[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 Dub Classics | Featuring Japanese Reggae & Overseas Reggae! (11–20)
familyNatural Weapon
Natural Weapon, known as a DJ from KAERU Studio, stands out among many DJs for his powerful, raspy voice and highly regarded performances.
Having originally started as a selector, he also has a deep catalog of tracks and releases works in a variety of styles.
Among them, “Kazoku” (Family) is known as one of his more laid-back pieces, and it pairs perfectly with the riddim.
Be sure to check it out.
Blappa Panpan feat. TAK-ZPETER MAN
PETER MAN is a reggae musician from Osaka who has been active since the 1990s and, since 2010, has been affiliated with BUSH HUNTER MUSIC, led by RYO the SKYWALKER.
The classic track by PETER MAN and TAK-Z is “Brapa Pan Pan feat.
TAK-Z.” It’s a dub that uses the riddim from “Rakuen,” and instead of PETER MAN’s signature authentic Jamaican reggae, it’s crafted as a catchy Japa-reggae tune.
AnthemProf.Chinnen & Original Kose
The classic “Anthem” by Prof.
Chinnen and Original Kose.
Prof.
Chinnen is a veteran among DJs—those who are younger may not know him—but he’s an artist who has continued to create timeless tracks alongside figures like NG HEAD.
By the way, it’s pronounced Professor Chinnen.
This dub uses a deeper, simpler riddim than the original, resulting in a sound that distills the essence of Japanese reggae.
Be sure to compare it with the original.
A Change Gonna ComeRichie Stephens
Richie Stephens is a world-famous singer-songwriter from Jamaica.
His music, which impressively blends dancehall with R&B, has earned him global popularity, especially in the English-speaking world.
One of his classic tracks is “A Change Gonna Come.” This dub is a well-known work by TAK-Z, arranged with a soul music vibe.
Since old-school reggae shares many similarities with soul, some listeners might find the track a bit unfamiliar—but that’s Richie Stephens’s style, so let’s embrace it (lol)!
straightSPINNA B-ILL
Reggae musician Spinna B-ILL, known for his outstanding vocal ability and a uniquely offbeat sense of rhythm that surpasses the typical Japanese standard, has gained widespread popularity.
He originally performed as a core member of the band Spinna B-ILL & the cavemans, and since they had nationwide hits, many of you may already know him.
His classic track “Massugu ni” is a highly message-driven work.
In this DUB version, a trap-like riddim is layered on top, resulting in a highly distinctive sound with tremendous impact.
lion cubSPINNA B-ILL
Spinna B-ill & the cavemans were a band that gained popularity with their distinctive sound mixing reggae with soul, R&B, and funk.
They performed at numerous major festivals and scored a big hit with their classic track “Lion no Ko” (Child of the Lion), but unfortunately disbanded in 2005.
Since then, Spinna B-ILL has continued his career as a solo artist and remains at the forefront of the scene.
This DUB is a classic from the band era, reworked into a fully realized track with a slower riddim than the original.
[Reggae] Introducing Classic Dub Tracks | Featuring Japanese Reggae & International Reggae! (21–30)
While listening to reggaeTAKAFIN
TAKAFIN, a member of MIGHTY JAM ROCK, one of Japan’s leading dancehall groups.
As part of the so-called Red Spider generation, he has kept energizing the reggae scene up to the present day.
His song “Reggae demo Kikinagara” (“While Listening to Reggae”) is one of his hits, and—as the title suggests—it carries the message, “Let’s calm down by listening to reggae,” in the face of the sadness and hardship we inevitably run into in life.
This dub version runs at a higher voltage than the original, so it’s also recommended as a hype-up/cheer song.