ITALIAN DUB COMMUNITY SHOWCASE VOLUME 3

ITALIAN DUB COMMUNITY SHOWCASE VOLUME 3DUBROOM MP3 ALBUM REVIEW

WWW, June 2011 - The long wait is over: widely anticipated throughout the online Dub community, here is the third chapter of the phenomenal Italian Dub Community Showcase serial. Fifteen titles, thirty tracks, and once again the selection is stronger than strong. Consciousness and Dubwise galore, this is definitely a very precious gift from the Italian DUB Community to the World Wide DUB Massive. Respect is more than due!


A precious gift it is, indeed. There is no reason for anyone to consider the fact that this free Net Album was released under Creative Commons Copyright to be a sign of a low quality contents. This is a sign of life from a very vibefull Italian DUB Community which cannot be refused or even denied.

The fifteen different names range from the more well known names in Dub land like the Alambic Conspiracy, Dub Engine and Wicked Dub Division to artists like Cultural Sound System of whom not so much material is released via the Net Label channels. A Serious selection fe true, we're speaking about stricktly High Quality Low Bass Roots Reggae, showcase style.

Even though this is extremely difficult to choose, nevertheless, two highlights.

Voiced by Idren Natural, "No More War" by Cultural Sound System is a hard hitting Steppers track. The vocal part is actually a discomix and the Dub is superb. This is the kind of tune you want to listen to again and again, both for the message and the music

Another hard hitting Steppers which stands out is "Hunger/Hunger Dub" by Dub Shiloh. The track starts of with sounds, after which the up-tempo drum and bass line pop in the mix. The first mix might be kind of crucial, the second mix (officially entitled Hunger Dub) really is. This one will keep you jumping all the while, especially with some better speakers.

All in all, Italian DUB Community Showcase 3 was more than worth the wait, the anticipations were not in vain. There's unity and cooperation in this community, no partiality and no competition.

This is a serious selection of some heavy-duty, heavyweight Euro Dub and Roots you just cannot refuse!

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This album was released under CreativeCommons Copyright, which means you can share it 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.

ALAMBIC CONSPIRACY - THE MISSING DUB VERSIONS

ALAMBIC CONSPIRACY - THE MISSING DUB VERSIONS
DUBROOM MP3 ALBUM REVIEW

WWW, June 2011 - San Martino di Campagna, Italy. It's December 2010 and the Alambic Conspiracy DUB Studio is settling down in this new location, north of Venice. When everything is put in place, some older recording pop up: the Missing DUB Versions. With names like BR Stylers and Zion Train to name just two, these DUB Versions have fortunately now been found. Sixteen DUB Versions, that is!

The outstanding work on The Missing DUB Versions is not just found in the incredible riddims that serve as the foundation found on this album. It's equally, perhaps even more, in the art of DUB mixing applied. Most of the things are done in a stricktly old skool tradition of analogue effects and mixing board. Remarkable, when you realize that most of the work was done during the last three years.

Even more remarkable is the fact that according to the conspirators themselves, none of these tracks were ever intended for release. Why that would be, is a question to most: even for the collective themselves. It's truly a very interesting exposition of old skool methodology on new skool Euro and UK Roots Reggae riddims.

From the top to the very last drop, the album continues to have this special vibe. Given the fact that the tracks were recorded by a variety of musicians and studio's, a noteworthy point. The Alambic Conspiracy knows who to mix their DUB and this album will show it to every self respecting lover of the better contemporary DUB.

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DUBALIZER - IN TRANSE

DUBALIZER - IN TRANSE
DUBROOM MP3 ALBUM REVIEW

WWW, June 2011 - Hailing from Sao Paulo, Dubalizer knows how to make some very interesting mixes in which he takes the concept of Dub as his guideline, while kind of taking straight back to the source those techniques that derived from DUB.

Unfortunately, In Transe does only contain three tracks. These three tracks all have their own specific vibe and style even though everything is undoubtly coming from the same producer. From the magnificent opening track to the heartically voiced middle one to the more Dubstep orientated closing tune, this is more than interesting to listen to.

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Babylon Observer Video Report: Reefer Madness in the Netherlands 2011

REEFER MADNESS IN THE NETHERLANDS 2011
FAR RIGHT-WING ADMINISTRATION CONSIDERING PUTTING STRONG WEED ON HARD DRUGS LIST

WWW, June 24 2011 - A commission to advice the Dutch administration concerning the nation's drugs policy claims that cannabis with over 15% THC should be considered hard drugs in Dutch criminal law.

In interviews with Dutch public TV, the ministers of Health and Justice respond positively as they enter the parliament building to officially receive the advice from the commission.

When the advice is brought into law, this would bring the Netherlands back to the days of Reefer Madness as the world famous Dutch tolerance policy towards Cannabis would de facto end.

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An Open Letter to Judge James Moody Regarding Sentencing for Buju Banton

An Open Letter to Judge James Moody Regarding Sentencing for Buju Banton

By: Natasha Von Castle

CANADA - As you are well aware, Buju Banton faces sentencing on June 23rd for his conviction on the charge conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute.

We cannot change the conviction, however, our collective voices can influence the Judge to reduce the suggestion of a 15 year sentence.

Below is my open letter to the judge. If it is within you, add your voice and let the Judge know how you feel regarding the amount of time Buju serves. My letter is included below.

An open letter to Judge James Moody sent via e-mail: chambers_flmd_moody@flmd.uscourts.gov

And via airmail:

The Honourable James S. Moody Jr.
United States District Judge
Tampa Division
801 North Florida Avenue
Tampa, Florida 33602

Dear Judge Moody;

In your many years within the justice system as a lawyer and Judge, I am sure you have come across cases that have either touched you, or touched the community which you represent. A touch could be a personal understanding of one or some of the components in a case, just as a touch can be pride in knowing that the justice system worked (the way it’s supposed to) in making sure the right people receive the right punishment according to their crime(s).

Your honor, I am writing this letter with the belief that I, on behalf of the community I represent, can appeal to you on a ‘touch’ level.

Before your court is the matter of Mr. Mark ‘Buju Banton’ Myrie who is due to be sentenced on June 23rd by you, for the conviction he received on the charge of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute. I appeal to you to reduce Buju’s sentence from the recommended 15 years.

Buju is not like any man you will ever meet. He is a friend, a father, a husband and one of the pillars in the Caribbean community; not just Jamaica, but every Caribbean community in every city around the world.

As one of our pillars, he has given the community songs which nourish the soul. This nourishment has turned youths away from crime, has strengthened families and healed those who were not well.

How do we know this is true? The testimony of countless of which I am one. He spoke for me when he sang ‘I wanna go ahead without turning back / and now I see myself heading for the trap / I wanna break free but I feel trapped / a voice inside me saying don’t stop ….’ Those words were taken from the song “Optimistic Soul” which encouraged listeners to not give up, no matter how daunting the situation looks. Those were Buju’s words from 2010. If we go back 10 years before that, we have ‘there was good and evil / we chose good ….’

When an announcement is made that Buju will be performing, the show(s) sell out. Tickets are purchased by people who want a live touch of Buju’s nourishing words. Fans leave the concerts fulfilled and refocused on the right path.

We, the community, need Buju, and we need you to understand his importance to us. Because of these needs, I ask you to not sentence Buju to 15 years in prison. I ask that you consider his humanitarian works with the children of his homeland Jamaica and I ask that you consider his impact on the Caribbean community around the world. Once you’ve considered these, I ask that you set a sentence that will not see Buju away from us for a lengthy period of time.

Thank you,

Natasha Von Castle
Chief Executive Officer and President
L3 Group of Companies
Toronto, ON Canada

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Babylon Observer Video Report: Dutch Coffee Shops Under Siege By Right Wing Government

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Dutch Coffeeshops Under Siege By Right Wing Government

WWW, May 2011 - The right-wing minority administration of the Netherlands launched a major attack on one of the nation's best known cultural features: the coffee shop. The administration wants to introduce a club pass for the coffee shops, which can only be obtained by local residents. Tourists and other foreigners will no longer have legal entrance into the coffee shops, which will re-introduce street sales.

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Radio Dubroom 2011 Chapter 9: UK DUB and ROOTS Vibration Steppers

UK DUB AND ROOTS VIBRATION STEPPERS
RADIO DUBROOM 2011 CHAPTER 9

WWW, March 2011 - A heavyweight selection without objection of steppers DUB and some vocal parts featuring some of the top UK DUB producers. From Mad Professor to Alpha and Omega, from Bush Chemists to Vibronics: not to mention Nucleus Roots, Fullness and Black Roots.
We're kicking of with Jah 'Dub Activist' Free from his Break-Out album, of which we play the vocal and the Dub track. After the magnificent 'Dub Reaction" mixed by Mad Professor for Lush Records on their excellent AKA DUB compilation and a hard hitting mix by Fullness, it's time for the Nucleus Roots DUB and Roots collective. Heartical and militant vibes combined fe true.
Cyrenius Black's more-than-heavyweight discomix opens up a selection from the Conscious Sounds studio, with Dougie Wardrop and others at the control delivering some crucial Steppers in DUB. The Conscious Sounds selection end with the vibefull Dub and Vocal by King General asking you about your membership of JAH Army. Conscious Sounds, fe true.
This show also contains a long selection all produced by the Dynamic UK DUB Twins Alpha and Omega, containing some massive material with their outstanding bass lines and vibefull, much varied mixing works. These ones go deeper than deep and higher than high fe true!
The last three selections of the set is reserved for two steppers tunes produced by Steve Vibronics, whose sound contains the best of the digital and analogue possibilities. Ending with another mix by Mad Professor (Courtesy Universal Egg), this chapter of Radio Dubroom 2011 surely is exactly that which the title says: nuff vibes, stricktly UK Steppers!
PLAYLIST
01. Jah Free - Wicked Can't Run (MORE)
02. Jah Free - Wicked Dub (MORE)
03. Mad Professor and Black Roots - Dub Reaction (MORE)
04. Fullness and Izyah Davis - Arise Dub (MORE)
05. Nucleus Roots - Run Come Dub (MORE)
06. Nucleus Roots - Dub Rule (MORE)
07. Nucleus Roots - Jah Rule (MORE)
08. Cyrenius Black - Jah Is My Rock (Discomix) (MORE)
09. Bush Chemists - Enigma Dub (MORE)
10. Bush Chemists - Dub Secret (MORE)
11. Bush Chemists - Heigher Heights (MORE)
12. King General and Bush Chemists - Army Dub (MORE)
13. King General and Bush Chemists - Jah Army (MORE)
14. Alpha and Omega - Jah Protection (MORE)
15. Alpha and Omega - Protect I Dub (MORE)
16. Alpha and Omega - Dub Tribulations (MORE)
17. Alpha and Omega - Island of Dub (MORE)
18. Alpha and Omega - Elephant Dance Dub (MORE)
19. Vibronics - Jahlight Jahlove (Version) (MORE)
20. Vibronics - Brimstone and Fire Dub (MORE)
21. Mad Professor - Raging Storm (MORE)
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Radio Dubroom 2011 Chapter 8: Step Out Of Babylon

STEP OUT OF BABYLON
RADIO DUBROOM 2011 - CHAPTER 8

WWW, March 2011 - Heavyweight Steppers from the top to the very last drop: Here is Chapter 8 of Radio Dubroom 2011. Presenting a big selection from the World Wide Web as well as tunes from some of the top UK DUB Masters, like Mad Professor and Disciples. Twenty-one titles: three Vocal tracks and 18 DUB Shots, well over 1 hour and 30 minutes of energy!
The show starts with a massive steppers track released by GoldHeart Music: Daweh Congo tells us what the music is all about and how it works on to provide Jah Children with yet another blessing. Much needed down here inna Babylon, and so we forward with a remix of the Babylon Children title by Vibronics and Boney L.
After the two vocal tracks, we dive deep in Dub. We're talking Vibronics, Disciples, Iration Steppas, Mad Professor, Alpha and Omega: representing the TOP of DUB Material from the UK. Also included in the mix is a very healthy portion of music released by the many Hi Quality DUB Net Labels. Here, we're talking too: Italian DUB Community, Kris Naphtalie, Original DUB Gathering, French Dub Released, they're all presented with one or more titles.
There's even more: a massive DUB by the UK based Nucleus Roots, Swedish Lion Dub and French I-Plant. A highlight towards the end is the extended mix of No More Babylon with Kenny Knots at the microphone stand, available for free and legal download from mp3.dubroom.org.
All in all, a selection of very powerful and uplifting DUB and other Roots Reggae from the last two decades in which the DUB Movement spread all over the world, providing Consciousness and other blessings that will definitely motivate you doing JAH Works even more as we Step Out Of Babylon to Mount Zion.
PLAYLIST
01. Daweh Congo - Step Up Conscious (MORE)
02. Boney L and Vibronics - Babylon Children (MORE)
03. Boney L and Vibronics - Babylon Children Dub (MORE)
04. Vibronics - Return Version (MORE)
05. Disciples - Dub Revolution Version (Dub Plate Style) (MORE)
06. Iration Steppas - Kilimanjaro Version (Dub Plate Style) (MORE)
07. Mad Professor - Psychological Warfare (MORE)
08. Mad Professor - 6 Million Dub (MORE)
09. Alpha and Omega - Rastafari (Version) (MORE)
10. ODG - 6 Million Ways (MORE)
11. Dub Fighta - Yes I (MORE)
12. Dub All Sense - 40 Inches Of Dub (MORE)
13. Suino Production - Late In The Morning Dub (MORE)
14. Mark Mostec - Dub Interview (MORE)
15. Brizion - Good Over Evil Dubwise (MORE)
16. Vibronics - Fistful Of Dub (MORE)
17. Vibronics - Dub Lalibela (MORE)
18. Nucleus Roots - Shoulder To The Dub (MORE)
19. No More Babylon and Kenny Knots - Bring Jah Love (Discomix) (FREE AND LEGAL DOWNLOAD HERE)
20. Lion Dub - Colonial (MORE)
21. I-Plant and Ras Martin - No Corrupt (MORE)
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