THE DUB CONNECTION (DUBROOM WEBSITE REVIEW)

THE DUB CONNECTION
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WWW, May 2009 - One of the advantages of the Internet over the Outernet is the vast amount of resource material available for who-ever in interested in what-ever. Take the Dub Connection website, for example.

Dub-connection.net is the creation of Laurent Chambon who hails from up north in Europe, in the country of Finland. From there, he goes on the Internet to find and present some of the hottest material for the Online (DUB) Reggae Massive. We can do nothing but to give thanks for a website such as the Dub Connection.

Here's why...

In a more than interesting blog, for example, the Webmaster reviews some of the best material coming from the growing amount of DUB Net labels and Outernet CD/Vinyl Labels. Those who wish to support the more serious members of the DUB Artist Community in and out of Cyberspace, can do nothing but subscribe to the Blog's feed.

In another section of the site, we find a genuine "Dub Wikipedia", which -if taken seriously by everyone- could very well result in one of the biggest resources in Cyberspace when it comes to DUB. There is, next to the Wiki, a forum where people can contribute anything positive related to DUB, too.

For the DUB Connection is all about DUB. DUB, from Old-skool to the latest trends in the field of electronic DUB Art and beyond.

So: looking for a Dub Connection?

Look no further.

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DUBKEY (NET LABEL)

DUBKEY (NET LABEL)
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WWW, April 2009 - In April 2009, Cyberspace was enriched by the introduction of the Malta-based Net Label "DUBKEY". Founded by a long-time veteran in the promotion of (DUB) Reggae both on and off-line, the Label's first release is much promising.

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VARIOUS ARTISTS - DUBWISE.RU VOLUME ONE TRACK 16: DDRO - AKUAKU (AUTOMYSTIC INDIAN SUMMER VERSION )

VARIOUS ARTISTS - DUBWISE.RU VOLUME ONE
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TRACK 16: DDRO - AKUAKU (AUTOMYSTIC INDIAN SUMMER VERSION )

As it was in the beginning, so shall it be in the end, just a little bit different. That can be said about this wonderful compilation of Russian DUB, and so it is. A deeper version of Akuaku (I guess we can guess what it means) closes off a set of tunes that together form more advertizement for Russia than all the tourist agencies of the world together.

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TOGETHA BROTHA SOUND SYSTEM - THE WAY OF THE SINNER

TOGETHA BROTHA SOUND SYSTEM - THE WAY OF THE SINNER
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WWW, April 2009 - This ten-track album has a wide variety of vibes, from live sessions to studio work-out's of familiar riddims in a DUB style. Great stuff, when you like contemporary approaches of DUB and music in general.

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VARIOUS ARTISTS - DUBWISE.RU VOLUME ONE TRACK 15: CHE-BACK - MUSIC FOR SALE (DUBREE MNML VERSION)

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TRACK 15: CHE-BACK - MUSIC FOR SALE (DUBREE MNML VERSION)

When Dubree enters the Studio, he's watching at Che-Back's Cash Machine and wants to take a turn too. This one is just too nice to refuse, and so he goes....

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VARIOUS ARTISTS - DUBWISE.RU VOLUME ONE TRACK 14: CHE-BACK - MUSIC FOR SALE

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TRACK 14: CHE-BACK - MUSIC FOR SALE

Indeed: the tune sounds like a cash machine on some very high grade of sinsemillia. Music is for sale, but sales remain to be an ugly business. Something like that...

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HATMAN

HATMAN
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WWW, April 2009 - Hailing from the South of France, this producer deserves to be heard by the online DUB Massive. Shouldn't be too difficult, knowing that there's a free DUB Album waiting for you to download!

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VARIOUS ARTISTS - DUBWISE.RU VOLUME ONE TRACK 13: ITALIK DUBREE - TRANSFORMATION (2)

VARIOUS ARTISTS - DUBWISE.RU VOLUME ONE
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TRACK 13: ITALIK DUBREE - TRANSFORMATION (2)

The beat goes on, but definitely in a different style. The steppers have disappeared and changed in a more relaxed set of patterns. The bass goes lower, lower than the lowest bass guitar can ever go.

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NEBLINA SOUND

NEBLINA SOUND
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WWW, April 2009 - From DUB to Dancehall to Roots and Rub a Dub, Neblina Sound bring the Reggae Vibe to Barcelona. Their original riddims are something special indeed, and the fact they like to share their works with the Online Massive makes us give thanks for the Roots one more time.

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VARIOUS ARTISTS - DUBWISE.RU VOLUME ONE TRACK 12: ITALIK DUBREE - TRANSFORMATION (1)

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TRACK 12: ITALIK DUBREE - TRANSFORMATION (1)

Roland's electronic Drums caused a revolution in the already revolutionary time where the digital technologies began to appeal to more and more and more people. A transformational time, reflected in this upfull Dub.

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VARIOUS ARTISTS - DUBWISE.RU VOLUME ONE TRACK 11: CULTURE GENERAL - DUB PROPHET

VARIOUS ARTISTS - DUBWISE.RU VOLUME ONE
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TRACK 11: CULTURE GENERAL - DUB PROPHET

The DUB Prophet comes with a steppers rhythm and several effects to spice up the oh so catchy tune. This is the kind of DUB that will make a whole crowd dance, even when they wouldn't know what they were dancing too. Why? Cause Prophesy must Fulfill!

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VARIOUS ARTISTS - DUBWISE.RU VOLUME ONE TRACK 10: CULTURE GENERAL - JAH

VARIOUS ARTISTS - DUBWISE.RU VOLUME ONE
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TRACK 10: CULTURE GENERAL - JAH

When Russia was still the Soviet Union, and the communists were at the control, they wouldn't let you worship the Creator. The communists claimed, just like the Beatles, how they were stronger than the Lord, but this simple DUB delivers the powerful message that JAH IS AT THE CONTROLS!

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VARIOUS ARTISTS - DUBWISE.RU VOLUME ONE TRACK 9: YOSEPH ISRAEL - MYRICAL DUB

VARIOUS ARTISTS - DUBWISE.RU VOLUME ONE
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TRACK 9: YOSEPH ISRAEL - MYRICAL DUB

With the speed of light, Myrical DUB carries a hard hitting steppers drum beat along with a synthesizer bass that was so familiar in the 1980's when Jammy popularized it with the Sleng Teng riddim.

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EEK A MOUSE - LIVE IN ROTTERDAM (1983) TRACK 5 - TERRORIST IN THE CITY

EEK A MOUSE - LIVE IN ROTTERDAM (1983)
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TRACK 5 - TERRORIST IN THE CITY

Just before he starts performing the tune, Eek A Mouse explains how he has to speak clear as he is not a place where everyone has English as their native tongue. The message is kind of clear, as he calls on the violence to end.

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VARIOUS ARTISTS - DUBWISE.RU VOLUME ONE TRACK 8: YOSEPH LION AND PANAMA PROPHET - ALLMIGHTY DUB

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TRACK 8: YOSEPH LION AND PANAMA PROPHET - ALLMIGHTY DUB

When you want to hear how Toasting sounds inna Russian, this is the tune for you. Based on a Rub a Dub riddim, the Lion and the Prophet chant up to the Most High because there is no speech or language where Jah Voice is not heard!

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EEK A MOUSE - LIVE IN ROTTERDAM (1983) TRACK 4 - ASSASINATOR

EEK A MOUSE - LIVE IN ROTTERDAM (1983)
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TRACK 4 - ASSASINATOR

Live and Direct, it always sounds different. Not just because the recording has a few glitches here and there, but also for the obvious reasons having to do with studio technology. Announced as "new track from the new album", here it is. It would become another crucial Eek a Mouse tune.

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VARIOUS ARTISTS - DUBWISE.RU VOLUME ONE TRACK 7: REBELSTEPPA - STARLIGHTA DUB

VARIOUS ARTISTS - DUBWISE.RU VOLUME ONE
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TRACK 7: REBELSTEPPA - STARLIGHTA DUB

Was that a lighter? Yes, it was! Let's join the Rebelsteppa, and light up a star if you know what he means. Ire vibrations fe true, ones you simply can't refuse!

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EEK A MOUSE - LIVE IN ROTTERDAM (1983) TRACK 3 - PEENI WALLI

EEK A MOUSE - LIVE IN ROTTERDAM (1983)
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TRACK 3 - PEENI WALLI

It takes a while before the band starts playing, but that is already the audience has been asked if they want more Eek a Mouse. And so they get it, in this long version of Peeni Walli.

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VARIOUS ARTISTS - DUBWISE.RU VOLUME ONE TRACK 6: REBELSTEPPA - MISSION (DDRO REFIX)

VARIOUS ARTISTS - DUBWISE.RU VOLUME ONE
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TRACK 6: REBELSTEPPA - MISSION (DDRO REFIX)

He's on a Mission, and he's kind of determined as well: Rebelsteppa's first contribution to this wonderful compilation hits hard, harder than many UK Dubs even!

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EEK A MOUSE - LIVE IN ROTTERDAM (1983) TRACK 2 - WA DO DEM

EEK A MOUSE - LIVE IN ROTTERDAM (1983)
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TRACK 2 - WA DO DEM

Wa Do Dem, it's one of the most well known tracks by the vocalist who single-handedly created a new sound within Rub a Dub Music, early Dancehall. In this rendering, the Mouse takes it easy and takes his time.

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VARIOUS ARTISTS - DUBWISE.RU VOLUME ONE TRACK 5: DDRO AND PREECHA KUNGO - FRUSTRATED (YOSEPH LIONS' DUB)

VARIOUS ARTISTS - DUBWISE.RU VOLUME ONE
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TRACK 5: DDRO AND PREECHA KUNGO - FRUSTRATED (YOSEPH LIONS' DUB)

The DUB Version of "Frustrated" takes us deeper into the Roots Vibrations that shake Russia and in fact the World. Deep bass, nuff extra synthesizers, echo's galore!

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EEK A MOUSE - LIVE IN ROTTERDAM (1983)

EEK A MOUSE - LIVE IN ROTTERDAM (1983)
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WWW, April 2009 - Five crucial tracks by the man who created his own style within Rub a Dub, live and direct in Rotterdam (Holland). A Historical Delight!

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EEK A MOUSE - LIVE IN ROTTERDAM (1983) TRACK 1 - ANAREXOL (HIRE AND REMOVAL)

EEK A MOUSE - LIVE IN ROTTERDAM (1983)
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TRACK 1 - ANAREXOL (HIRE AND REMOVAL)

Opening the 1983 concert wasn't easy, but Eek did it. Live with a hard hitting band that knows how to drop in and out while Eek A Mouse chant on.

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VARIOUS ARTISTS - DUBWISE.RU VOLUME ONE TRACK 4: DDRO AND PREECHA KUNGO - FRUSTRATED

VARIOUS ARTISTS - DUBWISE.RU VOLUME ONE
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TRACK 4: DDRO AND PREECHA KUNGO - FRUSTRATED

Preecha Kungo isn't that unknown for those interested in the WorldWide DUB Movement, but the general public may not have heard of him. That's about to change, though....

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VARIOUS ARTISTS - DUBWISE.RU VOLUME ONE TRACK 3: BPM'S OF JOY AND BOOKAH - THE WORLD GOES CRAZY (DUBREE STEPPERS EDIT)

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TRACK 3: BPM'S OF JOY AND BOOKAH - THE WORLD GOES CRAZY (DUBREE STEPPERS EDIT)

Yes, the Melodica is there too. After all, in a way, the Russian Dub Sound is a Far East Sound too. The world might go crazy, but with some DUB Enjoyment, stepping outa Babylon just goes a little bit more easy.

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VARIOUS ARTISTS - DUBWISE.RU VOLUME ONE TRACK 2: BPM'S OF JOY - MEDITATION DUB

VARIOUS ARTISTS - DUBWISE.RU VOLUME ONE
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TRACK 2: BPM'S OF JOY - MEDITATION DUB

The faster the better, one would say, with a name like that. Truth is, that the joy is more than enough on the pace of this upfull steppers tune with lots of nice guitar work.

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VARIOUS ARTISTS - DUBWISE.RU VOLUME ONE

VARIOUS ARTISTS - DUBWISE.RU VOLUME ONE
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With the fall of the Iron Curtain in the end of the last century, something became open which was going on for a long time: the youths in the Soviet Union expressed themselves in music, producing one of the most interesting parts of music history.

Russian Reggae and DUB artists have been producing some pretty strong material as well, a thing proven by this first compilation of the Russian Net Label "Sub Out, Dub In".

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VARIOUS ARTISTS - DUBWISE.RU VOLUME ONE TRACK 1: DDRO -AKUAKU (ITALIK DUBREE EDIT)

VARIOUS ARTISTS - DUBWISE.RU VOLUME ONE
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TRACK 1: DDRO -AKUAKU (ITALIK DUBREE EDIT)

The synth-beep with echo at the start of this track definitely heralds a piece of DUB Art that will wipe away all prejudice that might have been there concerning Russian Reggae.

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VARIOUS ARTISTS - DUB VIBRATIONS VOLUME ONE TRACK 11: ON DUB GROUND - WORLD CRISIS (DUB PLATE)

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TRACK 11: ON DUB GROUND - WORLD CRISIS (DUB PLATE)

We leave the French speaking DUB underground in their vision on the World Crisis: the tempo is more than up, the echo's are more than cutting, DUB avant la lettre, monsieur!

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VARIOUS ARTISTS - DUB VIBRATIONS VOLUME ONE TRACK 10: REDI - LOW ROCKER (PART 2)

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TRACK 10: REDI - LOW ROCKER (PART 2)

Can the Rockers go lower? Can the DUB go deeper? Can the Industrial Sounds become more metallic? Asking the question is provoking the answer to check it out for yourself.

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VARIOUS ARTISTS - DUB VIBRATIONS VOLUME ONE TRACK 9: REDI - LOW ROCKER (PART 1)

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TRACK 9: REDI - LOW ROCKER (PART 1)

Iron sounding synthesizers and flangerish effects form the main ingredient for this darkish Industrial DUBish DUB.

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VARIOUS ARTISTS - DUB VIBRATIONS VOLUME ONE TRACK 8: CRUCIAL ALPHONSO - WATENDE STEPPERS FEATURING REFLEXIAN (PART 1)

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TRACK 8: CRUCIAL ALPHONSO - WATENDE STEPPERS FEATURING REFLEXIAN (PART 1)

Massive, crucial and full of right vibrations: Crucial Alphonso uses this effect on that instrument in what is a nice example of what the French speaking part of Europe actually does with DUB in their culture.

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VARIOUS ARTISTS - DUB VIBRATIONS VOLUME ONE TRACK 7: LORD HISSAYAS - UNIVERSE OF JAH

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TRACK 7: LORD HISSAYAS - UNIVERSE OF JAH

The first track of this excellent compilation actually carrying vocals is also the strongest track thus far. The trance/techno synthesizers match very well with the steppers drum, yes, in JAH Universe there is harmony!

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VARIOUS ARTISTS - DUB VIBRATIONS VOLUME ONE TRACK 6: SOUL REMEDY - WORLD OF SORROW DUB

VARIOUS ARTISTS - DUB VIBRATIONS VOLUME ONE
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TRACK 6: SOUL REMEDY - WORLD OF SORROW DUB

Digital DUB and contemporary Dance music has a lot in common, one of which is the fact that the engineers take their time before releasing the drum and bass to the fullness. Soul Remedy knows it all too well!

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VARIOUS ARTISTS - DUB VIBRATIONS VOLUME ONE TRACK 5: SOUL REMEDY - WORLD OF SORROW

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TRACK 5: SOUL REMEDY - WORLD OF SORROW

The 1980's electronic drum sounds go very well with the minimalistic synthesizers over this Steppers Dub. It's a world of sorrow, but this tune does provide some comfort still. Can't wait to hear the DUB, though..

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VARIOUS ARTISTS - DUB VIBRATIONS VOLUME ONE TRACK 4: HATMAN - TONKA DUB

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TRACK 4: HATMAN - TONKA DUB

After the introduction roll and a couple of synthesizers, the echo's start coming, building up tension: the building continues when the drums drop in and out, in what is a real piece of mixing art.

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VARIOUS ARTISTS - DUB VIBRATIONS VOLUME ONE TRACK 3: HATMAN - TONKA

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TRACK 3: HATMAN - TONKA

Based in the South of France, Hatman knows how to make a Steppers tune and make it so, that the energy just flows right out of the speakers into our souls. Yes, this one will make you jump fe real!

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VARIOUS ARTISTS - DUB VIBRATIONS VOLUME ONE TRACK 2: SELEKTISAM - ETRE ET AVOIR (PART 2)

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TRACK 2: SELEKTISAM - ETRE ET AVOIR (PART 2)

Part two definitely takes off, where the first part left us: in need for some serious DUB Mixing. After about 40 seconds of pure riddim, the bassdrum enters and we step on forward!

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VARIOUS ARTISTS - DUB VIBRATIONS VOLUME ONE

VARIOUS ARTISTS - DUB VIBRATIONS VOLUME ONE
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In eleven different mixes, we are introduced to the works of DUB producers from the French speaking parts of Europe. Very interesting, appealing, maybe not for the Reggae purists, but definitely something for the lovers of DUB!

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VARIOUS ARTISTS - DUB VIBRATIONS VOLUME ONE TRACK 1: SELEKTISAM - ETRE ET AVOIR (PART 1)

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TRACK 1: SELEKTISAM - ETRE ET AVOIR (PART 1)

An up-tempo, joyous riddim serves as the opening for this interesting compilation. Produced by the riddim maker of the BIG FAMILY SOUND SYSTEM, it sets the tone fe true.

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