Bassment Sessions

Minimal Dub strips reggae to its skeletal essentials—bass, space, and space. From Rhythm & Sound's meditative pulse to Intrusion's immersive textures, this playlist captures the essence of minimal dub—slow tempos, heavy low-end, and atmospheric layers that evolve gradually like fog over deep water. It's music to lose time to. Whether you're working, meditating, or simply drifting, Minimal Dub provides the perfect sonic space. PLAYLIST Babe Roots, IXM – Bless Dub (feat. IXM) - Kunta Kinte Version Upwellings – Blue Line to Brixton - Original Mix Another Channel – Run Dub Rhythm & Sound, Paul St. Hilaire – Never Tell You - 1 Versa – Rainfall In Dub Intrusion – Tswana Dub Rhythm & Sound – Mango Drive Andy Martin, Lee Scratch Perry, Nit Yardman – Revolution - Nit Yardman Version Deadbeat – Waking Dub Brendon Moeller, Beat Pharmacy – High Tide

Welcome to UK Reggae 2.0 – a journey through two decades of bass culture, lyrical fire, and homegrown sound system excellence. From smoky basements in Brixton to festival stages across Europe, UK reggae has evolved, staying rooted in its foundation while pushing boundaries with dub, digital, dancehall, lovers rock, and even jungle crossovers. This is the sound of the UK – past, present, and future. PLAYLIST Parly B, Tradesman – Rudeboy Skank Rodney P, The People's Army, Mighty Moe – Live Up (feat. The People's Army & Mighty Moe) Gentleman's Dub Club – High Grade The Skints – Rat-at-at The Nextmen, Eva Lazarus – Rudegyal DJ Vadim, Big Red, Jstar, 5'nizza – Soldier - Jstar Remix The Hempolics – Me Love To Sing Joe Yorke, Stand High Patrol – Midnight Rock Hollie Cook – 99 Aries, GOLD Dubs, Jinx, Eva Lazarus, Mr Benn – Fall In Love - Mr Benn Remix Dub Pistols, Rodney P – You'll Never Find DJ Vadim, Demolition Man – Fussin n' Fighting Roots Manuva, Wrongtom – Butterfly Crab Walk Jacky Murda, Levi Roots, Mikal Rose, Tuffist – Cool Me Off Tiffani Juno, Ed West, Gardna – See The Vibe

The 60-minute reggae mixtape show curated by Dubmatix showcases the finest Sticky Icky Reggae tunes from around the globe — spanning dub to dancehall, rocksteady to roots, and every rhythm in between. PLAYLIST Augustus Pablo, Hugh Mundell – Africa Must Be Free By 1983 Claudette, The Corporation – Skinheads a Bash Them Poet and The Roots, Dennis Bovell – Five Nights Of Bleeding - 1990 Digital Remaster Saamaka Poku – All Night Owen Gray – Give Me a Little Sign Pinnacle Sound, Emanuel & The Bionites – Psalm 2 Moon Rocks, Prince Jazzbo – Have No Fear Ras Midas – Good Old Days BDF, Dub Student, Heartical Sound – Dubbing with Fire The Drop, Dandelion – Body Unwind The Co-Operators, Lintang – Agony L'Entourloop, Joe Yorke – Rocksteady Admiral Tibet – Permission Scotty – Draw Your Brakes Dub-Stuy, Blakkamoore – Absolutely Dreadsquad, OCM – Watch Here For more themed mixes, visit https://bassculture.substack.com/

Welcome to Sound Clash – Episode 4: Jungle Sound Clash– where the bass is heavy, the riddims are rapid, and the energy is pure fire. "This time, we're diving headfirst into the golden era of 90s Jungle – the sound that took UK underground by storm, blending dancehall, dub, and breakbeats into something raw, rebellious, and revolutionary." With guest clasher - DJ Industrial Complex, we're delivering heavyweight anthems, classic MCs, and iconic producers that shaped the sound. This is a tribute to the junglist foundations – fast cuts, rewind culture, and sound system pressure." So pull up your hoodie, lace up your Air Max, and get ready to wind it up! This is Jungle Sound Clash. Episode 4. Let's go!   PLAYLIST Beenie Man, Barrington Levy - Under Mi Sensi (Jungle Spliff) Dillinja - Deadly Deep Subs (Original Mix) DJ SS - The Lighter (Original Mix) Lemon D - This Is L.A. (2021 Remaster) General Levy, M-Beat - Incredible (Original Mix Remastered) Bounty Killer - Down In The Ghetto (Stringin' It Together) (Original Mix) Adam F - Circles Revisited (Original Mix) UK Apache, Shy FX - Original Nuttah 25 (Original Mix) Ed Rush, Optical - Compound (Original Mix) Congo Natty, Sweetie Irie - Get Wild (Dub Plate Mix) Congo Natty, Black Star, Ronnie Thwaites - Bingy Man (Dub Plate Mix) Shabba Ranks - Uno Fi Move Krome and Time - Ganjaman (DJ Hype remix) C.L. Smooth & Pete Rock - In The Flesh - The Main Ingredient (Instrumentals) Tom & Jerry – Maximum Style (Lover To Lover) Topcat – Champion DJ (DJ Ron Jungle Mix) Cutty Ranks – Limb By Limb - DJ SS Remix Remarc – Sound Murderer - Remix Prizna – Fire (Original Mix) Splash – Babylon - Original Mix Johnny Osbourne – Jungle Buddy Bye Redrose – Jungle Tempo

The previous decade saw the shift from Mento to the rise of Ska, the slowdown morphing into Rocksteady and eventual transition to something slower with a heavier groove, lower bass, and a new voice - one that communicated the news lyrically of what was transpiring within Kingston and surrounding areas - Roots Reggae. The Shift: From Rocksteady to Roots The late '60s gave us rocksteady, smoother, soulful, love-driven tunes with slower rhythms and tight harmonies. But by 1971, Jamaica was changing. The people were speaking out about politics, poverty, Rastafari, repatriation, and resistance. And the music began to echo that shift. Roots reggae emerged as a soundtrack to consciousness. The drums got heavier. The basslines got deeper. The lyrics started telling the truth about ghetto life, oppression, and spiritual awakening. PLAYLIST Count Ossie & The Mystic Revelations - Rasta Reggae David Isaacs - Knock Three Times Augustus Pablo & Bongo Herman - Java Passion Winston Wright & The Impact All Stars - Woodpecker Delroy Wilson - Better Must Come The Wailers - Sun Is Shining Lloyd Charmers - Reggae In Wonderland Bruce Ruffin - Rain Max Romeo - Let The Power Fall U-Roy - Everybody Bawling The Stingers - Give Me Power Prince Buster - Holly Dave & Ansel Collins - Double Barrel The Ethiopians - Everything Crash Roy Shirley - Dance Reggae Eric Donaldson - Cherry Oh Baby Burning Spear - This Population The Abyssinians - Poor Jason Whyte

The 60-minute reggae mixtape show curated by Dubmatix showcases the finest Sticky Icky Reggae tunes from around the globe — spanning dub to dancehall, rocksteady to roots, and every rhythm in between. PLAYLIST Senya – Roots Man Fullness, Mikey General – Chariots and Horses Rob Smith aka RSD, Big Youth – Jim Screechy - Dub Joe Ariwa – Big Bad & Boasty Twilight Sound System, Prince Alla – No More Will I Roam - Extended Mix Ras Teo, Ashanti Selah – When Jah Arise Paul Fox – First Light Roots Massacre, Dub Addict Sound System, Joe Pilgrim – Nation Drones Overproof Soundsystem – Kunte Kinte Dennis Brown – Drifter Lloyd Parks – Mafia Junior Byles – Da Da Danny Red – Open the Gates Slimmah Sound – Peaceful Version Jah Works – Richman For more themed mixes, visit https://bassculture.substack.com/

Why the Golden Era? What makes it so special? Along with the fashion that has been part of Hip Hop culture from the start was the message, much like reggae shifted from love songs during the Rocksteady era to Roots Reggae in the 70s, where people were trying to unite and bring something more conscious and durable to the recordings. HipHop would repeat this shift 20 years later, from the early 80s with Run DMC, LL Cool J, Doug E. Fresh, and Kurtis Blow to Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, Digable Planets, & Public Enemy amongst others - they formed a coalition of unity, consciousness, and empowerment. The Golden Era wasn't just about hits; it was a cultural movement. It set the blueprint for what hip-hop could be: raw yet refined, rebellious but thoughtful. Whether you grew up with these tracks or are just discovering them, this mix is a celebration of the sound and soul of one of music's most influential periods. PLAYLIST Skee-Lo – I Wish A Tribe Called Quest – Buggin' Out Fugees, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean, Pras – Fu-Gee-La Black Sheep – The Choice Is Yours (Revisited) Beastie Boys – Egg Man House Of Pain – Jump Around - Pete Rock Remix Pete Rock, Method Man – Half Man Half Amazin (feat. Method Man) Guru, Baybe – Lifesaver Cypress Hill – I Ain't Goin' Out Like That Craig Mack – Flava in Ya Ear Das EFX – They Want EFX Tha Alkaholiks – Make Room KRS-One – MC's Act Like They Don't Know Digable Planets – Jettin' Gang Starr – Code Of The Streets Slum Village, Jazz Spastiks – We Do It (Jazz Spastiks Remix)

Tracy and I go back to my very first album, “Champion Sound Clash,” back in 2004. He's been a fantastic supporter of not only my music but thousands of musicians over the past decades, so it's my great pleasure to share today's mix with him. He currently hosts a show, “Reggae Shack” on KWNK 97.7 FM Reno, kwnkradio.org PLAYLIST Big Youth - World War III Little Harry - Long Time Ago Yellowman - Duppy or Gunman Frankie Paul/John Steele - I Need Your Lovin'/Ghettology Sister Candy - Black Culture John Wayne - Bubble with Me Papa Levi - Mi God Mi King Lone Ranger – Wicked a Go Run Captain Sinbad – Bam Salute Linval Thompson – Pop No Style Jah Batta – Youthman Time Toyan – Children Children Wayne Jarrett – Ranny And Lou Sammy Dread, Saddle Dread – Follow Fashion Anthony Johnson – What Kind of Herb

Ease into your Sunday with this mellow one-hour mix of acoustic reggae. Featuring stripped-down acoustic tracks for this session. Kick back and enjoy the easy vibes. PLAYLIST Clinton Fearon – Backyard Meditation Stephen Marley, Damian Marley – The Traffic Jam (Acoustic Version) Barrington Levy – Personal Oval Sylford Walker – Burn Babylon (Acoustic Version) The Expanders – Evilous Number Israel Vibration – Dancing in the Rain (Acoustic Version - Bonus) Bedouin Soundclash – Jeb Rand The Congos – Hills and Valleys Toots & The Maytals – Bam Bam (Live) Bim Sherman – Over The Rainbow Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers – One Good Spliff Ronnie Davis – Strange Things (Acoustic) UB40 featuring Ali Astro & Mickey – Food For Thought (Unplugged) Andrew Tosh, Bunny Wailer, Ky-Mani Marley – Soon Come Queen Ifrica – Predator's Paradise Jesse Royal – Feel Your Pain (Percapella)

This mix dives deep into the crucial transition period of Jamaican music during the early 1980s—those rich, rugged years when the roots reggae era evolved into the raw pulse of early dancehall, also known as rub-a-dub. The 17 tracks featured here capture the stripped-down riddims, streetwise vocals, and echo-laden dub textures that defined this moment in time. These were the years when roots consciousness met sound system swagger, and the groove got heavier, slower, and more bass-focused. As political tensions rose in Jamaica and the optimism of the ‘70s roots began to fade, artists and producers responded with music that reflected reality—gritty, direct, and dance-ready. About This Era (1979–1985): The Roots–Dancehall Crossover Why It Happened After nearly a decade of deeply spiritual and political roots reggae, a younger generation pushed for change. They craved music that could still carry a message but move the dancefloor and reflect everyday life. The result: rub-a-dub and early dancehall, a style with emphasis on drum and bass, minimal overdubs, and toasting (a rhythmic, talk-over vocal style) alongside melodic singing. Who Shaped the Sound Sly & Robbie (The Rhythm Twins): Their Taxi label and riddims drove innovation—combining militant basslines with minimal, hard-hitting drum grooves. Henry “Junjo” Lawes: A towering figure of this time, producing massive hits for artists like Yellowman, Don Carlos, Michael Prophet, and more—often backed by the mighty Roots Radics band. Roots Radics: The go-to session band for rub-a-dub—slow tempos, dubbed-out textures, and basslines that could anchor any vocal. Joe Gibbs, Channel One, Jammy's, Techniques, and Volcano were the key studios and labels shaping the sound. PLAYLIST Tony Tuff – Come Fe Mash It Little John – Smoke Ganja Hard Gregory Isaacs – Oh What a Feeling Barrington Levy – Trying to Rule My Life Half Pint – Sally Michael Prophet – Gunman The Meditations – Carpenter Rebuild Linval Thompson – Look How Me Sexy Don Carlos – Laser Beam Super Cat – Dance Inna New York Yellowman – Nobody Move Nobody Get Hurt Freddie McGregor – Roots Man Skanking Josey Wales – It A Fi Burn Wailing Souls – Inchpinchers Anthony Johnson, Jah Thomas, Toyan – Gunshot Cornell Campbell – Boxing Around Bunny Wailer – I'm The Toughest

The 60-minute reggae mixtape show curated by Dubmatix showcases the finest Sticky Icky Reggae tunes from around the globe — spanning dub to dancehall, rocksteady to roots, and every rhythm in between. PLAYLIST Errol Holt – Congo Dread Jacob Miller – Some Of Them Say Them A Rasta Mystic Eyes – Linger a While Pablo Moses – Blood Money Leroy Brown – What a Fire The Abyssinians – South African Enlistment - Remastered 2002 Rod Taylor – Bad Man Comes and Goes NORRIS REID – PROTECT THEM The Officials – Babylonian Mighty Diamonds – Gates of Zion Johnny Clarke – Blood Dunza Dennis Brown – A True Barrington Levy – Walk 2000 Miles Horace Martin – Africa Is Calling Noel Ellis, Lone Ark – I Know Jah Shaka – Repatriation Senya – Roots Man Fullness, Mikey General – Chariots and Horses For more themed mixes, visit https://bassculture.substack.com/

For today's clash, I welcome Dubmaster Conte, who came through with a heavy UK steppers selection—deep basslines, militant drums, and hypnotic echoes. In response, I dug into my vault and pulled seven stepper tracks that complement and contrast his picks, forming a heavyweight sonic journey. Each episode becomes a time capsule of two minds meeting over music. PLAYLIST Manasseh, The Equaliser – Millennium The Bush Chemists – Earth's Rightful Ruler Miniman, Murray Man – Dub Over Evil Alpha & Omega – Sacred Realm The Disciples – Eastern Fire Indica Dubs, Vibronics, Vanya O – Dub Stream Dougie Conscious, Artman – Artman Meets Dougie Dub Dynasty, Alpha Steppa, Alpha & Omega, Don Fe – River Jordan Junior Delgado, Smith & Mighty – Storm is Coming Fikir Amlak, Ital Horns, Dougie Conscious – African Raindrops Gussie Clarke – No Entry – 2025 Remaster Fullness – Bless Na Curse Riddim Macka B, Mad Professor – Warrior Dub Roots Keepers, Vibronics – Rootswoman Dub

A dive into the raw, psychedelic world of Lee "Scratch" Perry — the original Upsetter. This one-hour mix uncovers rare gems, unreleased dub plates, and overlooked productions from Perry's Black Ark era and beyond. Expect swirling echoes, hypnotic grooves, and unpredictable sonic experiments that highlight Perry's genius outside the mainstream. This isn't a greatest hits session, it's a head-nod to the underground wizardry of reggae's mad scientist. Perfect for crate diggers, dub heads, and anyone curious about the sonic shadows of Scratch. PLAYLIST The Classics - Civilization (Produced by Perry) The Upsetters - A Live Injection Lee "Scratch" Perry - Perry In Dub Lee "Scratch" Perry - Three Blind Dub Lee "Scratch" Perry - Rub-A-Dub Lee "Scratch" Perry - After Beat Dub The Upsetters - Rare Acetates Vol 1 (B Side Mix) The Upsetters - Haunted House (Rare Vinyl) The Upsetters & Augustus Pablo - Black Ark The Upsetters - Dark Moon The Upsetters - Rebels Train / Rebels Dub The Upsetters - Shuffle (Unreleased Dub Plate Mix) Lee "Scratch" Perry - Caneriver Rock extended with Rocky River The Upsetters & Bob Marley - Natural Mystic The Upsetters - Vibrator

The 60-minute reggae mixtape show curated by Dubmatix showcases the finest Sticky Icky Reggae tunes from around the globe — spanning dub to dancehall, rocksteady to roots, and every rhythm in between. PLAYLIST Sylford Walker – Eternal Day Junior Delgado – Every Natty Tetrack – Look Within Yourself Prince Alla – Funeral Earth & Stone – Jail House Set Me Free The Twinkle Brothers, Alla – Babylon A Fight Barry Brown – Enter the Kingdom of Zion Linval Thompson – Cool Down Your Temper Cultural Roots – World Of Illusion The Black Survivors – Come Away Jah Jah Children Delton Screechie – Living in the Ghetto - 12 Mix Keith Porter, The Itals – Jah Glory Naggo Morris – Jah Guide Bob Andy – Unchain Me Leroy Smart – Babylon Don't Like Dreadlocks Junior Ross & The Spears – Rasta Come From Zion aka Rastaman Say For more themed mixes, visit https://bassculture.substack.com/

For today's mix, I've brought in a guest, Ediblspaceships, who's been an active part of Bass Culture, and he's selected seven tracks, and I've filled out the rest of the hour. I hope you enjoy it. If you'd like to be part of a future Sound Clash, please don't hesitate to message me. PLAYLIST ediblspaceships selections Twilight Circus Dub Sound System – Dance Plate Dry & Heavy - Kick The Bong Around Prince Fatty, Shniece McMenamin – Expansions Twilight Circus Dub Sound System – Floorshaker Prince Fatty, Mungo's Hi Fi, Sugar Minott – Scrub a Dub Style - Prince Fatty Mix Sherwood & Pinch - Bring Me Weed (Casio Love Bootleg Remix) Clouds - Elders (Rootah Dub) Dubmatix selections Restriction – Four Point Plan Jah Shaka & Mad Professor – Ecological Dub Jah Warrior – Herbsman Anthem Manasseh – Zion Dubbing Gentleman's Dub Club, Kiko Bun – Use Me (Ben Mckone Dub) - Mixed Sis Jendayi – Feel It - Dub Two Butch Cassidy Sound System – Coming Storm Diggory Kenrick, The Prophet Allstars – Oppression (Part 1)

Ambient dub is the dreamlike extension of traditional dub—a sound world where slow-motion basslines, swirling echoes, and textured layers stretch out like scenes from a film you've never seen but somehow remember. It's not dub for the dancefloor. It's dub for drifting. For breathing. For letting go. PLAYLIST Docetism – Old Oak Akcept, Another Channel – Transmission Another Channel – Version Of Love Versa – Breakthrough Thievery Corporation – Le Monde Eccodek, Dubmatix – Voices Have Eyes (Dubmatix Cinematic Dub Mix) Low Volume, Biodub – Hope So - Biodub Remix Upwellings – Blue Line to Brixton - Original Mix Deadbeat, Paul St. Hilaire – Dopa Biodub – Schweben Dubmatix, Future Dub Orchestra – Black Arc

Burning Spear—born Winston Rodney in St. Ann's Bay, Jamaica—is not just a reggae artist; he is a vessel of history, resistance, and Rastafari wisdom. While his better-known songs, such as "Marcus Garvey," "Columbus," and "Slavery Days," defined 1970s roots reggae, there's a rich body of lesser-known tracks that offer just as much power, insight, and sonic magic. This one-hour mix delves into a deeper catalog: unreleased takes, dub versions, extended disco mixes, and forgotten B-sides that still resonate with Spear's unwavering spiritual and political voice. These are songs for those ready to go beneath the surface. PLAYLIST Burning Spear - Call On You Burning Spear - Swell Head Burning Spear - Foggy Road Burning Spear - Institution (Disco Mix) Burning Spear - Workshop (Red Gold And Green) Burning Spear - Travelling Burning Spear - Free Black People Burning Spear - Farther East Of Jack (Old Marcus Garvey) Burning Spear - Spear Burning Burning Spear - Dub Man Burning Spear - Natural (Version) Burning Spear - Jah No Dead (Disco Mix) Burning Spear - Marcus Senior Burning Spear - Do The Reggae (12" Inch mix) Burning Spear - The Whole We A Suffer

We take a deep dive into the heaviest, deepest, and most earth-shaking dub sounds of the 1970s with 15 killer, no filler, dub tracks. This is the era when dub was forged in Kingston's studios, carved into vinyl grooves, and blasted through the most powerful sound systems across Jamaica and beyond. These dubs rattled speakers, lifted minds, and laid the foundation for what we now call bass culture. So turn up your speakers, feel the bass in your chest, and let's step into the echo chamber of heavyweight dub. PLAYLIST King Tubby - Keep On Dubbing The Revolutionaries - Rocking Dub The Scientist - Drum Song The Aggrovators - Bag O Wire Prince Jammy - Fist Of Fury Joe Gibbs & The Professionals - Chapter Three The Revolutionaries - Waiting In The Park Dub The Twinkle Brothers - Jahovah in Dub Majesty King Tubby & The Aggrovators - A Rougher Version Horace Andy & The Aggrovators - Money For Dub Mikey Dread - Industrial Dub Prince Far I & The Arabs - Dub To Africa Prince Far I - Back Weh The Viceroys - Why Dub Roots Radics - Blood On His Lips

The 60-minute reggae mixtape show curated by Dubmatix showcases the finest Sticky Icky Reggae tunes from around the globe — spanning dub to dancehall, rocksteady to roots, and every rhythm in between. PLAYLIST Horace Andy – Babylon System Sylford Walker – My Father's Homeland Hugh Mundell – Can't Pop No Style Creation Rebel – Know Yourself Joy White – Dread Out Deh Moon Rocks, Prince Jazzbo – Have No Fear Barry Brown – Politician Linval Thompson – Pop No Style Welton Irie – Greetings The Black Survivors – Come Away Jah Jah Children Lacksley Castell – My Woman Can Soul Syndicate – Tonight Augustus Pablo – Some Dub Plate Wayne Jrrett – Saturday Night Jamboree Mystic Eyes – Judgement Time For more themed mixes, visit https://bassculture.substack.com/

This special mix celebrates the voice, vision, and vibration of Martin Campbell, one of the UK's most dedicated roots reggae artists. With haunting vocals, militant riddims, and dubwise production, his sound remains a powerful bridge between the message-driven reggae of the 1970s and today's global dub revival. This was an artist I'd never crossed musical paths with, so when I first heard “Wicked Rule,” my ears perked up. The music was different, his voice stood out with a unique tone and delivery that made me stop and ask What was that? T' Then I had to relisten several times to wrap my head around what this guy was doing. Released in 1990, it was a blend of digital dancehall sounds, soundsystem-style steppers, and bass, with minimalist production.   PLAYLIST Martin Campbell, Hi Tech Roots Dynamics – Just Another Day Martin Campbell – Babylon Come Martin Campbell – Another Night Martin Campbell – Give the Poor Man a Try Martin Campbell – Everywhere I Walk Martin Campbell, Hi Tech Roots Dynamics – Keep on Rowing the Boat Martin Campbell – War and Plunder Martin Campbell – Tears Form Martin Campbell – Hard Living Martin Campbell – Got to Pray Alien Dread, Martin Campbell, The Hi-Tech Roots Dynamics – Don't Cry Dub Martin Campbell – Ignorance & Poverty Martin Campbell – Crazy Circus Martin Campbell – Bound to Fall Martin Campbell – Jacks Mouth Martin Campbell, Hi Tech Roots Dynamics – You Lick Me First Martin Campbell - Wicked Rule

This one-hour set draws from key artists and tracks that have helped shape the sound, making it a perfect companion for chill-out sessions, creative focus, or late-night journeys through your mind. PLAYLIST Quanta - Akasha Experience – Quazilimbo (Akasha Experience Remix) Pitch Black - Deep Fried Dub – Transient Transmission (Deep Fried Dub's Battered Mix) Kuba – The Woman Who Made The Rain Come Psybur – Pocket Universe Deep Fried Dub – Kryptology (Deciphered Mix) Tor.Ma In Dub – The Colour from Space Third Ear Audio – The End? International Observer – Low Light Meter Ricky Bamboo – Subconscious Deep Fried Dub – Mirage Dubsalon – Yeco Ne Boko

Steely & Clevie laid the blueprint for digital reggae and modern dancehall. Their innovations in rhythm sequencing, MIDI drum programming, and sampling gave rise to an entire generation of producers. Sadly, Steely passed away in 2009, but their legacy lives on in countless tracks, remixes, and riddims still in rotation today.   PLAYLIST Pinchers – Bandelero Beres Hammond – Tempted to Touch Steely & Clevie, Dawn Penn – You Don't Love Me Freddie McGregor – Loving Pauper Junior Tucker – Love Of A Lifetime Steely & Clevie, Leroy Sibbles – Fatty Fatty Foxy Brown – Sorry Lady G, Sugar Minott – A Whole Heap A Man Cocoa Tea – Sonia Come Back Tiger – Ram Dance Hall Sugar Minott – Smile Mr. Vegas – Heads High Admiral Bailey – Punanny Gregory Peck – Oversized Mampie General Degree – When I Hold You Tonight Shabba Ranks – Trailer Load A Girls Anthony Malvo, Daddy Lizard – Take You To The Dance Ninjaman – Murder Dem

The 60-minute reggae mixtape show curated by Dubmatix showcases the finest Sticky Icky Reggae tunes from around the globe — spanning dub to dancehall, rocksteady to roots, and every rhythm in between. PLAYLIST Earth & Stone – False Ruler Delton Screechie – Living in the Ghetto - 12 Mix Ranking Joe – STEP IT DOWN SHEPHERDS BUSH Barry Brown, Scientist – Movements of Jah Dubmaster Conte, Baltazzar – High Vibes Dub Prince Jazzbo – Mr. Harry Skank Linval Thompson – River Jordan Wayne Jarrett – Satta Dread Ras Midas – Let the People Go The Revolutionaries – Big Foot Hortense Ellis – Jah Created the World Junior Ross & The Spear – Judgement Time Neville Tate – See A Man's Face Joe Auxumite – No Equal Rights in Babylon Jack Ruby, King Tubby, Errol Thompson – Running Dub   For more themed mixes, visit https://bassculture.substack.com/

I've been locked in with Leroy from the moment I heard Ballistic Affair as the needle hit vinyl and exploded out of my childhood bedroom stereo decades ago - the infectious groove and his vocal delivery, raw pleading, captured my attention and hasn't let go since. He is a once-in-a-generation voice that, after 50 years, still resonates with young and old and will get your head nodding and feet moving. The Backstory Leroy Smart isn't just another reggae singer—he's one of the most fearless and outspoken voices to ever rise from Kingston's music scene. Known as “The Don,” his career blends social commentary, streetwise bravado, and timeless melodies.   PLAYLIST Leroy Smart - Mother Lisa Leroy Smart, Big Youth - Pride And Ambition (Extended) Leroy Smart - Life Is a Funny Thing Leroy Smart - Wreck up My Life Leroy Smart - Ballistic Affair Leroy Smart - We Want to Go Home Leroy Smart - Jah Is Mighty Leroy Smart - Badness No Pay Leroy Smart - Badness Don't Pay (45 Edit) Leroy Smart - Africa Leroy Smart - Mr. Smart Leroy Smart - Friday Night Leroy Smart - Party Time Rock Leroy Smart - No Love Leroy Smart - Jah Almighty Leroy Smart - Beautiful Rainbow Leroy Smart - No Check Babylon God Leroy Smart - Jah Jah Forgive Them

Lovers Rock is a romantic subgenre of reggae that emerged in mid-1970s London, blending soulful melodies with reggae rhythms. It was pioneered by producers like Dennis Harris, Dennis Bovell, and John Kpiaye, who established the Lovers Rock label in 1977. The genre provided a softer, more melodic alternative to the politically charged roots reggae of the time, resonating deeply with the Black British community. Dennis Bovell played a pivotal role in shaping the Lovers Rock sound, producing hits like Janet Kay's "Silly Games," which reached number 2 on the UK Singles Chart in 1979. The genre's emphasis on love and emotional expression provided a platform for female artists, with figures such as Carroll Thompson and Louisa Mark gaining prominence. Lovers Rock became a staple at house parties and sound system events, fostering a sense of community and cultural identity. The impact of Lovers Rock extended beyond music, influencing fashion, dance, and social dynamics within the Black British community. It provided a space for emotional expression and connection during a time of racial tension and social upheaval. The genre's legacy continues to inspire artists and audiences, underscoring its significance in the tapestry of British musical and cultural history. Here's an interview with Dennis Bovell on PeckhamSoul.com (includes his Top 10 List of Lovers Rock, many of which appear here) PLAYLIST J.C. Lodge – Someone Loves You Honey Brown Sugar – I'm in Love With a Dreadlocks Sandra Reid – Ooh Boy Carroll Thompson – Simply in Love (2021 - Remaster) Janet Kay – Silly Games Claudette Miller, Errol Brown – Tonight Is the Night Louisa Mark – Caught You in a Lie Jean Adebambo – Paradise Carroll Thompson – Hopelessly in Love Webby Jay – In the Rain Trevor Walters – Stuck on You Marie Pierre – Choose Me Delroy Witter, Janet Kay – I Do Love You Claudia Fontaine – Natural High Paul Dawkins – Ready to Dance

Tracing the Journey of Winston Brown — the deejay who rose with Ray Symbolic and fell into crime Early Life & Identity Birth name: Winston Brown (also known as Robert Anthony Blackwood), born May 9, 1956, in Trelawny Parish, Jamaica Grew up in the Rema and Tivoli ghettos of Kingston Took on the stage name Ranking Dread, later adopting aliases like Errol Codling and Michael Dicks Sound System Roots Gained prominence on Jamaica's Ray Symbolic sound system during the mid‑1970s After relocating to London in the late 1970s, he joined Lloyd Coxsone's sound system, performing alongside notable UK reggae acts PLAYLIST Ranking Dread – Super Star Ranking Dread – Love A Dub Ranking Dread – Fattie Boom Boom Ranking Dread & Errol Dunkley - Holding On 12" Ranking Dread – Shut Me Mouth Ranking Dread – Loving Devotion Cornell Campbell, Ranking Dread – Bandulu Hard Times - Extended 12 Version Ranking Dread – Come Sister Come Ranking Dread – Wha Go a Africa Ranking Dread – Nuh Trouble Natty Dread Ranking Dread – A Wha We Do Ranking Dread - Tubys Dub Plate Mix Ranking Dread / Roots Radics – Dub It On Jah (Mix by Scientist) Ranking Dread – Jump Up Dub (Mix by King Tubby)

Step into the echo chamber with Deep Dub Cuts — a one-hour journey through the mystical, bass-heavy underworld of 1970s dub. These are a few of the treasures that may not have been on your radar - deep versions by the masters of dub alchemy. From Lee Scratch Perry's eccentric genius to King Tubby's surgical dubs, this mix is all about the exploration of their sonic dub wizardry. PLAYLIST Lee Scratch Perry – Leopard Dub King Tubby – Second Cut [Little Girl] Barry Brown, Scientist – Love Dub Yabby You – Praises Glen Brown, King Tubby – Assack Lawn No. 1 Dub Version 2 Niney The Observer – Dub Chapter Simplicity People – Gussie Special Ronnie Davis – Cover Dub Creation Rebel – Doctors Remedy King Tubby, Ring Craft Posse, David Isaacs – Travel Version Bunny Lee, Prince Jammy, The Aggrovators – Ethiopian Dub Yabby You, The Aggrovators – Words Dub Crucial Bunny – Bunny Na Jest Don Carlos – Dub Ah Bite! Wackies – Slave Dub Roots Radics – Watch What You Do Dub Dennis Bovell – Dub'er Pablo All Stars – Zion Dub Diggory Kenrick, The Prophet Allstars – Oppression (Part 2)  

Today's mix is a little different in terms of tempo and the backbone of the beat - there's no one drop or steppers, this mix is the meeting of funk and dub coming together to form new - Jungle / Ragga Jungle - a fresh, revolutionary sound that tore through the UK and world in the late 80s, early 90s that continues to this day. I've sifted through the digital crates to bring a few of the classics together for your ears - enjoy. What Is the Amen Break? The Amen Break is a 6-to-7-second drum solo that became the most sampled piece of music in history. Pulled from the 1969 B-side “Amen, Brother” by The Winstons, this unassuming moment reshaped hip-hop, jungle, drum & bass, and electronic music forever. PLAYLIST Tom & Jerry – Maximum Style (Lover To Lover) UK Apache & SHY FX – Original Nuttah 25 M-Beat & General Levy – Incredible Top Cat – Bunn the Sensi - Dub Hustlers Remix Congo Natty, Conquering Lion, Super Cat & Reggie Stepper – Code Red Roni Size & Reprazent – Brown Paper Bag More Rockers – Night Fall (Smith & Mighty) SHY FX & Donae'o – Raver - Breakage Remix Bahamadia – Pep Talk Cheetah – X-Rated Chopstick Dubplate, Jah Mason & Louie Rankin – Soundboy Gone - Original Mix LTJ Bukem – Atlantis - Marky & S.P.Y. Rework

From Ska to Roots – The Trailblazing Legacy of a Studio Queen Sonia Pottinger holds a unique place in Jamaican music history. As the country's first female record producer, she not only broke barriers but helped shape the very sound of ska, rocksteady, and reggae from the 1960s to the 1980s. PLAYLIST (The mix includes songs she produced, released, or has been part of in some manner) Delano Stewart – Tell Me Baby The Ethiopians – The Whip Brent Dowe – It Cool The Ethiopians – I Need You Delano Stewart – That's Life Federals – Wailing Festival The Melodians – No Nola Ken Boothe – Have I Sinned Marcia Griffiths – Survival Judy Mowatt – Way Over Yonder Sonya Spence – When Culture – Stop The Fussing And Fighting - 2000 Digital Remaster The Twinkle Brothers – A New World Order Reggae George – Fig Root Bob Andy – Ghetto Stays in the Mind Tony Tuff – Round the World Ranking Joe – Shine Eye Girl Jah Thomas – Righteous Train

The 60-minute reggae mixtape show curated by Dubmatix showcases the finest Sticky Icky Reggae tunes from around the globe — spanning dub to dancehall, rocksteady to roots, and every rhythm in between. PLAYLIST Pat Kelly Angel Of The Morning The Reggae Boys Mama Look Deh Peter Tosh Them a Fe Get a Beaten The Soul Sisters Wreck a Buddy Lloyd Charmers,The Uniques My Rhya Soul Agent and the Soul Defenders Popcorn Reggae Dave Barker Do Your Thing Dandy,The Superboys (People Get Ready) Let's do Rocksteady The Pioneers Caranapo The Kingstonians Lion's Den Clancy Eccles Ganja Free Bruce Ruffin The Bitterness of Life Lee Scratch Perry,The Upsetters What a Botheration The Uniques A Yuh (Hey You) Max Romeo Public Enemy No. 1 Junior Byles A Place Called Africa Big Youth Foreman vs. Frazier The Dynamites Phantom (Live It Up) Prince Buster Finger Ken Boothe I Wish It Could Be Peaceful Again For more themed mixes, visit https://bassculture.substack.com/

Dubbed-Out Trip-Hop and Smoky Basslines (One Hour Mix) Step into a cinematic headspace where dub's heavy echoes meet the moody textures of trip-hop. Echoes in the Smoke is a one-hour sonic journey weaving together deep basslines, hypnotic rhythms, and downtempo atmospheres. From the dusty beats of Nightmares on Wax to the spacious dubs of Rhythm & Sound and the cinematic grooves of Thievery Corporation, this mix floats in a haze of head-nodding bliss. Perfect for late-night drives, focused work sessions, or just getting lost in thought. Genres: Dub / Trip-Hop / Chillhop / Downtempo Features: Massive Attack, DJ Shadow, Herbaliser, St. Germain, Richie Phoe & more PLAYLIST Dreadzone – Out of Heaven Thievery Corporation – Thief Rockers DJ Shadow – In Flux - In Tune and On Time Shantel – Bass And Several Cars - mixed Rhythm & Sound – See Mi Yah Dubmatix, Future Dub Orchestra – Inner Blues Richie Phoe – Bumpy's Lament Massive Attack, Elizabeth Fraser – Black Milk The Herbaliser – The Sensual Woman D-echo Project – Dub Addiction - Original Mix Nightmares On Wax – The Sweetest St Germain – La goutte d'or Howie B. – Who's Got The Bacon?

The Classic Ska Sound Lives On Step into the sound of a new generation, keeping the spirit of 1960s ska alive. Ska Revival Sessions is a tribute to the timeless rhythms and soulful grooves that defined the golden era of Jamaican ska and its UK explosion. This show features tracks that feel like they came straight from a Kingston dancehall or a London mod club—but were crafted by today's revivalists. From gritty organ riffs to syncopated guitar chops and bouncing basslines, every tune echoes the energy of the past while pulsing with fresh life. Ska isn't just history—it's a living sound. In a world of constant change, these revival tracks remind us that rhythm, resistance, and unity are as vital now as they were then. Whether you're a rude boy, soul girl, or ska newcomer, this session is your passport to that classic eternal sound and groove. PLAYLIST The Aggrolites – Work To Do The Frightnrs – Trouble in Here Alpheus – The Victory The Upsessions – Shake It! The Delegators – Nowhere to Run Rockstone Rockers, Ce'Cile – Orange Street The Valkyrians – Heart of Glass Dr. Ring Ding, The Senior Allstars – One Scotch, One Bourbo,n One Beer The Inversions, Victor Axelrod – Conscience is Heavy The Aggrolites – Countryman Fiddle Smooth Beans – Bankrobber Tim Timebomb – 30 Pieces of Silver The Slackers – Because Leon Dinero, Victor Axelrod – If You Ask Me Charles Bradley, The Inversions, Victor Axelrod – Whatcha Doing (To Me) The Magic Touch – Safe European Home The Caroloregians – Got to Be a Man The Debonaires – Same Way The Delegators – Be Good to Me Dubmatix & Dennis Alcapone - Rocksteady Freddie

The 60-minute reggae mixtape show curated by Dubmatix showcases the finest Sticky Icky Reggae tunes from around the globe — spanning dub to dancehall, rocksteady to roots, and every rhythm in between. PLAYLIST Pachyman – SJU Da Break, Dubmatix – Fine & Steady - Dubmatix Dub Ratigan Era, King Toppa, Reality Mad One – Don't Stop Bukkha, Footsie – Pon A Medi Jesse Royal, Zion I Kings – Love That Don't Change Arkaingelle – Thrones Of Judgment Lion D, Irie Ites – Alert MediSun, Zion I Kings – African Pride Soul Rebel Sound, Pressure Busspipe – Fyah Mackeehan, OCG – Man a Lion Norris Man – Still Run Jhazahra – Sound Killa Lutan Fyah, Derrick Sound – Bla Bla Bla Intrestt – Mr. Screw Face Alborosie, Etana – Blessings (feat. Etana) Fantan Mojah – Jah Give Us Life King Chango – Love in Jah For more themed mixes, visit https://bassculture.substack.com/

The Life, Sound, and Legacy of Duke Reid and Treasure Isle Records Before Duke Reid was a king of Jamaican music, he was a decorated cop. Before Treasure Isle was one of the greatest labels in reggae history, it was a small liquor store on Bond Street in Kingston. And before the world ever heard of U-Roy or Phyllis Dillon, Duke was already shaping the streets with a sound system so heavy it moved people physically and spiritually. He didn't just play records—he ruled dances with a crown on his head, a revolver on his hip, and a shotgun slung across his back. PLAYLIST Duke Reid, Justin Hinds & The Dominoes – Botheration The Melodians, Tommy McCook, The Supersonics – Everybody Bawling Hopeton Lewis, the Tommy McCook Quintet – Boom-Sha-Ka-Lacka Dave Barker, Tommy McCook, The Supersonics – Lock Jaw The Techniques, Tommy McCook, The Supersonics – Travelling Man The Techniques – I'm in the Mood for Love Duke Reid, Justin Hinds & The Dominoes – Carry Go Bring Come Duke Reid, The Melodians – Passion Love John Holt, Leroy Sibbles – Let's Build Our Dreams The Ethiopians, Tommy McCook, The Soul Syndicate – Pirate Rosalyn Sweat, The Paragons – Blackbird Singing Justin Hinds – Sinners Justin Hinds & The Dominoes – Mighty Redeemer Teacherman, Tommy McCook, The Supersonics – The Lesson The Three Tops, Tommy McCook, The Supersonics – Do It Right U-Roy, the Tommy McCook Quintet – Rule the Nation The Paragons – The Tide Is High Alton Ellis, Tommy McCook, The Supersonics – Breaking Up (Is Hard to Do) Sir Lord Comic, Tommy McCook, The Supersonics – What a Situation (aka Black Man's Time) Stranger Cole, Duke Reid's Band – Rough and Tough Don Drummond, The Skatalites – Garden of Love Ken Parker, Tommy McCook, The Supersonics – I Can't Hide

Dread At The Controls - Mikey Dread (One Hour Mix) Radio Revolutionary. Dub Scientist. Reggae Icon.   More mixes available here: https://bassculture.substack.com/   From his echo-drenched intros to his lyrical chants about education, politics, and daily life, Mikey's fingerprint is on reggae, dub, punk, and modern bass culture.   PLAYLIST Mikey Dread – Saturday Night Style - Dub / Instrumental Reggae Music Mikey Dread – Hot Cross Bun – Mikey Dread Mikey Dread – Everybody Needs a Proper Education - Extended Mikey Dread – Headline News - Dub / Instrumental Reggae Music Mikey Dread – Israel (12 Tribe) Stylee - Extended Play Mikey Dread – Pre-Dawn Dub - Dub / Instrumental Reggae Music Mikey Dread – Roots and Culture Mikey Dread – Jumping Master Mikey Dread – Reflexion Dub - Dub / Instrumental Reggae Music Mikey Dread – Heavy-Weight Sound Mikey Dread – Sunday School Mikey Dread – Industrial Spy - Dub / Instrumental Reggae Music Mikey Dread – Voice of Jah Mikey Dread – Gully Bank Dub - Dub / Instrumental Reggae Music

ONE HOUR MIX From the concrete streets of Kingston to every corner of the world, the Marley name is more than music — it's a movement. What began with Bob Marley, a man with a guitar and a message, evolved into a multigenerational global force of cultural influence, social consciousness, and sonic innovation. PLAYLIST Bob Marley & The Wailers – So Much Trouble In The World Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers – Rebel In Disguise Damian Marley – My Sweet Lord Sharon Marley & K-Jah Sound – Butterflies In The Sky Stephen Marley & Capleton – Break Us Apart Bob Marley & The Wailers – The Heathen Alborosie & Ky-Mani Marley – Natural Mystic (feat. Ky-Mani Marley) Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers – All Day All Night Rita Marley – Play Play Julian Marley & Stephen Marley – A Little Too Late Stephen Marley – False Friends YG Marley – Praise Jah In The Moonlight – Radio Edit Skip Marley & Damian Marley – That's Not True Damian Marley – Welcome To Jamrock Mystic Marley – Energy Bob Marley & The Wailers – Who The Cap Fit

The 60-minute reggae mixtape show curated by Dubmatix showcases the finest Sticky Icky Reggae tunes from around the globe — spanning dub to dancehall, rocksteady to roots, and every rhythm in between. PLAYLIST i-taweh – The Capital Rik Jam, Irie Yute – Ready Fi Dem Akae Beka, Kabaka Pyramid – Glory Iba Mahr – Stay Positive Samory I, Taitu Records – Scepter Exco Levi – Yardman King Kong, Massive B, Bobby Konders – The Herb Randy Valentine – Me & My Lioness Marlon Asher – Mama Say Jah Lil, Silly Walks Discotheque – You Teach Me Joggo – Roots Ites Warrior King, Mystikal Heights, Little Guerrier – Jump Fi Joy Samory I – I Roots Junior Kelly – Powerfull Queen Ifrica – Girl Like Me Dahvid Slur, Jo Mersa Marley – Cyah Kill Rasta TROJAN SOUND SYSTEM – Time Is the Answer - Dub For more themed mixes visit https://bassculture.substack.com/

Trojan Records: Soundtrack of a Revolution An Hour of Iconic Sounds From A Pioneering Reggae Label   Trojan Records was founded in July 1968, during a cultural turning point in Britain, when Jamaican music was gaining traction in the UK. A collaboration between Lee Gopthal, the owner of Musicland record shops and Beat & Commercial distribution, and Island Records' Chris Blackwell, the label was initially created to showcase music from legendary Jamaican producer Duke Reid. The name “Trojan” paid homage to Reid's powerful sound system, famously mounted on British Trojan trucks with the motto: “The toughest sound around.”   The Pioneers – Long Shot (Kick De Bucket) King Stitt & The Dynamites – Fire Corner Clancy Eccles – Fattie Fattie Clancy Eccles – Darling Don't Do That Lloyd Robinson – Cuss Cuss The Upsetters – Dollar in the Teeth The Ethiopians – What a Big Surprise The Reggae Boys – Mama Look Deh Lloyd & Claudette – Queen of the World Errol Dunkley – Darling Ooh Dennis Alcapone – Ripe Cherry Dandy Livingstone – Reggae in Your Jeggae Harry J Allstars – Musical Weather Symarip – Skinhead Moonstomp U-Roy – Wet Vision Al Brown & Skin Flesh & Bones – Here I Am Baby Rudy Mills – John Jones Brent Dowe – Share the Good Times Hazel & The Jolly Boys & The Fugitives – Stop Them The Untouchables – Tighten Up The Baba Brooks Band – Guns Fever

The Sound of Resistance From the bustling markets of Accra to the dusty streets of Harare, reggae found fertile ground in Africa—not just as a musical genre but as a movement. With its deep basslines, conscious lyrics, and unmistakable groove, reggae resonated with African youth, freedom fighters, and spiritual seekers alike. This post explores reggae's African journey—how it took root, evolved, and helped shape a new wave of music and identity across the continent. PLAYLIST Meta And The Cornerstones – Skankin' Monks Kwame Bediako – Rebelunion Mo'Kalamity – Reggae Vibration Babadi – Reggae Aspirine Rocky Dawuni – Download the Revolution Beta Simon – Ablou Takana Zion – Rasta Government Youssou N'Dour – Diarr Diarr Alpha Blondy – Brigadier Sabari (2010 Remastered Edition) Kajeem – Lady Manjul & Tiken Jah Fakoly – Fanga Den Tiken Jah Fakoly – Tonton d'America Shasha Marley – Enemies Are Not Jah Jahman Eselem – Dub Is Dub Lucky Dube – Prisoner (Remastered)

UK Steppers dub emerged in the late 1970s and early 1980s, growing from Jamaica's dub legacy and reimagined through the lens of the British-born Caribbean community. Cities like London, Birmingham, Bristol, and Leeds became fertile ground for the next evolution of sound system culture. PLAYLIST Dub Dynasty, Alpha Steppa, Alpha & Omega, Ras Tinny – Black Rose Vibronics, Improvisators Dub, Iration Steppas – Dub Mind Yehoud I, Odessa, Alpha Steppa – Leave Babylon Dub Dynasty, Alpha Steppa, Alpha & Omega, Echo Ranks – Gideon Dubkasm, Luciano – Jah Victory The Robotiks, Jah Shaka – Chanting Down The Wicked O.B.F, Iration Steppas – Love Sound System The Disciples – Prowling Lion The Bush Chemists – Light Up Your Spliff Vibronics, Professa Natti – R.A.S.T.A.F.A.R.I. Fikir Amlak, King Alpha – Lalibela Indica Dubs, Conscious Sounds, Eva Keyes – A Place Called Home Kibir La Amlak – Amlak Yimesgen Alpha & Omega – Rastafari Zion Train – Earthquake Manasseh, Orville Smith – Tightrope Version Mad Professor – Robotiks Dub Song

The 60-minute reggae mixtape show curated by Dubmatix showcases the finest Sticky Icky Reggae tunes from around the globe — spanning dub to dancehall, rocksteady to roots, and every rhythm in between. PLAYLIST Junior Garrison, General Pecos – Jam Down Summer Kabaka Pyramid – Nice Up The Dance Liam Bailey – Cold & Clear Tony Tuff – One Big Family Dr. Alimantado – Born for a Purpose / Reason for Living Protoje – BIG 45 Jah Lil – Step by Step Jesse Royal, Zion I Kings – Love That Don't Change Royal Blu, Kabaka Pyramid, The Autos – Light My Way Nattali Rize, Kabaka Pyramid, Stu Brooks – This World (With Kabaka Pyramid) Lee Scratch Perry, Bob Riddim, Kabaka Pyramid – Black Marlon Asher, Tarrus Riley, Capleton – Diamonds and Gold Through The Roots, Busy Signal – Refund Green Lion Crew, Addis Pablo, Lavosti – Holding Onto Jah Jerone – Kool It Down Yaadcore, Machete Records – Concrete Jungle Carry the show on your station. Get in touch dubmatix@dubmatix.com https://www.mixcloud.com/dubmatix/

Read The Full Article on my Substack: Bass Culture While most fans know The Specials, Madness, and The Selecter, the ska revival ran far deeper than the iconic headliners. This mix dives into the underground of the 2 Tone era—bands from Canada, the US, and the UK who embraced identical sharp suits, offbeat grooves, and social bite. PLAYLIST The Ammonites - Blue Lagoon The Apollinaires - The Feeling's Gone The Bodysnatchers - Easy Life The Higsons - Conspiracy 7" Version The Swinging Cats - Away The Deltones - Running Around (No More Doggin') The Skadows - Apache Elvis Costello & The Attractions - I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down The Specials - Why? (Dub) Pushkins - I Dig A Hole (Canada 1982) Rude Boys - Someone Else's Car (Canada 1982) The Uptown Rulers- Tell Me Where You're At (Illinois, USA 1982) Heavy Manners - Hometown Ska - (Chicago, USA 1981) SLK - Walk of the Mummy (Michigan, USA 1982) The Coventry Automatics - Rock And Roll Nightmare (John Peel Recordings) The Insteps - Dancing (Cardiff, UK 1982) Paul PK - Jumped the Gun 7" (1982) Felons - Love N' Skank 1981 The Mob - Mobbed (Coventry, 1980) Silent Q - Logical Patterns (Canada 1983) Pushkins - Just Dancing (Canada 1983) The Akrylykz - Spyderman (1980)

Read The Full Article Here on my Substack: Bass Culture PLAYLIST Niney The Observer, The Reggae Crusaders – Bring The Couchie Come Dennis Brown – Westbound Train Delroy Wilson – Half Way Up the Stairs Cornell Campbell – I Heart Is Clean I-Roy – Native Land The Jewels – One Lick The Heptones – Love Won't Come Easy Niney The Observer – Blood and Fire Horace Andy – Problems Niney The Observer – A Class Dub Max Romeo, Niney – Beardman Feast Jacob Miller – Forward Ever Backward Never Dillinger – Flat Foot Hustling Cornell Campbell – Stars Niney The Observer – Everyone Is a Rasta Clint Eastwood – Gate Number Gregory Isaacs – Rock On Junior Delgado – Sons of Slaves - 12” version

The 60-minute reggae mixtape show curated by Dubmatix showcases the finest Sticky Icky Reggae tunes from around the globe — spanning dub to dancehall, rocksteady to roots, and every rhythm in between. PLAYLIST Junior Murvin – Roots Train The Lions – Think (About It) John Holt – Ali Baba - 12 Mix The Pioneers – Money Day Joe Gibbs & The Professionals – Jubilation Dub Prince Alla – Youthman in the Ghetto (in Disco Style) Althea And Donna – Jah Rastafari - Remastered 2001 Augustus Pablo – Java Errol Dunkley – You'll Never Know (I'll Be Back) Cornell Campbell – You're No Good Phyllis Dillon – Love the One You're With Lee Scratch Perry – History Althia & Donna – Love One Another Johnny Clarke – Blood Dunza The Chantells – Desperate Time Carry the show on your station. Get in touch dubmatix@dubmatix.com https://www.mixcloud.com/dubmatix/

The 60-minute reggae mixtape show curated by Dubmatix showcases the finest Sticky Icky Reggae tunes from around the globe — spanning dub to dancehall, rocksteady to roots, and every rhythm in between. PLAYLIST Blackout JA, Peppery, General TK – Eye Spy Queen Ifrica – Lioness On The Rise Prince Fatty, Little Roy, Al Capone – Still I Wanna Love You The Skints – Come to You Joe Yorke, Guru Nile – I Will Always Try Green Lion Crew, Lee Scratch Perry, Yaadcore – Green Brain (with Lee Scratch Perry & Yaadcore) Resonators – Imaginary People Capital Letters – Smoking My Ganja Junior Kelly – Lots of Herbs Nubiyan Twist, Super Cat – Dance Inna London Mr. Williamz, Joe Lickshot – The General Comes To Town Damian Marley – Love and Inity Hempress Sativa, Sister Nancy, Sister Carol – Top Rank Queens Protoje, Chronixx – Who Knows Kabaka Pyramid, Damian Marley – Red Gold and Green Johnny Osbourne, Ras Demo, Krak In Dub – The Right Time Carry the show on your station. Get in touch dubmatix@dubmatix.com https://www.mixcloud.com/dubmatix/

The 60-minute reggae mixtape show curated by Dubmatix showcases the finest Sticky Icky Reggae tunes from around the globe — spanning dub to dancehall, rocksteady to roots, and every rhythm in between. PLAYLIST The Abyssinians – Love Comes and Goes Dennis Brown – Black Magic Woman Willie Williams – Rock On Gregory Isaacs – One One Coco Junior Murvin – False Teachin' I-Roy – Hot Stuff Errol Dunkley – Stop Your Gun Shooting The Interns – Nothing Is Impossible George Allen – Be Wise Brethren African Brothers – Hold Tight Bim Sherman – Lightning and Thunder Errol Dunkley – You'll Never Know (I'll Be Back) Barry Brown – Lead Us Jah Johnny Clarke – Blood Dunza The Abyssinians – Mightiest Of All (Remastered 2002) Matumbi – Guide Us Jah (2001 Digital Remaster) Althea and Donna – Make A Truce (Remastered 2001) Carry the show on your station. Get in touch dubmatix@dubmatix.com https://www.mixcloud.com/dubmatix/

The 60-minute reggae mixtape show curated by Dubmatix showcases the finest Sticky Icky Reggae tunes from around the globe — spanning dub to dancehall, rocksteady to roots, and every rhythm in between. PLAYLIST Hugh Malcolm – Good Time Rock (1969) Leon Dinero – Version (2017) Sid Bucknor, The Slickers – You Can't Win (1969) Audrey – You'll Lose a Good Thing (1970) Stranger Cole, Gladdy Anderson – Just Like A River (1968) Dave Barker, The Upsetters – Shocks of Mighty (1970) The Pioneers – Long Shot (1967) The Kingstonians – Lion's Den (1969) Alton Ellis – Can I Change My Mind (1970) The Jamaicans – Love Uprising (1968) Joya Landis, Tommy McCook, The Supersonics – Moonlight Lover (1968) Count Machuki & The Destroyers – Movements [The Joe Gibbs Way] (1967) Dennis Alcapone – Wake Up Jamaica (1972) Ken Parker, Tommy McCook, The Supersonics – I Can't Hide (1967) The Uniques – A Yuh (Hey You) (1968) The Termites – Love up Kiss Up (1967) The Versatiles – Push It In (1968) Phyllis Dillon, Hopeton Lewis – Boys and Girls Reggae - Take 3 (1970) The Ebony Sisters, The Rhythm Rulers – Let Me Tell You Boy (1970) Delroy Wilson – Put Yourself in My Place (1968) The Ethiopians – Hong Kong Flu (1969) Keith & Tex – Don't Look Back (1967) Ken Parker – True, True, True (1967) Clancy Eccles – Fattie Fattie (1969) Carry the show on your station. Get in touch dubmatix@dubmatix.com https://www.mixcloud.com/dubmatix/

The 60-minute reggae mixtape show curated by Dubmatix showcases the finest Sticky Icky Reggae tunes from around the globe — spanning dub to dancehall, rocksteady to roots, and every rhythm in between. PLAYLIST Max Romeo -Valley Of Jehosaphat - Version General Echo - Arleen Singie Singie - Leave Badness Alone Junior Murvin - Bad Man Possee Michael Rose - Born Free Jimmy Riley - Give Thanks And Praise - Extended Mix Sylford Walker - Cleanliness Is Godliness Joy White - Dread Out Deh Junior Delgado - Love Tickles Like Magic The Officials - Babylonian Pablo Gad - Blood Suckers Delroy Wilson - Rascal Man [False Rasta] Noel Phillips - Youth Man Anthony Johnson - Natty Dread Come in a Dance Israel Vibration - Why Worry Max Romeo - Every Man Ought To Know Carry the show on your station. Get in touch dubmatix@dubmatix.com https://www.mixcloud.com/dubmatix/

The 60-minute reggae mixtape show curated by Dubmatix showcases the finest Sticky Icky Reggae tunes from around the globe — spanning dub to dancehall, rocksteady to roots, and every rhythm in between. PLAYLIST Lee "Scratch" Perry - Babylon Falling Version Prince Alla - Youthman In The Ghetto Delton Screechie - Living In The Ghetto (12' Mix) George Nooks - Tribal War Max Romeo - Melt Away Dennis Brown - What About The Half Wayne Jarret - African Woman Barry Brown - From Creation Errol Dunkley - Black Cinderella Lloyd Parks - Slaving (Every Day) Desmond Young - Warning Barrington Spence - Rockers Time Desi Roots - Weed Fields The Interns  Nothing Is Impossible Richard McDonald & Glen Brown - Realize Carry the show on your station. Get in touch dubmatix@dubmatix.com https://www.mixcloud.com/dubmatix/

The 60-minute reggae mixtape show curated by Dubmatix showcases the finest Sticky Icky Reggae tunes from around the globe — spanning dub to dancehall, rocksteady to roots, and every rhythm in between. PLAYLIST Dhaima - Ina Jah Children Mystic Eyes - Judgement Time Johnny Clarke - No Hiding Place Ranking Dread - Superstar Junior Delgado - Devil's Throne Gregory Isaacs - One One Coco Barrington Levy - Crucifixion The Gatherers - Words Of My Mouth The Gladiators - Holiday Ride Extended Barry Brown - Lead Us Jah Jah Bim Sherman - Lightning And Thunder Night Owls, Alex Desert & The Lions - Hercules King Tubby - The Immortal Dub Dennis Bovell & The 4th Street Orchestra - The Grunwick Affair Wayne Jarret - Satta Dread Leroy Smart - Mother Lisa   Carry the show on your station. Get in touch dubmatix@dubmatix.com https://www.mixcloud.com/dubmatix/

The 60-minute reggae mixtape show curated by Dubmatix showcases the finest Sticky Icky Reggae tunes from around the globe — spanning dub to dancehall, rocksteady to roots, and every rhythm in between. PLAYLIST Leroy Smart - Pride and Ambition Dennis Brown - Wolf & Leopards The Slickers -Every Wolf Clint Eastwood - Jump And Pawn Johnny Clarke - Fire & Brimstone A Go Burn The Wicked Dennis Brown - The Creator Errol Dunkley - Keep The Pressure Down Sammy Dread & Saddle Dread - Follow Fashion Alton Ellis - Room Full Of Tears Leon Dinero & Victor Axelrod - If You Ask Me Barrington Levy - Look Youthman Johnny Clarke - Play Fool Fe Get Wise Trinity - Slim Thing Dillinger - Ranking Of The Past Trinity - Top Ranking Joy White - Dread Out Deh John Hole & The Paragons - Left With A Broken Heart The Sensations - Everyday Is Just A Holiday Dennis Bovell & The 4th Street Orchestra - Za-lon Night Owls, Chris Dodd & Tippa Lee - I Only Have Eyes For You   Carry the show on your station. Get in touch dubmatix@dubmatix.com https://www.mixcloud.com/dubmatix/