The Profound Appeal of Dub: Recommended Masterpieces and a Popular Classic
If you know the music genre called dub, chances are you’re a serious music lover who frequents record shops.
While it’s a genre derived from reggae, it’s also a production method, and its world is incredibly deep and profound.
This article focuses on classic, essential albums recommended for beginners, while also highlighting releases that trace the roots from authentic Jamaican roots dub to UK dub, as well as works in post-punk and new wave that bear dub’s influence.
Even those who usually listen mainly to rock will find plenty to enjoy—so be sure to check it out!
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The Profound Allure of Dub: Recommended Masterpieces and Popular Picks (41–50)
Roots and CultureMikey Dread
Mikey Dread is a Jamaican singer, producer, and broadcaster.
He is known as one of the most influential artists in the reggae music scene.
This track was released as a single in 1982.
Dub Masterdennis bovell
Dennis Bovell is a reggae guitarist, bass player, and producer who has been active since 1968.
He is a member of the British reggae band Matumbi and is also known for releasing dub reggae tracks under the name Blackbeard.
This track was released in 1986.
Dub LarkingHorace Andy
Horace Andy, born in 1951 in Kingston, Jamaica, is a reggae singer known for his distinctive falsetto voice.
He began making music in his youth, and in 1969 he released the album Skylarking on Studio One, which produced hits such as Mr.
Bassie, Girl I Love You, and Got to Be Sure.
He moved to the UK in 1990 and contributed to Massive Attack’s debut album Blue Lines and their 1994 album Protection, helping drive their success.
Dub Larking is a track included on the album Horace Andy Dub Box: Rare Dubs 1973–1976, and it is the dub version of Skylarking.
Extra-Ordinary DubErrol Thompson
Errol Thompson, a Jamaican producer and audio engineer known as “ET,” is one of the first engineers of dub music.
This track is included on the compilation album “Java Java Dub,” released in 1989.
Dub VoodooMad Professor & Lee Perry
Mad Professor is a dub music producer and engineer who produces both original and remixed works.
This track is included on the album “Dub Take the Voodoo Out of Reggae,” released in 1996.