What is DUB? A Beginner’s Guide to Dub Music!

Rock n Roll (Will Take You to the Mountain)Skrillex

Skrillex – Rock n Roll (Will Take You to the Mountain)

Skrillex is a world-renowned DJ and producer.

Even if you’re not familiar with dub, you’ve probably heard one of Skrillex’s tracks at least once.

Among his songs, the one I especially recommend is “Rock n Roll (Will Take You to the Mountain).” It’s a track crafted in his signature mellow and catchy dubstep style.

Be sure to check it out.

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No Mans LandAlpha & Omega

Alpha & Omega – No Mans Land

Step away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and sink deeply into a world of sound! For anyone who feels that way, I highly recommend this spiritual track by the legendary UK dub unit Alpha & Omega.

Featuring The Exile on vocals, the track’s heavy, body-resonating bass and spacious echo treatments transport the listener to an extraordinary realm.

Layered over it, chant-like vocals create an atmosphere that feels both sacred and warmly inviting.

Included on the album “Dub-Plate Selection Volume 2,” this song has been cherished as a dubplate classic since the 1990s.

Dim the lights, forget the everyday, and let yourself be carried by the waves of sound—why not spend a meditative moment like that?

Up Wareika HillAugustus Pablo

Up Wareika Hill

This is an instrumental work by Jamaican master Augustus Pablo, one I especially hope will be heard by those who want to step a little away from the everyday and immerse themselves deeply in the world of sound.

Featured on the classic 1979 album Original Rockers, this piece was selected from sessions recorded between 1972 and 1975.

Its melodica weaves an oriental, ethereal melody, King Tubby’s deft echoes fill the space, and the heavy bassline resonates with a satisfying warmth.

It’s a sound that condenses Pablo’s pursuit of spiritual liberation through music.

How about listening on a quiet night alone, when you want to let your thoughts wander? Surrender to the waves of sound and you’re sure to be wrapped in a mysterious sense of weightless drift.

Far East DubBlack Uhuru

Far East Dub – Original

This is a deep dub number that lets you fully immerse yourself in a spellbinding world of sound, crafted by reggae heavyweights Black Uhuru.

Hailing from Jamaica, they’re also known for winning the very first Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album in 1985.

Centered around a formidable bassline from the legendary rhythm duo Sly & Robbie, the swirling echoes and reverb create an irresistible sonic space.

The floating sensation feels like drifting through a universe of sound—sure to make you forget the bustle of everyday life.

Featured on albums such as Love Dub, released in January 1994, this masterful performance invites you to surrender to the waves of sound and spend some unhurried time reflecting on yourself.

Merry UpGlen Brown

Glen Brown – Merry Up

Glen Brown, the Jamaican musician known as the “Rhythm Master.” This instrumental piece is where he shines as both producer and melodica player.

The track features deeply undulating echo processing by King Tubby, giving it a mysterious, underwater-like sense of weightless drift.

Its cheerful melody carries a subtle hint of wistfulness, gently enveloping the listener’s heart.

Originally released in 1972 as a 7-inch single, it was later included on the compilation Rhythm Master Volume Two.

On nights when you want to step away from the noise of everyday life, why not surrender yourself to the waves of sound?

Dub to AfricaPrince Far I & The Arabs

Prince Far I & The Arabs ‎- Dub To Africa

Prince Far I, known as the “Voice of Thunder” in Jamaica’s music scene.

Here’s a track from Prince Far I & The Arabs that lets you experience the depths of dub, recorded back in 1979.

This piece is the core of the album “Dub to Africa,” delivering a spiritual return to Africa through its weighty chants.

The spatial echoes drifting over a minimal rhythm and the deeply plunging bassline create an awe-inspiring soundscape.

It has been loved across eras—so much so that it was reissued by a UK label in March 1995.

How about immersing yourself in this meditative musical experience, as if sinking into a vortex of sound?

Mandela VersionAbyssinians

The Abyssinians – Mandela Version (Satta Massagana)

Satta Dub is a masterpiece packed with the soul-stirring world of dub woven by The Abyssinians, the legendary group Jamaica is proud of.

This track is a profound piece included on that album.

Based on recordings from 1969, it was officially released on the album in October 1998, and it pays tribute to Nelson Mandela, a symbol of the anti-apartheid movement.

The group’s signature sacred harmonies melt into a dreamlike echo, while the weighty bassline solemnly expresses a prayer for liberation.

Why not surrender yourself to its deep sonic universe while reflecting on the great struggle etched into history? It might be perfect for a night of deep contemplation.