Uk Dub

UK Dub is a subgenre of dub music that emerged in the UK in the late 1970s and 1980s, characterized by its heavy, bass-driven soundscapes, often featuring prominent drum machines and synthesizers. Building on the foundations of Jamaican dub, UK Dub artists incorporated elements of post-punk and electronic music, creating a unique blend of dark, atmospheric textures and infectious, danceable rhythms. The genre's development was deeply intertwined with the UK's multicultural urban landscape, reflecting the experiences and cultural exchange between Caribbean immigrants and British youth. UK Dub's cultural significance lies in its role as a platform for social commentary and resistance, with many artists using the genre to address issues of racism, inequality, and social justice. Notable for its experimental approach, UK Dub often pushed the boundaries of traditional dub, incorporating avant-garde and psychedelic elements, and influencing subsequent genres such as trip-hop and drum and bass.

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Ackboo
Dennis Bovell
Dub Conductor
Dub Dynasty
Dub Syndicate
Dubblestandart
Dubkasm
Indica Dubs
Iration Steppas
Iron Dubz
Jah Shaka
Jah Wobble
Judah Eskender Tafari
Linval Thompson
Mad Professor
Mr Zebre
Pablo Gad
Prince Alla
Prince Jammy
Radikal Guru
Ranking Joe
Rod Taylor
Twilight Circus Dub Sound System
Vibronics
Yabby You
Linval Thompson
Mad Professor
Yabby You
Prince Jammy
Vibronics
Iron Dubz
Jah Wobble
Dennis Bovell
Prince Alla
Dub Dynasty
Radikal Guru
Ranking Joe
Jah Shaka
Rod Taylor
Dub Syndicate
Iration Steppas
Dubkasm
Indica Dubs
Dubblestandart
Pablo Gad
Mr Zebre
Twilight Circus Dub Sound System
Dub Conductor
Ackboo
Judah Eskender Tafari