Bassment Sessions

Being a drummer and bass player, I gravitate towards the foundation of a song - the groove, percussion, and how instruments weave in and out of “the pocket”, be it the short offbeat guitar skanks heard in reggae or the syncopated piano stabs heard in Latin music. That's what drew me to reggae - the lock-step agreement of groove between the bassist and drummer that allows the rest of the band, organ, vocals, guitars, etc, to either support the core riddim or thread around it, adding depth and melody. The same goes for funk, afrofunk, and other similar genres. They all have related musical elements - tight syncopated grooves, a throng of glorious percussion, and horn combos that add electric energy that elevates and excites you. There was a period in the 60s & 70s that set New York on fire, emanating from Spanish Harlem, The Bronx, and Lower East Side, and labels like Fania Records - boogaloo (bugalú). We've all heard the style and artists at some point, but what is boogaloo? I had to look it up myself, and here's the definition. “Boogaloo was created by young Puerto Rican and African American musicians in New York City who mixed the music they heard on the radio, like soul and R&B, with Latin styles like mambo and son”. This is part one, so I invite you to use the comment section to share some of your favourites for part two in the future. PLAYLIST Eddie Palmieri – Vámonos Pa'l Monte Noro Morales – Vitamina Cal Tjader; Eddie Palmieri – Bamboléate New Swing Sextet – Mira Mama Mongo Santamaria; La Lupe – Montuneando – Remastered Johnny Colon – Mayenlle Boogaloo Assassins – Mi Jeva Ray Barretto – Mi Ritmo Te Llama Pete Rodriguez – I Like It Like That Joe Cuba Sextet – Que Son Uno Louie Ramirez – Cooking With Ali Joey Pastrana and His Orchestra – Orquesta Pastrana Orquesta La Moderna of New York – Picadillo Tito Puente – Salsa y Sabor

I had a show in Dresden years ago, and the opener was a DJ who played cumbia. When her set began, the dance floor instantly filled with people laying down synchronized dance steps, which was eye-opening and fantastic fun to watch. It's inevitable that these two genres would merge, as Cumbia originated on the Caribbean coast of Colombia and includes African, Spanish (colonial), and indigenous influences that date back to the 16th Century. For this playlist, I went down the rabbit hole seeking groove enlightenment. PLAYLIST Lucky Salvadori; Chalart58 – Simulacro Ticklah – El Dia De Suerte (Dub) Joseph Cotton – Cumbia Party Yapunto; Taggy Matcher – El Mar y Ella (Taggy Matcher Remix) The Lions; Malik “The Freq” Moore; Black Shakespeare – Cumbia Rebel (Version) Quantic; Flowering Inferno – Te Pico el Yaibi (Version) Combo Lulo; Alba Ponce de León – Culebra Mentirosa Taggy Matcher; Kumbia Boruka – Cumbia Locura (Dub) Ticklah; Mayra Vega – Mi Sonsito (Feat. Mayra Vega) Aldubb; Dubmatix; Illbilly Hitec – Essential (Cumbia Mix) Lengualerta; La Basu; La Gorda Dubs; Cristrombon – Nik Baditut Sei Quantic; Flowering Inferno – Dub del Pacifico Frente Cumbiero; Mad Professor – Cumbietiope Flowering Inferno; Nickodemus; Zeb – No Soy Del Valle (Nickodemus & Zeb Remix)

I've always seen/heard the parallel between reggae and house music—namely, the Steppers vs. 4-On-The-Floor groove, and have been drawn to that fusion of the two. Back in 2002, I'd slapped a King Tubby sample over a house beat, and it was a revelation to me (I can fuse this) that song that became Journey To The Center Of The Dub. The King Tubby sample was removed, but the idea remained. On the other side of the pond, in the UK and across Europe, this style was already established and in the clubs. I can't profess to more than a surface-level knowledge, but after sifting through a lot of tracks, I put together this playlist of songs that I enjoyed. I encourage you to share some of your favourite house reggae tracks in the comments—include a YouTube link if possible. PLAYLIST Noiseshaper - We Rock It Francis Mercier & Black Uhuru - Welcome To Dinna Camouflage - Ramjock Block & Crown - Jam On (Original Mix) Sugar Hill, Wasabi, Terry Lex & Max Romeo - Chase the Devil Joeski - In This Life Bob Marley & The Wailers - Sun Is Shining (Fire House Mix) Junkie XL & Peter Tosh - Don't Wake Up Policeman (feat. Peter Tosh & Friends) WIPP & Ini Kamoze - Here Comes the Hotstepper Mau P - MERTHER Liu & Alex O'Clock - Bad Boys KVSH & DVBBS - No No No Dreadzone, Gaudi & Earl Sixteen - Boundary (Gaudi Remix)

My soul has a deep passion for all things groove—reggae, jungle, hip-hop, funk, soul, or any style that gets the feet moving and the head nodding. So, for this mix, I decided it was time for a dive into Latin Funk with some greats—Joe Bataan, Tito Puente, and Ray Barretto, alongside lesser-known artists from the 70s onward. Bring on the thin-lofi-guitar solos, wah-wah flavours, rollocking percussion, blazing horns, and as much cowbell as you can handle. PLAYLIST Enrique Olivarez & Los Vampiros - Arriba Tipo Ray Camacho & The Teardrops - Si Si Puede (LOA Remix) - Lack Of Afro Remix Bronx River Parkway - Song For Ray Pucho & The Latin Soul Brothers - Got Myself A Good Man Nico Gomez; Nico Gomez And His Afro Percussion Inc. - Lupita Joe Bataan - Latin Strut (2022 - Remaster) Ray Barretto - Together Tito Puente - Hit The Bongo Luchito; Néstor - Tighten Up La Clave - Latin Slide Mongo Santamaria - Windjammer Ricardo Marrero - My Friend Sherlock Holmes Investigation - Investigation Pucho & The Latin Soul Brothers - Cloud 9 Ray Camacho - Movin' On

The focus of this mix is the 4-on-the-floor roots reggae stepper style, with a variety of artists spanning decades, from Johnny Osbourne to Chronixx—the mood-lifter mix. PLAYLIST Joe Armon-Jones - Lifetones (Vocal Version feat. Asheber) Johnny Osbourne - Mr Marshall Linval Thompson & The Revolutionaries - Africa Love Dub Henry Simms - Live In Love Soul Sugar & Dub Shepherds - Choice of Music Soul Sugar & Dub Shepherds - Hot Weather U-Roy, I-Roy, Gussie Clarke & Big Youth - Original Deejays (Brawta Mix) Chronixx - Don't Be Afraid Al Campbell - Respect Keith Hudson & Soul Syndicate - Even Those Dreadful Words Lone Ark Riddim Force, Roberto Sanchez & Javi Arkotxa - Love Jah Dub Ras Teo, Ashanti Selah & Zion I Kings - Knock Knock Scientist, Dubiterian & Joseph Cotton - Dirt Settings Linval Thompson & Roberto Sanchez - Roots Lady Dub Jeff Sarge, Angie Amgel, Beverly Willams, Collin Ska Johnson, Fred Locks & Velma Maxwell - Sufferation Dub Mad Professor - Kunte Escape

This mix captures the lush, cinematic vibe of the 1990s, when dusty vinyl samples, jazzy chords, and deep basslines took their place on the musical world stage—the blend of sounds, from trip-hop, downtempo, nu-jazz, and the French touch to the cinematic. PLAYLIST The Herbaliser – The Sensual Woman Air – Modular Mix Morcheeba – Trigger Hippie Coldcut – Autumn Leaves David Holmes – Rodney Yates St Germain – Rose Rouge Lemon Jelly – In The Bath Thievery Corporation – Shaolin Satellite (Remastered 2022) Lionrock – Fire Up The Shoesaw Hexstatic – Chase Me The Dining Rooms – La Citta Nuda Propellerheads – Velvet Pants

Turn the lights down and the groove up. Electric Boogie Nights is a high-energy mix celebrating the golden era of dance — from 80s boogie to 90s house and French touch. It's the sound of roller rinks, warehouse floors, and neon dreams. Expect basslines that bounce, vocals that lift, and rhythms that don't quit. PLAYLIST Soul II Soul; Caron Wheeler – Back To Life Deee-Lite – Groove Is in the Heart Chaka Khan – Like Sugar ESG – Dance Stereo MC's – Connected Jamiroquai – Canned Heat Groove Armada – Superstylin' De La Soul – Me Myself and I Daft Punk – Around the World Crystal Waters – 100% Pure Love Basement Jaxx – Red Alert Michael Gray – The Weekend (Radio Edit) The Bucketheads – The Bomb! (These Sounds Fall into My Mind) Stardust; Benjamin Diamond; Alan Braxe; Thomas Bangalter – Music Sounds Better With You

Welcome to Low Orbit Soundcapes, a journey through atmospheric dub, minimal rhythms, and spacious textures designed to slow the pulse and open the mind. This mix moves through shades of ambient and dub—from deep, meditative pulses to shimmering electronic landscapes. Perfect for late-night focus, meditation, or simply drifting into sound. Short Description: An immersive blend of ambient dub and downtempo soundscapes featuring artists who explore the boundaries between rhythm and space. Tune in and dissolve into layers of deep bass, echoing percussion, and hypnotic tones. Tracklist Mind over MIDI - Paul St. Hilaire – Ital Version Stella Phonic – Microdub Rod Modell – Beach Audhentik – Bubble Wrap Dub Atmodub – Resonance I Bill Laswell, Buckethead, Liu Sola, Nicky Skopelitis, Mick Harris, Jah Wobble – Divination One Jah Wobble - Marconi Union – Wealth Adrian Sherwood – Starship Bahia Alex Haas - Bill Laswell – Tzea / Reborn Sounds From The Ground – Drugstore Blamstrain – 6 PM Will Oirson – Minor Figures .1

Few figures in Jamaican music have shaped as many eras, artists, and sounds as Winston Riley. From the early days of ska and rocksteady to the explosion of reggae and dancehall, Riley's fingerprints are everywhere as a singer, producer, label owner, and visionary. His legacy is one of constant reinvention, bridging generations through rhythm and melody. Operating out of Kingston, Riley began producing some of the finest singers of the era, including Johnny Osbourne, Alton Ellis, Hortense Ellis, and The Viceroys. His studio and record shop on Orange Street — the famous “Beat Street” of Kingston — became a hub of musical activity, nurturing young talent and pushing the sound of Jamaica forward. PLAYLIST The Techniques – Queen Majesty The Techniques – You Don't Care Dave & Ansel Collins – Double Barrel Carl Dawkins – Satisfaction Johnny Osbourne – Ready Or Not Dennis Brown – Let Me Remind You Carlton Livingston; Lone Ranger – You Make Your Mistake Sister Nancy – One Two General Echo – Arleen Johnny Osbourne – Purify Your Heart Madoo; General Echo – Sister Sue Courtney Melody – Bad Boy Admiral Tibet – Leave People Business Red Dragon – Yu Body Good Super Cat – Boops Papa San; Lady G – Legal Rights Sanchez – Loneliness

A one-hour mix highlighting the best of today's modern funk scene — the artists keeping the groove alive. From the brass-heavy power of Ikebe Shakedown and Jungle Fire to the soulful touch of Lee Fields, this mix runs through deep rhythms, sharp horns, and tight pocket playing. It's the kind of set built for movement — recorded live, mixed clean, and sequenced for flow rather than flash. Think of it as a journey through the new generation of funk players carrying the sound forward. PLAYLIST Lack Of Afro – Browsing YouTube Ikebe Shakedown – The Hold Up Greyboy; Quantic; Sharon Jones – Got to Be a Love The Sure Fire Soul Ensemble – Aragon Jungle Fire – Comencemos (Let's Start) The Sweet Vandals – Feel Alive Cookin' On 3 Burners – Cars Lee Fields & The Expressions; Lee Fields – My World Adrian Quesada; Ikebe Shakedown – Spirits Spanky Wilson; The Quantic Soul Orchestra – That's How It Was Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band – Beetham Highway Ride The Bamboos – Hard Up The Poets Of Rhythm – The Jaunt The Mighty Mocambos – The Next Message Flevans; Laura Vane – Invisible Lefties Soul Connection – Doin' the Thing Breakestra – Cramp Your Style Soopasoul – It's Just Begun, Pt. 1

Step inside the echo chamber: Deep Dubs & Heavy Echos explores the global landscape of modern dub. From Kingston to London, Paris to Toronto, this mix brings together heavyweight basslines, hypnotic riddims, and spacious reverb-drenched textures that define today's international dub sound. Featuring deep cuts from Prince Fatty, Mad Professor, Paolo Baldini DubFiles, Dub Shepherds, Alpha Steppa, and Dubmatix, each tune builds on the foundation laid by the pioneers while carving new paths through delay, distortion, and bass. Let the reverbs roll, the delays dance, and the low end move through you, a deep session designed for Sunday reflection, meditation, or pure vibing. PLAYLIST Menotti HiFi - Dubmatix – Pretty On Me Dub Tony October – Morning Glory John Brown's Body - Prince Fatty – Sword of Sorrow Dub Gregory Morris – No Ice Cream Dub Aston Barrett Jr. - Mad Professor – You Give Me Love Dub Noiseshaper - Simple Straw – Fly Up Soul Sugar - Dub Shepherds – Disco Jack The Oddroots - Paolo Baldini DubFiles – Awareness Dub Alpha Steppa - Nai-Jah – Streets of Dub O.B.F – I-Tected Dub The 18th Parallel - Roberto Sanchez - The Viceroys - Lone Ranger – Pothole Invasion Dubmones - Paolo Baldini DubFiles - Alpheus - Ranking Joe – Sheena Is A Rudie Now (Paolo Baldini DubFiles Remix) Lewis Bennett - Elemental Horns – Jail House Horns Junior Roy - Dub Shepherds - The Unique Horns – Fittest (Discomix) Dubmatix – Olympic Dub

This mix captures the moment when dub music stepped out of the smoky analog haze of the 1970s and into the sharper, more expansive sound of the 1980s. The heart of roots reggae still beats through every rhythm, but the tools had changed — studios were now running 16- and 24-track machines, early digital delays, and lush rack reverbs that gave engineers new dimensions to explore. From Scientist – Morning Glory to Aswad – Dub Fire, the mix moves through the transition from Kingston's deep, hand-mixed roots to London's emerging studio culture, where producers like Dennis Bovell – Dubbers Dub, Singers and Players – Kunta Kinte, and Dub Syndicate – Pounding System reshaped the sound for a new generation. You'll hear the dub evolution unfold - the heavy analog basslines of Black Uhuru – Puffed Out and Sly & Robbie – The Dub Of Gold meet the experimental layers of New Age Steppers – Aggro Dub Version and African Head Charge – Breeding Space, where ambient textures and early digital effects redefine what “space” in music could mean. By the time UB40 – One In Ten – Dub Version and Linton Kwesi Johnson – Victorious – Dub appear, dub had become global — a bridge between Jamaica's roots and the UK's post-punk, electronic, and experimental scenes. It's a sound both grounded and futuristic: deep bass, heavy atmosphere, and echoes that seem to reach beyond time itself. PLAYLIST Scientist – Morning Glory Aswad – Dub Fire Black Uhuru – Puffed Out Dub Syndicate – Pounding System New Age Steppers – Aggro Dub Version Dennis Bovell; The Dub Band – Dubbers Dub Singers And Players – Kunta Kinte Sly & Robbie – The Dub Of Gold African Head Charge – Breeding Space Aswad – Shining Dub Linton Kwesi Johnson – Victorious – Dub Creation Rebel – Creation Rebel UB40 – One In Ten – Dub Version Sheriff Lindo and The Hammer – Dub House of Horrors

Bag O' Riddim dives into heavy basslines, conscious lyrics, and the global spirit of modern reggae and dub. This one-hour journey blends roots vibrations with future-facing sound design, from the deep grooves of Boozoo Bajou and The Hempolics to the militant flow of Dubkasm, Skarra Mucci, and Dreadzone. Expect a mix of heavyweight riddims, crisp percussion, and soulful melodies — a celebration of reggae's evolution from Kingston to London to the world. Each track pays tribute to sound system culture and the ongoing lineage of dub innovation.   PLAYLIST Boozoo Bajou – Killer (feat. Top Cat) The Hempolics – High & Gritty Bost & Bim – Jamaican Boy (feat. Brisa Roché & Lone Ranger) Poldoore – Banana Hammock Dubkasm – My Music (feat. Buggsy) Skarra Mucci – Greater Than Great Stand High Patrol – Tribute to Tha Originators Blend Mishkin – Love Cup (feat. African Simba) Monkey Marc – Willy Lynch (feat. Fyah Roiall) Face – Dangerous (feat. Sheenyboo) Kingston Express – Giddy Up (feat. Horseman) Numa Crew – We Nuh Tek Talk (feat. Killa's Army) Mista Savona – In The Ghetto (Where We're From) [feat. Aza Lineage & Birdz-I] Jstar – Warrior (feat. DJ's Choice & Dark Angel) Dreadzone – Rootsman

Keith Hudson, often referred to as the “Dark Prince of Reggae,” was a groundbreaking Jamaican producer, singer, and songwriter whose work significantly influenced the sound of dub and roots reggae in the 1970s. Born in Kingston in 1946, he grew up around future legends like Bob Marley and Delroy Wilson. After working as a dental technician, he invested his earnings in recording sessions. He launched his career by producing hits such as Ken Boothe's “Old Fashioned Way” and quickly established himself as an independent producer with his own labels, including Imbidimts and Mafia. Unlike many of his contemporaries who focused on singles, Hudson approached reggae with a visionary album-first mindset, weaving together songs and versions to create concept-driven works that played like narratives from start to finish. PLAYLIST Don D Jnr – Evil Spirit Keith Hudson; Chuckles – Satan Side Keith Hudson – Michael Talbot Affair Keith Hudson – Playing It Right Dub Big Youth – S.90 Skank Ken Boothe – Old Fashioned Way U-Roy – Dynamic Fashion Way I-Roy; Keith Hudson – Silver Platter Keith Hudson – Torch of Freedom Keith Hudson – Pick A Dub Keith Hudson – Black Heart Keith Hudson – Depth Charge Keith Hudson – Hunting Version Keith Hudson – Darkest Night Version Keith Hudson – My Nocturne (Talk Some Sense Version) Keith Hudson – Rasta Communication Keith Hudson – I'm No Fool Keith Hudson – I Won't Compromise

This mix features 14 of the most popular breakbeats used in hip-hop, a powerful collection of grooves that have been sampled over 11,500 times across decades of music. From the raw funk of James Brown to the jazz fusion of Bob James, these breaks became the foundation of block parties, boomboxes, and breakdance battles worldwide. Topping the list is Lyn Collins' “Think (About It)”, with 4,013 recorded uses. PLAYLIST Incredible Bongo Band – Apache James Brown – Funky Drummer Bob James – Take Me To The Mardi Gras Lyn Collins – Think (About It) The Soul Searchers – Ashley's Roachclip The Honey Drippers – Impeach the President The Emotions – Blind Alley Sly & The Family Stone – Sing a Simple Song - Single Version Melvin Bliss – Synthetic Substitution Ohio Players – Funky Worm The Meters – Cissy Strut James Brown; The J.B.'s – Hot Pants (She Got To Use What She Got To Get What She Wants) The Isley Brothers – Footsteps in the Dark, Pts. 1 & 2 Bob James – Nautilus

A dive into the sound that moved bodies and minds in the pivotal mid-'70s. From Parliament's interstellar soul to The O'Jays' righteous calls and fat basslines from Ohio Players and B.T. Express — every track here carries weight. Ride with us through “Mothership Connection (Star Child)” down to “Do It (‘Til You're Satisfied)” — it's a cosmic trip back to funk's golden moment. 1975 was a year of global transformation — wars ended, new nations emerged, and culture was shifting rapidly. The funk tracks on this mix don't just sound good — they sit in the middle of this decisive moment. PLAYLIST Parliament – Mothership Connection (Star Child) Average White Band – School Boy Crush Roy Porter Sound Machine – Party Time Ohio Players – Fire Earth, Wind & Fire – Shining Star David Bowie – Fame - 2016 Remaster James Brown – I Got You Gene Harris – Funky Business War – Low Rider Harvey & The Phenomenals – Soul and Sunshine The O'Jays – Give the People What They Want B.T. Express – Do It ('Til You're Satisfied) Fatback Band – Yum Yum (Gimme Some) Bazuka – Dynomite The Pointer Sisters – Chainey Do

There's something magical about the intersection of reggae and breakbeat — the way the low-end weight of sound system culture locks with the snap of classic drum breaks. This mix is built for movement: rolling basslines, chopped breaks, and a fusion of hip-hop swagger and reggae vibes. Whether you're nodding along at home or turning it up on a big rig, this one's designed to rattle the floor and keep the energy high. PLAYLIST Nightmares On Wax;Roots Manuva;LSK;Rodney P;Tozz 180 – 70s 80s Jinx In Dub; Bluntskull; Natty Campbell – None Ah Dem Roots Manuva – Witness (1 Hope) See-I – How Could You - Rodney Hunter Remix Guru: Damian Marley – Stand Up King Yoof ; DJ Gold – Tik a Tok - King Yoof vs. DJ Gold Dubmatix ;Tenor Fly – Show Down - Bassbin Mix Cutty Ranks; The Stopper – Cutty Ranks X Casquiat - The Stopper Remix L'Entourloop;Jamalski;Bang On!;N'Zeng – Back in Town DJ Vadim ; Governor Tiggy – Sweet Like a Lolly (feat. Governor Tiggy) G. Corp; Groove Corporation – Waterhouse Rock - G. Corp & Groove Corporation Remix Timewarp Inc.; Ragga Twins – Ghetto Drunk - Soopasoul Remix Asian Dub Foundation – Jericho Noiseshaper; Ari Up – Me Done - Noiseshaper Remix Dub Pistols – Cyclone

Frederick “Toots” Hibbert grew up singing gospel in rural Jamaica before moving to Kingston. Alongside Henry “Raleigh” Gordon and Nathaniel “Jerry” Matthias, he formed The Maytals in 1962. Their stacked harmonies and call-and-response vocals carried a gospel intensity that set them apart. Church-honed harmonies: Toots grew up singing gospel; the trio formed in Kingston (1962). Their stacked, call-and-response vocals came straight from church to the dancehall. Name & lineup: The “Maytals” began as a vocal trio; by the 1970s, the touring/recording band—Beverley's All-Stars (Jackie Jackson, Paul Douglas, Hux Brown, Rad Bryan, Winston Wright, etc.)—became the powerhouse behind Toots & The Maytals. Why it mattered: That gospel and soul energy over Jamaican rhythms made their sound instantly human and uplifting—like Otis Redding fronting a ska/rocksteady band. It helped reggae feel familiar to global ears.   PLAYLIST Prince Buster; The Maytals - Dog War The Maytals - Sun Moon and Star The Maytals - Walk with Love The Maytals - 54-46 That's My Number The Maytals - Six & Seven Books The Maytals - One Eye Enos The Maytals - Sweet and Dandy The Maytals - It Must Be True Love The Maytals - Peeping Tom The Maytals - School Days The Maytals - Pressure Drop The Maytals - Pee Pee Cluck Cluck The Maytals - Monkey Girl The Maytals - Funky Kingston The Maytals - Struggle The Maytals - Monkey Man The Maytals - Bla, Bla, Bla The Maytals - We Shall Overcome Toots & The Maytals - Night and Day Toots & The Maytals - Just Tell Me Toots & The Maytals - Everybody Needs Lovin The Maytals - I'm A Big Man

When we think of disco and reggae, they seem like two very different worlds — mirror balls and four‑on‑the‑floor beats versus one‑drop grooves and heavy bass. But look closer, and you'll find that disco and reggae have been dancing together since the 1970s. For our mix today, the focus is on the groove of disco from the crates, with the inclusion of the classic Third World version of' Now That We Found Love. PLAYLIST Third World - Now That We've Found Love Cheryl Lynn - If You'll Be True To Me Peter Brown - Dance with Me KC & The Sunshine Band - Wrap Your Arms Around Me The Salsoul Orchestra - You're Just The Right Size Patrice Rushen - Music Of The Earth Bobby Thurston - Check Out the Groove - Radio Edit Kool & The Gang - Stand Up And Sing The Jacksons - Different Kind of Lady Cheryl Lynn - Say You'll Be Mine Little Beaver - Concrete Jungle Patrice Rushen - Look Up! - Remastered Andrae Crouch - Handwriting on the Wall - 2006 Remaster Grace Jones - Pull Up To The Bumper CHIC; Nile Rodgers - I'll Be There (feat. Nile Rodgers) Teena Marie - I'm A Sucker For Your Love

Pull Up Selector – Roots & Culture Mix combines a blend of reggae classics, fresh new tracks, and heavyweight remixes. From foundation roots anthems to modern conscious selections, this mix bridges eras and styles, skanking basslines, soulful vocals, and version excursions to keep the vibes rolling all midweek long. PLAYLIST Protoje – BIG 45 Liam Bailey – Cold & Clear Kabaka Pyramid – Nice Up The Dance Jah Lil – Step by Step Mr. Williamz; Topcat – Rocking Style Willi Williams; Lone Ark – Don't Show Off Bunny Wailer – Mellow Mood Pablo Moses – Dubbing Is a Must, Pt. 1 - 2010 Remastered Version Peter Tosh – Bush Doctor - 2002 Remaster Yaadcore – Ghetto Youths Beres Hammond; Zap Pow – Last War Aswad – I A Rebel Soul Ray Darwin – People's Choice Pablo Moses – A Song - 2010 Remastered Version John Holt – Fat She Fat Capital Letters – Smoking My Ganja

Sunday Soul Session is a smooth journey through timeless soul classics. Ease into the day with a blend of deep grooves, heartfelt lyrics, and lush arrangements. This mix transitions smoothly from sweet love ballads to uplifting anthems, infusing warmth and emotion for a relaxing Sunday or an evening unwind. PLAYLIST Dee Edwards - (I Can) Deal with That Master Plan Inc - Try It (You'll Like It) The Ovations;Louis Williams - Your Love is Like a Song to Me Windy City - Win or Lose Timmy Thomas - I've Got to See You Tonight J.R. Bailey - Love, Love, Love J.J. Barnes - Got to Get Rid of You Greg Perry - Come On Down (Get Your Head Out of the Clouds) - Remastered Marvin Gaye - What's Going On The Chi-Lites - Go Away Dream Tom Brock - I Love You More And More Curtis Mayfield - Tripping Out Al Green - Tired of Being Alone Freda Payne - Unhooked Generation The Emotions - Blind Alley The Natural Four - Try Love Again Jon Lucien - Would You Believe In Me Eddie Kendricks - If You Let Me

It's get down and groove time with a solid hour of pure 70s funk – a mix full of breakbeats, wah-wah guitars, and fat basslines that shaped the sound of hip-hop and soul for decades. From The Honey Drippers' iconic "Impeach the President" to Curtis Mayfield's "Superfly," this set takes you on a ride through the grooves of 70s funk. PLAYLIST The Honey Drippers – Impeach the President Harvey & The Phenomenals – Soul and Sunshine Merry Clayton – Gimme Shelter Baby Huey – Mighty Mighty Stevie Wonder – Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours) Dr. John – Right Place Wrong Time The Meters – Just Kissed My Baby Dyke & The Blazers – Let A Woman Be A Woman – Let A Man Be A Man Wilson Pickett – Engine Number 9 – Single Version Bill Withers – Kissing My Love Jean Knight – Do Me Maceo and the Macks – Soul Power 74 – Pt. 2 The Bar-Kays – Holy Ghost Black Heat – Zimba Ku The Chi-Lites – Are You My Woman? (Tell Me So) Sly & The Family Stone – Sing a Simple Song – Single Version Curtis Mayfield – Superfly

Dive deep into the world of Augustus Pablo with this one-hour mix, celebrating the master of the melodica and pioneer of the “Rockers” sound. Featuring classics like Java, King Tubby's Meets Rockers Uptown, and deep cuts from Pablo All Stars, this set takes you through roots, dubs, and the unmistakable meditative vibe Pablo brought to reggae. Perfect for late-night listening or setting a rootsy, spiritual mood. PLAYLIST Augustus Pablo - King Tubby's Meets Rockers Uptown Augustus Pablo - Java Augustus Pablo - Thunder Clap Augustus Pablo - Peace and Love Dub Augustus Pablo - East over the River Nile Augustus Pablo - Dub Organizer Augustus Pablo - Please Sunrise Augustus Pablo - Pretty Baby Augustus Pablo - Shake Up Augustus Pablo - House Raid Augustus Pablo; Hugh Mundell - Africa Must Be Free By 1983 Augustus Pablo ;Spliffy Dan - No Justice Place Augustus Pablo - Up Wareika Hill Rockers All Stars - Jah Dread Pablo All Stars - Park Lane Special Augustus Pablo - Mountain View Dub Augustus Pablo - Guiding Red Pablo All Stars - Lightning Flash Bongo Pat - Young Generation Augustus Pablo - Pablo Meets Mr Bassie Augustus Pablo - Corner Stone Dub Pablo All Stars - Solomon Dub

Step into a deep, dusty crate-digger's dream with this week's Sunday Funk Groove. This mix blends raw, underground funk and soulful jazz with cinematic energy and dance-floor bounce. Rare Grooves: Deep cuts from Roy Porter Sound Machine, 24 Carat Black, and Newban. Funk & Soul Power: Horn-driven bangers like Pucho & The Latin Soul Brothers' “Got Myself A Good Man.” Jazz Funk Fusion: Psychedelic, cosmic vibes from Cortex and The Awakening. Global Flavors: Latin, Brazilian, and street-funk influences that keep the set fresh and surprising. Perfect for Sunday morning coffee, an afternoon cruise, or getting the living room moving. This mix is a celebration of rhythm, groove, and that undeniable funk attitude. PLAYLIST Roy Porter Sound Machine; George Holmes – Panama - Instrumental 24 Carat Black – 24 Carat Black (Theme) Paz – Laying Eggs Greyboy; Harold Todd – Ruffneck Jazz The Awakening – Slinky Roy Porter Sound Machine – Party Time Soul Expedition – Get Down On It The 3 Pieces – Shortnin'‘ Bread Hysear Don Walker – Satisfaction Pucho & The Latin Soul Brothers – Got Myself A Good Man Newban – Father Time Sherlock Holmes Investigation – Investigation Daniel Salinas – Straussmania Cortex – Huit octobre 1971

Step into the vibrant world of today's ska revival with Ska Revival Sound — a curated mix of bands from around the globe who channel the golden era of ska and rocksteady and the sound of that era. From soulful vocals to punchy horns and tight rhythms, these tracks capture the warmth and spirit of the original sound while adding fresh energy for modern ears. Perfect for dancing, driving, or rediscovering the joy of ska music. PLAYLIST Jr Thomas & The Volcanos – Color Me Blue Roger Rivas – Rocksteady for Two The Frightnrs; Victor Axelrod – What Have I Done Version Hypocondriacs – You and I The Delegators – Undercover Lover The Delegators – All Aboard The Impalers – Metro Azul Los Granadians del Espacio Exterior – Qué Voy a Hacer The Lions – Hot No Ho Alpheus – Kitty Kitty The Steady 45's – Trouble in Paradise Los Aggrotones – Mas Alla Del Tiempo The Upsessions – Shake It! Western Standard Time Ska Orchestra – Monolith Ska The Soul Chance; Wesley Bright – Goodbye The Capsouls – Took My Love Binky Griptite; Victor Axelrod – Lover Like Me The Slackers – I Almost Lost You The Delirians – Smoke and Fire The Aggrolites – Work To Do The Kinky Coo Coo's – Turn Me On Moon Invaders – Baby, I Know

This Mid-Week Mixup is a blend of old, new, and in between. You'll hear legendary voices alongside new-generation creators, horn-driven steppers, militant roots, poetic dub, and bass-heavy sound system scorchers. From Scientist's classic touch to Subatomic Sound System's melodica meditation and Zion Train's futuristic riddims, the mix balances foundation reggae traditions with fresh, boundary-pushing styles. PLAYLIST Junior Roy; Dub Shepherds; The Unique Horns – Run Scientist; Hempress Sativa – Rock It Ina Dub O.B.F; Nazamba, Linval Thompson – The Groove Dub Subatomic Sound System – Ancient Wisdom (Melodica Dub) Ras Teo – Ion Man Dub Kibir La Amlak; Maija – Mental Freedom Bukkha; Fada Jep; JahWind All-Stars – Bun Di Horns Mafia & Fluxy; Patrixx Aba Ariginal – Horns of Jah Children Zion Train; Cara; Neil Perch; Paolo Baldini – Move To Love Paolo Baldini DubFiles; Imperial Sound Army – Jah Give Us Dub Lone Ark; The 18th Parallel – Snake in the Grass Perfect Giddimani; I Grade Dub – Never Give In Dub Slimmah Sound; Afrikan Simba – Poverty Slimmah Sound; Danny Red – It's Your Choice

Afrofunk developed in Nigeria and Ghana during the late 1960s and 1970s. It blended traditional African rhythms with American funk, soul, and jazz, creating a unique sound tied to cultural pride and political expression. The post-independence era across Africa gave the music revolutionary energy. PLAYLIST Dele Sosimi – E Go Betta The Rwenzori's – Handsome Boy (E Wara) - Pt. 1 & 2 Ice – Time Will Tell (Remastered) Fela Kuti & Afrika 70 – Open & Close Ebo Taylor – Atwer Abroba T.P. Orchestre Poly Rythmo – Aihe Ni Kpe We Sahara All Stars Band Jos – Enjoy Yourself Tony Allen – Ise Nla The Funkees – Dancing Time Orlando Julius & The Heliocentrics – In The Middle Pat Thomas & Marijata – We Are Coming Home

This playlist celebrates the depth and diversity of Canadian reggae—from the pioneering days of Jerry Brown's Summer Records and Earth, Roots & Water to modern voices like Kirk Diamond, Ammoye, and The Dub Chronicles. You'll hear roots, lovers rock, and conscious anthems alongside dubwise grooves. This is a journey through the reggae legacy that grew in Toronto, Malton, and beyond, keeping the spirit of Summer Records alive while carrying Canadian reggae forward to the world. PLAYLIST Johnny Osbourne & Earth, Roots & Water – Right, Right Time Earth, Roots & Water, John Forbes & Teach – Awakening Ranking – Chatty Chatty People Jerry Brown – Dreadlock Lady Danny Rank – Stepping On Strong (Digital Only Bonus Track) Barry Heptone – Let Me Love You (Digital Only Bonus Track) Fujahtive & Lucky Ras – Your Smile Messenjah – Rock You High The Human Rights – Old School Track Paris Ivy – Mek it tuh di top The Dub Chronicles – Sincerity Reggaddiction & Ammoye – Heart of Gold Kirk Diamond, Ziononmymind & Iiimpala – Signs Ammoye & Lord Sassafrass – Journey Home Jason Wilson & Carl Harvey – Ready to Be Loved Jay Douglas – Man to Man The Sattalites – Sunday Morning Dubmatix – Rough Likkle Town (feat. Brother Culture)

This mix is built around a single theme: meditation. Each track carries the word “Meditation” in its title, creating a hypnotic journey through deep roots, heavy dubs, and spiritual vibrations. From the legendary Augustus Pablo and The Abyssinians to modern dub creators like Kheru Jonah Dan, ZionRoots, and J. Robinson, this session is a flow of meditative soundscapes. PLAYLIST Bullwackies All Stars - Meditation Dub Kheru Jonah Dan, Russ Disciples -Meditation Dub J.Robinson (WhoDemSound) , Kai Dub -Meditation Dub The Black Seeds,Dr Lee -Meditation Dub Halleypb - Dub Meditations Nucleus Roots, Don Hartley -Meditation Dub Kibir La Amlak -Meditation Dub ZionRoots -Dub Meditation The Abyssinians - Meditation Dub Crucial Alphonso - Meditation Dub Aidonia - Firm Meditation Dub Ranking Ray - Meditation Dub M'Festa & Free Meditation - Dub Boy George - Meditation Dub Augustus Pablo - Meditation Dub

Who Was Errol Thompson? Errol "ET" Thompson (1948–2004) was a pioneering Jamaican recording engineer and producer who significantly influenced the sound of reggae and dub from the late 1960s to the 1980s. Known for his sharp ear, technical mastery, and understated brilliance, Thompson was one of the first engineers in Jamaica to experiment with dub mixing, reverb, and delay, long before it became a global sound.   PLAYLIST Peter Tosh - Maga Dog Augustus Pablo - Java Jack Ruby, King Tubby, Errol - Thompson Bawling Errol Thompson - Hole In My Bucket Mighty Diamonds - Ghetto Living Black Uhuru - Rent Man Glen Washington - Rockers A Nuh Crackers I-Roy - Sufferer's Psalm Bobby Melody - Jah Bring I Joy In The Morning Jacob Miller - Keep On Knocking Errol T - I Need You Now Errol Thompson - Freedom Call Dennis Brown - Smile Like An Angel Errol Thompson - Jamaican Born And Bred Errol Thompson - You Know That I Love You Dolphin Morris - Su-Su-Pan Rasta Enos McLeod & Errol Thompson - By The Look Culture and Nicodemus - Disco Train Culture and Clint Eastward - Send Some Rain

Born in 1962 in Kingston, Jamaica (Passed May 2004 in Kingston), Barry Brown came of age during reggae's golden era. Drawn into the music through Kingston's sound system culture, he cut his first single, “Girl You're Always on My Mind,” in 1977 for Sonic Sounds. His big break came with Bunny “Striker” Lee, releasing “Step It Up Youthman” in 1979, a hit that became the title of his debut album on Paradise Records. Over the next few years, he voiced sessions for nearly every major Kingston producer, moving between roots reggae and the emerging rub-a-dub dancehall sound. PLAYLIST Barry Brown - Ketch a Fire Barry Brown - Big Big Pollution Barry Brown - Step It up Youthman Barry Brown - Far East Barry Brown - -Give Thanks and Praise Barry Brown - Cool Pon Your Corner Barry Brown - Things in Life Barry Brown - Fittest of the Fittest Barry Brown,Toyan- Peace And Love Barry Brown - Best Things In Life Barry Brown - Give another Israel A Try Barry Brown - Girl You Always On My Mind Barry Brown - No No No (Dub Plate) Barry Brown - Lead Us Jah & Lead Us Dub (Aggrovators)

With an estimated 200,000 recordings over their career, it'd be an impossible task to encapsulate the decades-long career of Sly & Robbie and the impact they had not only on reggae but on music overall. Their drum & bass lines transformed, revolutionized, and influenced fans and musicians across the globe. Sly Dunbar (drummer) and Robbie Shakespeare (bass) — affectionately known as The Riddim Twins — are widely recognized as the most influential rhythm section and production duo in Jamaican music history. Their sound has powered countless hits from the golden age of roots reggae through to digital dancehall and international pop. Together, they helped modernize reggae, created one of Jamaica's most iconic record labels (Taxi Records), and redefined what it meant to be a producer and musician in a global music industry. PLAYLIST Sly & Robbie - Burial Dub Sly & Robbie- Jah Jah Man The Meditations - Carpenter Rebuild Mighty Diamonds - Pass The Kutchie Black Uhuru,Sly & Robbie - Sinsemilla Josey Wales -It A Fi Burn Sly & Robbie - Jungle Step Dub Tony Tuff - Mix Me Down Peter Tosh - Stepping Razor Dennis Brown,Sly & Robbie - Sitting And Watching iNi Kamoze - World A Music Sugar Minott - Herbsman Hustling Half Pint - Greetings Chaka Demus & Pliers - Murder She Wrote Sly,Robbie,Dubmatix,Jay Spaker - Communication Breakdown

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 Numa Crew – Dub Searcher Congo Natty, DJ Madd – Revolution In Dub (DJ Madd Remix) Kaiju – Burn Down Babylon Jack Sparrow – Pula Riddim Congo Natty, RSD – Nu Beginningz (RSD Remix) The Bush Chemists – Light Up Your Spliff Congo Natty, Conscious Sounds – Micro Dub (Say No) (Conscious Sounds) Von D – Surrealiste Skank Dirty Dubsters, Chip Fu, Screechy Dan, JingBong Ting – Chant Down Babylon (feat. Chip Fu & Screechy Dan) (Jingbong Ting Dub) Rob Symeonn – No More (Ticklah Remix) Dubamine, Carlton Livingston – Good Morning Jamaica Kahn, Gorgon Sound – Dread (Gorgon Sound Version) Zion Train – No ID (feat. Daman) (Numa Crew Remix) For more themed mixes, visit https://bassculture.substack.com/

From Ice-Cream Parlour to Record Label In the early 1960s, the Kong family ran Beverley's Restaurant, Ice-Cream Parlour & Record Shop at 135A Orange Street, Kingston—a hub in Jamaica's emerging music scene. One day in 1961, a teenage Jimmy Cliff auditioned his song “Dearest Beverley” outside the shop. Leslie Kong, impressed, recorded it and paired it with “Hurricane Hattie.” This single became Beverley's first big hit and launched both Cliff's career and the label itself. PLAYLIST Leslie Kong – I'm in a Rocking Mood (Alternate Version) Jimmy Cliff – Hurricane Hattie The Melodians – Rivers of Babylon The Gaylads – It's All in the Game Ken Boothe – It's Gonna Take a Miracle Peter Tosh, The Wailers – Stop the Train The Pioneers – Samphie Man Bruce Downer – Free the People Delroy Wilson – Got To Get Away The Maytals – 54-46 That's My Number The Pioneers – Money Day The Wailers – Back Out Desmond Dekker & The Aces, Desmond Dekker, ACES – Israelites Ansel Collins – Sentimental Journey The Maytals – Peeping Tom Beverley's Allstars – Be Yours The Pioneers – Long Shot (Kick De Bucket) Desmond Dekker & The Aces – 007 (Shanty Town) The Maytals – Sweet and Dandy Lloyd Clark – I Love You the Most Ken Boothe – Freedom Street

There's something special about sifting through tune after tune, looking for rare songs, special versions, dubs, and putting together a playlist that I've never heard before. Some of you may know these tracks, others will be new to you as well. I hope you enjoy this mix, and I encourage you to share. Dig deep into the roots with this handpicked set of rare reggae treasures from the 70s and early 80s. Each track is a gem, some long forgotten, others hiding in plain sight, blending heartfelt vocals, conscious lyrics, and deep, soulful rhythms. From soulful harmonies by The Eternals to the rebel spirit of Little Ian Rock, and the heavyweight dub of Dhaima & Dennis Brown, this mix captures the magic of uncovering rare cuts that deserve to be heard again. PLAYLIST The Eternals - Queen Of The Minstrels Junior Lacy - You will See Jah Light Liberators - Racial Situation The Itals - Jah Glory (12") Angela Prince - No Brother With No Fuss Bunny Lie Lie - Living As A Brother Dhaima & Dennis Brown - A True + Dub Rottadam - I Was Born To Be A Rebel Little Ian Rock - Jah Can Count On I Fulk Livingston Reid - Golden Dufferdill Earl Sixteen - Cheating Winston Hussey - Settle Every Posse Beverley Williams & Shaka All Stars - Sufferation

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 Ranking Ann – Dangerous MC Benjammin – Positivity The Pipe Cleaners – Jah Mi Walk Wid You Kirk Diamond, Finn, Lord Fury – Trinity Twilight Circus, Mykal Rose, Ranking Joe – Throw Some Stone / Don't Follow Babylon - Extended Disco Mix Naya Rockers, Errol Dunkley – My Lady Junior Murvin – Tidings of Joy Matumbi – Hook Deh Tony Chin – Stop De Lies Winston Fergus – Pay to Live - Live Ticklah, Rob Symeonn – Wicked Feeling G. Corp – Murder Suns of Dub, Roots By Nature – Taken Tony Greene – We Must Be Wrong Vernon Maytone – Money World For more themed mixes, visit https://bassculture.substack.com/

This mix delivers a deep, bass-heavy journey through the crossroads of reggae, dub, and dubstep. Heavyweight riddims, rumbling sub-bass, and that unmistakable sound system energy—blending conscious vocals, toasting, and MC flows with spacey delays, reverb-soaked atmospheres, and chest-rattling drops. PLAYLIST Numa Crew,Lapo,Ago - Tuff! Dubamine - Murda Style Mungo's Hi Fi - Haffi Rock Radikal Guru,Dubbing Sun,Cheshire Cat,Vale - Good Ganja Reggae Roast,Ruben Da Silva - Sensi Skank Reloaded (feat. Ruben Da Silva) O.B.F,Nazamba,Linval Thompson - Dub the Hills Ruts D.C.,RSD aka Rob Smith - Rhythm Collision - Rsd AKA Rob Smith Remix Mungo's Hi Fi,Eek-A-Mouse - Hire and Removal Refix Numa Crew - Dub Searcher Ed Solo,Skool Of Thought - Raspberry Dub Pama International - Highrise (Mungos Hi Fi Dubstep) The Bug,Warrior Queen - Poison Dart EchoBoy,Danny Red,The Herb - Jahovah Remix

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/