Tag Archives: Reggae

DownBeat Dub : Electrorgánico [DPH021]

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“Argentina strikes again! From the province of Mendoza comes DownBeat Dub, a four member live band with a twist! Emi Bless (Drum & SetLive), Jah Sound (Bass & Synth), Coco (Guitar) and Eter Dub (Keys & Brass) are mixing organic sounds with some heavyweight dubwise business. Electrorgánico is the name of their first digital release on Dubophoinic. Half organic and half electronic, Latin America is cultivating indeed some
serious dub vibes and is establishing itself in the world dub map!

Electrorgánico is also the name of their style, the result of their passion and commitment to explore dub music and introduce some new musical paths. The four musicians from Argentina are passionate and dedicated to the study and live performance of dub music. Their album is an amalgamation of many elements: analog meets digital, organic meets electronic, ethnic meets dub.

Starting with Coco’s guitar healing the nation, the journey continues with some funky dub sounds leading to an inside upliftment. Only to pause for some inspiration through the musically artistic interludes, admiring the view from the high mountains of Aconcagua, the journey continues in an everlasting musical creation. You are invited to join the journey and be a part of their world.”

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Format: 7 x File, Album, MP3/320 kbps, FLAC, ALAC
Released: 17 May 2015
Style: Dub, Reggae, Fusion

Tzelalot : Labyrinth [DPH019]

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“Tzelalot is a movement of Word Sound and Power, having the explicit intent to communicate the mystical meditation about the Shadow of His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie I, that is the meaning of this Ge’ez word.

In Ge’ez, the ancient churchical language of Ethiopia, Tzelalot means ‘Shadow’. Shadow is the ultimate shining blackness, generated by the presence of Light. As the Psalm 90 says, giving us freedom from carnal fear: ‘He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the Shadow of the Almighty’.

Tzelalot is an educational phenomenon expressing itself in several ways and sides, aimed to the complete ovastanding of the black mystery surrounding the King and dwelling in His Holy Inner. The crucial importance of this persuasion can be easily seen through an intelligent reading of the Gospel of Mark, chapter 4 verses 30-32: And he said, Whereunto shall we liken the kingdom of God? Or with what comparison shall we compare it? It is like a grain of mustard seed, which, when it is sown in the earth, is less than all the seeds that are in the earth: But when it is sown, it groweth up, and becometh greater than all herbs, and shooteth out great branches; so that the fowls of the air may lodge under the Shadow of it.The secret of Jah depths, of Jah abyss, we desire. And shrouded by His Cloak we want to rest, knowing Qedamawi Hayle Selassie as the Omega Circle Fullfillment of the Whole I-niverse

Tzelalot has been founded by Matyas Tekle Selassie upon the solid Rock of the truly Ethiopian, Amharic speaking orthodox and Rastafarian tradition. Its crew is mainly composed by Bro. Kalad, Bro. Yosief and Etan-e Negus, but many more good brethrens and sistrens coopereng with I&I, through I&I spirit of love and ovastanding. Inspiration comes from Livitycal Powers. Big respect Midnite Band for their crucial examples and inspiration.

The fifteen tracks of Labyrinth compile only a small image of the works of Tzelalot, putting the best vibes together and showcasing the bright spiritual aura that emerges out of every track. As extra bonus we included two brand new tracks of Tzelalot, ‘I’ and ‘Ras Amlak’. From the consciousness of the ‘Wheel’ (sung in Amharic and English) and the uplifting vibes of ‘Cali’ to the Nyabinghi influenced chanting on ‘Jah-I-full’, Tzelalot leads you to an esoteric journey of meditation away from the Babylonian labyrinth of today’s society.”

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Format: 15 x File, Album, MP3/320 kbps, FLAC, ALAC
Released: 27 Jan 2015
Style: Dub, Reggae

Ministry of Echology : Version Excursion [DBR004]

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“Every reggae band should have dub versions of their tunes. It’s the nature of reggae music. Ministry of Echology, the only active reggae group in Lithuania, is no exception. Their debut album was released in early 2014 and later that year Dubartis comes up with a follow up album of alternate versions.
Version Excursion is an album full of dubs, versions and interpretations of songs by Ministry of Echology made by local artists and friends from abroad – Jambassa, Voodoo Tapes, Arrogalla, Lata, IJO, Grad_u, Genys, 96wrld, KASETA, Giriu Dvasios and Genn Bo.”

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Format: 11 x File, Album, MP3/320 kbps, FLAC, ALAC
Released: 17 Nov 2014
Style: Dub, Reggae, Dub Techno

Calico Galaxy : HOT BAGELS [self released]

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“I am a sound engineer/producer and I work at grocery store on the side. Check out some work…”

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Format: 15 x File, Album, MP3/320 kbps, FLAC, ALAC
Released: 15 Sep 2014
Style: Funk, Rock, Jazz, Reggae

Downbeatdb : Livity [self released]

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“Down Beat is a dub from Mendoza, Argentina.

Down Beat consists of:
Emiliano Dub (Drum & SetLive)
John Jahsound (Bass)
George (Guitar)
Luisao (Percussion)
C Time (Dub Master & VJ)

Their first release Livity is dedicated to ‘roots dub’, combining genres like Dubstep, Jungle, Ambient, Hip Hop, New Roots, among others.”

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Format: 7 x File, Album, MP3/320 kbps, FLAC, ALAC
Released: 10 Mar 2014
Style: Reggae, Dub, Dubstep, New Roots

Koncrete Roots : Rudie Dubplates [DPH016]

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“After the huge success of their first release ‘Dub ina Midlands’ (awarded 4 stars by CCTRAX and included in dub.com’s Dubcast series) and their guest appearence on the EP of Red Star Martys ‘Time for Tea’, Koncrete Roots is back with more vibes.

Celebrating the first birthday of our netlabel, we are giving to everybody the free EP Rudie Dubplates with 5 tracks of wall-shaking basslines, irie sax and warrior style beats. This is our way to say ‘thank you for your massive support during this 1st year of our existence’. Ruff and tuff!

This is the first part of a special double release. The second part will be released two days later on Saturday the 26th of July, so watch this space!

The EP includes five unreleased Koncrete Roots dubplates, which will definitely bring you to higher heights and have your room walls pounding with sub-bass and vibes. Nuff respect to the Rootsman for the irie sax on ‘Sax di fisherman’. Giving thanks each and every time!”

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Format: 5 x File, EP, MP3/320 kbps, FLAC, ALAC
Released: 24 Jul 2014
Style: Dub, Reggae, Steppers

Sunjaman : Outta Here [DPH012]

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“Sunjaman is an upcoming producer from Athens, Greece. Being a musician & bass player himself, he has always been exploring the sound of the bass, trying to travel into new territories on his effort to establish his own sound. On the process of exploring the bass territory, he had joined many bands and created numerous side-projects, from punk to hiphop. Nevertheless, dub has always been his main goal.

Inspired by the originality of roots dub and influenced by the modern dub steppa scene, he began to produce and public his tracks online. He made his debut release in 2013 and continued with many collaborations and releases. This is the first time he collaborates with Dubophonic. The style of Sunjaman’s can’t be described by only one musical genre. It combines many elements of bass music, such as dubstep, jungle, steppa, roots, dubwise. This is eminent in this 7-track EP, consisting of three original tracks and four alternative cuts.

Nuff respect to Northical from the Greek band/soundsystem Kako Synapantima for vocalising ‘Heavyweight Sound’, as well as Manwel T from Dubkey Records for his version of ‘Outta Here’. Big shout out also to Jungle Raiders for a very energetic jungle cut of ‘Witness the day’. The cover art is credited to Katerina Arvaniti.”

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Format: 7 x File, EP, MP3/320 kbps, FLAC, ALAC
Released: 7 Mar 2014
Style: Reggae, Rootstep, Dub, Dubwise

Various Artists : Deep Covers 3 – Dre Day ’13 [Ground Lift Media]

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“Deep Covers 3 is the third installment of Dr. Dre remixes & edits released in conjunction with the annual Dre Day celebration. This year, in addition to tracks from Dre Day Chicago resident DJs, we’re excited to also showcase songs from the global Dre Day massive.”

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Format: 14 x File, Compilation, MP3/320 kbps, FLAC, ALAC
Released: 4 Feb 2013
Style: Hip Hop, Soul, Downtempo, Funk, Reggae

Various Artists : Elephant Bass Vol. 2 [EBAVA02]

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“What better way to start a web sound lab Elephant Bass, where the passion and love for the good vibes is the only constant assured, with a selection of the many songs received in recent months by members of the homonymous group on facebook. The result that comes out are 2 volumes with a thin imaginary dividing line between stepper and electro dub sounds that are directed to explore experimental music.”

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Format: 8 x File, Compilation, MP3/320 kbps, FLAC, ALAC
Released: 20 Nov 2013
Style: Reggae, Dub, Dubstep, Steppers

Various Artists : Explorations in Dub [DPH010]

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“The first compilation of dub-o-phonic is a musical journey to some unknown areas of dub music. Compiled by Dub Thomas, Explorations in Dub tries to find the hidden elements of dub music in musical genres, where under normal circumstances no dub is existent. This release might not comply with the ‘conventional’ dub reggae as we know it. Being the tenth release of the label, Dub Thomas selects tracks with a strong experimental musical vibe, staying truthful to the future sound of the label.

The compilation includes seventeen tracks from artists scattered in the various corners of the globe, from Cyprus to the French West Indies: Daidalos One (CY), SXtheMadArtist (CY), Ras Robin Dennis (CY), Dub-I (RUS), Dub Riots (GR), Green Glow (MEX), Hernibernie (BEL), Knoto (JP), Mr Mefistou (PR), Negro Pirana (MEX), Rakoon (FR), Red Barrio (ES), Roots Dubbing Project (BRA), The Dubbstyle (ARG), Twixymillia (FWI) and Dub Across Borders (DEN).

Included in this compilation is Dub-I’s ‘Rididub Master’ in a new extended version, serving not only as a musical flashback to our first release, but also as a starting point for the dubs to follow, while the jazz/ambient tracks of Hernibernie and SXtheMadArtist (the cover art designer of the release) are perhaps at the highest innovation point. Knoto manages to strip a famous reggae song down to its basic beat elements keeping the melody as a sweet buzz in your head. Daidalos One offers an atmospheric intermission, Ras Robbin Denis fuses an ethnic/ambient feel, Dub Across Borders blips and clicks, Negro Pirana dubs the blues, Mr Mefistou builds up slowly a dubbed step, Green Glow steps it up, Twixymillia rewinds it, while Dub Riots, Roots Dubbing Project, The Dubbstyle, Rakoon and Red Barrio transform irie melodies into experimental dubscapes.”

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Format: 17 x File, Compilation, MP3/320 kbps
Released: 30 Nov 2013
Style: Reggae, Dub, Experimental