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  Dub music - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dub is characterized as a "version" of an existing song, typically emphasizing the drums and bass for a sound popular in local Sound Systems.
As opposed to hip hop terminology, in reggae music the person with the microphone is called the "DJ" (elsewhere called the "MC", for master of ceremonies), while the person choosing the music and operating the turntables is the "Selector" (elsewhere called the DJ).
It was also the time when dub made its influence known in the work of harder edged, experimental producers such as Adrian Sherwood and the roster of artists on his On-U Sound label.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Dub_music   (601 words)

  
 Musician Forums - Ska, Rock Steady, Reggae and, Dub?
Dub is gererally popular reggae reworked and redubbed and the lyrics, if there are any are usually more along the lines of spoken word.
Reggae history is a bit differant, the rastas were the untouchables in jamaica- just like the punks in the seventies to associate with them was frowned upon.
Also reggae was better produced as it got the backing from the jamaican government and they got the better studios than the ska groups who were leading the local youths into a skanking frenzy of chaos, guns and knife- rude boy culture.
www.musicianforums.com /forums/showthread.php?threadid=337744&styleid=18   (1731 words)

  
 BBC - Reggae - The Story of Reggae   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
Strip reggae — any sort of reggae — back to its essence and you’ll be back to the bass and drum, the groundation of everything that happens in the music.
The art of dub is more than merely remixing, although remix culture is an extension of the dubmasters craft, it’s redefining a tune by taking its essential elements and rebalancing them in a way that gives the finished article a whole different meaning but still exists within the same parameters.
Dub began in Kingston in the late 1960s, when deejays were looking for gaps in records’ vocal performances to toast both their sound system and their selves.
www.bbc.co.uk /music/features/reggae/history_dub.shtml   (547 words)

  
 A history of reggae
Reggae is an African Caribbean style of music developed on the island of Jamaica and is closely linked to the religion Rastafarianism, though not universally popular among its members.
Ska and Rocksteady are 1960's precursors of reggae.
Three reggae stars nominated for a Mobo [Music of Black Origin] award may be arrested at the prize ceremony next week because the lyrics of their songs allegedly incite the murder of gays and lesbians.
www.jahsonic.com /Reggae.html   (6057 words)

  
 Scratch : dub, reggae, rocksteady & ska (home)
Solid Foundation is the history of the first thirty years of Jamaican reggae, from the pre-ska era to the dawn of dancehall.
Dub version B-sides, and the odd instrumental A-side, began to elevate drum and bass to the fore, with heavily mudulated rhythms transformed through the application of effects such as reverb and echo, applied either to instruments or to snatches of vocals that drifted in and out of the mix.
This growth is largely attributed to Bob Marley, reggae artist, and the worldwide acceptance of reggae as an avenue of Rastafarian self-expression.
www.azevedo.ca /scratch   (1600 words)

  
 Dub
The fluid evolution of music that encompassed ska, rocksteady, reggae and dub was embraced by local mixing wizards who deconstructed and rebuilt tracks to suit the tastes of their audience.
The Gorgon Of Dubs & Horns - Tommy McCook 10.
Dubbing With The Observer - The Observers 17.
www.jahsonic.com /Dub.html   (2608 words)

  
 International Reggae Artists
Daddigon - Reggae musician Daddigon was born Gabra M. Lambert, in Kingston Jamaica, the fifth of seven children.
Dub Addis: ethio roots reggae - Dub Addis hails from the horn of Africa, Ethiopia with soulful melodies embedded in polyrhythmes of Africa
DUBOOM - Reggae and Dub - Duboom is a new direction of the project Radio Rebelde, a reggae band considered among the best of the Italian background.
www.ireggae.com /internat.htm   (3021 words)

  
 Europeans mix it up with reggae - The Washington Times: World - June 27, 2004   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
Some of the world's biggest reggae concerts are not held in Jamaica or the United States anymore, but in Cologne, Germany, and Lyon, France.
In Belgium, reggae has become an alternative for young listeners tired of the repetitive, mechanized beats of the 1990s techno music craze.
At least 20 reggae bands can be heard on any given night, up from just a couple a few years ago.
www.washtimes.com /world/20040627-120841-3620r.htm   (492 words)

  
 Reggae Vision for reggae, dub and Caribbean music
Reggae Vision sevres up meaningful roots reggae, powerful dub and smooth caribbean tunes.
His roots are in St. Kitts and Anguilla where he learned reggae, calypso and soca music.
reggae vision's tune "all around the world" was nominated for just plain folks 2001 music awards in the ethnic genre category.
www.reggaevision.com   (232 words)

  
 The World Reggae Show Homepage
Reggae on the net reaching over 140 countries since 1996.
The World Reggae Show has grown a respectable collection of reggae thanks to the music labels, purchases, and even donations from listeners.
I like some "new" reggae music, that is, the kind that young Jamaicans like.
www.reggaeshow.com /live.htm   (1639 words)

  
 New Wave Outpost Message Board - Dub reggae, anyone???
Not so much dub, but every early new-wave band had a go at a 'reggae' styles song on one of their lps...
I'll admit that sometimes a little dub goes a long way, and I might not want to hear it ALL DAY LONG every day, but it is a nice genre/diversion to get into.
Dub and reggae finally has been getting the treatment it deserves lately from some cool record companies out there.
www.nwoutpost.com /forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=4751   (645 words)

  
 Dub - Epitonic.com: Hi Quality Free and Legal MP3 Music   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
While the word "dub" can refer to almost any instrumental reworking of an existing recording, it most commonly refers to instrumental reggae.
Dub was accidentally invented by Osbourne Ruddock (King Tubby) at Duke Reid's Treasure Isle studio in '68.
Reggae style and African sounds spar with the Teutonic penchant for high technology in the nightclubs of Tuebingen, Germany.
www.epitonic.com /genres/dub.html   (566 words)

  
 KTRU Rice Radio Reggae
DJ-RJ, an Austin, Texas Reggae musician, and by M.C. Gregory, author of the Bob Marley book, "ON RACIAL FRONTIERS".  It takes us on a musical / historical journey toward a deeper appreciation of many aspects of Rasta Reggae.
In the past, the show's playlist was more eclectic, as it included more ska, soca, and calypso and there was a "dub hour" which proved to be more popular than other segments of the show.
With the rough lyrics of dancehall losing popularity in the reggae scene, he is venturing forth with the on-the-rise-again conscious roots music.  Europe, especially the UK, where much of the sophisticated dub
www.ruf.rice.edu /~scottie/rrr.html   (444 words)

  
 Reggae - The Arts & Entertainment Beat - SearchBeat.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
Reggae Canada - With profiles of Canadian reggae and dancehall artists, musicians, record labels, distributors and other reggaemusic/entertainment professionals at the national and international levels.
Reggae Fusion - Featuring an encyclopedia of Jamaica's music industry and directory by location covering music and performers from mento and ska to rocksteady, dub and dancehall reggae.
Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide - One of the most respected and well-known reggae organizations for artists, industry folks, journalists, and fans.
www.searchbeat.com /Arts/Music/Styles/World/Reggae   (1181 words)

  
 Reggae Loops.com offers Royalty Free Reggae Music and Samples
We have been making digital reggae music for 10 years, and we proudly call it our 'forte'.
The Dub Reggae Kit is an excellent collection of reggae loops and samples, a must for all dub reggae artists!
The Dub Reggae Kit has helped me with my reggae projects, it has some very good organ bubbles and riddim progressions in it that I use all the time in my creating new songs.
www.reggaeloops.com   (297 words)

  
 Dubmatix : Dub & Roots Reggae Artist   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
Sensous looking-backs to the big time of the 1970s jamaican dub (evil creation dub), house-throwing numbers (journey to the centre of dub) or brilliant dub creations with disco-gestus and jah praising (enter the dragon) creeping under your skin: With every new tune DUBMATIX greets from another building site.
The vocal contributions are OK, like most dub releases, they're composed of fairly disconnected lines of lyrics that end up being open ended statements rather than coherent sentiments.
Dubmatix is a must have for any DJ on the downtempo and or dub tip, I even incorporate this funk into a breaks, hip hop or dnb set.
www.dubmatix.com /reviews.html   (1155 words)

  
 Dub, Reggae, Roots music - CMJ Bulletin Boards   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
posted August 21, 2004 02:11 PM There are a few dub and reggae threads from the past few months that I'm sure you can find where everyone pitches in with recommendations.
And, if you wanna hear some good reggae cheap and want to sample a bunch of artists, look for the Trojan box sets.
Kartel dubs his signature style "new millennium dancehall": a hybrid of Jamaican patois and hip-hop slang.
www.cmj.com /ubb/Forum1/HTML/023225.html   (1525 words)

  
 History of Dub music
The word 'dub' today is used to describe a genre of music that consists predominantly of instrumental re-mixes of existing recordings.
Ruddock was mixing one of these 'dub' versions when he accidently left out portions of the vocal track from the recording.
Prince Jammy, 'the undisputed king of computerized, digital reggae music'(Larkin 1995, p2302-2303), from the mid 1980s King Jammy would dominate and control the sound of reggae, with the introduction of new computerized drum beats and rhythm.
www.geocities.com /EnchantedForest/Meadow/8887/dub   (2605 words)

  
 Dubroom Online - October 12, 2005 - [REVIEW] SINEAD O' CONNOR - THROW DOWN YOUR ARMS
According to O' Connor, it's not a Reggae Album, though...
With a slice of DUB and lyrics as well, these Roots Reggae renderings of traditional Jewish Hebrew musical works are definitely authentic in every sense of the word.
Messian Dread is a producer of widely appriciated (DUB) Reggae.
www.dubroom.org   (574 words)

  
 Reggae4i Featured Artist - Dub Station - Dub Station is arguably one of the most outstanding U S -based reggae bands ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
Dub Station is arguably one of the most outstanding U.S.-based reggae bands.
With over 1000 songs in their repertoire, Dub Station has also developed the talent of dozens of U.S.-based vocalists as well.
Equally comfortable at a private function or appearing before 30,000 people, Dub Station is a natural for any event.
www.dubstationonline.com   (242 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Music: Heroes of Reggae Dub   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
What you should know is that the 2001 Motion Records release, "The Legendary Skatalites In Dub," features 15 tracks of Skatalites/King Tubby work as opposed to the nine tracks on this disc.
You see, first Motion Records came out with this short version, but then they found extra tracks, so they made a new, fuller disc, "The Legendary Skatalites In Dub," with most of the tracks re-named.
The price is basically the same, so I'd pick up "The Legendary Skatalites In Dub" over this one for sure.
www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00000JNKV?v=glance   (457 words)

  
 ReggaeCD.com : Reggae CD, DVD & Bob Marley Merchandise Store...and more
We provide you with all the reggae artists and sub-genres you need, including roots & culture, dancehall, dub, ska, rocksteady, reggae jazz, reggae gospel and more.
Visit our merchandise section and select from our large collection of rasta and reggae treasures which includes Bob Marley footwear, hats, clothing, jewelry, posters, bags, auto accessories and much more.
Tune in daily and listen to one of our hand picked reggae radio stations or watch your favorite reggae TV channel.
www.reggaecd.com   (210 words)

  
 Mind's Eye Dub   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
Minds Eye Dub is a talented Reggae musician and producer from Malta.
Just few days before, we had been to one of their last concerts at Rock cafe, suddenly for the first time they played a Peter tosh song called 'legalize it'...and that was my first time that I was introduced to good reggae.
Anyway to cut the story short I was inspired by them, to write the song and we all started jamming on three chords and suddenly, out of my mouth it came out like a pearl out of an oyster....
mindseyedub.com   (308 words)

  
 Dub FX :: Official Website :: Bay Area Reggae And Dub   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
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DUB FX @ HALF MOON BAY BREWING CO.
Dub FX will be in your neck of the woods Friday night, October 21, performing at
www.dubfx.com   (89 words)

  
 Reggae Fan Sites
Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide - Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide is an international network of "committed" Reggae enthusiasts who have joined forces to spread the positive vibe of Reggae music.
Reggae Reggae Reggae - Collectors vinyl by mail order and reviews by Doorpeeper, aka Michael de Koningh, known for his sleevenotes and magazine articles.
Reggae Woman - Reggae Woman is growing database of info on women in the Reggae arena......the site will artists, interviews,bizniz tips and much more.
www.ireggae.com /fansites.htm   (4402 words)

  
 History of Dub   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
Improvisation was the order of the day; most of Tubby's dubs were mixed live, with the engineer playing his board like a great jazzman blowing solos on his horn, deconstructing and reinventing the music.
Tubby was, by any standards, a genius.....he invented Dub - which, as we know, is the pulse that beats through much of today's dance music from trip-hop to techno.
Overton 'Scientist' Brown was second generation Jamaican dub mixer and a rival to Prince Jammy.
www.reggaemovement.com /History/dub.htm   (2577 words)

  
 DUB CONGRESS | Reggae Dancehall Version
Blazing out of Santa Cruz, California, Dub Congress has spent a decade bringing heavyweight reggae, dancehall and dub to the masses.
Their latest album, "Down in Santa Cruz," has been hailed as "one of the most impressive albums from an American reggae band in recent memory" (Jammin' Reggae Archives).
Increasingly known as a prime mover on the indigenous west coast reggae and dub tip, Dub Congress has recently gained international exposure with a track on the massive compilation album "Babylon is Ours: The USA in Dub," out now on Select Cuts Records.
www.dubcongress.com   (159 words)

  
 dub.com dub music worldwide dub reggae roots riddim echo delay
Afterbeat - a new polish reggae / dub netlabel
Dub People - Dub Top Ten - come now selecta.
Our panel of dub experts at Dub.com has been listening to Versionist.com's dub radio all week...
www.dub.com   (594 words)

  
 Listen to Free Online Reggae Radio Stations - Live365 Internet Radio
Broadcasting the toughest selection of roots reggae since 1999!
Version, Dub, Remixes, 10 Inches, 12 Inches and more...
Roots Reggae 24/7--Exclusive Originals,Rare Treasures, Heavy Dubs, Classic Hits...
www.live365.com /cgi-bin/directory.cgi?genre=reggae   (100 words)

  
 JAMMIN REGGAE ARCHIVES Web Site
Listen to Lance O's Reggae Vibes, Reggae news and charts for Oct 10.
Catch the riddim and record rack at the JA Observer.
Sound Samples for Warrior King, Sean Paul, Damian Marley, Jah Thomas & Friends & Dub, Jah Works, Temple Yard, Bad Bargin Riddim, LMS, Assassin, Positively Nelsons, Junior Kelly and many many more.
www.niceup.com   (81 words)

  
 E.S.P DUB DIVISION FREE MP3 - LIVE REGGAE DUB   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
E.S.P plays an attractive mixture of rock, reggae and ska.
Rock is the band's main inspiration but reggae has always had a big influence on E.S.P's music.
'Dub Division' is a selection of dubs and soundscapes, all performed and mixed live-on-the-spot.
www.xs4all.nl /~edel   (129 words)

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