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Limited 7" vinyl from Horus HQ.

Back to the roots: The critically acclaimed and Reggae/Dub-affined white-label 'WAR' series returns. Founded in 2007, the imprint has procured sought-after outings by artists such as J:Kenzo, Matty G, Noah D and Roommate among others. Breaking eight years of radio silence, the legendary imprint is at it again - 2018 marking the year of the imprint's fulminant return.

In the sonic spotlight: the vital aspects of Jamaica's reggae characteristics coupled with its contemporary Dubstep counterpart. Exclusive business, as each release is being kept strictly vinyl as well as limited to a single-time pressing of 500 copies. For sound system heads & vinyl collectors alike - be sure to mark the 24th August in your calendar, 'WAR020' is about to detonate.

We are ultra-excited to release our new 12" Vinyl, the stock just landed the Cubículo Records HQ! Once again a classic Vibronics tune with fresh new mixes and a remix from Brain Damage! 

WhoDemSound024 by J. Robinson.
The finest in ReggaeDub

In the beginning of the 80's reggae music became increasingly in tune with what was happening in Kingston's dancehalls....probably more so than at any time since the sound system operators had started to make their own shuffle and boogie in the late 50's..
The international audience and the critics were too busy looking for a new Bob Marley to appreciate what was happening downtown and failed to acknowledge that this was a return to the real,raw roots of the music...brash,confidient,young record producers who were totally in tune with the youth audience stepped forward and seized the moment...
Oswald'Ossie'Thomas began his apprenticeship in the music business at the age of fourteen and served his time as a record salesman for Bunny 'Striker 'Lee and Winston 'Niney the Observer' Holness before moving on to Miss Sonia Pottingers Tip Top Records...
'I ended up working in three record stores on Orange Street from 1976 to 1981...Yeah man,Me deh 'pon me bicycle till I buy my motorcycle..Them days records were coming out left right and centre..everyday'
Ossie Thomas...
It was during his time with Miss Pottinger that Ossie began to produce records for himself and in 1979 Ossie and Phillip Morgan began The Black Solidarity label based deep in the Kingston ghetto on Delamere Avenue.
And the man who had made his name in the business selling other people's records now became one of the most important and influential record producers of the era..

* As we all know, reggae music was created in the Ghettos and has helped many people in their struggle & creating many opportunities for those who worked hard for it. Reggae developed its own alternative industry with the support of sound systems and gave opportunities to so many deejays, toaster and singers. In Brasil, with the rise of sound systems inspired by the UK and JA scene, Monkey Jhayam was one of the first artists to express his art and also build a solid and prominent career alongside many sound systems in his country. Out of São Mateus, Monkey broke barriers and has been collaborating with producers from all over the world with his uplifting Portuguese message.

Kendrick Andy's Roots song 'Great Old Men' lends itself to a new version by the major Brasillian Reggae artist, Monkey Jhayam. The 7 single features back to back versions, both in English (A) and Portugese (B). Rhythm: Alien Dread. The tracks also feature Alvin Davis (Hornz), Asha B (Congos & Percussion) and Rhythm/Lead Guitar by Steven 'Marley' Wright.

With this second release, Hawaii Bonsaï Records proves once again that they are your number one destination for all your Latin Bass needs ! Few labels have the insight necessary to gather all those producers and deliver a comprehensive and exciting picture of what tropical and latin bass is today as it grows in the hands of South-American, European or US producers. Think some blends shouldn't exist Listen to this incredible mixture of dub, cumbia, trap, traditional Andean music, beats, latin pop, folk, Zouk, and think again as this compilation sets yet another landmark in this expanding musical family.

We at ZamZam have long been fans of Schlachthofbronx's genre-smashing club tracks that harness and hybridize bass music styles from Germany, UK, Jamaica, Mexico, Brazil, and beyond. But when we heard the dark dub of last year's 'Blurred Vision' we knew we had to reach out. Little did we know the duo was already into ZamZam, paving the way to an eagerly anticipated release championed on dubplate by selectors from The Bug to O.B.F. to Toddla T.

The Munich pair's ZamZam pushes a sound that's intutive and familiar, yet unlike anything else out there. Schlachthofbronx have carved out an absolutely unique and steely-eyed take on punishing dubwise informed not only by post-punk, house, electro, industrial, and traditional dub reggae principles, but by the legendary 60,000 watt Elemental Wave rig they host their Blurred Vision night on. Imagine an alternative musical universe where PIL, Mad Professor, and Basic Channel hole up in the Batcave for a pitch-black sound system rave and you're getting the picture.

'Dun Dem''s ring-modulating lead works its way into unsuspecting ears while the projectile kick drum calls in an extended intro that builds into one of the most satisfying drops we've ever heard in a steppers tune. A blackened bassline of pure dub fire drives galloping clave and 4/4 sleigh bells deeper and deeper into a flooded cavern of reverb and dark delights.

'Soundbad' is more maximal minimalism, wringing super-saturated color from deceptively simple elements, marrying a massive dub bassline to smeared white noise snares and rockers hi hats, twisting and rebounding lasers and warped FX into claustrophobic reverb traps.

Both tunes were tested, worked, & reworked through Schlachthofbronx' non-stop global touring schedule. Results in the dance speak for themselves - we think you'll have trouble knowing which side to reach for first. Do you want a sound system missile, or a sound system bomb

Mastered by Sam at Precise

Ltd 12" vinyl and a debut on the label from Mr.K!

This 3 Track Ep From The Legendary Lee Perry Brings Together New And Unreleased Tracks Recorded At Mad Professor's Ariwa Studio In South London. The Ep Kicks Of With 'this Is The Upsetter', Which Sees Lee Chanting And Philosophising Over A Rollicking Bass, Underpinned By Understated Guitar And Perfectly Placed Hats, And Continues To The Straight Up Dub, 'lion Share Dub'. And On The Flipside Is The Title Track, 'game Of The Throne', With Brass Section And Backing Vocals Belting Out Soul Fire, With Lee Offering His Words To Selassie. Mastered By The Legendary Noel Summerville, Artwork By Henry Dubroot Alderson And G.s-l Studio.

Uplifting, expertly balanced blend of driving Disco Dub & House vibes

Ltd Hand-numbered 7" vinyl.

Big Release by Dubbing Sun feat. Mowty Mahlyka.

A fresh iteration of the mid-eighties LP (itself a compilation of recordings from the previous five years or so), replacing two tracks — Dancing In The Rain and All Things — with their full 12' versions.This is a deeply personable, expert, limber blend of roots and lovers, kicking off with an exclusive mix of the deadly Mash Down Babylon; dropping classic, lush, spaced-out Wackies dub science to close; and taking in reworkings of Lickshot, Billie Jean and The Righteous Flames' I Was Born To Be Loved, along the route.The moniker 'Chosen Brothers' is Lloyd Barnes' spiritual way of sharing the credit for his solo projects. "Anyone in the studio at the time could be a Chosen Brother,' he says. In this case a full crew includes Sugar Minott and Prince Douglas at the desk; Jah Batta, Milton Henry, Wayne Jarrett and Junior Delahaye all on backing vocals; and such dream-team Bullwackies instrumentalists as Clive Hunt, Jerry Johnson, Fabian Cooke and Ras Menelik.

For its tenth year as a label, 4Weed Records proudly presents Zion Kingdom, a special EP we've been working on since long time. A feature between historical sound system Dread Lion Hi Fi, also active as producer and promoter, and Mr Biska, this release is enhanced by legendary Henry Tenyue's trombone melody, aka Matic Horns, and it is mixed, dubbed and mastered by Steve Vibronics.
Over the years Matic Horns has been collaborating in studios and live performances with the best Jamaican and English talents such as Gregory Isaacs, Freddie McGregor, John Holt, Luciano, Aswad, UB40, Horace Andy, just to name a few. Dread Lion Hi Fi crew is a historical Italian sound system, that has been a reference point for the reggae vibez in Italy, promoter of historical events such as the Milano Dub Club and the Dubwise Festival, where the best producers, singers and selectas of the international scene have been hosted. The combination with master Steve Vibronics was born far away in time, from a consolidated relationship over the years that brought about this collaboration.
The track opens with a magical trombone melody by Matic Horns that perforates the pad carpet laying down the whole tune while indicating the path, a victorious march to Zion. The guitar riff, which perfectly fits to the trombone melody, introduces the drop of a deep overwhelming rhythm that transmits the desire of moving and dancing, and at the same time a spiritual mantra for high meditation. The production is enriched by three different dubs, mixed and made unique by Steve Vibronics' technique, reverbs, filters and delay, a very guaranty for the lovers of Uk Dub in roots and culture style.

2 track Single from Hux Brown / Tinga Stewart released by Power Pack/Dub Store Records

* Debut single from Eva Keyes from Limerick, Ireland who has hooked up with Partial Records and the Echobus stable out of Dublin to create an incredibly catchy, uplifting tune without losing any edgy militancy associated with the releases on Partial Records.
* Production-wise, encompassing both the digital and live sound with a subtle minimalist dub wise excursion from Dan Taliras.

Reissue of 1978 release

2 Track Single From Hot Rocks Released By High Music/dub Store Records

The reggae city of Leeds gets a celebration on the new serious stepping release from Scotch Bonnet Records. The Yorkshire capital's production partnership Danny T and Tradesman, who released debut LP Built For Sound on Scotch Bonnet last year, pair with legendary soundman Mark Iration for a rare vocal outing that shows his hidden talents. Over the thumping kick-drum and room-shaking bass you'd expect from Mark's sound Iration Steppas, Up Deh is a reality tune about the dangers of life and rewards of music in the ghetto. Across two different flipside dub mixes, Danny T and Tradesman create industrial-strength soundscapes that translate the message into pure unspoken vibes.

teppas Records presents 'Osaka Steppas' Vol. 3, the third in a series of releases showcasing the Japanese underground dub movement. This edition features Osaka producers Hiroshi and Roots Masashi in collaboration with Spanish producer Ojah and well-respected UK singer Rudey Lee. The Osaka Steppas' raw and unrelenting sound developed in the subterranean clubs of Osaka, a port city famous for its counterculture night life. Inspired not only by the sounds of Jamaica, but also drawing inspiration from UK and European soundsystem culture with enough bassweight to test even the toughest of soundsystems. Presented in a beautifully designed full colour sleeve inspired by the works of the legendary ukiyo-e woodblock artist, Hokusai. This release is not to be missed.

Side A features an earth rocker riddim from Ojah & Hiroshi, with conscious lyrics sung by the legendary Rudey Lee.

Side B features a much sought after dubplate from Osaka producer Roots Masashi, a deep, dark & mystical steppa.

***Double Vinyl Includes 2' X 2' Colour Poster Of Album Cover Art, Created By Tony Mcdermott - Newly Created Album Package Combines Classic 1981 Album With Vocal Hits On The Same Rhythm Tracks***

The only authorised reissue of all time classic dub album originally released by Starlight Records on 1981 Now matched with a second disc of original vocal versions Includes previously unreleased tracks from Junior Reid and Ranking Dread Roots Radics at Channel One, produced by Linval Thompson and mixed by Scientist

2 Track Single From Frankie Paul Released By High Music/dub Store Records

2 Track Single From Hopeton Crawford Released By High Music/dub Store Records

2 track Single from Anthony Chambers released by High Music/Dub Store Records

2 Track Single From Michael White Released By High Music/dub Store Records

J.Robinson WhoDemSound meets former Maasai Warrior member Kai Dub in a steppa style feat the one and only Don Fe on flute

'Water Tides' has finally seen the light of day after being on dubplate for almost 5 years! Ras Tinny's lyrics deliver a powerful & strong message with his unique and recognisable style. The flip side features a dub version by Alpha Steppa.

The original riddim, 'Integrity Dub' got Alpha Steppa's attention and started to be played out as a dubplate. Once Ras Tinny heard it, he got in contact with Rebel Samurai & Archiver, and the team was set! The tune itself is a powerful Dubstep/Dub riddim with a melody courtesy of the Melodica and Cello, and a weighty sub heavy bassline. The track was produced at Archiver's North London studio and Ras Tinny recorded his vocals a little later on at his own studio in Ireland.

Alpha Steppa's mix gives his own take on the track, delivering an intense steppers dub with a self-explanatory title for the B-Side.

7"

A ludicrously rare outing from Jah Rej and the Jah Works crew appearing on vinyl for the
first time.
.*Dating from 1989, `Carrion Bird' has only previously surfaced on the cassette-only various artists set `One Foundation' released on the Jah Works label.
*A deep meditative instrumental (apart from a hint of Donette Forte's voice drifting into the mix) dropping on a moody head-nodding mid-paced rhythm.
*Backed with `John Crow' a retrained dub mix by Rej from Channel One UK studio.