DUBMATIX AND PRINCE BLANCO - GONNA BE ALLRIGHT
DUBROOM MP3 REVIEW

WWW, July 2010 -�Canadian-based Dubmatix has in� the meantime worked with more than several well-known names in the Roots and Dub scene: his collaboration with UK/Canadian vocalist Prince Blanco has therefore not for nothing been nominated as best Reggae recording 2010for the JUNO Awards.

An easy-stepping Roots Rockers Reggae rhythm, a pumping bassline, crucial vocal works by Prince Blanco, of course this is a recording you just cannot refuse. "Gonna Be Allright" once again shows how Dubmatix has worked himself to the top of DUB and Roots producers in the North-American continent.�

Respect is due, enjoyment is due!

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LION DUB - DUB FORWARD

LION DUB - DUB FORWARD
DUBROOM MP3 ALBUM REVIEW

WWW, July 2010 - They come from way up north: the northern part of Sweden in European Scandinavia, to be exact. Lion Dub has nine members and can be considered on of the tightest bands in the northern parts of Europe. In DUB Forward, they present themselves to the online (DUB) Reggae massive and they do it in a massive way!

In twelve pieces of Dub Art, we can hear just what nine people can produce when they play Reggae Music together in an Ire vibe: the first things which strike are the excellent horn section, a drummer and bassist that play together in total synchronicity and skillful Dub mixing in the styles of the late 1970's and 1980's. The band has worked with Dennis Bovell, a thing which resembles throughout the whole album.

There's hardly anything wrong with Dub Forward, the music is tight and the mix perfectly emphasizes just what the band can do. There could be one thing said, though: even though the album is full-length, this kind of style could just leave the listener wanting for more of this.

It might be cold up north, but not in Lion Dub's studio!

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01 - Red Hot (3:28; 3,96 MB)
02 - Love The way (3:47; 4,33 MB)
03 - Armageddeon (4:23; 5,02 MB)
04 - Heavy Dub (4:49; 5,50 MB)
05 - Hospital Space (4:01; 4,60 MB)
06 - Colonial (4:21; 4,97 MB)
07 - Dub Forward (4:49; 5,50 MB)
08 - Strike You (4:24; 5,04 MB)
09 - Drumbass Order (5:18; 6,05 MB)
10 - Undead Dread (5:47; 6,62 MB)
11 - One Dollar Dub (4:31; 5,16 MB)
12 - Hold On Tight (4:58; 5,68 MB)

DUB AKOM AND FAIANATUR - EP

DUB AKOM AND FAIANATUR - EP
DUBROOM MP3 ALBUM REVIEW

WWW, July 2010 - DUB Akom is a French Based band, specialized in backing up Dancehall vocalists such as Jah Mason and Sizzla. With that, they are a bit different than other bands we know from the French scene which seem to be more focused on Roots and Dub. In this four-track EP with French based vocalist Faianatur, this vibe is perfectly captured.

Don't expect strictly Dancehall vibes on the EP: it opens with a contemporary Roots like we know it from the German band Firetime and others. The second title comes in Dancehall style, we can hear why Jah Mason chooses to work with Dub Akom. Track number three, "Turban", again in Contemporary Roots style gives Faianatur the opportunity to introduce himself, his style and his philosophy.

Dub A Come, yes: in the last title of the 4-track EP we're being treated to a crucial DUB and we're left wondering why the EP wasn't in this style completely. But then, the EP wasn't about Dub but about featuring the works of Faianatur.

Interesting!

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TIBURK SOUND SYSTEM - TASTE IT RIGHT

TIBURK SOUND SYSTEM - TASTE IT RIGHT
DUBROOM MP3 ALBUM REVIEW

WWW, July 2010 - Originally, Tiburk hails from St. Etienne in France, where he was a first hand witness of the rising and shining of the French Dub scene in the late 1990's. His full-length début album, released this year on the Original Dub Gathering Net Label, fuses the sound of electronic Dub with all kinds of soundscapes like vocal hooks and localized instruments.

In fact, "Taste It Right" is a kind of exploration into just what can be done on a solid foundation of Roots Reggae drum and bass lines, an exploration which -as far as we here in the Dubroom are concerned- is a welcome addition to not just the nice catalogue of the Original DUB Gathering Net Label but also to the whole spectrum of the better French DUB producers.

The music is well produced, there are more than enough changes in vibes so that each track definitely has it's own story to tell, together forming a storyline which is well given and received in "Taste It Right". When you're into DUB, you will definitely want to take a listen to Tiburk's fine début!

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ROOTSTARITZ SESSION VOLUME 1

ROOTSTARITZ SESSION VOLUME 1
DUBROOM MP3 ALBUM REVIEW

WWW, July 2010 - When The Dub Machinist spent two years in Basque country, he was visited on a regular basis by his friends and colleagues of the French DUB scene. Every time, they would work on two or three riddims in what would become the Rootstaritz Sessions. With a couple of other episodes in sight, Volume One sets the tone and that tone is excellent!

Don't expect too much dubbing in this first volume, even though most titles come in two different versions of which the second ones are called "Dub". The Dub Machinist himself, in an interview with the French net label French Dub Released, says that this first volume has the least mixing going on and that promises a thing in itself for the upcoming parts.

Instrumentals, Dubs, and some beautiful vocals by Zion UK in "Don't Give Up": Rootstaritz (whatever it means) Volume One will give the listener an Ire time but hungry for more....

Soon Come?

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Dubroom Online, July 12-18 2010

Dubroom Online, July 12-18 2010

FROM THE EDITOR

WWW, July 12 - "Dubbing is A Must", as I and I are used to say after Pablo Moses, and in this edition of Dubroom Weekly by far the biggest portion is reserved for this discipline within Reggae that gave name to this very website. Free and legal tracks from Alpha and Omega, Vibronics, Dubmatix and the Abassi-Allstars are reviewed, as well as Net Albums by BR Stylers, Dancehall Dub Plates by Mykol Orthodox and two crucial compilation albums. On top of that an extra-long Podcast containing some of the best material that's out there in free and legal MP3 Cyberspace!

There's a lot of crucial stuff available free and legally for the lover of the better DUB and (other) Reggae, as visitors of the Dubroom can know by checking out our MP3 reviews at mp3.dubroom.org. Entitled "Reggae Blessings From 21st Century Cyberspace", the Dubroom Podcast that comes with this edition of Dubroom Weekly shows it in just over two hours worth of material.

The rest of the reviewed material too, by the way.

Dub Plates by Alpha and Omega, two album tracks by Vibronics and a relatively new release by Dubmatix in a cooperation with the Abassi All-Stars: UK DUB at it's finest, you can say. EuroDUB by the amazing Italian band BR Stylers, a very interesting compilation selected by US based Kris Naphtali complete a truly interesting addition to your DUB collection.

There's more: an album centered around the German-based Reggaeband Firetime much in the style of contemporary Jamaican Roots Music we know by such as Luciano. Last, but definitely not least is the collection of Dub Plates by known names such as Burru Banton, produced by South-American Mykol Orthodox.

All in all, I hope that you find the music as crucial as I do. The producers and artists are truly talented, and they are blessing us with making all this music available for free. Truly Reggae Blessings from 21st Century Cyberspace.

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

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REGGAE BLESSINGS FROM 21ST CENTURY CYBERSPACE

REGGAE BLESSINGS FROM 21ST CENTURY CYBERSPACE
DUBROOM RADIO 2010 - EPISODE 8

WWW, July 2010 - Here is chapter eight of Radio Dubroom 2010: over two hours of High Quality (DUB) Reggae Music, every one of the twenty-nine titles created in this century and also available for free and legal MP3 download!
The show kicks off with a rocking Dub by the Spanish band Hotdrop, after which the UK based band PAMA Intl. takes over with a nice discomix. Three vocal track follow, of which Sheya Mission's "Summertime" is a pre-release from her upcoming album which will be released by Gold Heart Music.
The next segment is a selection of vocal tracks with their Dub versions. Again it's the Spanish Hotdrop kicking it off, and via Mysticman we get into a righteous message by the Wicked DUB Division.
We continue with a selection of DUB tunes, most of them Steppers. Again, Sheya Mission but this time with a pumping DUB from Gold Heart Music who also released the Daweh Congo DUB. Hatman, Dubzoic and The Blackstarliners, just three names out of the DUB segment.
Winston McAnuff begins the last part of the show, containing vocals and DUBs in Steppers style. Two titles from the Italian DUB Community follow, three productions by yours truly the selector of this show end just over two hours of Reggae Blessings from 21st Century Cyberspace.
PLAYLIST
01. Hotdrop - Straight To The Greencat's Head (Free MP3 HERE)
02. PAMA Intl. - Highrise (Free MP3 HERE)
03. Dass Pilah - Conscious Man (Free MP3 HERE)
04. Mykal Rose - Are You Ready For Something New (Free MP3 HERE)
05. Sheya Mission - Summertime (Free MP3 HERE)
06. Hotdrop - Tell Me AKA Pum Pum (Free MP3 HERE)
07. Hotdrop - Dub The Pum Pum (Free MP3 HERE)
08. Mysticman - Dub After Rain (Free MP3 HERE)
09. Mysticman - Sunshine After Rain (Free MP3 HERE)
10. Wicked DUB Division - One Blood (Free MP3 HERE)
11. Wicked DUB Division - One Blood Dub (Free MP3 HERE)
12. Sheya Mission - Valley DUB (Free MP3 HERE)
13. Hatman - Upon The Dub (Free MP3 HERE)
14. Daweh Congo - Joy Brings Dub (Free MP3 HERE)
15. Dubzoic - Let There Be Dub (Free MP3 HERE)
16. Dubzoic - Realize It (Free MP3 HERE)
17. The Blackstarliners - Black Star Line Dub (Free MP3 HERE)
18. DUB Engine - Warrior In The Fight (Free MP3 HERE)
19. Redi - Refugees (Free MP3 HERE)
20. The Blackstarliners - Faya DUB (Free MP3 HERE)
21. Winston McAnuff and Manutension - Jean Philippe (Free MP3 HERE)
22. Shakaroot - Now Is The Time Dubplate (Free MP3 HERE)
23. Shakaroot and King Kietu - King Rising Dub (Free MP3 HERE)
24. BR Stylers - Jah Plan (Free MP3 HERE)
25. BR Stylers - Jah Plan Version (Free MP3 HERE)
26. Messian Dread - Dub Doun Di Dragon (Free MP3 HERE)
27. Me Zion Dread - Secret Place Of The Most High (Free MP3 HERE)
28. Me Zion Dread - Rhythm Of The Spiritual Warrior (Free MP3 HERE)
29. Messian Dread - Too Much (Free MP3 HERE)

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SEVEN FREE AND LEGAL ALPHA AND OMEGA MP3 FILES

SEVEN FREE AND LEGAL ALPHA AND OMEGA MP3 FILES
DUBROOM MP3 REVIEW

WWW, July 2010 - They surely need no introduction to those who are familiar with UK ROOTS and DUB music: Alpha and Omega have been steadily releasing some of the most bassiest sounds and have been recording a whole contingent of crucial Reggae vocalists and artists on their crucial productions. When you don't know the Dynamic UK DUB Duo , this is your chance to rid yourself of that. When you do know Alpha and Omega, the tracks below might interest you too.

It leads too far to review the seven tracks on this page. Instead of that, let's just focus on Alpha and Omega's work as a whole, very well represented in this nice collection of Dub Plates that AO put on their website for free download. A visit to their website will pay off even more, as producers/singers can find material to work with and for a very reasonable price you can get more of their crucial music.

After listening to the seven tracks below, namely, you definitely will want to have more...

1. Pure & Clean - A&O & Fairshare Unity MP3
2. Stop Your Lying - A&O featuring Nishka MP3
3. U Wrong Dub - A&O & Gregory Fabulous MP3
4. Rastafari - Alpha And Omega MP3
5. African Drums - Alpha And Omega MP3
6. Jah Protection - A&O featuring Nishka MP3
7. The Roots - Alpha And Omega MP3