Dub

Dub is a genre of electronic music that originated in Jamaica in the late 1960s, characterized by instrumental remixes of reggae tracks, emphasizing drum and bass rhythms, and featuring extensive use of audio effects such as reverb, delay, and distortion. Emerging from the experimentation of sound engineers like King Tubby and Lee "Scratch" Perry, dub evolved as a distinct style, often incorporating elements of psychedelia and avant-garde music. Dub's creative manipulation of space and texture created a unique sonic landscape, which captured the imagination of listeners worldwide during the 1970s and 1980s. Dub's cultural significance lies in its embodiment of Jamaican music's innovative spirit, influencing a wide range of genres, from post-punk and new wave to electronica and hip-hop. Notable for its emphasis on instrumental experimentation and sonic deconstruction, dub stands apart from other styles through its bold, futuristic approach to traditional reggae music.

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Ep - 4 Tracks - Released June 10, 2025

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10Tik
Al Cisneros
Alborosie
Alma Roots
Anika
Anthem Greatness
Big Youth
Bradamon Band
Brain Damage
Brother Culture
Brown Sugar
Bujumannu
Bukkha
Cheeba Cheeba Records
Chezidek
Cultural Warriors
DJ Sotofett
Danny Red
Di Genius
Doctor Bionic
Dread Mar I
Dub Caravan
Dub Movement
Dub Narcotic Sound System
Dub Smugglers
Dub Sonata
E.D.O.Echo Soundsystem
Earl 16
Eek-A-Mouse
Emiko Ota
Fat Frog
Filomuzik
Flowdan
Fyahbwoy
George Palmer
Ghetto Reggae
Giriu Dvasios
Gustah
Horseman
Hughie Izachaar
I-Mandala
Ife
Iration Steppas
Irie Ites
Island Drizzle
Jamrock
Judgement Drums
Kas Dub
Keith Hudson
King Alpha
King Jammy
King Kong
Krak In Dub
LRAGGA
Lee "Scratch" Perry
Little Lion Sound
Lone Ark
Mad Professor
Mystical Powa
NTS
Nae:Tek
Nai-Jah
Namoy Budaya
Nautical Divine
Organic Bass
Oso Fyah
Pinch
Prince Alla
Queen Omega
RASTA DINE
Randy Roberts
Ras Amlak
Ras Teo
Rasta
Reverblaster
Rico Rodriguez
Rome
Sattalite
Scientist
Simma
Soul Syndicate
Spiritual Frequencies
Squid 9
Stick Figure
Tafarri
The Disciples
The Ligerians
The Slackers
Tiken Jah Fakoly
Tor.Ma In DuB
Toroki
Tosh
Tosh
Travelers All Stars
Tricky
Truesounds
Tuff Steppas
Walter The Producer
Wraz.
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Bob Marley & The Wailers
Gorillaz
Spiritual Frequencies
Dread Mar I
Santigold
Stick Figure
Massive Attack
Rasta
Flowdan
IRAH
YG Marley
Thievery Corporation
Trettmann
Biga*Ranx
Excision
Beenie Man
Barrington Levy
Alborosie
El Guincho
Naâman
Fink
Flux Pavilion
Toots & The Maytals
L'Entourloop
Matisyahu
Tricky
Tiken Jah Fakoly
David Marley
Iration
Mo'Kalamity
Gustah
Eek-A-Mouse
The Hip Abduction
Little Lion Sound
Don Carlos
El Roockie
Bassnectar
Catching Cairo
Peter Tosh
Queen Omega
Flowering Inferno
Kalibwoy
Chaka Demus & Pliers
Dawn Penn
Fyahbwoy
Di Genius
Israel Vibration
The Architect
Virtual Riot
Skarra Mucci
Danakil
Bob Marley
Stand High Patrol
O.B.F
Sons of Zion
Horace Andy
Mungo's Hi Fi
The Upsetters
Tropidelic
Borgore
Troy Berkley
The Skatalites
Alton Ellis
Yellowman
Chezidek
Lee "Scratch" Perry
Mellow Mood
p-rallel
Charlie P
Bumpin Uglies
Brother Culture
Joker
Isaac Chambers
U-Roy
Pupajim
Mista Savona
Dezarie
Jahneration
Panda Dub
Black Uhuru
Irie Ites
Taiwan MC
The Frightnrs
Marcus Gad
Prince Fatty
John Holt
Dirtwire
Soom T
Bugle
LITTLE JOHN
Island Drizzle
Kompany
Easy Star All-Stars
Jesse Royal
Manudigital
Ireland Boss
Mad Professor
The Congos
Momonon
Sumac Dub