![]() ![]() This version is courtesy of The Aggravators, one of Jamaica's finest session bands of the era. As Bunny Lee had to make do without a studio of his own, he always required the very best of musicians that wouldn't waste expensive studio rental time. He then established himself recording most of his best work throughout the seventies under the legendary producer Bunny 'Striker' Lee. Johnny Clarke's prolific career began by winning a singing talent contest when only just seventeen, allowing him to cut his first ever record. Heavy dub here on the Original Music label from influential producer Keith Hudson, mixed at Tubby’s with vocals courtesy of someone called Horace Andy. This is from the classic Roots Reggae album ‘Vision of Africa’.Īn original Roots deejay from the seventies, Woosh was inspired by his Rastafarian faith at an early age having witnessed the procession of His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassi through Kingston on his visit to Jamaica in 1966. Errol was better known as base player with the Roots Radics band, but cut some stunning vocals in his own right. Errol ‘Flabba’ Holt has conjured up a soft and subtle sounding dub here, produced by Dread & Dread with Prince Jammy. This tune creeps up on me each time I hear it. Wicked and a while me say well versatile… Again, assisted by the very capable Lloyd Barnes, Prince Douglas has put everything and more into this production. Engineer Douglas Levy was part of the original Wackie’s label line up of 1974-5. ![]() Prince Douglas - Tongue Shall Tell Dub (1980)Ī dear friend of mine bought me this fabulous album, originally recorded in the Bronx, New York and simply entitled ‘Dub Roots’. It was recorded in the late seventies but not released until 1982 on the Wackie's label, with Lloyd Barnes, Junior Delahaye and 'Prince' Douglas Levy on mixing duties. A haunting melody with a delicate, emotive delivery intertwines beautifully with an intricate Roots Reggae riddim. I’m throwing you straight in the deep end here with a heavy 12'' dub from the wonderful Horace Andy. I would like to thank one special person for opening the door and showing the light, Jah Trevedi Produced with 2 Technics SL 1200 MK2 turntables, Pioneer DJM 800 mixer, Allen & Heath Zone VF1 filter unit and a siren box from Russ Disciples. With fragments of vocals, amplified cymbal shots and thundering drum crashes together with effects such as reverb, echo and phasing, he made history in the process by turning these simple tracks into experiments of contemporary dance music.Īs with most forms of music, Dub has naturally evolved into many different forms, from Dubroots to Dancehall and more recently from Digital to Dubstep, but I have tried to keep this selection strictly Reggaedub! Many of the artists featured over the next hour or so have sadly passed on leaving behind them a legacy that is often imitated, but never duplicated. At a time when Jamaicans were dancing to Ska, Rocksteady and Reggae sounds, it was King Tubby who embellished these tracks using custom built sound effects in and out of the mix. These 'versions' were originally instrumental backing tracks, the B side of Jamaican singles often used for sound checks and toasted over the top of by deejays. It is well documented that Dub music originally came to fruit in Jamaica around 1969 when a number of Kingston based producers began issuing singles with instrumental versions on the flipside of vocal releases. This selection comes from the heart, which I believe was the only pre-requisite when asked to compile this selection. The past couple of weekends I've had dusty fingers sorting through dozens of cherished 12", 10" and 7" vinyl in an effort to squeeze in a selection of dub cuts from some of my favourite artists. My love of music has always been deeply rooted to the underground, I've shopped for all sorts of records ever since I earned pocket money to reflect that. Dub has established itself as one of the most popular forms of Reggae, so it's an honour for me to compile these records for DeepSoul3 radio especially being only young myself when most of these tracks were originally played out live and direct in their entirety. Much can, and has been, written about the significance of this music genre but it is my intention to let you feel the sound here too. ![]() The first time I walked into a dance and literally felt the sound hit me is an experience I will never forget. ![]()
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