The deep world of dub music: classic albums where you can experience the sonic magic born from reggae.
Born during a transformative period in reggae music, “dub” has exerted a profound influence on music scenes worldwide as a distinctive genre where audio engineering meets Jamaica’s unique sound.
Its spatial sound design—making effective use of echo and reverb—together with the distinctive sense of weightless drift created by deep basslines, continues to flow through contemporary electronic music.
Why not immerse yourself in the allure of dub music—an ever-evolving laboratory of sound—starting today?
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The deep world of Dub music: classic albums where you can experience the sonic magic born from reggae (21–30)
Magnificent (Dave Aude’ Club Dub Remix)U2
Originally released as a single by U2 in 2009, this track became a hit in the United States and various European countries.
Numerous remix versions have been released to date.
This dub remix is by Dave Audé, an American house music DJ and remixer.
Working Together (Boys Noize Dub remix)Gonzales
A track originally released by Gonzales, a musician from Canada.
This dub remix version is by Boys Noize, a German electronic music producer and DJ, and it was released in 2008.
Sweat (David Guetta & Afrojack Dub Mix)Snoop Dogg
A track originally released under the title “Wet” by American hip-hop artist Snoop Dogg.
This dub remix version, “Sweat,” by French DJ David Guetta and Dutch DJ Afrojack, was released in 2011.
Up Wareika HillAugustus Pablo
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.
Chandelier (Hector Fonseca & Tommy Love Tribal Dub Mix)Sia
Originally released by Sia in 2014, this track reached the Top 10 on charts around the world.
This version is a dub remix by American house music DJ Hector Fonseca and Brazilian house music DJ Tommy Love.