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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FU STEPS - HOLIDAYS

FU STEPS - HOLIDAYS
DUBROOM MP3 ALBUM REVIEW

 

 

WWW, July 2012 - Two vocals and two (more than excellent) DUB versions straight from this vocal duo who hails from Rouen (France) in an EP that cannot be ignored or denied: the "Original DUB Gathering" Net Label did it again. Did what?  Blessing the (online) DUB massive once more, of course!
 
Just two titles? Yes. This EP is actually a teaser which aims (and rightfully so) to convince the listener to buy more of their -excellent- material, for example from the Fu Steps Website. The vocal duo, who had their debut on none other than the mighty Conscious Sounds label only need two vocals and two DUB versions to introduce themselves and their heartical singing.

First tune called "holidays" is a relaxed Roots track voicing the stress and tribulations inna Babylon, where the second -a militant steppers and ditto DUB- is bound to make it's way in the playlists of the better Sound Systems and Podcasts or Radio shows. All skill, all thrill, no fill and... no bill!

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DAWA HI-FI - DUB TINGS

DAWA HI-FI - DUB TINGS
DUBROOM MP3 ALBUM REVIEW

 

 

WWW, July 2012 - DUB Tings, the second DAWA Hi-Fi release on the French Net Label "Original DUB Gathering", features musician and engineer Val Dawa in a remarkable new old way: everything is played, mixed, recorded and programmed by hand, as much as possible the Old Days are recalled. In other words, there's as little computerized elements as possible.
 
Don't expect to be treated by a couple of 70's copycat tunes, though. That would not only be an insult to the works of the French producer but equally to the releases from that time. DUB Tings is "just" an original, contemporary work in the EuroDUB and Roots style which established itself throughout the last decade or so. A style which distinguishes itself by it's heartical riddims and massive productions, often based on Conscious concepts.

The drum and bass machine are programmed, the keyboards are played live and there is even live horns on several tracks. The mixing is done by hand, which has obvious limitations for the end result (a human has just two hands) but that is the nice part too. One can imagine Val Dawa behind the mixing board physically performing, moving sliders and knobs without pause in order to create the DUB Niceness that made this 2012 release.

Ten massive mixes are waiting for you. What are you waiting for? Get them now!

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MASSIVE DUB CORPORATION - CONCEPTION

MASSIVE DUB CORPORATION - CONCEPTION
DUBROOM MP3 ALBUM REVIEW

 

 

WWW, July 2012 - There's just one negative thing to say about this solid new release from the French Net Label "Original DUB Gathering": there's just five tracks on the album. These five tracks leave you with a desire to listen more MDC material, for the simple reason this is indeed some Massive Roots and DUB.
 
Featuring vocalists Brother Culture (UK) and Fu-Steps (France), a militant Steppers remix from the well-known King Earthquake sound from UK, another Steppers DUB remix called "Spiritual War", while opening up with an interesting track that carries a hint towards "Dubstep": that's "Conception" in a nutshell.

Five tracks that stand on their own, all having a good production and riddim at their foundation. With this debut on the ODG-label, MDC has made their mark and it's definitely a good one, even though we surely would like to have DUB versions from the excellent vocal tracks on the EP. Maybe an idea for a next release?

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GARY CLUNK - ARCHIVES OF DUB VOLUME 1

GARY CLUNK - ARCHIVES OF DUB VOLUME 1DUBROOM MP3 ALBUM REVIEW

 

WWW, July 2012 - Another one from the widely acclaimed French DUB Released Netlabel: Archives of DUB is actually a showcase album with six titles in twelve tracks. Twelve marvelous tracks where you can find everything, from upfull vocals such as Paul Fox' "Freedom Fighters" and Sammy Gold's "Hail Rastafari" to massive DUB like "Lasting Friendship" and "Headlong DUB".
 
Everything is nicely sequenced: A Vocal, it's DUB, an Instrumental (DUB) Version, it's DUB, three times over. It makes the album very enjoyable to listen to in it's entirety, even though the quality of the tracks in themselves do not need a sequence in order to be enjoyed. This is some very, very fine and solid Roots and Culture (DUB) Reggae from the French producer!

All three vocal tracks all have their own specific sound so that the singers voice comes out the best. The accompanying Dubs emphasize it in the way DUB versions should do. The three Instrumentals shouldn't really be called so as it does not give enough credit for the nice DUB mixing in them. All in all, these are 12 great tracks which can be enjoyed on their own but better altogether for a maximum DUB Experience Extravaganza!

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This album was added to the Dubroom Archive of CreativeCommons Albums. CreativeCommons Copyright means you can share the material 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.

HATMAN - A DUB ENTERTAINMENT

HATMAN - A DUB ENTERTAINMENTDUBROOM MP3 ALBUM REVIEW

 

WWW, July 2012 - It's clear at the very first seconds of the very first track: Hatman is as much a musician as he is a producer. Interesting chord changes, subtle keyboards, and everything on a solid sound of the bass and drums. The recently released Net Album is full of this kind of niceness!
 
Even though all nine different titles have their own dynamic and style, there is also something that makes them into the album as well. This is not just a collection of singles, in other words. The first three tracks are basically relaxed instrumental versions, the fourth one introduces more and more DUB mixing in the tunes that follow. There is a very enjoyable line in the sequence of the album which gives much credit to the title.

Hatman has obvious talents to create positive musical vibrations both as musician and producer. Whether he plays or programs, he has an ear for the tiniest detail without losing oversight over the whole mix. He loves to play with sounds without forgetting the importance of solid bass and drums. Which is established once again in "A DUB Entertainment".

Deeply recommended!

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RADIO DUBROOM 2012 CHAPTER 2: DEEP DUB AND ROOTS FROM EUROPE WITH BASS

DEEP DUB AND ROOTS FROM EUROPE WITH BASS
RADIO DUBROOM 2012 CHAPTER 2

WWW, July 2012 -  A selection full of heavyweight DUB with a couple of vocal tracks, including some from the brand new free MP3 release "Italian Dub Community Showcase Chapter 4", freshly reviewed at mp3.dubroom.org, brand new Vibronics from the album "French Connection", Bush Chemists and more. Encoded in High Quality MP3, here is Deep DUB and Roots from Europe, with Bass!

In this extra-long selection, uploaded in ultra-high quality, we get a taste of some brand new releases, namely Vibronics' "French Connection" and the fourth instalment of the excellent Italian Dub Community Showcase series. Except for the first and the last track, this is a stricktly steppers selection just because it is Ammagideon Time or heading towards it, not just inna Europe but all over.

We start of with two Dubplate mixes from Dougie Wardrop at his Conscious Sounds studio, featuring Tena Stelin and Hughie Izachaar on vocals. Followed by two heavyweight steppers and two vocals and Dubs with Culture Freeman in a heartical selection of uplifting, spiritual material from the well-known UK based collective.

Vibronics recently released a very much reccomended album in which he works together with some of the top DUB producers in the country of France. These two, as well as two other tracks are included in this selection and they follow the Conscious Sounds segment.

The second half of the non-stop mix is reserved for a selection out of the excellent Italian Dub Community Showcase series, of which Chapter Four was recently released and reviewed in the Dubroom. The free download is well worth it, as the Italian Dub Community show they're standing strong inna dis ya time.

One hour and thirty-seven minutes of pure niceness to chant down Babylon and lift up consciousness! Bless!

PLAYLIST

01. Tena Stelin - Symbolic Dub (Dubplate) (MORE INFO)
02. Hughie Izachaar - Deliverance Dub (Dubplate) (MORE INFO)
03. Bush Chemists - Fire Trap (MORE INFO)
04. Bush Chemists - Fight To The Top (MORE INFO)
05. Bush Chemists and Culture Freeman - Rasta International Dub (MORE INFO)
06. Bush Chemists and Culture Freeman - Rasta International (MORE INFO)
07. Bush Chemists and Culture Freeman - Pressure (MORE INFO)
08. Bush Chemists and Culture Freeman - Pressure Dub (MORE INFO)
09. Vibronics meets Brain Damage - One Dollar (featuring Learoy Green) (MORE INFO)
10. Vibronics meets Iration Steppers - Carnal Mind (MORE INFO)
11. Vibronics - Dawn Chorus (MORE INFO)
12. Vibronics - Red Gold and Green (MORE INFO)
13. Cultural Sound System - No More War (featuring Idren Natural) (MORE INFO AND FREE DOWNLOAD)
14. Moa Anbessa - Education (MORE INFO AND FREE DOWNLOAD)
15. Moa Anbessa - Education Dub (MORE INFO AND FREE DOWNLOAD)
16. Cultural Sound System - No More War Dub(featuring Idren Natural) (MORE INFO AND FREE DOWNLOAD)
17. Dubzoic - Warrior of Light Dub (MORE INFO AND FREE DOWNLOAD)
18. Natural Dub Cluster - Movin' (MORE INFO AND FREE DOWNLOAD)
19. Natural Dub Cluster - Movin' Dub (MORE INFO AND FREE DOWNLOAD)
20. DSH - Evolve (MORE INFO AND FREE DOWNLOAD)
21. King Kietu - Touba Dub (MORE INFO AND FREE DOWNLOAD)
22. R-Lab - Gideon Dub (featuring Raphael Dub) (MORE INFO AND FREE DOWNLOAD)
23. R-Lab - Gideon Discomix (featuring Raphael Dub) (MORE INFO AND FREE DOWNLOAD)
24. Wicked Dub Division - Jah Never Let I Down Dub (MORE INFO AND FREE DOWNLOAD)


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