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?
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The deep world of Dub music: classic albums where you can experience the sonic magic born from reggae (21–30)
Far East DubBlack Uhuru
This is a deep dub number that lets you fully immerse yourself in a spellbinding world of sound, crafted by reggae heavyweights Black Uhuru.
Hailing from Jamaica, they’re also known for winning the very first Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album in 1985.
Centered around a formidable bassline from the legendary rhythm duo Sly & Robbie, the swirling echoes and reverb create an irresistible sonic space.
The floating sensation feels like drifting through a universe of sound—sure to make you forget the bustle of everyday life.
Featured on albums such as Love Dub, released in January 1994, this masterful performance invites you to surrender to the waves of sound and spend some unhurried time reflecting on yourself.
Rockers DelightJah Shaka & Aswad
A standout collaboration that lets you experience the UK dub scene of the 1980s.
Jamaica-born sound system king Jah Shaka and London’s pride, Aswad, perform together superbly.
Layers of echo drift over a deeply submerged bass, while Aswad’s refined chorus creates a mesmerizing whirl of sound.
Originally released around 1985 as a track on the album “Jah Shaka Meets Aswad in Addis Ababa Studio,” this piece showcases the musicianship of Aswad, who would later be nominated for a Grammy.
Dim the lights, surrender to the waves of sound, and lose yourself in its floating sensation to your heart’s content.
Fast Forward Into DubMad Professo
A collection of tracks packed with sonic magic that invites you into the profound world of dub music.
The creator is Mad Professor, a Guyana-born, London-based producer.
Featured on the classic album “Who Knows the Secret of the Master Tape?” released in January 1985, this piece is a true listening laboratory.
Over earth-rumbling low frequencies, echoing effects and enigmatic female vocals drift.
The voice is no longer mere words, but an instrument that colors the space itself.
It’s also known for being sampled by The Orb in their own work, hinting at the impact it had on the music scene of the time.
Why not surrender to the waves of sound and immerse yourself in this deep world?
Dub to AfricaPrince Far I & The Arabs
Prince Far I, known as the “Voice of Thunder” in Jamaica’s music scene.
Here’s a track from Prince Far I & The Arabs that lets you experience the depths of dub, recorded back in 1979.
This piece is the core of the album “Dub to Africa,” delivering a spiritual return to Africa through its weighty chants.
The spatial echoes drifting over a minimal rhythm and the deeply plunging bassline create an awe-inspiring soundscape.
It has been loved across eras—so much so that it was reissued by a UK label in March 1995.
How about immersing yourself in this meditative musical experience, as if sinking into a vortex of sound?
Up Wareika HillAugustus Pablo
This is an instrumental work by Jamaican master Augustus Pablo, one I especially hope will be heard by those who want to step a little away from the everyday and immerse themselves deeply in the world of sound.
Featured on the classic 1979 album Original Rockers, this piece was selected from sessions recorded between 1972 and 1975.
Its melodica weaves an oriental, ethereal melody, King Tubby’s deft echoes fill the space, and the heavy bassline resonates with a satisfying warmth.
It’s a sound that condenses Pablo’s pursuit of spiritual liberation through music.
How about listening on a quiet night alone, when you want to let your thoughts wander? Surrender to the waves of sound and you’re sure to be wrapped in a mysterious sense of weightless drift.
Working Together (Boys Noize Dub remix)Gonzales
A track originally released by Gonzales, a musician from Canada.
This dub remix version is by Boys Noize, a German electronic music producer and DJ, and it was released in 2008.
Magnificent (Dave Aude’ Club Dub Remix)U2
Originally released as a single by U2 in 2009, this track became a hit in the United States and various European countries.
Numerous remix versions have been released to date.
This dub remix is by Dave Audé, an American house music DJ and remixer.