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?
The deep world of dub music: classic albums where you can experience the sonic magic born from reggae (1–10)
MafiaDub Syndicate
I want to immerse myself in a sound world that sinks deep and frees me from everyday life.
This UK dub classic is perfect for that mood.
Dub Syndicate, active in the UK, pursued an experimental sound that broke the boundaries of reggae, centered around producer Adrian Sherwood and drummer Style Scott.
This track is packed with sonic effects that lure the listener’s consciousness into another dimension—ground-crawling basslines and powerful effects that warp space.
Surrender yourself to its seven-plus-minute runtime and you’ll feel as if you’re wandering a labyrinth of sound.
Why not spend a quiet night alone listening to this piece from the 1989 masterpiece Strike the Balance?
King Tubby Meets Rockers UptownKing Tubby
Wrapped in the magic of sound, set yourself free from the everyday! This track is perfect for you.
Hailing from Jamaica, King Tubby was an innovator who elevated mixing techniques into an art form.
What you’ll hear here is a fantastical sonic world where Augustus Pablo’s airy, floating melodica melodies intertwine with a deeply resonant bassline.
The way the mixing console is played like an instrument, dropping elements in and out, is truly breathtaking.
This is the title track from the classic 1976 album “King Tubbys Meets Rockers Uptown,” which is also known for being featured in the game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, sparking a renewed appreciation.
Dim the lights a bit and let yourself be carried away by this richly layered soundscape.
One Million Man DubJah Shaka & Mad Professor
A landmark album that brings together two masters who embody the UK dub scene—Jah Shaka, active in the UK, and Mad Professor—New Decade of Dub is their first full-fledged collaboration.
The track featured on this album is a true piece of sonic sorcery, where earth-rumbling sub-bass intertwines with razor-sharp spatial effects.
Even without lyrics, the fragmented vocal snippets convey a powerful social message, drawing listeners into a spiritual journey.
Released in January 1996, this work is a sound system classic where the two artists’ distinct personalities fuse at the highest level.
On a night when you want to step away from the everyday and sink deep into the world of music, try turning off the lights and playing it loud.
Surrender to the sound that shakes you to your core, and you just might open the door to a new sensory experience.
East of the River NileAugustus Pablo
If you want to immerse yourself completely in a deep world of sound, I recommend a seminal work by Jamaican musician Augustus Pablo.
This album is a landmark of dub, fusing the wistful melodies of his melodica with the deep echoes crafted by legendary engineer King Tubby.
Produced in 1977, it’s an instrumental work that, precisely because it has no lyrics, carries a prayer-like quality that resonates directly with the listener’s heart.
The fact that its 2002 reissue reached No.
13 on Billboard’s Reggae Albums chart attests to its timeless appeal.
On a night when you want to slip away from the everyday and enjoy a cosmic voyage through sound, why not give it a careful listen?
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!
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?
Hey Mister (Dub Mix)(Tujamos Club Mix)Tujamo
Tujamo is a German electro house music producer.
He began his DJ career at the age of 17 and is also known for hits from collaborations with artists like Steve Aoki and Chris Lake.
This track was released as a single in 2014.