Answering the Critics (5) (Webmaster Column)

Dubroom Online - Edition November 1, 2007


"ANSWERING THE CRITICS (5)" (WEBMASTER'S COLUMN)

WWW, November 1 2007 - Basically, what drives the critics of the Dubroom is the fact that this website independently promotes (DUB) Reggae and Consciousness.

We don't bow down for peer pressure, we don't bow down for economical threats, we will expose people who claim to study infiltration methods at universities in order to kill Reggae and Rasta Culture. And we do it for the pure love of this music and culture.

Sure, this love is seen by others as "hate".

Of course, because to them Reggae Music is hate music anyway since so many tunes are diametrically opposed to the Politikal Korrekt Order, whether it be New Age or "Christian".

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

ITEMS FOR THIS EDITION:
Motown Meets Trenchtown (MP3 Review)
Matumbi - Empire Road (Video Review)

Motown Meets Trenchtown (MP3 Review)

MOTOWN MEETS TRENCHTOWN
DUBROOM MP3 REVIEW



WWW, October 2007 - In 40 minutes and 6 titles, Reggae Connoisseur Mick Sleeper shows just what happens when Reggae musicians cover music from a different style.

Motown, short for "Motor Town" is another name for the city of Detroit, in the USA. It was in this city, that Berry Gordy Jr. founded the first recording studio and label to be owned by a black man in the USA. The label became a symbol, and legendary for the many, many soul classics recorded in the studio.

Trenchtown is the name of one of the worst ghetto's in Kingston, Jamaica. And for decades, it has served as a musical center for the Jamaican Recording Industry. Sufferation, survival, Jamaican musicians know what it takes...

Jamaican music is also well-known for it's original forms of adapting and integrating other styles of music. In other words, a Reggae cover version is much more than just a cover version.

The inspiration that came from Motown drew many Jamaican artists to pay tribute to the Detroit studio by covering Soul classics in a Reggae style.

Mick Sleeper gathered six Soul classics, and plays them all together with their Reggae version. Interesting, revealing, remarkable!


PLAYLIST

01. GET READY - The Temptations
02. GET READY - Delroy Wilson
03. MY WHOLE WORLD IS FALLING DOWN - William Bell
04. MY WHOLE WORLD IS FALLING DOWN - Ken Parker
05. BE THANKFUL - William De Vaughan
06. BE THANKFUL - Bunny Clarke
07. I'VE NEVER FOUND A GIRL - Eddie Floyd
08. AIN'T NO LOVE - The Bleechers
09. SOPHISTICATED SISSY - The Meters
10. MEDICAL OPERATION - The Upsetters
11. PEOPLE GET READY - The Impressions
12. RASTA GET READY - Junior Murvin


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Matumbi - Empire Road (Video Review)

MATUMBI - EMPIRE ROAD
Dubroom (DUB) Reggae Video Review



WWW, October 2007 - Centered around Dennis Bovell who would also become known for his production works for Linton Kwesi Johnson, Matumbi was one of the hardest Roots Reggae bands to arise in the UK during the 1970's.

In this video, we will meet Matumbi as they perform for a UK audience back in 1978. While the people dance, the singers sing conscious lyrics over the vibrant music.

The video is obviously very dated, and this has an extra dimension. Some people will recognize the times, as they grow older, while a young generation will love the music and see people dancing to it in a time before they were born.

Whatever the case, be sure to enjoy this classic performance by a classic UK Reggae band.

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Answering the Critics (4) (Webmaster Column)

Dubroom Online - Edition October 31, 2007


"ANSWERING THE CRITICS (4)" (WEBMASTER'S COLUMN)

WWW, October 31 2007 - One of the Dubroom's major critics is a guy who claims to have studied "the infiltrator method" at Biola University in California (USA).

He admits he "adopts" what he sees as Reggae and even Rastafari Culture, in order to "inject it" with a "message". That message, by the way, is to basically be a good Babylonian. He even admits, that he hated Reggae at first, but trained himself to like it.

His most important critique on the Dubroom? It's the fact that this website will not promote such infiltration methods, will not Konform to the Politikal Korrekt Order and work with Babylon to kill Reggae Music and Culture, even Rastafari Livity and Culture.

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

ITEMS FOR THIS EDITION:
Jackie Opel - Push Wood Style (MP3 Review)
LKJ - Inglan Is A Bitch (Video Review)

Jackie Opel - Push Wood Style (MP3 Review)

JACKIE OPEL - PUSH WOOD STYLE
DUBROOM MP3 REVIEW



WWW, October 2007 - Originally hailing from Trinidad, Jackie Opel is best known for being one of the top singers during of Jamaican Ska in the 1960's. A tribute.

Listening to the historic recordings of Jackie Opel's voice as he rides over the Ska riddims will once again remind the listener just how special Jamaican Music is. Singers and Players of Instruments, each one carrying more skills and talents than your average world star together.

The injustice that comes with the world economical situation becomes painfully clear, when we realize how this music is recorded on material that even for the time wasn't the best of best. That stuff was reserved for the rich countries, and only now with digital possibilities there is somewhat of a more equal situation as computers can more or less replace a complete studio.

Almost 30 minutes of sweet, soulful, energetic music, with Jackie Opel singing lover's tunes as well as spirituals. For (y)our listening pleasure and meditation!


PLAYLIST

#1 Higher And Higher Jackie Opel
#2 Valley Of Green Jackie Opel
#3 The Vow Jackie Opel & Doreen Shaffer
#4 Push Wood Jackie Opel
#5 Picture Of Smoke Jackie Opel
#6 Old Rocking Chair Jackie Opel
#7 Take Your Time Jackie Opel
#8 Stay By Me Jackie Opel & Hortense Ellis
#9 Turn To The Almighty Jackie Opel
#10 Forever And Ever Jackie Opel


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LKJ - Inglan Is A Bitch (Video Review)

LINTON KWESI JOHNSON - INGLAN IS A BITCH
Dubroom (DUB) Reggae Video Review



WWW, October 2007 - When LKJ started to chant his in-depth poems over heavy drum and basslines, the genre of DUB POETRY was born.

Strong, conscious words form the bulk of Linton Kwesi Johnson's oeuvre. His poetry will go straight to the heart of the matter, whatever angle of downpression and other forms of (social) injustice the mighty DUB Poet will cover.

In this poem, he calls Inglan for what she is.

Without the backing of the deep, deep DUB sounds by Dennis Bovell that most people associate with LKJ's voice, he recites the poem that Babylon really doesn't want to hear.

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Answering the Critics (3) (Webmaster Column)

Dubroom Online - Edition October 30, 2007


"ANSWERING THE CRITICS (3)" (WEBMASTER'S COLUMN)

WWW, October 30 2007 - Just what do people who love to hate the Dubroom and it's visitors/readers have in common?
At first glance, it seems like they all have their own reason. Diverse reasons, even. But there is a common factor. A thing that drives them, that makes them feel how the Dubroom is an obstacle in their ways.

You see, there are people who do more than just loving Reggae Music. They will actively infiltrate in the Culture, as they have an agenda. A politikal agenda, for example, or a religious one.

That agenda is to make Reggae Music and Culture, even Rastafari Livity and Culture, konformed to the politikal korrekt ways of Babylon.

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


ITEMS FOR THIS EDITION:
Rootical Vybes Part 4: "Return To The Plantation" (MP3 Review)
Althea and Donna - Uptown Top Ranking (Video Review)

Rootical Vybes Part 4: "Return To The Plantation" (MP3 Review)

ROOTICAL VYBES 4: RETURN TO THE PLANTATION

DUBROOM MP3 REVIEW



WWW, October 2007 - 73 Minutes of pure Roots and Culture: the Ambassada comes once again to increase our consciousness with some skillfully mixed Reggae Music of different times and places.

The Dubroom promotes (DUB) Reggae and Consciousness. The debate obviously continues as to what is Reggae, what is Dub, what is Consciousness. There will be little disagreement over this great mix from the UK based Ambassada High Power Sound System, though.

The selector takes us deep into the riddims that he plays. It's not just playing a tune, it's actively working with them. Chapter and Version! Of course: the Ambassada High Power Sound System has a long history starting in the 1970's and so the experience is there big time. You don't tell the Ambassada just what is Reggae, for he will tell you!

The vocalists draw our attention to the worship of Creator, share about the sufferations ina Babylon and call for justice and equality. Chanting down Babylon, often referred to as "wiping away transgression and setting the captives free" is going on bigtime, too.

Seventy-three minutes of pure (DUB) Reggae and Consciousness.

Feel!



PLAYLIST

1) Clean Living - Tony tuff
2) Dem Come - Dillinjah
3) Put down de Gun - MC Trooper
4) Chant Dem Dub Pt 1 & 2 - Dread Unity
5) Road of Life - Wayne McArthur
6) Life Dub
7) Ten Thousand lion/Lion Dub - Prince Hammer
8) No Violence - Leroy Mafia
9) Praises - Leroy Mafia
10) Politics - Rod Taylor
11) Upliftment - Al Campbell
12) Diverse Dub
13) Get up Blackman - Hopeton lewis
14) Stop Them Jah - Hugh Mundell
15) Who Responsible - Steel Pulse
16) Saturday Evening - Third World


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