Boomshots

Category: Dub

  • WATCH THIS: Dub Gabriel feat. U Roy “Luv n Liv” (Ming vs. Subatomic Sound System Remix)

    WATCH THIS: Dub Gabriel feat. U Roy “Luv n Liv” (Ming vs. Subatomic Sound System Remix)

    Old Time Something Come Back again

    The first in a series 7″ vinyl releases drawing from Dub Gabriel’s groundbreaking new album “Raggabass Resistance” is a wicked tune featuring the mighty Dread in a Babylon, U-Roy (The Originator) entitled  “Luv n’ Liv.” This track is a testament to all that can be when you put a reggae legend in the same room as one of America’s leading producers of nu-dub. The vid pairs classic footage of U Roy in all his splendor, galavanting up and down the stage over the reworked track. Video After The Jump… (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: Mad Professor “Medusa’s Tail”

    HEAR THIS: Mad Professor “Medusa’s Tail”

    Ariwa Posse Announces “The Roots of Dubstep Tour”

    The legendary UK dub producer will be setting off to the other side of the Atlantic for a tour of the U.S. kicking off this coming Monday in Burlington Vermont. Setting up his Ariwa Sounds studio at home in 1979, the youth born Neil Fraser had an early fascination with electronics that has kept everyone fascinated with him ever since. He started in the game at a time when the UK lovers rock scene was at its peak with artists like Deborahe Glasgow (the sultry female voice heard on Shabba Ranks‘ “Champion Lover“), Kofi of Brown Sugar, and Sandra Cross. Using his innovative did numerous classic records with British microphone chanters like Macka B and Pato Banton. Not long after the Mad Professor teamed up with the Mad Genius Lee “Scratch” Perry and between the two madmen came some of sub’s most legendary works in the form of Mystic Warrior, Dub Take The Voodoo Out Of Reggae, and Fire In Dub. He remixed Massive Attack‘s second album Protection to create the sonic masterwork No Protection. Those who need to catch up on his work should check out A Rough Guide to Ariwa available via the proudly independent label’s official site. This compilation of dub tracks includes “Medusa’s Tail,” first released on Mad Professor’s 1986 album Schizophrenic. Audio & Tour Dates After The Jump…  (more…)

  • HEAR THIS: Dub Rockers Mixtape Vol. 1 Mixed By DJ Juan Love

    HEAR THIS: Dub Rockers Mixtape Vol. 1 Mixed By DJ Juan Love

    Vans OTW And VP Records Link With DJ Juan Love On A Wicked Dub Mix

    VP Records and Vans “Off The Wall” team up to release Dub Rockers Mixtape Vol. 1 hosted by skateboard legend John Cardiel aka DJ Juan Love. The mixtape is an extension of “Dub Rockers Volume 1“ which released August 28th on VP Records and features a superb mix of classic and current dub hits, from Eek-A-Mouse to Snoop Lion all get a bligh on DJ Juan Love’s mix. Be sure to get your copy Of “Dub Rockers Vol. 1″ and Check Out The Mix After The Jump… (more…)

  • FLASHBACK FRIDAY: The Upsetters “Dread Lion”

    FLASHBACK FRIDAY: The Upsetters “Dread Lion”

    Dub Music At Its Finest 

    The Subatomic Sound System Dub Champions festival kicked off last night in both DC and NYC with the legendary Lee “Scratch” Perry and Deadly Dragon Sound System rocking their respective events.  The festival runs until the 23rd of September, so you still have 3 days to get involved, and if by chance you’re wondering what to expect at the festival let today’s Flashback Friday help you out. Taken from their 1976 classic Super Ape aka Scratch The Super Ape, The Upsetters’ “Dread Lion” produced by the founding father of Dub music himself Lee “Scratch” Perry should prove to be the epitome of real Dub sound. Get you tickets and be part of music history, Tune After The Jump… (more…)

  • Subatomic Sound Presents: Dub Champions Festival 2013

    Subatomic Sound Presents: Dub Champions Festival 2013

    3 Cities, 9 Events, 30+ Artists

    North America’s premier dub festival kicks off tonight Sept 19 with Lee Scratch Perry & Subatomic Sound System in DC at the Howard Theater and Deadly Dragon & Reggae Rajahs in NYC at the Delancey. Live performances, educational workshops, and a glimpse into the creation of dub music runs until Monday Sept 23rd. This is the third year the festival is being run and if you missed the last two we suggest you clear your calendar and make it to at least one of the nine events. Full Schedule And Ticket Info After The Jump…

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  • WATCH THIS: Lee Scratch Perry “Chase The Devil” Live

    Pipecock Jaxson Burns Out Satan With Adrian Sherwood on the Mix
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     It’s been more than 40 years since Lee Perry set up his Black Ark studio in Kingston, Jamaica, and the producer turned performer is still going strong. This spring the Red Bull Music Academy invited Scratch (backed by the mighty Subatomic Sound System) to rock Le Poisson Rouge in NYC with the UK dubmaster Adrian Sherwood on the mix. It turned out to be one of the best live Scratch performances in a long while. You can stream the whole show here, or just check out this particularly mind-bending number. Video After The Jump…

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  • HEAR THIS: “Stepper Takes The Taxi” Sampler

    French Sax Master Rides With Sly & Robbie For A Dubwise Xtravaganza
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    Guillaume Briard, aka Stepper, is a bonafide member of the Taxi Gang, the ace reggae band that has accompanied drum and bass demigods Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare. So when the Paris native links with the riddim twins for his own debut album, Stepper has free rein to dig through Sly & Robbie’s bottomless musical vaults and pick his favorites, from classic riddims to brand new instrumentals. Stepper has chosen the tracks with exquisite care—all are bubbling, bouncy and exquisitely mixed by Francophone dubmaster Fabwise. Audio After The Jump… (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Major Lazer Ft. Busy Signal, The Flexican & FS Green “Watch Out For This (Bumaye)” Official Video

    Major Lazer Takes It Back To Dancehall’s Golden Agelazer

     

    Major Lazer unleashes a fresh visual for their stand out-track “Watch Out For This (Bumaye)” off their highly anticipated “Free The Universe” album, dropping April 16th. We already showed you the exclusive behind-the-scenes footage. Now let’s check the finished video as the Lazer flashes us back to the golden age of Dancehall, gold frame shades, baggy suits, three quarter pants and of course scantily clad beauties with their rubber waistlines looking like extras from Dancehall Queen all make an appearance. The Major is not alone, Busy Signal steps on the scene in his sunday best looking like a young Shabba in his day. Get Your Dose Of Dancehall Nostalgia After The Jump… (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: French Montana Ft. Nicki Minaj “Freaks”

    French Montana and Nicki inna Dancehall Styleefrench

     

    Lil’ Vicious said it best, “Some gyal a freak a di week,” and French Montana with the help of the ever so seductive Nicki Minaj reminds us with French’s latest cut aptly titled “Freaks.” What makes this cut special (other than Nicki’s outfit or lack there of) is that it samples not one but two of dancehall’s most renowned tunes, “Murder She Wrote” from Chaka Demus and Pliers and obviously “Freak” from Lil’ Vicious which producer Rico Love combines into one hot track. Check The Vid Along With Some Old School Flava After The Jump… (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: Dub Scandal Rocks “Portlandia”

    Mayor Holds A Press Conference To Confession His Dirty Secret: Dub


    If you thought Ras Trent was annoying… If Andy Milonakis inna dancehall style gets on your nerves… If you’re perturbed by this French dude Bigga Ranks… Then you’ll probably appreciate this VICE essay. But if that looks way too long to read, get a load of this awkward highlight from the IFC comedy series Portlandia. Video After The Jump…
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  • REVIEW: Major Lazer Live At Terminal 5 NYC

    You Have Never Seen A Lazer Show Like This

    The veteran of the secret Zombie War of 1984 hopped on his rocket powered skateboard and descended upon the unsuspecting inhabitants of New York City and made the spacious Terminal 5 his headquarters before the Frankenstorm’s arrival. (more…)

  • WATCH THIS: The Orb ft. Lee “Scratch” Perry “Soulman” Video

    The Orb and Pipecock Jaxson Connect On The Latest Video From The ORBserver In The Star House

    Scratch Perry is a bonafide genius who collaborates with all sorts of curious characters these days in a perversely willy-nilly style & fashion, but when the Black Ark visionary connected with the UK ambient dub duo The Orb, the results has been sheer audio awesomeness.  This hypnotic bass-heavy groove provides a perfect backdrop for Perry’s manic ramblings and if you don’t like the video version there’s nuff more remixes in store. Video &  Audio after the jump…

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