Dubmatix Sticky Icky Reggae Mix

• Bass Culture: Lovers Rock: The Soulful Soundtrack of Black British Identity

  Lovers Rock is a romantic subgenre of reggae that emerged in mid-1970s London, blending soulful melodies with reggae rhythms. It was pioneered by producers like Dennis Harris, Dennis Bovell, and John Kpiaye, who established the Lovers Rock label in 1977. The genre provided a softer, more melodic alternative to the politically charged roots reggae of the time, resonating deeply with the Black British community. Dennis Bovell played a pivotal role in shaping the Lovers Rock sound, producing hits like Janet Kay's "Silly Games," which reached number 2 on the UK Singles Chart in 1979. The genre's emphasis on love and emotional expression provided a platform for female artists, with figures such as Carroll Thompson and Louisa Mark gaining prominence. Lovers Rock became a staple at house parties and sound system events, fostering a sense of community and cultural identity. The impact of Lovers Rock extended beyond music, influencing fashion, dance, and social dynamics within the Black British community. It provided a space for emotional expression and connection during a time of racial tension and social upheaval. The genre's legacy continues to inspire artists and audiences, underscoring its significance in the tapestry of British musical and cultural history. Here’s an interview with Dennis Bovell on PeckhamSoul.com (includes his Top 10 List of Lovers Rock, many of which appear here) PLAYLIST J.C. Lodge – Someone Loves You Honey Brown Sugar – I'm in Love With a Dreadlocks Sandra Reid – Ooh Boy Carroll Thompson – Simply in Love (2021 - Remaster) Janet Kay – Silly Games Claudette Miller, Errol Brown – Tonight Is the Night Louisa Mark – Caught You in a Lie Jean Adebambo – Paradise Carroll Thompson – Hopelessly in Love Webby Jay – In the Rain Trevor Walters – Stuck on You Marie Pierre – Choose Me Delroy Witter, Janet Kay – I Do Love You Claudia Fontaine – Natural High Paul Dawkins – Ready to Dance

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• Ranking Dread: From Sound System Star to Infamous Outlaw

  Tracing the Journey of Winston Brown — the deejay who rose with Ray Symbolic and fell into crime Early Life & Identity Birth name: Winston Brown (also known as Robert Anthony Blackwood), born May 9, 1956, in Trelawny Parish, Jamaica Grew up in the Rema and Tivoli ghettos of Kingston Took on the stage name Ranking Dread, later adopting aliases like Errol Codling and Michael Dicks Sound System Roots Gained prominence on Jamaica’s Ray Symbolic sound system during the mid‑1970s After relocating to London in the late 1970s, he joined Lloyd Coxsone’s sound system, performing alongside notable UK reggae acts PLAYLIST Ranking Dread – Super Star Ranking Dread – Love A Dub Ranking Dread – Fattie Boom Boom Ranking Dread & Errol Dunkley - Holding On 12" Ranking Dread – Shut Me Mouth Ranking Dread – Loving Devotion Cornell Campbell, Ranking Dread – Bandulu Hard Times - Extended 12 Version Ranking Dread – Come Sister Come Ranking Dread – Wha Go a Africa Ranking Dread – Nuh Trouble Natty Dread Ranking Dread – A Wha We Do Ranking Dread - Tubys Dub Plate Mix Ranking Dread / Roots Radics – Dub It On Jah (Mix by Scientist) Ranking Dread – Jump Up Dub (Mix by King Tubby)

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• Bass Culture : Deep Dub Cuts

  Step into the echo chamber with Deep Dub Cuts — a one-hour journey through the mystical, bass-heavy underworld of 1970s dub. These are a few of the treasures that may not have been on your radar - deep versions by the masters of dub alchemy. From Lee Scratch Perry’s eccentric genius to King Tubby’s surgical dubs, this mix is all about the exploration of their sonic dub wizardry. PLAYLIST Lee Scratch Perry – Leopard Dub King Tubby – Second Cut [Little Girl] Barry Brown, Scientist – Love Dub Yabby You – Praises Glen Brown, King Tubby – Assack Lawn No. 1 Dub Version 2 Niney The Observer – Dub Chapter Simplicity People – Gussie Special Ronnie Davis – Cover Dub Creation Rebel – Doctors Remedy King Tubby, Ring Craft Posse, David Isaacs – Travel Version Bunny Lee, Prince Jammy, The Aggrovators – Ethiopian Dub Yabby You, The Aggrovators – Words Dub Crucial Bunny – Bunny Na Jest Don Carlos – Dub Ah Bite! Wackies – Slave Dub Roots Radics – Watch What You Do Dub Dennis Bovell – Dub’er Pablo All Stars – Zion Dub Diggory Kenrick, The Prophet Allstars – Oppression (Part 2)  

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• Amen Brother - The Break That Built Jungle

  Today’s mix is a little different in terms of tempo and the backbone of the beat - there’s no one drop or steppers, this mix is the meeting of funk and dub coming together to form new - Jungle / Ragga Jungle - a fresh, revolutionary sound that tore through the UK and world in the late 80s, early 90s that continues to this day. I’ve sifted through the digital crates to bring a few of the classics together for your ears - enjoy. What Is the Amen Break? The Amen Break is a 6-to-7-second drum solo that became the most sampled piece of music in history. Pulled from the 1969 B-side “Amen, Brother” by The Winstons, this unassuming moment reshaped hip-hop, jungle, drum & bass, and electronic music forever. PLAYLIST Tom & Jerry – Maximum Style (Lover To Lover) UK Apache & SHY FX – Original Nuttah 25 M-Beat & General Levy – Incredible Top Cat – Bunn the Sensi - Dub Hustlers Remix Congo Natty, Conquering Lion, Super Cat & Reggie Stepper – Code Red Roni Size & Reprazent – Brown Paper Bag More Rockers – Night Fall (Smith & Mighty) SHY FX & Donae'o – Raver - Breakage Remix Bahamadia – Pep Talk Cheetah – X-Rated Chopstick Dubplate, Jah Mason & Louie Rankin – Soundboy Gone - Original Mix LTJ Bukem – Atlantis - Marky & S.P.Y. Rework

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• Studio Queen: The Sonia Pottinger Story

  From Ska to Roots – The Trailblazing Legacy of a Studio Queen Sonia Pottinger holds a unique place in Jamaican music history. As the country’s first female record producer, she not only broke barriers but helped shape the very sound of ska, rocksteady, and reggae from the 1960s to the 1980s. PLAYLIST (The mix includes songs she produced, released, or has been part of in some manner) Delano Stewart – Tell Me Baby The Ethiopians – The Whip Brent Dowe – It Cool The Ethiopians – I Need You Delano Stewart – That's Life Federals – Wailing Festival The Melodians – No Nola Ken Boothe – Have I Sinned Marcia Griffiths – Survival Judy Mowatt – Way Over Yonder Sonya Spence – When Culture – Stop The Fussing And Fighting - 2000 Digital Remaster The Twinkle Brothers – A New World Order Reggae George – Fig Root Bob Andy – Ghetto Stays in the Mind Tony Tuff – Round the World Ranking Joe – Shine Eye Girl Jah Thomas – Righteous Train

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