Dubroom Online, Edition December 4 2009

Dubroom Online, Edition December 4 2009

"EVALUATING 2009 (3)" (WEBMASTER'S COLUMN)

WWW, December 4 2009 - The Dubroom Artist Pages -at this moment there are 85- form a brand new section of the Dubroom website, with a lot of potential.

In a way, the pages are all little websites livicated to specific artists. You'll find -of course- the links to the Dubroom reviews of the specific artists, but also biographies, press photo's and other things can be put on the mini-sites.

Given the fact that there are currently 85 artists represented, it could not only be a start of an easy way to find just what the Dubroom has reviewed of a specific artist, but in the end everything can grow out to an interesting source of information.

More tomorrow...

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:

DEEP ROOTS - NARRATED BY MIKEY DREAD (REGGAE VIDEO DOCUMENTARY)

WWW, December 2009 - Because it's Mikey Dread month in the Dubroom, the Reggae Documentary "Deep Roots" narrated by Mikey Dread is featured video. Read the reviews and watch all six parts on the Dubroom Message Boards.

It's one of the best Reggae Video Documentaries!

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FINLEY QUAYE - FOR MY CHILDREN'S LOVE (DUBROOM ONLINE MP3 REVIEW)

WWW, December 4 2009 - The name might not be familiar, but Finley Quaye knows how to ride a Roots Reggae riddim, especially when it's mixed in just the right way with loads of phasers and other niceness from not forgotten times.

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MIKEY DREAD - CHOOSE ME (DUBROOM MP3 REVIEW)

WWW, December 2009 - Mikey Dread sings this Righteous Lovers tune straight from his heart into the ears of the woman he wants to convince to stick around him as he does Jah works providing nuff blessings to the people.

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DEEP ROOTS - NARRATED BY MIKEY DREAD

DEEP ROOTS - NARRATED BY MIKEY DREAD

REGGAE VIDEO DOCUMENTARY

WWW, December 2009 - Because it's Mikey Dread month in the Dubroom, the Reggae Documentary "Deep Roots" narrated by Mikey Dread is featured video. Read the reviews and watch all six parts on the Dubroom Message Boards.

It's one of the best Reggae Video Documentaries!

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Dubroom Online, Edition December 3 2009

Dubroom Online, Edition December 3 2009

"EVALUATING 2009 (2)" (WEBMASTER'S COLUMN)

WWW, December 3 2009 - When this period in my life wherein I had to fly up and down to another continent for two years came to an end around mid July, one relief after the other came down as everything we prayed, hoped and worked for did indeed come to pass.

Of course this has an effect on the Dubroom works, too. I did my utmost best to maintain the site and keep it running throughout that time, but now I'm back in a situation where I will find the time, the rest and all that other stuff you need in order to work on projects.

One such projects is a brand new section in the Dubroom, called the Dubroom Artist Pages. It was a long wish, but I never found the time to actually sit down and create that new section .

More tomorrow...

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 (DUBROOM WEBSITE REVIEW)

WWW, December 2009 - Michael "Dread at the Controls" Campbell left us in March 2008, but his website is still online and can, no, should be visited by everyone interested in Reggae History.

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BITTY MC CLEAN - TRY A LITTLE TENDERNESS (DUBROOM ONLINE MP3 REVIEW)

WWW, December 3 2009 - He's one of the best in the business when it comes to smooth Reggae and Lovers' Rock. Try A Little Tenderness shows it once again, as Bitty Mc Clean, together with Sly and Robbie lays down some ultra-sweet vibes. Niceness!

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MIKEY DREAD - AFRICAN MAP (DUBROOM MP3 REVIEW)

WWW, December 2009 - Mikey Dread's toasting and King Tubby's mixing works are a blessed combination which once again comes perfectly out of the speakers when playing "African Map".

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Dubroom Online, Edition December 2 2009

Dubroom Online, Edition December 2 2009

"EVALUATING 2009 (1)" (WEBMASTER'S COLUMN)

WWW, December 2 2009 - There is not one word that would describe this last calendar year, both for the Dubroom website as for me, being webmaster and also a person.

Personally I've had some of the most intense times and huge relieves after two years of working on a personal thing which involved flying to and from another continent for a period of time. I will no longer have to do this no more, which is a huge relief.

I would like to share just one experience, in order to illustrate just why it's such a relief.

The last time I flew from Amsterdam and reached my destination, it took me three hours before I could grab my luggage and move out of the airport. Not uncommon for a dread, and when you're "from Amsterdam" there are ones who just love to give you a hard time.

More tomorrow...

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! (DUBROOM MP3 SPOTLIGHT)

WWW, December 2009 - When he passed away in March 2008, Michael Campbell could look back at the life of one of the hardest promoters of (DUB) Reggae Music. From being the first Reggae Radio DJ on Jamaica to his vocal works to his achievements as a producer, Mikey Dread been there, done that!

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CUTTY RANKS - NO HEART (DUBROOM ONLINE MP3 REVIEW)

WWW, December 2 2009 - As Cutty Ranks rides Fractal Entertainment's Hardcore Riddim, he puts the finger just where it should be put: Babylon has no heart to treat Jah children the way she does. Massive Roots and Culture!

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MIKEY DREAD - BARBER SALOON (DISCOMIX) (DUBROOM MP3 REVIEW)

WWW, December 2009 - Barber Saloon is a classic track, a must-have in every Reggae collection. Originally, the tune wasn't even scheduled to be released by we can give more than thanks for Mikey Dread for sharing this essential part of more than just his personal musical, impressive legacy.

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Dubroom Online, Edition December 1 2009

Dubroom Online, Edition December 1 2009

"WELCOME TO DECEMBER" (WEBMASTER'S COLUMN)

WWW, December 1 2009 - Upfull greetings and welcome to the special month of December 2009, wherein a couple of special things are scheduled.

First of all (those of you who read this on the Dubroom frontpage will see him on your left side), this is the first day of the Mikey Dread special.

Every day, Jah willing, Dubroom Online will feature a free and legal MP3 file, complete with review and download link, from the Dread At The Control. Mikey Dread is also featured artist in the MP3 portal, and featured artist in the section of Dubroom Artist Pages which was started this year.

Which brings us to that other special thing for December, as this is the month in which I traditionally evaluate the last twelve months.

On top of this, we've entered into the last month of the Dubroom Online MP3 Reviews. Doesn't mean that the flow of MP3's is decreasing, though...

This, and much more, Jah Willing, in the coming 30 days.

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:

KY-MANI MARLEY - YESTERDAY (DUBROOM ONLINE MP3 REVIEW)

WWW, December 1 2009 - He really doesn't need to be (announced as) the-son-of, because Ky-Mani Marley is very well willing and able to lay down some solid Roots and wisdom in the Roots Rock Reggae Tradition. And, by the way, he identifies his Father and you might just be suprised. Just listen as he explains how yesterday it might not have been too late, but that can change in the day we call tomorrow...

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MIKEY DREAD - LOVE THE DREAD (DUBROOM MP3 REVIEW) (DUBROOM MP3 REVIEW)

WWW, December 2009 - Mikey Dread's toasting comes out at it's best in this Dread At The Controls production, crucially mixed by King Tubby in his Waterhouse studio. You just must love the Dread At The Controls, yah!

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DUBROOM ONLINE MP3 REVIEWS FOR DECEMBER 2009 (DUBROOM IN-SITE 26)

WWW, November 2009 - Last August 17, the Dubroom started with a brand new daily series of MP3 reviews, all coming with a free and legal direct download link on the review page.

Here's the schedule for the month of December, 2009. It's the last month of this series, but we'll continue with another one.

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DUBROOM ONLINE MP3 REVIEWS FOR DECEMBER 2009

DUBROOM ONLINE MP3 REVIEWS FOR DECEMBER 2009
DUBROOM IN-SITE 26

WWW, November 2009 - Last August 17, the Dubroom started with a brand new daily series of MP3 reviews, all coming with a free and legal direct download link on the review page.

Here's the schedule for the month of December, 2009. It's the last month of this series, but we'll continue with another one.


In this month, you're going to see the face of Earl 16 a lot. He worked with so many producers, that we could feature none less than three this month: The UK DUB collective Abassi All-Stars, the French Live and Studio band No More Babylon and the French based producer Webcam Hi-Fi.

We're gonna see No More Babylon, not just with Earl 16 but also with Reggae legend Ken Boother. They have a perfect rendering of the classic "When I Fall In Love" which is heartically closed by the Jamaican legend.

There's a healthy dosis of Rub a Dub style, from Alton Ellis to Bob Skeng. UK DUB and Roots is well present with Dubdadda and Abassi All-Stars, while there's a representation of French based Dub and Roots as well: Webcam Hi-Fi, I-Plant, No More Babylon and Improvisators DUB.

Contemporary music comes in the form of Ky-Mani Marley, Africano and Cutty Ranks. Finley Quaye's tune "For My Children's Love" is perfect, you just wanna have this tune in the style of Wackie's Sound, while AJ Brown's "Real Rock" is another must-have bnecause of it's special-ness.

These and many more tunes complete a series which started mid August, only to go on until the very last day of the year. Don't worry, though, the Dubroom will continue to publish MP3 reviews of which we can also provide you with a direct download link on the Download Pages. Just go to the Dubroom MP3 Download Pages for much more niceness!

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

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SCHEDULED MP3 REVIEWS FOR DECEMBER 2009

1. Ky-Mani Marley - Yesterday
2. Cutty Ranks - No Heart
3. Bitty Mc Clean - Try A Little Tenderness
4. Finley Quaye - For My Children's Love
5. Ossie Dellimore and Easy All-Stars - Time Has Come
6. E-Dee - Revolution
7. Earl 16 and No More Babylon - Children Of The Emperor (Live)
8. I-Plant featuring Kiko - New World Order (Discomix)
9. Dennis Brown - Mount Zion (On Broadway)
10. Ronnie Davis - Raindrops
11. Webcam Hi-Fi - War in The Streets
12. Ken Boothe and No More Babylon - Artibella (Live)
13. AJ Brown - Real Rock
14. Top Cat - Pass the Chalice For Me
15. Carlton Livingston - Here I Stand
16. Earl 16 and No More Babylon - Groovy Situation (Live)
17. D.A.T.C. Stable - Freezing (Extended Dub)
18. Dubdadda - Give Love
19. Alton Ellis - Lonely
20. Earl 16 and Webcam Hi-Fi - Starlights
21. Ken Boothe and No More Babylon - When I Fall In Love (Live)
22. Roland Alphonso - Skokian
23. Dubdadda - Pick One
24. Bob Skeng - Signs
25. Africano - Poor People Burden
26. Improvisators Dub - Moko Zombie
27. Earl 16 and No More Babylon - Dry The Tears / Natural Girl (Live)
28. Nardo Ranks - Fi Di Youths In A De Ghetto
29. Carlton Livingston - Mr DJ
30. Dubdadda - Trod On
31. Earl 16 and Abassi All-Stars - Stem The Tide

Dubroom Online, Edition November 30 2009

Dubroom Online, Edition November 30 2009

"TOMORROW..." (WEBMASTER'S COLUMN)

WWW, November 30 2009 - Tomorrow is the first day of December, which means that Jah Willing we'll start not just with the evaluation of this last calendar year, but also with our Mikey Dread Special which lasts throughout the whole month.

It will also be the last month of our series "Dubroom Online MP3 Reviews". Don't think this is the end of the flood of free and legal MP3's, though. There's just too much material left unreviewed and I surely hope to eventually have it all mentioned on the Dubroom.

By the time you read this, unless you read this on the on the Dubroom's pre-publication forum, all the work and preparations for the month of December should have been finished, leaving me with a lot of time to maintain the site at those places where that maintained is necessary!

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:

TICKLAH - WANT NOT (DUBROOM ONLINE MP3 REVIEW)

WWW, November 30 2009 - In "Want Not", Ticklah approaches the sound of that other US Dub sound, created in Wackies Studio's. However, he goes further and has incorporated resemblances of Scientists better Dubs in the 1980's. The striking part is, though, that "Want Not" is not a Dub in the literal sense of the word: there's vocals from the top to the very last drop. But with a mix like this, even the hardcore Dub freaks will want to play this one. And again. And again...

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EARL 16 AND LOVE GROCER - SURVIVING (DUBROOM MP3 REVIEW)

WWW, November 2009 - Love Grocer is more than "just" a band with some very fine instrumentals, the band knows how to play a riddim for Jamaican singer Earl 16 who sings his conscious lyrics in a crucially heartical way!

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Dubroom Online, Edition November 29 2009

Dubroom Online, Edition November 29 2009

"THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY" (WEBMASTER'S COLUMN)

WWW, November 29 2009 - The process of finding, selecting, and reviewing the best available free and legal (DUB) Reggae MP3 files is painstaking.

The first condition, if you will, is the question: Is it (DUB) Reggae (or related)?

The second has to do with the quality of the tune itself. That's where I meet The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly.

The Bad and The Ugly are obviously not interesting for people who love (DUB) Reggae and are looking for it.

Basically, I'm only interested in that first category: The Good. This is not just the music that you would find in your better (DUB) Reggae store, it's also the music that you can only find online: the Net Labels.

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:

GREGORY ISAACS - RUDI (DUBROOM ONLINE MP3 REVIEW)

WWW, November 29 2009 - The Cool Ruler meets the Godfather of Dub in what was then the next decade of Reggae: digital possibilities entered and although King Tubby was killed before he could come out to the fullness in that new decade, "Warning" was more than promising...

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LOVE GROCER - HANGING LIKE GRAPES (DUBROOM MP3 REVIEW)

WWW, November 2009 - Opening with a majestic horns theme, the MC announces what's going on: "Love Grocer In Session". This means, a UK Roots Instrumental at it's finest, while the engineer plays along with the music as well. Nice One!

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