VARIOUS ARTISTS - REVOLUTIONARY DUB VIBRATIONS CHAPTER 3

VARIOUS ARTISTS - REVOLUTIONARY DUB VIBRATIONS CHAPTER 3DUBROOM MP3 ALBUM REVIEW

 

 

WWW, August 2012 -With an opening track like Fullness' "The King Shall Return", a massive DUB Version of his "Arise" Riddim, the tone is set for the third chapter in the Revolutionary Dub Vibrations series. Don Fe and El Bib once more compiled some very appreciloved DUB productions, and not just their own!
 
Names like Earlyw~rm, Fullness, Digikal Roots, GadManDubs, Steve Steppa and Muflon DUB: they will most certainly ring more than a bell to those who have followed the Online DUB Artist Community throughout the times of the Internet. They're all present on this 22-track compilation. A wide variety of DUB Styles, very well produced and in High Quality. This album has music which will certainly please the lovers of the better DUB.

Just take two tracks.

First, already mentioned, the opening track. A true opening track, a solid Steppers also present on his album "Arise", which features excellent singer Izyah Davis. Full filtering and echoings galore! Then: Prince Jamo's "Lioness Protects Her Cub" is an analogue, old skool mix done in a style that recalls the vibes of Scientist and -indeed- Prince Jammy. It takes a loooooooong time before the Drums finally enters, while the bass is EQ'd to the max. Too technical? Just listen!

It's really nice to get acquainted with the wide variety of styles there really is when it comes to contemporary DUB producers. DUB has long passed the time of being an obscure remix of Reggae into the Culture that it has become today, as this compilation "simply" shows!

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VARIOUS ARTISTS - DUB IRATION PRESENTS THE LOST BOOKS OF DUB CHAPTER 1

VARIOUS ARTISTS - DUB IRATION PRESENTS THE LOST BOOKS OF DUB CHAPTER 1DUBROOM MP3 ALBUM REVIEW

 

 

WWW, August 2012 - No less than eighteen tracks are compiled in what hopefully is the first of many to come, and not just because it has some of the top names in UK DUB and Roots in there like Vibronics, Kanka, Alpha & Omega and Zion Train. Or Digitaldubs and Dubmatix from across the Atlantic. And no, not just because it's a free download either. It's all this together and more!
 
They hail from Guadalajara, Mexico. Their name is DUB IRATION SOUND SYSTEM and they perform, release and otherwise work harder than hard to promote (DUB) Reggae in their area as well as worldwide. For example, by releasing this more-than-excellent compilation of 18 top DUB and vocal tracks.

The album presents a wide variety of different styles, both in the vocals as well as the DUBS. Unfortunately there are no DUB versions of all the vocal tracks present in "Lost Books Of Dub", but that's only a minor issue when you consider the tunes by themselves which is really "all killer no filler" as I and I say.

Let's do a little more name-dropping, just because it says a lot. So whether you like hard stepping DUBS (Kanka, Digitaldubs), or some crucial toasting (Solo Banton, Brother Culture), whether you prefer singing (Dan I), or simply an old-skool touch (Dubiterian), the whole album through you get introduced to more styles and versions. Altogether this is an impressive picture of what is done these days with DUB and ROOTS.

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FULL DUB - POTENTIODUB

FULL DUB - POTENTIODUB
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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
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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
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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
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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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