom, it might just come to pass.

For a while now, I'm thinking about re-launching Radio Dubroom. A couple of years ago, I had to stop because of financial reasons but it could very well be, that pretty soon it will be possible again to broadcast.

Especially with the Podcast phenomenon coming up strong during these last days, I think that to have a Radio Dubroom podcast somewhere would just be a good idea. The only problem actually is, where to host the Podcast.

Whatever the case, Jah Willing I will find a place to put the podcasts online and start broadcasting again even though I doubt it will be before the end of this year.

One Love, Give Thanks,
Messian Dread (Dubroom Webmaster)

The above column is the personal opinnion of the Webmaster and does not neccesarily reflect the contents of the Dubroom Website and/or Message Boards and/or Weblogs.

ITEMS FOR THIS EDITION:

VIBRONICS - ZION-I (DUBROOM ONLINE MP3 REVIEW)

WWW, October 22 2009 - In case you didn't know: there's hardly a Vibronics track that can not be described using all kinds of superlatives. This is no exception to that golden rule. When you like UK DUB, you know it's true and when you don't know UK DUB yet, just play this tune and get yourself into a whole new world of DUB NICENESS!

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NADINE SUTHERLAND - HOW THEY PLAY (DUBROOM MP3 REVIEW)

WWW, October 2009 - Roots lovers may not like this pumping Dancehall tune, but "How They Play" surely is more than a necessary release in the genre as Veteran Vocalist Nadine Sutherland shares some wisdom teachings with the now generation.

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TENOR SAW (DUBROOM ARTIST PAGE)

WWW, October 2009 - If you don't know Tenor Saw's "Ring The Alarm", you don't know a very important tune from the 1980's, when Jamaican Dancehall Reggae was called Rub A Dub. The singer, who died in 1988, was known for his works with Sugar Minott and a couple of hits under which "Golden Hen".

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Dubroom Online, Edition October 21 2009

Dubroom Online, Edition October 21 2009

"WORDS FROM A HAPPY, GRATEFUL DREAD" (WEBMASTER'S COLUMN)

WWW, October 21 2009 - Greetings! You're reading the words of a happy, very happy and grateful dread.

Happy, because my life will most definitely enter into more green pastures if you will, a more solid foundation to dwell upon and therefore a stronger base to keep working the Dubroom works.

Grateful, because I was able to witness Jah Works on levels that I never had experienced before. Even if in the midst of His creation I would doubt that the Creator is there, I cannot deny what he does right in front of my eyes. Not because of me, but because He does undeniable things that are undeniable His things.

Dread, because my life is not mine. It's livicated to Jah, Whose works I hope to do and for Who I live this life in gratitude.

One Love, Give Thanks,
Messian Dread (Dubroom Webmaster)

The above column is the personal opinnion of the Webmaster and does not neccesarily reflect the contents of the Dubroom Website and/or Message Boards and/or Weblogs.

ITEMS FOR THIS EDITION:

THE OVATIONZ - SHY GIRL (DISCOMIX) (DUBROOM ONLINE MP3 REVIEW)

WWW, October 21 2009 - In this production by Mikey Dread, we're introduced to the vocal harmony group Ovationz. And the introduction is truly, truly impressive: cutting edge mixing, perfect musical playing and singing, a crucial Dub, it's all there in this almost 5 minute long Discomix.

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NADINE SUTHERLAND - KEEP ME SAFE (NET SINGLE) (DUBROOM MP3 REVIEW)

WWW, October 2009 - A lively One Drop drum rhythm, nuff instrumental play and an Ire bass line: Nadine Sutherland showing how she is more than "just" a Dancehall Diva.

This title comes in two different versions, of which the Drop Mix is recommended for the Roots Lovers among I and I.

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TURBULENCE (DUBROOM ARTIST PAGE)

WWW, October 2009 - Sheldon Campbell's first release in 1997 definitely put him on the map of Contemporary Roots and Dancehall music. Turbulence is known for his many tours with Sizzla and the flood of albums he releases until now.

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Dubroom Online, Edition October 20 2009

Dubroom Online, Edition October 20 2009

"AN OUTERNET EXPERIENCE" (WEBMASTER'S COLUMN)

WWW, October 20 2009 - Today's, Jah Willing, is a special day in my life. I hope to be able to spend this day in the Outernet to close off a period of great uncertainty which significantly hindered me, but for more than a reason.

Many people who know me personally, know exactly what I'm talking about, some of them even encourage me to share more but then I would be drawing people on the Dubroom stage if you will, people who are associated with me but not as Dubroom Webmaster.

Given the fact that there are -for whatever reason- people who just love to hate the Dubroom and me as it's main contributor and editor just causes me to be careful what I say about my private life.

However, I do try to share as much as I can without drawing people to the scene that are easy target for some people who would just love to see the Dubroom and me go down.

I do know, however, that today I really hope to be in the Outernet closing off an uncertain period. When everything goes the way I hope and pray it does, I will have much more time on my hands for the Dubroom Works...

One Love, Give Thanks,
Messian Dread (Dubroom Webmaster)

The above column is the personal opinnion of the Webmaster and does not neccesarily reflect the contents of the Dubroom Website and/or Message Boards and/or Weblogs.

ITEMS FOR THIS EDITION:

RANKING DREAD - HUMBLE LION PRAYER (DUBROOM ONLINE MP3 REVIEW)

WWW, October 20 2009 - In almost 5 1/2 minutes, we are taken to some heavy crucial Bible Reading and Conscious Chanting by Ranking Dread as well as some more than penetrating DUB mixing to complete this Discomix you cannot afford to miss out

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NADINE SUTHERLAND - CAN'T TEK IT (DUBROOM MP3 REVIEW)

WWW, October 2009 - Taken from the Reggae Highlites 2006 Compilation, Nadine Sutherland goes into a duet as today's situation is described on top of a sweet Steppers rhythm.

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THE MEDITATIONS (DUBROOM ARTIST PAGE)

WWW, October 2009 - They might not be so well-known as Israel Vibration and the Wailing Souls, but it's not because of the vocal qualities of the Meditations. Cool harmony, good message, you can't afford not to check them out.

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Dubroom Online, Edition October 19 2009

Dubroom Online, Edition October 19 2009

"GIVING THANKS" (WEBMASTER'S COLUMN)

WWW, October 19 2009 - As I'm slowly getting back on track after being traveling to and fro another continent for about two years, I am experiencing just why Jah wants us to give thanks over the things we have.

Many people would think that Jah is in need for thanks, or even something worse than that. However, the truth is quite contrary. For it is us, His children, who are in need of giving thanks to Jah.

If you give thanks to Jah, you show that you apprecilove what He does for you. That means, you are able to put it is the right perspective, for everything Jah does for His children is for the good of these children.

It also means, that Jah will give us more reason to thank Him for. Our eyes will open to a greater extend and we really learn to apprecilove what otherwise, so many times, is just taken for granted by most of us, myself definitely included..

One Love, Give Thanks,
Messian Dread (Dubroom Webmaster)

The above column is the personal opinnion of the Webmaster and does not neccesarily reflect the contents of the Dubroom Website and/or Message Boards and/or Weblogs.

ITEMS FOR THIS EDITION:

MIKEY DREAD - SUNDAY SCHOOL (DUBROOM ONLINE MP3 REVIEW)

WWW, October 19 2009 - There's an album with the title "Reggae Sunday School". The album is filled with stuff you do not want to expose your children to.

Instead, you want to turn to some real Reggae Sunday School: for example, this crucial track by the one and only Dread At The Control containing crucial music, mixing and teachings. Go Deh!

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NADINE SUTHERLAND - REMEDY (DUBROOM MP3 REVIEW)

WWW, October 2009 - Nadine Sutherland has the remedy: it's a pumping One Drop drums and ditto bassline, echo's here and there everything in a very acceptable tempo. Not for nothing the title track of her excellent release on Eight76 Records.

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GLEN BROWN (DUBROOM ARTIST PAGE)

WWW, October 2009 - They called him the "Rhythm Master", because of his strong productions. His close collaboration with King Tubby's the God Father of DUB was definitely an influential part in this. Financial problems, however, disabled him from pressing his material on the wide scale it deserved.

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Dubroom Online, Edition October 18 2009

Dubroom Online, Edition October 18 2009

"JAH ROOTS" (WEBMASTER'S COLUMN)

WWW, October 18 2009 - About two years ago, we started to try and make the Dubroom Studio fit to record what you can call the Dubroom's Studio Band, Jah Roots.

The band got this name, Jah Roots, in the late 1980's. Since then, a number of bands with that very same name have come to the surface as well. There's one in Australia and one in the USA, and that's not all.

A problem with this?

I don't have one...

I just know and believe, that if you call yourself Jah Roots, you do give yourself the responsibility to actually live up to that name and not use it for "cultural" reasons.

Like Burning Spear sings: "I will always remember my roots, strong roots, Jah roots".

One Love, Give Thanks,
Messian Dread (Dubroom Webmaster)

The above column is the personal opinnion of the Webmaster and does not neccesarily reflect the contents of the Dubroom Website and/or Message Boards and/or Weblogs.

ITEMS FOR THIS EDITION:

GLEN WASHINGTON - CAN'T YOU SEE (DUBROOM ONLINE MP3 REVIEW)

WWW, October 18 2009 - Just can't ignore this heartical and upfull tune by Glen Washington: it has everything to make a positive and happy vibe for the Righteous Lovers among us. And for the rest of us, too.

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NADINE SUTHERLAND - CALL MY NAME (DUBROOM MP3 REVIEW)

WWW, October 2009 - With a very surprising Spanish guitar on top of the riddim, Nadine Sutherland once again showcases her skilled voice. Reggae purists might not apprecilove this one to the max, though...

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DUBROOM DRUMS 0.1 (DUBROOM DRUM LOOP)

WWW, October 2009 - 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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CREATION REBEL (DUBROOM ARTIST PAGE)

WWW, October 2009 - Part of Adrian Sherwood's On-U label, Creation Rebel released their first (Dub) album in 1978. They're also known as The Arabs as they backed up Prince Far I on his On-U releases. Fat bass, intelligent Dub, timeless and priceless.

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DUBROOM DRUMS 0.1

DUBROOM DRUMS 0.1
DUBROOM DRUM LOOP

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 Online, Edition October 17 2009

Dubroom Online, Edition October 17 2009

"REGGAE AND RELIGION" (WEBMASTER'S COLUMN)

WWW, October 17 2009 - A while ago, on the Dubroom Message Boards there was a short mention of the fact that within Reggae Culture, it is no offense to give thanks and praises to the Creator by His Name JAH.

People who are not personally affected by the worship of Jah, sometimes would call the faith a "religion" and then subsequently treat the worship and faith of others as if they were representants of some sort of "religion".

The postings on the Message Board made me write a rather short commentary entitled "Ras, Reggae Religion?", which you can find in this edition of Dubroom Online.

It is my hope that you might find it a little bit thought-provoking, as this really is a hot topic in certain circles.

One Love, Give Thanks,
Messian Dread (Dubroom Webmaster)

The above column is the personal opinnion of the Webmaster and does not neccesarily reflect the contents of the Dubroom Website and/or Message Boards and/or Weblogs.

ITEMS FOR THIS EDITION:

NUCLEUS ROOTS - MEDITATION DUB (DUBROOM ONLINE MP3 REVIEW)

WWW, October 17 2009 - Crucial, hard hitting steppers in true UK DUB Style paying Raspect to the Ire Rastaman Meditation: UK based Nucleus Roots showing once again their ability to touch the heart of the lover of the better DUB.

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NADINE SUTHERLAND - BIG TINGZ (DUBROOM MP3 REVIEW)

WWW, October 2009 - Sweet Dancehall music to make you jump up for joy and celebrate life the good way. Big Tingz going on fe true, not in the least because it's Nadine Sutherland bringing them in your area, from wherever you are!

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RAS, REGGAE, RELIGION? (A COMMENTARY BY MESSIAN DREAD)

WWW, October 2009 - When you open the Bible, sooner or later you will recognize lines which have been used as lyrics in too many Reggae tunes to mention. 85% of all Reggae Artists will have at least one title livicated to the Creator, almost always called by a Name "JAH".

A commentary...

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BRIGADIER JERRY (DUBROOM ARTIST PAGE)

WWW, October 2009 - He started toasting in the same year he joined the 12 Tribes: 1978. About 7 years later, Brigadier Jerry released his début album. He's not as known as he should be, given the fact that his conscious lyrical works are of an exceptional high quality.

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RAS, REGGAE, RELIGION?

RAS, REGGAE, RELIGION?
A COMMENTARY BY MESSIAN DREAD

WWW, October 2009 - When you open the Bible, sooner or later you will recognize lines which have been used as lyrics in too many Reggae tunes to mention. 85% of all Reggae Artists will have at least one title livicated to the Creator, almost always called by a Name "JAH".

A commentary. ..

I remember when as a teenager I started reading the Bible in English, I recognized many sentences. I heard them before, over drum and basslines, but I never knew them to be Bible quotations.

We're not talking about a few quotes here and there by some obscure artist, in fact we're talking about just about everyone. In Cyberspace, you can even find a website livicated to Bible Quotes and Reggae Lyrics where you can verify for yourself just how important the Bible is for many, many Reggae artists.

Even in Dancehall music, where you will find a strong objection against the homosexual lifestyle, it is not uncommon to quote the Bible, or to express a personal faith in the Creator. In itself, this rejection of the homosexual lifestyle is also based on what many would call "religious beliefs" that drives many if not the majority of Reggae artists.

It is fair to say, that there is more than just a superficial connection with the music that is Reggae and the fact that many, if not most artists who play the music do have some kind of faith in the Creator and usually call Him by the Name JAH. And therefore, this connection must be visible in more than one aspect, which it is.

There's one aspect in particular which exposes this connection, and how it works out practically within Reggae Culture. I always look at this aspect as a small fulfillment of a prophecy, which says that every tongue will tell and every knee will bow for Jah Almighty.

There are many, many people actively involved in Reggae Promotion and do not consider themselves to believe in Jah. They could be self-proclaimed atheists, agnostics, and what have you. These people usually will tell you all about the "non-religious" parts of Reggae to make the point that they too can be involved in Reggae Promotion and they are absolutely right when they do so.

Still, there's a funny side to that, when you see just what some of these people are doing. You see them using the African Tricolor of Red, Gold and Green, you see them using the Ethiopian symbol of the Lion of Judah, you will even see them using the Name of JAH in order to "create that Reggae vibe", so to speak.

However you want to look at this, it is clear that when you are involved in Reggae Music on an active level, there's a couple of things you can and cannot do in Reggae Culture, a Culture so much connected with the worship of the Creator under His Name JAH and the Bible as a source of reference, the reading of which is driven by a personal faith, not a religion.

Ras, Reggae, Religion? I don't think so.

Ras-Reggae Relation? Definitely so.

Who feels it knows it. Come mek we reason!

One Love, Give Thanks,
Messian Dread