MAD PROFESSOR - THE AFRICAN CONNECTION (DUB ME CRAZY PART THREE)

MAD PROFESSOR - THE AFRICAN CONNECTION (DUB ME CRAZY PART THREE)
DUBROOM ALBUM REVIEW

In the third release of his now classic Dub Me Crazy Series, we capture the Mad Professor in his Ariwa laboratory, eeh, studio.

The year is 1983 and we're talking about twelve top tunes from a time wherein not many seemed to realize how DUB had more of a future than a past.

Who know the amount of albums and single DUB releases by the man behind Ariwa Studio's? The number is countless. Mad Professor's oeuvre is impressive in quality, but even more important: in quality. This album shows it once again...

Just imagine, a quarter of a century ago. The Internet was still under development by Darpa, digital technology was shunned by many and the CD was a novelty or not even yet...

This is the time, wherein the twelve tracks on this superb DUB album have been mixed. Mixed by hand, using a combination of analogue and digital equipment, everything connected in a weary that only a Mad Professor would invent.

Humor and seriousness are combined in a sugar-and-spice tradition of which the Mad Professor seems to have a patent. His humor is unprecedented and he stands on single heights when it comes to translating humor into mixing.

Definitely an addition to your respected collection of DUB Albums!

NEBLINA SOUND - JUNGLEMATIC (EP)

NEBLINA SOUND - JUNGLEMATIC (EP)
DUBROOM MP3 REVIEW

WWW, June 2009 - Traditional DUB meets contemporary styles in this 6-track EP by the Spanish-based Neblina Sound. Crucial, classic riddims are transformed into impressive works of mixing Art with a capital "A". Often, the music comes close to that of the DUB genius Mad Professor.

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AUGUSTUS PABLO AND HUGH MUNDELL REASONING IN THE HILLS

AUGUSTUS PABLO AND HUGH MUNDELL REASONING IN THE HILLS
DUBROOM VIDEO REVIEW

WWW, June 2009 - The year is 1978 and the project is huge: Hugh Mundell and Augustus Pablo join their strength and decide to produce an album. They get their inspiration in the hills, and this video follows them.

In the nine minute that the video lasts, we start with Hugh Mundell singing along with guitar. Then Augustus Pablo takes his melodica and the music continues. Shot in back and white, this rare and historical footage gives an interesting oversight in the Roots of Reggae.

Natural Roots, even for "the Prince of DUB", as we discover in the short interview -or better: reasoning- with Augustus Pablo that follows the two chants by Hugh Mundell.

Relax, and let this piece of true Roots give you a vibe...

VERSION BIG-FI: DUB COLLIDE HYBRIDIZE

VERSION BIG-FI - DUB COLLIDE HYBRIDIZE
DUBROOM MP3 ALBUM REVIEW

WWW, June 2009 - In part two of their "Collide Hybridize" double album, the UK based DUB collective take their riddims for a Double DUB tour. The result? Over 40 minutes of double layered echoings, weird transformations and other mystic studio productions.

When it comes to DUB, Version Big-Fi must be credited with not only an original approach, but also with a progressiveness which might very well turn out to be heralding a new style within the disciple or remixing Drum and Bass driven music.

In other words, Version Big-Fi take the technique called DUB to relatively unprecedented levels. We already saw the phenomenon of "mash-up's", online remixes and combinations of known tunes which the Version Big-fi definitely integrate in their works, but to simply point out to these "mash-up's" (sorry, didn't invent the name) wouldn't justify their art.

Art, even, with a capital "A".

Hear and Feel!

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VERSION BIG-FI: CRUX COLLIDE HYBRIDIZE

VERSION BIG-FI - CRUX COLLIDE HYBRIDIZE
DUBROOM MP3 ALBUM REVIEW

WWW, June 2009 - In part two of their "Collide Hybridize" double album, the UK based DUB collective take their riddims for a Double DUB tour. The result? Over 40 minutes of double layered echoings, weird transformations and other mystic studio productions.

When it comes to DUB, Version Big-Fi must be credited with not only an original approach, but also with a progressiveness which might very well turn out to be heralding a new style within the disciple or remixing Drum and Bass driven music.

In other words, Version Big-Fi take the technique called DUB to relatively unprecedented levels. We already saw the phenomenon of "mash-up's", online remixes and combinations of known tunes which the Version Big-fi definitely integrate in their works, but to simply point out to these "mash-up's" (sorry, didn't invent the name) wouldn't justify their art.

Art, even, with a capital "A".

Hear and Feel!

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ALPHA AND OMEGA FEATURING DAN I AND KING KIETU - VAMPIRE DUB

ALPHA AND OMEGA FEATURING DAN I AND KING KIETU - VAMPIRE DUB
DUBROOM VIDEO REVIEW

WWW, June 2009 - A hard stepping drums with a monotonous bassdrum, mixed skillfully with other instruments in a genuine Alpha and Omega DUB style: that can't go wrong!

They've managed to stay on top of the UK DUB scene with their own distinguished sound: the bass often goes deeper than other bassists play their stringed instrument, and whoever joins the dynamic UK DUB Duo in their projects comes out in a different style.

In this particular tune, Dan I and King Kietu join Alpha and Omega in yet another great video production as well. The video's give an extra dimension to the music as they give a visible interpretation of the Dub.

Raspect is due!

THE DUB CONNECTION (DUBROOM WEBSITE REVIEW)

THE DUB CONNECTION
DUBROOM WEBSITE REVIEW

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.

CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE DUB CONNECTION

DUBKEY (NET LABEL)

DUBKEY (NET LABEL)
DUBROOM MP3 REVIEW

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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