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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Leave the Lights
Single - Released July 11, 2025

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Adrian Sherwood
Alborosie
Alma Roots
Anika
Anthem Greatness
Ashtech
Borgore
Bradamon Band
Brother Culture
Brown Sugar
Bujumannu
Bukkha
Catching Cairo
Cheeba Cheeba Records
Cornell Campbell
Crate Classics
Cultural Warriors
DJ Puffy
DJ Sotofett
Delroy Wilson
Derrick Sound
DethWrld
Dezarie
Di Genius
Doctor Bionic
Dread Mar I
Dub Movement
Dub Narcotic Sound System
Dub Sonata
Dubstep
Earl 16
Eek-A-Mouse
Eric Hilton
Fat Frog
Fink
Fiyah Mc
Flowdan
Fyahbwoy
George Palmer
Gold Fang
GrooVI
Haile Celestial
Horseman
Hughie Izachaar
I-Mandala
Iration Steppas
Irie Ites
J-Walk
Jamrock
Jesse Royal
John Holt
Kalibwoy
Kas Dub
Keith Hudson
King Jammy
King Kong
Kman 6ixx
Lee "Scratch" Perry
Little Lion Sound
Lone Ark
Lone Don
Lukie Fwd
Mad Professor
Makala
Melchizedek Freeman
Mykal Rose
Mystical Powa
NTS
Nae:Tek
Nautical Divine
Nick Hexum
Queen Omega
RASTA DINE
Ras Teo
Rasta
Reverblaster
Sattalite
Scientist
Sennhofer
Silva Bumpa
Sly & Robbie
Soul Syndicate
Spiritual Frequencies
Squid 9
Stick Figure
Sulfa Ge
Super Black
The Bug
The Disciples
The Slackers
Toots & The Maytals
Tosh
Travelers All Stars
Tricky
Truesounds
Walter The Producer
Willi Williams
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
Matisyahu
L'Entourloop
Tricky
Tiken Jah Fakoly
Iration
David Marley
Mo'Kalamity
Gustah
Eek-A-Mouse
The Hip Abduction
Little Lion Sound
Don Carlos
Bassnectar
Catching Cairo
El Roockie
Peter Tosh
Queen Omega
Flowering Inferno
Chaka Demus & Pliers
Kalibwoy
Dawn Penn
Fyahbwoy
Di Genius
Israel Vibration
The Architect
Virtual Riot
Skarra Mucci
O.B.F
Bob Marley
Stand High Patrol
Danakil
Horace Andy
Sons of Zion
Mungo's Hi Fi
The Upsetters
Tropidelic
Borgore
The Skatalites
Troy Berkley
Alton Ellis
Chezidek
Yellowman
Lee "Scratch" Perry
Mellow Mood
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Bumpin Uglies
Charlie P
Brother Culture
Joker
Isaac Chambers
U-Roy
Pupajim
Black Uhuru
Dezarie
Mista Savona
Panda Dub
Jahneration
Irie Ites
Taiwan MC
The Frightnrs
Prince Fatty
Marcus Gad
Dirtwire
John Holt
Soom T
Bugle
LITTLE JOHN
Island Drizzle
Kompany
Easy Star All-Stars
Mykal Rose
Jesse Royal
Manudigital
The Congos
Ireland Boss
Momonon
Mad Professor