[Reggae] Introducing Classic Dub Tracks | Featuring Japanese Reggae and International Reggae!
For those who love reggae, dub is one of the most familiar genres.
To put it simply, dub means altering a track’s rhythm and adding effects.
In other words, it’s basically a remix.
In reggae, it’s also common to lay the vocals of a different song over an existing track.
This time, we’ve picked classic dub tunes from both Western music and Japanese reggae.
Please sit back, relax, and enjoy until the end.
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[Reggae] Introducing Classic Dub Tracks | Featuring Japanese Reggae and International Reggae! (1–10)
Dinero [TAK-Z DUB-Japandinero Riddim-]Lila Iké
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Rita Ice, a singer-songwriter from Jamaica, is one of the world’s best-known female reggae singers, renowned for her advanced vocal technique and expressive power.
Among her tracks, a DUB I especially recommend is “Dinero [TAK-Z DUB – Japandinero Riddim].” It’s a DUB produced by Japanese DJ TAK-Z, and the result is an exceptionally sophisticated tune.
Step Up ~Swaying and Drifting~BOOGIE MAN
BOOGIE MAN is a legendary deejay known as a pioneer of the dancehall scene in Osaka.
For listeners of Japanese reggae dancehall, he’s practically a godlike figure.
One of his classic tracks is “Step Up ~Yurari Yurareru~.” It’s a gem from his 2002 album Musical Dealer that became a big hit in Japan.
The dub version has a distinctly different and equally great vibe, so be sure to compare the two.
Zion’s BloodLee Perry and The Upsetters
Lee “Scratch” Perry, the father of reggae dub.
Anyone well-versed in reggae will know his name.
Among Perry’s works, the track regarded as supreme is “Zion’s Blood.” It’s the opening song on his classic album Super Ape.
While Perry had already established a fully realized form of dub by the time of Blackboard Jungle Dub, Super Ape is known for surpassing even that.
If you want to delve deeper into reggae dub, be sure to check it out.
[Reggae] Introducing Dub Classics | Featuring Japanese Reggae & Overseas Reggae! (11–20)
Freedom ChantMad Professor
If you want to explore the roots of UK reggae, I highly recommend the dub track “Freedom Chant.” This song is by Mad Professor, a godlike figure in UK reggae.
It’s one of the tracks on his highly acclaimed classic “Dub Me Crazy!!,” and it captures a very deep UK reggae sound.
There’s a dramatic key change partway through that shares common ground with today’s modern deep dub.
If you’re looking for authentic UK reggae, definitely give it a listen.
Two Bad TroubleBOOGIE MAN & PAPA B
BOOGIE MAN, a reggae artist from Osaka known as a pioneer of Japanese dancehall, is a name very familiar to longtime reggae listeners.
This track, Two Bad Trouble, is by BOOGIE MAN together with PAPA B, who is known as a veteran reggae artist.
In this dub version, the sound is crafted to be even deeper than the original.
Highly recommended for fans of Jamaican reggae.
A fast-talking idiot isn’t a foreigner!!J-REXXX
J-REXXX, a reggae artist from Okayama known for his unique style, has won popularity with many comical tracks that make you chuckle.
Among reggae artists, he’s relatively well-known and is also embraced by hip-hop heads.
One of his signature songs is “Hayakuchi Baka wa Gaijin ja nee yo!!” It’s a rapid-fire track that rivals APOLLO in speed, meshes extremely well with the riddim, and delivers a highly energetic vibe.
That’s bad.KonG
When it comes to reggae hotbeds in Japan, many people probably think of Osaka and Yokohama.
However, Aichi Prefecture’s scene has been heating up lately as well.
Among the artists drawing particular attention is KonG.
He’s still a young artist, but he’s already proven his skills and has performed at dances hosted by BANTY FOOT and RED SPIDER.
His standout track, “Sore wa Yabai,” is a high-voltage banger delivered in rapid-fire style.