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DUB GABRIEL : RAGGABASS MIXTAPE VOL. 1

Just what this lovely weather’s crying out for, some sick raggabass beats. Stream above or download via this link.

In the world of Electronic Music, genres have become a dime a dozen. But as far back as the early days of Techno, House, and Jungle, Producers have not only explored the foundations that came out of Detroit & Germany, but have also developed an allegiance of followers that have been chasing the roots of Digital Dub, Reggae, & Dancehall by the likes of King Tubby, Jammy, and Steely & Cleevie. Drawing on the foundations by mixing sound system culture with dance music culture they gave rise to productions that for the most part have outlived the genres they were packaged in. So when I thought of the term Raggabass, it was intended to be both a tribute and an evolution of that legacy. Choosing not to be pigeonholed by a BPM, but instead interweaving the stylistic connections of modern roots music, this first volume is a mixture of new tracks and essential selections from the last few years. - PLAY IT LOUD!

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Posted at 11:34 AM 10 May 2013
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onlyjoe - Wicked Land

London based reggae outfit onlyjoe are releasing a new album, Wicked Land in a few weeks. Above is one of the tracks off a it plus a few remixes.

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Posted at 7:51 AM 02 March 2013
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championsounduk:

At the end of last year, one of Bristol’s greatest Reggae bands Black Roots reunited after 20 years to record a fantastic new album entitled ‘On The Ground’.  Now in March they’re set to release ‘On The Ground In Dub’ with fresh Dub versions mixed by Louis Becket.  This is the first taster from the album.

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Posted at 5:23 AM 14 January 2013
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This answers that question people sometimes as me - why I do so much work for Louder Than War totally unpaid. Yesterday I opened my inbox to find links from Bristol’s Mr Reggae, Mike Darby, that led to a download page for the new Dubkasm album.
Dubkasm are Bristol’s best band. No one can argue with that can they? Maybe, but they’d be arguing from a very wrong POV. I mean, these guys are even better than Zun Zun Egui, Big Joan, OLO Worms, Rachael Dadd & Big Naturals would be if they were all put together on the same record / bill! Seriously. (Oh ok, mebe I’m slightly exaggerating now butcha get me drift what?)
This album’s been a long time coming. They eked out all they could from their last album, I Transform, with a couple of (frankly unbelievably brilliant) remix albums so this is their first proper album of new material for aaages.
First time I listened to it I was taking the air yesterday, in the pouring rain, nipping down the shop for a bunch of green. A 10 minute walk turned into a 50 minute walk as I couldn’t bear the thought of going back into my flat where I’d inevitably wind up taking my sennheisers off BEFORE THE ALBUM HAD FINISHED! Sacrilegious crimes don’t come more sacriligeous or crimey than that.
Here’s a track off it anyway. Dont think I’ve upped this on here before. (Unlike this one).

Oh, & don’t forget they’re playing a launch gig for the album. Details here. Album drops on 8th Oct.

This answers that question people sometimes as me - why I do so much work for Louder Than War totally unpaid. Yesterday I opened my inbox to find links from Bristol’s Mr Reggae, Mike Darby, that led to a download page for the new Dubkasm album.

Dubkasm are Bristol’s best band. No one can argue with that can they? Maybe, but they’d be arguing from a very wrong POV. I mean, these guys are even better than Zun Zun Egui, Big Joan, OLO Worms, Rachael Dadd & Big Naturals would be if they were all put together on the same record / bill! Seriously. (Oh ok, mebe I’m slightly exaggerating now butcha get me drift what?)

This album’s been a long time coming. They eked out all they could from their last album, I Transform, with a couple of (frankly unbelievably brilliant) remix albums so this is their first proper album of new material for aaages.

First time I listened to it I was taking the air yesterday, in the pouring rain, nipping down the shop for a bunch of green. A 10 minute walk turned into a 50 minute walk as I couldn’t bear the thought of going back into my flat where I’d inevitably wind up taking my sennheisers off BEFORE THE ALBUM HAD FINISHED! Sacrilegious crimes don’t come more sacriligeous or crimey than that.

Here’s a track off it anyway. Dont think I’ve upped this on here before. (Unlike this one).

Oh, & don’t forget they’re playing a launch gig for the album. Details here. Album drops on 8th Oct.

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Posted at 4:06 AM 24 September 2012
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DUBKASM LP Launch Party “Brixton Rec” w/ ABA SHANTI-I & ROOTS RADICAL SOUNDYSTEM.
5th October 2012
The Attic Bar, Stokes Croft, Bristol.
Can. Not. Wait. For. This. One.
VP Productions & Peng Sound Present a night of STRICTLY 90’s Vinyl and Acetate ONLY. Brixton Rec is the new album by Dubkasm. 
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Leading lights in the 21st century UK digi dub/roots scene Dubkasm have built themselves a worldwide following for their brand of reggae since launching their own Sufferah’s Choice label in 2003. What many fans may not realise is that even before that first Sufferah’s Choice release, Dubkasm had nearly a decade’s worth of recordings behind them. Unfortunately, other than a track on the 1996 “Dub Out West Volume Two” compilation album, those early recordings were the preserve of leading UK sound systems such as Aba Shanti and Jah Shaka and could only be heard played off dub plates at dances.
Dubkasm have finally decided that the time is right to share the story of those early years and make a selection of those formerly exclusive tracks available for everyone to enjoy. Being proud of their Bristolian roots, Dubkasm found the perfect partner for the project in Bristol Archive Records and the label’s ongoing programme to document and make available Bristol’s reggae heritage. As if a selection of previously unreleased tracks from Dubkasm wasn’t enough, these particular tracks were all played by leading sound system operator Aba Shanti and the versions were all personally mixed by him to achieve the ideal sound balance on his sound system. Once Dubkasm’s Digistep had finished initial mixes of the tracks, he would deliver the multi track master to Aba Shanti who would then mix down his own exclusive versions.
It’s the Aba Shanti connection that inspired the album’s title, for it was at Aba’s legendary sessions at the Brixton Rec that these tracks could be heard to full effect. The album is named in tribute to those great sessions and hopefully the music captures a bit of that magic as well as bringing back some great memories for those who were there, or even those who were only there in spirit through the medium of sound tapes.

DUBKASM LP Launch Party “Brixton Rec” w/ ABA SHANTI-I & ROOTS RADICAL SOUNDYSTEM.

5th October 2012

The Attic Bar, Stokes Croft, Bristol.

Can. Not. Wait. For. This. One.

VP Productions & Peng Sound Present a night of STRICTLY 90’s Vinyl and Acetate ONLY. Brixton Rec is the new album by Dubkasm. 

Spiel:

Leading lights in the 21st century UK digi dub/roots scene Dubkasm have built themselves a worldwide following for their brand of reggae since launching their own Sufferah’s Choice label in 2003. What many fans may not realise is that even before that first Sufferah’s Choice release, Dubkasm had nearly a decade’s worth of recordings behind them. Unfortunately, other than a track on the 1996 “Dub Out West Volume Two” compilation album, those early recordings were the preserve of leading UK sound systems such as Aba Shanti and Jah Shaka and could only be heard played off dub plates at dances.
Dubkasm have finally decided that the time is right to share the story of those early years and make a selection of those formerly exclusive tracks available for everyone to enjoy. Being proud of their Bristolian roots, Dubkasm found the perfect partner for the project in Bristol Archive Records and the label’s ongoing programme to document and make available Bristol’s reggae heritage. As if a selection of previously unreleased tracks from Dubkasm wasn’t enough, these particular tracks were all played by leading sound system operator Aba Shanti and the versions were all personally mixed by him to achieve the ideal sound balance on his sound system. Once Dubkasm’s Digistep had finished initial mixes of the tracks, he would deliver the multi track master to Aba Shanti who would then mix down his own exclusive versions.
It’s the Aba Shanti connection that inspired the album’s title, for it was at Aba’s legendary sessions at the Brixton Rec that these tracks could be heard to full effect. The album is named in tribute to those great sessions and hopefully the music captures a bit of that magic as well as bringing back some great memories for those who were there, or even those who were only there in spirit through the medium of sound tapes.
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Top Bristol band Dubkasm have a new album set for release some time very very soon. It’s gonna be unbelievably massive.

Pre-order / Stream form Bandcamp here

They also have a launch party on 5th October that’s gonna be class. Tell them you’re “Going” on Facebook here.

Big up the Bristol digi dub massive. Braap!!!

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Really looking forward to this one. Was a bit gutted it clashes with Dark Dark Dark but this’ll be a once in a lifetime chance to see these bands together so a no brainer really. 
I also love that they’re brewing up traditional roots reggae with contemporary grime in the form of Buggsy. Forward thinking, backward acknowledging. 
I also also love that the next day is the dead punk all-dayer. Reggae & Punk have always gone hand in hand although how many people will be double festi gigging I dunno.
The Bristol Reggae Explosion was a compilation series which included Black Roots who arent playing on this bill. I reviewed BR’s soon to be released next album (first new one for 30 years) on LTW here & concluded that “it’s a doozy”. I still stand by that.

Really looking forward to this one. Was a bit gutted it clashes with Dark Dark Dark but this’ll be a once in a lifetime chance to see these bands together so a no brainer really. 

I also love that they’re brewing up traditional roots reggae with contemporary grime in the form of Buggsy. Forward thinking, backward acknowledging. 

I also also love that the next day is the dead punk all-dayer. Reggae & Punk have always gone hand in hand although how many people will be double festi gigging I dunno.

The Bristol Reggae Explosion was a compilation series which included Black Roots who arent playing on this bill. I reviewed BR’s soon to be released next album (first new one for 30 years) on LTW here & concluded that “it’s a doozy”. I still stand by that.

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Posted at 3:22 AM 17 August 2012
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Posted at 7:00 AM 15 August 2012
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Last week DJ Stryda (one half of the peerless Bristol Digidub band Dubkasm) had Yellow P from São Paulo on his show. It was one of the best Sufferah’s Choice shows for some time & they included this brilliant track: Afrikan Simba vs Yellow P: Ancient Woman Dub. 

If you wanna hear the whole  hour show download or stream it from here.

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Posted at 6:44 AM 15 August 2012
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Pupajim - Dancehall Scientist.

Without a question of doubt a “tuuuuuuuuune” to the max.

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Posted at 10:23 AM 02 August 2012
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The very wonderful Orb featuring the very wonderful Lee Scratch Perry with a dubbed up version of The Orb’s awesome Magnum Opus, Little Fluffy Clouds, complete with weather forecasting / toasting from the maestro himself.

This version’s been called Golden Clouds for reasons as’ll become obvious when you listen.

Love the hair matching the beard too. Wig or for real? Knowing LSP he no do shit by halves, my smart money sez he’s dyed his hair. 

Magnifique.

Lee Scratch Perry - he da man.

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Went to see the film “Marley” by Kevin McDonald on Saturday. Took my orange McLusky album with me. We enjoyed it but only I reviewed it for Louder Than war. You can read the review here.

It’s the first proper review of a film I’ve ever done (ie not the usual bs i put on here) so don’t be too critical. We all gotta start sumwhere yo?

(Ok, you can be critical if you like, I know some of you get off on that).

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Posted at 9:01 AM 23 April 2012
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Gorgon Sound - Find Jah Way & Dubkasm version.

Gorgon Sound are two of Bristol’s newer producers, Kahn & Neek. Here they’re turning their hands to making some dub reggae.

The video shows a journey from Clifton to Idle Hands record shop. It’s actually pretty much the journey I took on Saturday but I ended up at Take Five which is next door to Idle Hands & which actually get’s about 30 secs in this video towards the end.

Told ya Take Five’s one hec of venue. 100 capacity basement grotto.

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Posted at 2:41 PM 16 April 2012
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Misty In Roots - Introduction & Mankind
(Kive At The Counter Eurovision '79)

You know what the thing about reggae is? It’s that everyone fucking loves it. You’re as likely to hear a reggae track at an indie disco as you are at punk disco as you are at a dubstep night. Hec, even my flipping Mum loves reggae.

There’s probably more subgenres derived from reggae as any other kind of music. And they’re all really different. Dub probably tends to be thought of as the ‘coolest’ reggae sub genre (and was so even before it was hijacked by electronic musicians - to brilliant effect) & I do absolutely adore it but roots reggae has always been where my heart lies. 

It totally does my head in that whenever you hear reggae played on the radio it’s always archive stuff. There’s so much amazing reggae being produced at the moment that people shouldn’t need to delve into yesteryear to find stuff to play. Rather they should support new artists - artists that need the £’s much more than lee perry or the wailers do for instance.

In future posts I’ll probably mention some of these new artists. First though a couple of tracks off what’s easily my favourite live album ever made & def one of my ‘dessert island albums’. And if that isn’t praise enough it was also john peel’s favourite live album. Nuff said?

What’s so cool about roots reggae is that unlike the majority of music it’s culturally conscious. It deal’s with justice, inequality and the state of the world today. All on a rastafari tip naturally. This is exemplified in the ‘introduction’ to this album. In the stream above you can listen to the whole of introduction followed by the first track proper off the album.

If you’ve never heard the album you should stop what you’re doing & listen. If you didn’t think you liked reggae or are curious as to where to start with reggae go grab yourself a copy of this album from somewhere. I can almost guarantee it’ll become one of your most treasured albums.  

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Posted at 6:14 PM 01 April 2012
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More Political Video’s - This Time UK

Two reggae video’s railing against Tory PM’s. The second’s one of the greatest political songs ever. It came out at roughly the same time as the way inferior One In Ten by UB40’. I’ll say this for Thatcher, she inspired some damn fine protest songs.

This first though’s by mike brooks & is calling cameron out:

Now for the other. Bristol reggae legends Talisman giving it to Thatcher. They started around the late 70’s & recently reformed. This was recorded at Glastonbury a few years ago. Shit’s for real.

Maggie Thatcher is a criminal,

Handing out policies like a gangsta general

”. Priceless. Records called “Dole Age”. Shit’s for real.

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Posted at 4:55 AM 31 March 2012
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