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Jun
We delve into the world of Dub for this week’s Pick Of The Week.
‘Roots Of Dub Funk 4 : Rise Of The Eclectic Dread’, released last week on Tanty Records, is a collection of 14 new excursions “embracing the very ethics of dub” by a selection of producers from across the globe.
Yes, dub has dirty, bowel shifting basslines but comes directly from Roots and should complement the original version, its essence and melody, rather than splashing a load of echo over a rhythm track.
The track I have selected does just that. ‘Dub Games’ is a Dub of ‘Rasta Nuh Play Games’ by Mystic Vibrations from JA via the US. The rolling rhythm of the track is overlaid with the brass and outstanding vocal melodies of the original. The album is worth having for the vocal drop on this track alone, trust me! If you want to learn more about what’s developing in the ever forward looking, historically important genre that is Dub, this album is well worth a listen. Check out ‘Dub Games’ Here and visit www.tantyrecord.com.0