Imitate to Eradicate? (1)

Dubroom Online - Edition October 15, 2007


"IMITATE TO ERADICATE? (1)" (WEBMASTER'S COLUMN)

WWW, October 15 2007 - Do you have to be a Rasta to play Reggae? Do artists have to use Rastafarian concepts and colors in order to play "authentic" Reggae?

The answer to this is obvious, but not as obvious as one would assume. Because sometimes, it seems like the answer is "yes", though...

There are even artists who will publicly ridicule Rastafarian livity ("life style") but still use some outward appearance that resembles something "Rasta-ish"...

The bizarre aspect is, that these very same artists will often use their image to seriously attack one or more foundational pillars of Rastafari livity in the first place.

More tomorrow, JAH Willing.

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


ITEM FOR THIS EDITION:
Video: I Roy - Blackman Time (Live, 1995)

Video: I Roy - Blackman Time (Live, 1995)

I ROY - BLACKMAN TIME (1995)
Dubroom (DUB) Reggae Video Review



WWW, October 2007 - Many people will credit U Roy to be the first Reggae MC, but I Roy was there right behind him. Here he performs -with band- for an enthusiastic audience.

Usually, an MC will chant on a Sound system on top of a pre-recorded track. Sirens and other sound effects are added, people dance and thing while the selector puts one tune after the other on the turntables.

The popularity of "Toasting" as this form of "Reggae Rapping" was officially called went Sky High. Especially after the concept crossed the musical border of Reggae with American styles like Hip Hop and Rap.

U Roy was said to be the first MC to rhythmically chant over the drum and bass driven rhythms, somewhere in the 1960's, but I Roy was right there behind him. He created hit after hit in the 1970's, many of them still considered to be classics until this day.

In this video, we hook up with I Roy somewhere in 1995. Performing with a band, interacting with the musicians and the audience, yes this is another piece of niceness that will brighten up your day.

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"Dub Roots and Fruits"

Dubroom Online - Edition October 14, 2007

"DUB ROOTS AND FRUITS" (WEBMASTER'S COLUMN)

WWW, October 14 2007 - Where DUB is the Roots, the concept of drum and bass driven rhythms accompanied by effects and vocals now seems to be the general formula of most forms of electronic music.

U-rope is the center of the world when it comes to electronic music, and therefore it will be no surprise that the bulk of sounds reviewed for today are U-ropean productions too.

Reggae purists will find one tune too plastic. Another tune will be seen as crossing the borderline of Reggae just a little too far.

However, there's a difference between Roots and Fruits. Roots are there to provide the energy, fruits are there to enjoy!

So let's enjoy a fruitful day!

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


ITEMS FOR THIS EDITION:
Various Artists - "Shuffle" (MP3 Review)
Various Artists - "Stoned" (MP3 Review)

Various Artists - "Shuffle" (MP3 Review)

VARIOUS ARTISTS - SHUFFLE
DUBROOM MP3 REVIEW



WWW, October 2007 - In this deep DUBWISE experience, we will visit France, Austria, the UK, South Africa and Dominica for some crucial "Fruits Music" from the last 17 years.

Arguable, the UK and the European continent have been more receptive for DUB techniques and music than America, perhaps even Jamaica. Some of the strongest drum and basslines are created right there, in the midst of Babylon, even influencing people to create music that will cross the borders of Reggae, but not those of DUB.

Maybe it has to do with the fact that Europe can also be considered the musical center of the world when it comes to deep, electronic effect driven music. For DUB was one of the first styles to fit that description, if not the first.

In "Shuffle", we will be treated to a number of crucial European productions, accompanied by one from the mother land: South Africa. The kind of music that will on one hand make you feel completely chilled-out, while on the other hand some deep drum and bass ensure a steady pace.

Reggae purists will wonder just how much "Reggae" is left in some of the mixes, but if you listen close you will not really ask that question. Not everything may be "Roots Reggae", but it can definitely described as "Fruits Reggae"!


PLAYLIST

1. "Machine gun" - Mano Negra (France, 1994)
2. "Darker sensimillia" - Sly & Mo (Austria, 1999)
3. "See it coming" - Lotek Hi-Fi (UK, 2003)
4. "Babylon timewarp - Hijack (UK, 2006)
5. "Don´t bodda me" - Beat Pharmacy feat. Paul St. Hilaire (South Africa / Dominica, 2006)


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Various Artists - "Stoned" (MP3 Review)

VARIOUS ARTISTS - STONED
DUBROOM MP3 REVIEW



WWW, October 2007 - If you can, take a spliff and feel. Feel the deep, deep DUB vibes of the Orb, Rhythm and Sound and others as they take us to outer space, beyond the border!

Reggae Music and especially DUB has an enormous influence in the development of what we now know as contemporary electronic Dance music.

In fact, the music would have sound quite different if it was not for the fact that well-known producers like the Orb are among the biggest DUB fans on the face of the earth. Drum, bass and effects are now the ruling factors in many musical styles, of which we find some examples in this second episode of the Jamaica Hi-Fi Podcast.

Reggae and DUB purists will recognize just how the Reggae formula is incorporated in the productions, each track coming with a different outcome. One track will be closer to Reggae than the other, one track will be more danceable than the other.

We'll visit the UK, the USA and Germany to explore some chilled-out, yet intense productions all designed to enhance a positive buzz after enjoying a little bit of herb. So when you can, light one spliff or chalice and if you can't, don't worry bout that. The music will show you stuff anyway.


PLAYLIST

1. "I´m alright (orbing alright in dub)" (The Orb rmx) - Keith Hudson (Jamaica/UK, 1974/2001)
2. "Hands in the dark" - Chromatics (USA, 2005)
3."A way of being free (are you sitting comfortably very smooth, very peaceful mix)" - Dub Trees (UK, 2000)
4."Never tell you" - Rhythm and Sound feat. Tikiman (Germany/Dominica, 1996)
5."Cockney violin" - Caspa (UK, 2006)

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(Dub) Reggae And Consciousness (7)

Dubroom Online - Edition October 13, 2007
"(DUB) REGGAE AND CONSCIOUSNESS (7)" (WEBMASTER'S COLUMN)

WWW, October 13 2007 - Last week, we've touched upon some deeper reasoning behind the combination of (DUB) Reggae and Consciousness.

No, you don't have to play Reggae Music in order to be Conscious. No, you don't have to be Conscious in order to play Reggae.

But it sure helps!

Every day, decade after decade, Reggae Music continues to uplift the hearts and souls of millions of people worldwide.

Word, Sound and Power!

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

ITEMS FOR THIS EDITION:
Various Artists - Bachelor Style (MP3 Podcast)
Richie Spice - Open The Doors (Video Review)

Various Artists - Bachelor Style (MP3 Podcast)

VARIOUS ARTISTS - BACHELOR STYLE
DUBROOM MP3 REVIEW



WWW, October 2007 - 30 minutes of heavy skanking on some rare and underrated Reggae Music cannot be denied by the serious lover of Reggae Music.

Bachelor Style takes us back about two decades in time. A time wherein Rub a Dub music slowly became Dancehall and digital possibilities entered the Reggae Studio's.

Drum computers and digital effects were kind of new back then, which resulted in some interesting experiments and instrumental combinations of which we can hear 8 great examples in this selection.


PLAYLIST

#1 Babylon Loot Milton Henry Wackie's
#2 Love Is Never Hard To Find The Mighty Diamonds Music Works
#3 Bachelor Style Dubwise Music Works
#4 Nue Put It Deh Santa Ranking Wackie's
#5 Vives Up A Sound Colour Man Creation
#6 Take A Set Sugar Minott Wackie's
#7 Devil's Pickney Sugar Minott Taxi
#8 What's Forever For Max Romeo Wackie's



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Richie Spice - Open The Doors (Video Review)

RICHIE SPICE - OPEN THE DOORS
Dubroom (DUB) Reggae Video Review



WWW, October 2007 - Shot at location in one of the most heavy areas of Kingston Jamaica, this impressive video by the well talented Reggae vocalist obviously deserves to be viewed and felt.

Starting of with a quote by MLK, the video sets the tone right from the start. Shots from poverty versus extreme wealth, everything can be found within a few square miles.

The injustice that this situation screams out is very well translated into yet another crucial Reggae Riddim that will touch the heart and soul of every living individual who cares.

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