DAILY NEW MP3 REVIEWS FOR JULY 2012

DAILY NEW MP3 REVIEWS FOR JULY 2012
FROM THE DUBROOM WEBMASTER

 

WWW, July 1 2012 - Even though yours truly knows himself to be on a "partial sabbathical", Jah Willing this summer the Dubroom will be far from inactive as we hope to publish at least two new MP3 reviews, each one of course with a free and legal download link. In this update we're previewing the material scheduled for this month and a little bit more.

Last month, we already started to put out two MP3 reviews a day, After all, that month did mark the beginning of the Dubroom website 15 years before, in june 1997. In the same time, an opportunity arose to present 100's of tunes from the JET STAR Label. So: blesseth. We're dealing with well known names like Gregory Isaacs, Dennis Brown, Luciano, Frankie Paul and many more. Historic recordings, DUB, Roots but also there's Lovers Rock, Gospel and much more.

This month, to pick a few names, Jah Willing expect material from Anthony B, Glen Washington, Beres Hammond, Carlene Davis, Cocoa Tea and Dennis Brown. Among others, that is. You can find the links on either the Dubroom Blog, the Dubroom Reggae Reviews Blog, the Dubroom Message Boards or at mp3.dubroom.org. There are also artist pages at mp3.dubroom.org, where you can find additional info and tunes.

Lastly, a more personal note from yours truly.

I do notice that I am really in need for a "artial sabbathical". It means I will take it really easy just to regain strength and thing. I do find the time and energy to work on these MP3 reviews but that's about it. There are other things that I do need to do and one of these things is to take that rest. Apologizes for slow communication and everything, but it's better to gain energy than to use every last bit of the reserve...

One Love,
Messian Dread (Dubroom Webmaster and Editor)

15 Years Of Dubroom - Flood of MP3 Reviews Coming (Jah Willing)

WWW, June 2012 - After almost a year of relative silence, the Dubroom will slowly start publishing new MP3 reviews starting June 15, 2012. Here's a small update from the Dubroom Webmaster concerning this and other issues related to the website and Messian Dread himself.
Greetings Massive!

It has been a long time since I've been reviewing MP3's and releasing podcasts, not to mention putting out my own material. Many reasons for this, some of which are still actuality. I did not have the time, energy or even inspiration to do what I've been doing these last 15 years. That's right, at the time I write this the Dubroom exists already for 15 years this very month!

Yesterday, I uploaded the first podcast after about half a year or so. I'm grateful that I could do it and hopefully I'll find more opportunity to mix shows. I also work on an incredible amount (talking in the hundreds possibly) new MP3 reviews of which you can get the first two tomorrow at dubroomreviews.blogspot.com. or http://dubroom.blogspot.com/. They will later be put on the mp3.dubroom.org website as well.

I hope to be able to provide you with two MP3 reviews per day for the coming months. Jah Willing, obviously. I am in a period wherein I know I have to take it easy, I call it a "partial sabbathical", and I know that Jah is not against this to put it this way. After 15 years, the Dubroom is still there and I do not think that it's wrong to spend time with friends and family as I am re-charging the battery after one-and-a-half decade.

One Love,
Messian Dread
 

Radio Dubroom 2012 Chapter 1: Dub Sessions With The Scientist

DUB SESSIONS WITH THE SCIENTIST
RADIO DUBROOM 2012 CHAPTER 1

WWW, June 2012 -  In this second artist special, Radio Dubroom gives you a selection of twenty-one titles carrying the works of this, one of the Founding Fathers of Dub: The Scientist! And the best thing is, you can download each single tune for free and it's even legal...

The Scientist started off his works back in the 1970's at the studio of King Tubby. It's as close as you can get to being an active participant in the establishment of Dub as we still know it today, decades later. He often used Tubby's equipment in the titles presented in this podcast, mixed non-stop by Messian Dread. It's clear that the Scientist showed some of the most creative talents around in that time.

Dub Sessions With The Scientist mainly contains some lesser known works, all of which are available as free download or even better: a little teaser to the extremely versatile catalogue of the Scientist himself. Links are available at the Dubroom's MP3 page on the Scientist, where you can find music and reviews galore.

PLAYLIST

01. Dub Ovations
02. Come Together
03. Home Version
04. Scientist At The Control
05. For Me And You
06. Spread The Love
07. The Time Has Come
08. One Man Dub
09. Having Fun With Klingons
10. Watch The Sound Of The Metal Dub
11. Jah Love All Aliens
12. Fighting Radics
13. Rocking Time Warp Dub
14. Gunman
15. Best Of The Best
16. All Over The World
17. The Scientist's Answer
18. Dub Bible
19. Best Dress Pretty Looks
20. Gambling Mama Say
21. Stalag 17


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Radio Dubroom 2011 Chapter 12: JAH Kingdom Come

JAH KINGDOM COME
RADIO DUBROOM 2011 CHAPTER 12

WWW, November 2011 - It's been a while since the previous chapter of Radio Dubroom 2011 has been posted online, but good things come to those that wait and here it is: a brand new 1 1/2 hour long non-stop mix carrying some heavyweight Roots and Dub from different times and places.
Starting with a healthy selection of old-skool Jamaican material, this chapter surely has many different styles to offer. The Congo's with their classic "Ark of the Covenant", Cornell Campbell's excellent discomix "Lion of Judah", the magnificent Horace Andy with a meditation of the "Youth of Today" (also in Discomix) and Gregory Isaacs with yet another classic from the motion picture "Rockers", followed by Dillinger and Prince Fari form the opening segment. Classic, old skool material that will not only appeal to the elderly among us but equally to folks born at a later point in tome. Good DUB included, of course.

After this, we're diving straight into a selection of UK/Euro DUB and Roots. Dutch singer Lyrical Benjie with two massive tunes, one carrying a heavyweight Dub part and from the UK there's the Talking Dog with not just crucial vibes but equally crucial lyrics. Lyrics that should appeal to the lovers of consciousness as Babylon System is falling even though she claims the opposite.

There's more: From the excellent AKA Dub Part One compilation released by the Scandinavian LUSH RECORDS label, to the Italian DUB Community and even to Japan where Dry and Heavy keep playing their massive Roots and DUB in Old Skool Style. There's French DUB as well, with conscious contents: almost a given when it comes to European contemporary Roots and Culture.

The show closes off with an extended version by the UK based "Dub From Atlantis" collective, more or less a cover version of a classic track of which yours truly has forgotten the name. Last but not least, here are the Abassi All-Stars with vocalist Kenny Knots once again explaining that Babylon really has a Wicked Intention, something that has to be mentioned.

PLAYLIST

01. Congo's - Ark of the Covenant (Discomix) (BLOOD & FIRE)
02. Cornell Campbell - Lion of Judah (Discomix) (BLOOD & FIRE)
03. Horace Andy - Youth of Today (Discomix) (BLOOD & FIRE)
04. Gregory Isaacs - Slavemaster (BLOOD & FIRE)
05. Dillinger - Take A Dip (BLOOD & FIRE)
06. Prince Fari - Talking Rights (BLOOD & FIRE)
07. Prince Fari - Talking Rights Dub (BLOOD & FIRE)
08. Lyrical Benjie - Seven Times To Fall (Dub Plate) (MORE INFO)
09. Lyrical Benjie - Rastaman Style (Discomix) (MORE INFO)
10. Talking Dog - Dogs Of War (FREE MP3 DOWNLOADS HERE)
11. Talking Dog - Never Swear Allegiance (FREE MP3 DOWNLOADS HERE)
12. Kevin Eastwood and Mad Professor - Conscious Man Dub (FROM: AKA DUB PART ONE)
13. Vibronics - It's A Crime (MORE)
14. Habesha - Martin Luter King (REVIEW AND FREE DOWNLOAD)
15. Weeding Dub and Naima Mansri - Bad Frontiers (REVIEW AND FREE DOWNLOAD)
16. Dry and Heavy - Dawn is Breaking (FREE DOWNLOAD)
17. Dry and Heavy - Heavy Special (Dawn is Breaking Dub) (FREE DOWNLOAD)
18. Dubamix - Acting Dub (REVIEW AND FREE DOWNLOAD)
19. Dub from Atlantis - Talking Dub (REVIEW AND FREE DOWNLOAD)
20. Kenny Knots - Wicked Intention (MORE)

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Babylon Observer Video Report: Reefer Madness In The Netherlands Part 2

WWW, October 2011 - Reefer madness in the Netherlands continues as the right-wing minority coalition of the country announced it will label Cannabis products with a THC level higher than 15% as "hard drugs".

The controversial decision has been made without parliamental approval and is already in effect.

The decree is part of a government crack-down on the legendary Dutch tolerance policy towards Cannabis and will affect Coffee Shops and it's owners.

Secretary of "security and justice" Ivo Opstelten announced that police will raid coffee shops in search of the so-called "hard drugs".

Should Cannabis with a THC level above 15% be found, coffee shop owners will be persecuted as hard drug dealers.

MORE AT THE BABYLON OBSERVER MESSAGE BOARD

VIBRONICS - SAFE IN THE DUB/STRIVE

VIBRONICS - SAFE IN THE DUB/STRIVE VERSION
DUBROOM MP3 REVIEW

WWW, July 2011 (From the Archives) - The specific sound of Vibronics lands very well into the ears of the lover of the better UK DUB. This will not be different with the two free tracks reviewed on this page. "Safe in The Dub" and "Strive Version" are truly some gems for the heart and soul.

"Safe In The Dub" is an up-tempo steppers rhythm with a monotonous bassline, sweeping synthesizers, flanged skanks and a couple of melodic lines here and there. Instruments are very well dropped in and out during the mix, the drum and bass keep everything flowing: this is the works of a Heavyweight DUB Champion and so it is.

"Strive Version" opens up with some crucial singing in sound and lyrical content, then everything turns into a huge echo, the bass and the drum drop in and we know we're into yet another riddim by the mighty Vibronics who seem to can do no wrong when it comes to musical productions. Skillfulness galore!

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VIBRONICS AND PARVEZ - CROSSFIRE

VIBRONICS AND PARVEZ - CROSSFIRE
DUBROOM MP3 REVIEW

WWW, July 2011 (From the Archives) - Steve Vibronics is well respected and appreciloved in the Dubroom. Vibronics Music is a must-have for the lover of the better UK DUB, and "Crossfire" is here to show it once again.

Steppers DUB with an interesting chord progression, a nicely done drum in triplets, crucial vocal licks and shots with more than enough food for thought, it's all there.

Massive!

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TWO TONE CLUB - ROCKSTEADY

TWO TONE CLUB - ROCKSTEADY
DUBROOM MP3 REVIEW

WWW, July 2011 (From The Archives) - It's upfull, it gives a good vibe, it may not be Rocksteady avant la lettre, but the Two Tone Club surely knows how to use Jamaican music as the basis for their sound.

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