[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 & International Reggae! (21–30)
Baby, I love youTEE
Singer-songwriter TEE, who began attracting attention with the 2010 release of “Baby I Love You.” You might wonder, “DUB? But he’s a pop artist.” In fact, reggae has been gaining attention lately as deejays have been entering MC battle scenes.
As a result, even non-reggae artists have started recording DUBs.
This DUB brings out the strengths of the original song while shaping it into high-quality reggae.
Motherkariyushi 58
Kariyushi58 is a Japanese indie band that became a nationwide hit.
They’re an indie band from Okinawa known for “Anma.” The original song is a pop track with a strikingly passionate melody, but this version adds a laid-back 1980s reggae-style arrangement.
In addition to the excellent riddim by Takashi Komori and the mix by Mitsuhiro Ueyama, the band’s innate compatibility with reggae shines through, resulting in a very authentic production.
Believe in my selfKotobukikun
Kotobuki-kun is a reggae singer who’s also earned recognition in the mainstream scene.
He’s even collaborated with major, high-profile artists—such as producing a track with TUBE—so many of you may already know him.
While dancehall is often associated with “kill songs,” his focus is on exceptionally sweet love songs and passionate anthems of encouragement.
Sung over a riddim by S-NA, his track “Believe in my self” is one of his specialties: a warm, motivational song that feels like a gentle push on your back.
Blackboard Jungle Dub ( Ver. 1 )Lee Perry and The Upsetters
When it comes to essential tracks for understanding dub, it has to be “Blackboard Jungle Dub (Ver.
1).” This piece is known as a classic by Lee Perry, regarded as the father of dub.
Unlike typical reggae dub, this work is an original, unconventional form of dub.
The album of the same name is known as the world’s first reggae dub, and even compared to Lee Perry’s later works, it already exhibits a fully realized dub sensibility, brimming with overwhelming musicality.
G@s Mi a Burn MedleyJUMBO MAATCH
As a third-generation Monster on Freestyle Dungeon, JUMBO MAATCH is one of Osaka’s leading DJs, now known even among hip-hop heads.
He’s a member of the dancehall group MIGHTY JAM ROCK and is loved across generations for his fiery, raggamuffin sound.
His track “G@s Mi a Burn Medley” is one of his kill tunes, packed to the brim with ammunition.
It’s a sample often used in MC battles, so many of you will probably recognize it.
In conclusion
This time, we picked out tracks under the theme of classic dub tunes, but I think the sources ended up being a bit skewed.
By its nature, dub is often played at soundman dances, so there’s a tendency for recordings not to be left on YouTube, which makes it a bit tricky (haha).
If you want to savor dub more, why not head out to a soundman dance yourself?