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

Former vocal coach specializing in Western musicRyo
Under the theme of “vocal skills that stand up on the world stage,” I have experience teaching as an online vocal coach specializing in Western music, and I usually listen to genres like nuevo flamenco, bolero, canzone, and R&B. In my teens, I questioned the idea that “foreign music equals English,” and started exploring songs from around the world. My commentary is characterized by a unique perspective shaped by listening to music of every genre, in every language, from every country. I mainly cover world music, so be sure to check it out!

If you listen to Western music even a little, you’ve probably heard the terms dubstep or dubwise.

Still, many people may not be quite sure what “dub” actually means.

Dub is a genre that originated in Jamaica; put simply, it refers to remixes.

In this piece, I’ll focus on three genres: reggae dub, where it originated, and the effect-heavy styles of dubwise and dubstep.

I also explain individual tracks, so if you’re not very familiar with EDM, be sure to read to the end.

[What is DUB?] A Beginner’s Guide to Dub Music! (21–30)

Scientist Rids the World of the Evil Curse of the VampiresScientist

Scientist ‎– Scientist Rids The World Of The Evil Curse Of The Vampires

Scientist Rids the World of the Evil Curse of the VampiresScientist

Did you know there’s a hero who battles vampires and zombies armed with a mixing console? The legendary album Scientist Rids the World of the Evil Curse of the Vampires, crafted in June 1981 by the Jamaican sonic sorcerer Scientist, lets you experience just such a fantastical tale! Produced by Henry “Junjo” Lawes, its rock-solid rhythms performed by Roots Radics are draped in Scientist’s deep echoes and reverbs, like eerie incantations.

The album was also featured in the popular game Grand Theft Auto III, bringing its world to an even wider audience.

If you want to savor the thrills of a horror film through sound, why not surrender yourself to this sinister yet stimulating sonic experiment?

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Your Teeth In My NeckScientist

Scientist – Your Teeth In My Neck [1080p]

Your Teeth In My NeckScientist

This is a monumental work of dub music crafted by the legendary Jamaican producer Scientist.

Having honed his skills under King Tubby and earned the nickname “the Scientist,” his mixing is nothing short of sonic wizardry.

Over the weighty, resounding rhythm section, echoes drift in a mystical haze, instantly transporting listeners to another dimension.

Featured on the 1981 classic album “Scientist Rids the World of the Evil Curse of the Vampires,” it captivates with a thrilling, vampire-themed world.

Its inclusion in the popular game Grand Theft Auto III drew many gamers into the realm of dub.

Give it a listen on a night when you want to feel swept up in a whirlwind of sound!

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In conclusion

This time, we introduced tracks focusing on dub from roots reggae—the origin of DUB—as well as the styles that evolved from it, like dubstep and dubwise.

Dub is a very deep genre that demands considerable musical knowledge, so some parts may have been hard to grasp.

For those who feel that way, I recommend first experiencing dub culture through Japanese reggae (Japa-reggae) dub.