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Immerse yourself in the roots of reggae with our 'Dub Reggae Revolution' video. Dive deep into the heart of dub reggae music, featuring the purest and most c...
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Dive into a sonic journey with this carefully curated selection of dub and reggae tracks.Discover new and emerging artists alongside established names, explo...
Discover the best of Dub Reggae with our hand-picked selection of songs. Inspired by legendary artists such as Barrington Levy, Buju Banton, and Wayne Wonder...
- The Origins of Dub Reggae
- The Dub Reggae Innovator
- Dub Reggae in The ’70s & Beyond
- 10 Essential Dub Reggae Albums
Dub reggae’s deep roots can be traced back to 1967, when King Tubby inadvertently invented the sound while cutting a test instrumental version of a reggae track. His early dub experiments, which were usually the B-side of a single, essentially defined the genre. He used customized sound systems and effects units to create otherworldly sounds that t...
Tubby’s stylistic heir, notorious madman/production genius Lee “Scratch” Perry, would expand the genre’s boundaries even further. Perry, who earned his nickname from an early single called “Chicken Scratch,” took his colorful influences from Superman comics, Ennio Morricone’s spaghetti western soundtracks, science-fiction films and cop TV shows. Mi...
By the late 1970s, skilled newcomers like Prince Jammy and King Tubby’s teenage protégé, Scientist, had elevated dub reggae into a viable art form all its own. Full instrumental dub albums were released by respected reggae artists like Burning Spearand Black Uhuru. Although the sound had largely fallen out of favor in Jamaica in the early ‘80s, by ...
An essential dub collection from Trojan Records, this two-CD set features 30 of King Tubby’s early dub recordings showcasing his distinctive, endlessly creative approach to mixing.
With 52 tracks on three CDs, this compilation of Perry’s ‘70s recordings for Island Records provides an essential overview of the evolution and history of dub reggae.
Long thought lost, these recordings (reissued by Blood & Fire Records) mixed by Scientist as a teenager in the late ‘70s showcase his inventive use of effects, with stellar performances by the Roots Radics.
Jul 19, 2017 · “Dub’s development revolutionized the entire music business, as we see today, and the creativity and spontaneity in my dad’s recordings are pillars of Jamaican music; some go back almost 50 ...
Dub music evolved from reggae in the late 1960s, pioneering a new sound that incorporated heavy use of reverb, echo, and delay effects. Its roots are deeply embedded in Jamaican music culture but have spread globally. Dub’s experimental approach to sound production has influenced artists and producers worldwide.
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May 15, 2018 · In the 21st century, the word dub is associated with remixes, particularly dance music. Modern techno, grime, house, dubstep tunes will often have a “dub” edit or remix. Its origins, invention ...
