FULLNESS and IZYAH DAVIS - ARISE

FULLNESS and IZYAH DAVIS - ARISE
DUBROOM ALBUM REVIEW

WWW, January 2011 - In this heart-felt Roots Showcase from UK based producer Fullness and vocalist Izyah Davis, the listener is being treated to a massive piece of work in all aspects. From the production to the musical playing, from the vocals to the actual lyrics, ARISE is more than recommended to lovers of (DUB) Roots Reggae.

Massive!

He's not new on the scene, both online and offline: Gavin Sand, or Fullness as we all (should) know him. Yes, indeed; this is a name not to be ignored. Excellent musical playing, crucial production overall but -arguably- even more important: Dubwise of the quality we all love to experience here, as true lovers of the D-word.

Izyah Davis adds more than just vocals to the excellent production: in an obvious good vibrational interaction with Fullness, he raises his voice up high to the Most High. From the top to the very last drop, we are being treated with some spiritual food that no righteous rootsman would ever be able to deny.

Chanting down Babylon and her iniquity, lifting up the Trinity to the fullness, calling on the people and the so-called leaders, this one is -as said- more than recommended to lovers of (DUB) Roots Reggae.

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BOB ANDY WITH DIASPORA AND ZION TRAIN - RUN FOR COVER

BOB ANDY WITH DIASPORA AND ZION TRAIN - RUN FOR COVER
DUBROOM MP3 REVIEW

WWW, December 2010 - The mighty Bob Andy riding a Zion Train riddim with all kinds of musical contributions from the UK based "Diaspora" collective: taken from the brand new album "A Jamaican In Cairo", you cannot afford to miss out this magnificent piece of work.

Truly a nice tune, with more than enough dub vibes as well as more than enough vocals. This one is well balanced and designed to make the people jump and skank around in a righteous way. Crucial!

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ZIGGY MARLEY - AFRICA LAND (free mp3 download)

ZIGGY MARLEY - AFRICA LAND
FREE MP3 DOWNLOAD

WWW,
December 2010 - A joyful, vibrant track from not-just-the-son-of, provided for
free by use of the Creative Commons Copyright: Here's one of the latest projects
of Ziggy Marley which he did together with friends and family.
The
project, called "wild and free singles", can be considered an
in-between albums studio session. According to Ziggy, "here is the first
song, it's called africa land. I wrote it cause of the world cup in Africa as a
way of cheering on Africa as one team and celebrating a new day in African
history. My brother Stephen and my good friend Angelique joined me for this
celebration. Enjoy."

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This track was released under CreativeCommons Copyright, which means you can share it provided that the original file is being offered without any change. Another aspect of the CC copyright is, that no money should be made and therefor this track is offered to you free of charge. For more specific information, look to the information on the Ziggy Marley Website. When you like the music, consider visiting the Ziggy Marley Website and donate some money or feedback.

Pappa Biggy - Set Him Free

PAPPA BIGGY - SET HIM FREE

SINGLE INTERNET RELEASE

WWW, September 28 2010 - "Set Him Free" is a powerful track by the Connecticut-based Jamaican singer Pappa Biggy, created in 2009 when the news broke on Buju Banton's arrest in Florida on cokane charges. After almost nine months of being in jail, Buju Banton was finally put before a judge and jury, who could not come to a verdict with the result that a new trial is set for December. That's when Buju Banton will then be in jail for a year. 

Pappa Biggy graciously gave the Dubroom permission to upload the track.

LYRICS:

There is three sides to every story

Why judgest I in the court of public opinion

You were the one who said innocent until proven guilty, then

Why use your tongue to execute me. Take it from Papa Biggy



I man asking for mercy and compassion

Try know the truth before you judge the man

The authorities charge him for conspiracy

Mek him defend himself before the judge and jury.



[CHORUS]



Gargamel ~ Buju Banto we pray for thee

Whoa Whoa, Gargamel ~ Buju Banton ~ we pray for thee

I hear the people dem bawling, set him free

I hear the people dem calling, set him free

I hear the people dem bawling, set him free and send him back home to we.



[REPEAT]



To the authorities this is my urgent plea

Until proven guilty beg you set him free

If we no see no improvement or no progress

We a take it to the House of Parliament an Congress [CHORUS]



This native son from off a the rock

We will never forget you never turn our back

Nough no want hear the artiste a preach and a teach

So them penalize the artiste fi freedom of speech [CHORUS]



The authorities call it incarceration

But John Public see it as persecution

How much more prophet afi sacrifice

Before my people open up their eyes.

PAPPA BIGGY WEBSITE: http://www.myspace.com/papabiggy1

DUBROOM COVERAGE OF THE BUJU BANTON CASE: http://dubroom.yuku.com/topic/970?page=-1



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AMBASSADA HI-POWAH PRESENTS: ENTEBBE SOUND LIVE IN SESSION

AMBASSADA HI-POWAH PRESENTS: ENTEBBE SOUND LIVE IN SESSION
DUBROOM MP3 PODCAST REVIEW

WWW, September 2010 - Ever since Reggae Music is there, there is Reggae Music in the UK. Of course this includes a whole lot of Sound Systems, each one coming with their own selections and equipment. In this special episode of the Ambassada Hi-Powah podcasts, we are taken to a heartical session by the mighty Entebbe Sound.

Sure, the sound quality is not in the best digital quality, possibly even taken from cassette tape. However, this increases the experience of heavy bass and live chanting by several MC's. The energetic session, of which about 46 minutes is recorded, is a school example of the heartical vibes and spiritual truths which are being spread through the conscious Sound Systems, of which Entebbe is not the least.

You'll hear a crucial number of Dub Plates (special mixes), over which there's -next to chanting- a lot of effects and EQ changes. The bass goes deeper than deep, the tunes are presented in the true old-skool Sound System style of wheeling records, having "silent" breaks between the titles, et cetera.

Niceness, seen?

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STEP IT! WALK IT! SKANK IT! - AN IRIE MEDITATION MIX BY IAN IRIE

STEP IT! WALK IT! SKANK IT! - AN IRIE MEDITATION MIX BY IAN IRIE
DUBROOM MP3 PODCAST REVIEW

WWW, September 2010 - Named after the great Nucleus Roots track (played in the show), DJ Ian Irie shows us once again what over three decades of experience can bring both the selector as well as the listener: An Irie Meditation it is!

Not a single knob is left untouched when Ian Irie is at the controls. No different in this mix: we are being treated to musical works of several producers but everything is mixed to one crucial vibe, the Ambassada Hi Powah vibe, that is...

Another thing which shows the expertise of our selector, is the fact that tracks from several different periods blend well together in the mix. There is a timeless, eternal if you will, element there which can only be presented when it is experienced as well.

Yes I, another great selection by one of the veterans of the Sound System culture that started in the Jamaica and the UK but has in the meantime spread all over the world.

IRIE!

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MUNGO'S HI-FI - DON'T LET THEM BREAK YOUR HEART DUB

MUNGO'S HI-FI - DON'T LET THEM BREAK YOUR HEART DUB
DUBROOM MP3 REVIEW

WWW, September 2010 - Based in Glasgow (Scotland), Mungo's Hi-Fi Sound was established in 2000 and have continued to grow into on of the better known Sound Systems from the UK. In this tune, we're getting a special remix the Sound Systems did especially for the Polish based Ostrada festival.

A deep One Drop (bass) Drums, an ever deeper bassline: the foundation is truly solid. The mixing is skillful, all the instruments are there including the horns and of course there are vocal snippets .

All in all, when you didn't know Mungo's Hi-Fi this is your chance to change!

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JOHNNY CLARKE MEET SOOTHSAYERS AND MANNASSEH - BAD BOYS

JOHNNY CLARKE MEET SOOTHSAYERS AND MANNASSEH - BAD BOYS
DUBROOM MP3 REVIEW

WWW, September 2010 - In this special remix of the Johnny Clarke collaboration with the Soothsayers band, done by UK based Sound System and Dub producer Manasseh, we have yet another true gem of Reggae waiting to arrive on your hard disk.

It's a crucial tune, both production-wise as well as lyrically. Johnny Clarke's voice ripened more even though back in the seventies his voice was already ripe. It's amazing to hear just alone, how decades of singing has brought Johnny Clarke to this level.

Just one remark: it's really too bad that this is only a vocal track, as a Discomix would be nicer. Perhaps, too nice? After all, we can't have it all...

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