African Dub? Probably you're referring to this series of records by Joe Gibbs. Not actually made in africa. For the most part, dub is a Jamaican thing.
Mid 70's to early 80's is primetime. But there are good tracks being made right now too. One easy to find record that I love is
if you're new to dub music, then you should understand from the get go: a large spliff makes the music come to life.
The Aswad "New Chapter Of Dub" lp, while being fairly commercial...is a really beautiful record. Also Burning Spear's "Marcus Garvey's Ghost"...a basic, yet so essential.
not really...it's a post-punk classic...but it's produced by dennis bovell aka blackbeard and certainly has many dub influences or elements to it. actually the second Slits lp might by closer to dub, and especially the first two New Age Steppers lp which Ari-Up sings on. Actually...nobody has mentioned on-u sound/adrian sherwood yet...nor prince far-i!
the best "modern" dub release I can think of - offers a great production and a truly unique sound.
huge HUGE massive cosign on that. I'll sign on for any Rhythm & Sound material. Also from that camp are the Bullwackie reissues - don't sleep on those!
knewjak
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...it is 'dub' right? what others sounds like this? I like it.
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yup, you will most likely enjoy a lot of stuff from these guys as well.
Great start. Some others I like are Scientist, Dennis Bovell (Blackbeard), Revolutionaries.
Also, any particular years I should stick to?
Mid 70's to early 80's is primetime. But there are good tracks being made right now too. One easy to find record that I love is
if you're new to dub music, then you should understand from the get go: a large spliff makes the music come to life.
and you don't really have to be blown out stoned to enjoy. king tubby and harry mudie's dub conferences are a couple favorites.
I'm just now listening to "Treasure Isle Dub Vol 2". Good minimal one.
Copped it off ebay last month after a long search, and right now it's blowing my mind.
Any other Bovell recommendations?
this album looks awesome , got any traks on your computer. id love to hear a song or two!
and of course
if you're feeling the scientist type dub then you might be into mad professor. two i would suggest would be
and
Reflections and Nough
is this considered a dub record?
here's one - very dubby early dancehall (1983) produced by mad professor with a
Ranking Ann - Something Fishy Going On
http://www.dubflash.com/dip/reviews/2003/r154.html
Hell yes, great live band.
Also, check for Echobase Soundsystem.
the best "modern" dub release I can think of - offers a great production and a truly unique sound.
ssential dub selections
It is, with a big dub influence.
Very dope!
I was always curious about that record.
Need to stop playing and cop it.
huge HUGE massive cosign on that. I'll sign on for any Rhythm & Sound material. Also from that camp are the Bullwackie reissues - don't sleep on those!
Reflections and Nough
diggin this stuff alot, thanks homeay