Dubmatix Sticky Icky Reggae Mix

Ambient dub is the dreamlike extension of traditional dub—a sound world where slow-motion basslines, swirling echoes, and textured layers stretch out like scenes from a film you've never seen but somehow remember. It’s not dub for the dancefloor. It’s dub for drifting. For breathing. For letting go. PLAYLIST Docetism – Old Oak Akcept, Another Channel – Transmission Another Channel – Version Of Love Versa – Breakthrough Thievery Corporation – Le Monde Eccodek, Dubmatix – Voices Have Eyes (Dubmatix Cinematic Dub Mix) Low Volume, Biodub – Hope So - Biodub Remix Upwellings – Blue Line to Brixton - Original Mix Deadbeat, Paul St. Hilaire – Dopa Biodub – Schweben Dubmatix, Future Dub Orchestra – Black Arc

Burning Spear—born Winston Rodney in St. Ann’s Bay, Jamaica—is not just a reggae artist; he is a vessel of history, resistance, and Rastafari wisdom. While his better-known songs, such as "Marcus Garvey," "Columbus," and "Slavery Days," defined 1970s roots reggae, there’s a rich body of lesser-known tracks that offer just as much power, insight, and sonic magic. This one-hour mix delves into a deeper catalog: unreleased takes, dub versions, extended disco mixes, and forgotten B-sides that still resonate with Spear’s unwavering spiritual and political voice. These are songs for those ready to go beneath the surface. PLAYLIST Burning Spear - Call On You Burning Spear - Swell Head Burning Spear - Foggy Road Burning Spear - Institution (Disco Mix) Burning Spear - Workshop (Red Gold And Green) Burning Spear - Travelling Burning Spear - Free Black People Burning Spear - Farther East Of Jack (Old Marcus Garvey) Burning Spear - Spear Burning Burning Spear - Dub Man Burning Spear - Natural (Version) Burning Spear - Jah No Dead (Disco Mix) Burning Spear - Marcus Senior Burning Spear - Do The Reggae (12" Inch mix) Burning Spear - The Whole We A Suffer

We take a deep dive into the heaviest, deepest, and most earth-shaking dub sounds of the 1970s with 15 killer, no filler, dub tracks. This is the era when dub was forged in Kingston's studios, carved into vinyl grooves, and blasted through the most powerful sound systems across Jamaica and beyond. These dubs rattled speakers, lifted minds, and laid the foundation for what we now call bass culture. So turn up your speakers, feel the bass in your chest, and let’s step into the echo chamber of heavyweight dub. PLAYLIST King Tubby - Keep On Dubbing The Revolutionaries - Rocking Dub The Scientist - Drum Song The Aggrovators - Bag O Wire Prince Jammy - Fist Of Fury Joe Gibbs & The Professionals - Chapter Three The Revolutionaries - Waiting In The Park Dub The Twinkle Brothers - Jahovah in Dub Majesty King Tubby & The Aggrovators - A Rougher Version Horace Andy & The Aggrovators - Money For Dub Mikey Dread - Industrial Dub Prince Far I & The Arabs - Dub To Africa Prince Far I - Back Weh The Viceroys - Why Dub Roots Radics - Blood On His Lips

The 60-minute reggae mixtape show curated by Dubmatix showcases the finest Sticky Icky Reggae tunes from around the globe — spanning dub to dancehall, rocksteady to roots, and every rhythm in between. PLAYLIST Horace Andy – Babylon System Sylford Walker – My Father's Homeland Hugh Mundell – Can't Pop No Style Creation Rebel – Know Yourself Joy White – Dread Out Deh Moon Rocks, Prince Jazzbo – Have No Fear Barry Brown – Politician Linval Thompson – Pop No Style Welton Irie – Greetings The Black Survivors – Come Away Jah Jah Children Lacksley Castell – My Woman Can Soul Syndicate – Tonight Augustus Pablo – Some Dub Plate Wayne Jrrett – Saturday Night Jamboree Mystic Eyes – Judgement Time For more themed mixes, visit https://bassculture.substack.com/

This special mix celebrates the voice, vision, and vibration of Martin Campbell, one of the UK’s most dedicated roots reggae artists. With haunting vocals, militant riddims, and dubwise production, his sound remains a powerful bridge between the message-driven reggae of the 1970s and today’s global dub revival. This was an artist I’d never crossed musical paths with, so when I first heard “Wicked Rule,” my ears perked up. The music was different, his voice stood out with a unique tone and delivery that made me stop and ask What was that? T’ Then I had to relisten several times to wrap my head around what this guy was doing. Released in 1990, it was a blend of digital dancehall sounds, soundsystem-style steppers, and bass, with minimalist production. PLAYLIST Martin Campbell, Hi Tech Roots Dynamics – Just Another Day Martin Campbell – Babylon Come Martin Campbell – Another Night Martin Campbell – Give the Poor Man a Try Martin Campbell – Everywhere I Walk Martin Campbell, Hi Tech Roots Dynamics – Keep on Rowing the Boat Martin Campbell – War and Plunder Martin Campbell – Tears Form Martin Campbell – Hard Living Martin Campbell – Got to Pray Alien Dread, Martin Campbell, The Hi-Tech Roots Dynamics – Don't Cry Dub Martin Campbell – Ignorance & Poverty Martin Campbell – Crazy Circus Martin Campbell – Bound to Fall Martin Campbell – Jacks Mouth Martin Campbell, Hi Tech Roots Dynamics – You Lick Me First Martin Campbell - Wicked Rule

This one-hour set draws from key artists and tracks that have helped shape the sound, making it a perfect companion for chill-out sessions, creative focus, or late-night journeys through your mind. PLAYLIST Quanta - Akasha Experience – Quazilimbo (Akasha Experience Remix) Pitch Black - Deep Fried Dub – Transient Transmission (Deep Fried Dub's Battered Mix) Kuba – The Woman Who Made The Rain Come Psybur – Pocket Universe Deep Fried Dub – Kryptology (Deciphered Mix) Tor.Ma In Dub – The Colour from Space Third Ear Audio – The End? International Observer – Low Light Meter Ricky Bamboo – Subconscious Deep Fried Dub – Mirage Dubsalon – Yeco Ne Boko

Steely & Clevie laid the blueprint for digital reggae and modern dancehall. Their innovations in rhythm sequencing, MIDI drum programming, and sampling gave rise to an entire generation of producers. Sadly, Steely passed away in 2009, but their legacy lives on in countless tracks, remixes, and riddims still in rotation today. PLAYLIST Pinchers – Bandelero Beres Hammond – Tempted to Touch Steely & Clevie, Dawn Penn – You Don't Love Me Freddie McGregor – Loving Pauper Junior Tucker – Love Of A Lifetime Steely & Clevie, Leroy Sibbles – Fatty Fatty Foxy Brown – Sorry Lady G, Sugar Minott – A Whole Heap A Man Cocoa Tea – Sonia Come Back Tiger – Ram Dance Hall Sugar Minott – Smile Mr. Vegas – Heads High Admiral Bailey – Punanny Gregory Peck – Oversized Mampie General Degree – When I Hold You Tonight Shabba Ranks – Trailer Load A Girls Anthony Malvo, Daddy Lizard – Take You To The Dance Ninjaman – Murder Dem

The 60-minute reggae mixtape show curated by Dubmatix showcases the finest Sticky Icky Reggae tunes from around the globe — spanning dub to dancehall, rocksteady to roots, and every rhythm in between. PLAYLIST Earth & Stone – False Ruler Delton Screechie – Living in the Ghetto - 12 Mix Ranking Joe – STEP IT DOWN SHEPHERDS BUSH Barry Brown, Scientist – Movements of Jah Dubmaster Conte, Baltazzar – High Vibes Dub Prince Jazzbo – Mr. Harry Skank Linval Thompson – River Jordan Wayne Jarrett – Satta Dread Ras Midas – Let the People Go The Revolutionaries – Big Foot Hortense Ellis – Jah Created the World Junior Ross & The Spear – Judgement Time Neville Tate – See A Man's Face Joe Auxumite – No Equal Rights in Babylon Jack Ruby, King Tubby, Errol Thompson – Running Dub For more themed mixes, visit https://bassculture.substack.com/

I’ve been locked in with Leroy from the moment I heard Ballistic Affair as the needle hit vinyl and exploded out of my childhood bedroom stereo decades ago - the infectious groove and his vocal delivery, raw pleading, captured my attention and hasn’t let go since. He is a once-in-a-generation voice that, after 50 years, still resonates with young and old and will get your head nodding and feet moving. The Backstory Leroy Smart isn’t just another reggae singer—he’s one of the most fearless and outspoken voices to ever rise from Kingston’s music scene. Known as “The Don,” his career blends social commentary, streetwise bravado, and timeless melodies. PLAYLIST Leroy Smart - Mother Lisa Leroy Smart, Big Youth - Pride And Ambition (Extended) Leroy Smart - Life Is a Funny Thing Leroy Smart - Wreck up My Life Leroy Smart - Ballistic Affair Leroy Smart - We Want to Go Home Leroy Smart - Jah Is Mighty Leroy Smart - Badness No Pay Leroy Smart - Badness Don't Pay (45 Edit) Leroy Smart - Africa Leroy Smart - Mr. Smart Leroy Smart - Friday Night Leroy Smart - Party Time Rock Leroy Smart - No Love Leroy Smart - Jah Almighty Leroy Smart - Beautiful Rainbow Leroy Smart - No Check Babylon God Leroy Smart - Jah Jah Forgive Them

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

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)

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)

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

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

The 60-minute reggae mixtape show curated by Dubmatix showcases the finest Sticky Icky Reggae tunes from around the globe — spanning dub to dancehall, rocksteady to roots, and every rhythm in between. PLAYLIST Pat Kelly Angel Of The Morning The Reggae Boys Mama Look Deh Peter Tosh Them a Fe Get a Beaten The Soul Sisters Wreck a Buddy Lloyd Charmers,The Uniques My Rhya Soul Agent and the Soul Defenders Popcorn Reggae Dave Barker Do Your Thing Dandy,The Superboys (People Get Ready) Let's do Rocksteady The Pioneers Caranapo The Kingstonians Lion's Den Clancy Eccles Ganja Free Bruce Ruffin The Bitterness of Life Lee Scratch Perry,The Upsetters What a Botheration The Uniques A Yuh (Hey You) Max Romeo Public Enemy No. 1 Junior Byles A Place Called Africa Big Youth Foreman vs. Frazier The Dynamites Phantom (Live It Up) Prince Buster Finger Ken Boothe I Wish It Could Be Peaceful Again For more themed mixes, visit https://bassculture.substack.com/

Dubbed-Out Trip-Hop and Smoky Basslines (One Hour Mix) Step into a cinematic headspace where dub’s heavy echoes meet the moody textures of trip-hop. Echoes in the Smoke is a one-hour sonic journey weaving together deep basslines, hypnotic rhythms, and downtempo atmospheres. From the dusty beats of Nightmares on Wax to the spacious dubs of Rhythm & Sound and the cinematic grooves of Thievery Corporation, this mix floats in a haze of head-nodding bliss. Perfect for late-night drives, focused work sessions, or just getting lost in thought. Genres: Dub / Trip-Hop / Chillhop / Downtempo Features: Massive Attack, DJ Shadow, Herbaliser, St. Germain, Richie Phoe & more PLAYLIST Dreadzone – Out of Heaven Thievery Corporation – Thief Rockers DJ Shadow – In Flux - In Tune and On Time Shantel – Bass And Several Cars - mixed Rhythm & Sound – See Mi Yah Dubmatix, Future Dub Orchestra – Inner Blues Richie Phoe – Bumpy's Lament Massive Attack, Elizabeth Fraser – Black Milk The Herbaliser – The Sensual Woman D-echo Project – Dub Addiction - Original Mix Nightmares On Wax – The Sweetest St Germain – La goutte d'or Howie B. – Who's Got The Bacon?

The Classic Ska Sound Lives On Step into the sound of a new generation, keeping the spirit of 1960s ska alive. Ska Revival Sessions is a tribute to the timeless rhythms and soulful grooves that defined the golden era of Jamaican ska and its UK explosion. This show features tracks that feel like they came straight from a Kingston dancehall or a London mod club—but were crafted by today’s revivalists. From gritty organ riffs to syncopated guitar chops and bouncing basslines, every tune echoes the energy of the past while pulsing with fresh life. Ska isn’t just history—it’s a living sound. In a world of constant change, these revival tracks remind us that rhythm, resistance, and unity are as vital now as they were then. Whether you're a rude boy, soul girl, or ska newcomer, this session is your passport to that classic eternal sound and groove. PLAYLIST The Aggrolites – Work To Do The Frightnrs – Trouble in Here Alpheus – The Victory The Upsessions – Shake It! The Delegators – Nowhere to Run Rockstone Rockers, Ce'Cile – Orange Street The Valkyrians – Heart of Glass Dr. Ring Ding, The Senior Allstars – One Scotch, One Bourbo,n One Beer The Inversions, Victor Axelrod – Conscience is Heavy The Aggrolites – Countryman Fiddle Smooth Beans – Bankrobber Tim Timebomb – 30 Pieces of Silver The Slackers – Because Leon Dinero, Victor Axelrod – If You Ask Me Charles Bradley, The Inversions, Victor Axelrod – Whatcha Doing (To Me) The Magic Touch – Safe European Home The Caroloregians – Got to Be a Man The Debonaires – Same Way The Delegators – Be Good to Me Dubmatix & Dennis Alcapone - Rocksteady Freddie

The 60-minute reggae mixtape show curated by Dubmatix showcases the finest Sticky Icky Reggae tunes from around the globe — spanning dub to dancehall, rocksteady to roots, and every rhythm in between. PLAYLIST Pachyman – SJU Da Break, Dubmatix – Fine & Steady - Dubmatix Dub Ratigan Era, King Toppa, Reality Mad One – Don't Stop Bukkha, Footsie – Pon A Medi Jesse Royal, Zion I Kings – Love That Don't Change Arkaingelle – Thrones Of Judgment Lion D, Irie Ites – Alert MediSun, Zion I Kings – African Pride Soul Rebel Sound, Pressure Busspipe – Fyah Mackeehan, OCG – Man a Lion Norris Man – Still Run Jhazahra – Sound Killa Lutan Fyah, Derrick Sound – Bla Bla Bla Intrestt – Mr. Screw Face Alborosie, Etana – Blessings (feat. Etana) Fantan Mojah – Jah Give Us Life King Chango – Love in Jah For more themed mixes, visit https://bassculture.substack.com/

The Life, Sound, and Legacy of Duke Reid and Treasure Isle Records Before Duke Reid was a king of Jamaican music, he was a decorated cop. Before Treasure Isle was one of the greatest labels in reggae history, it was a small liquor store on Bond Street in Kingston. And before the world ever heard of U-Roy or Phyllis Dillon, Duke was already shaping the streets with a sound system so heavy it moved people physically and spiritually. He didn’t just play records—he ruled dances with a crown on his head, a revolver on his hip, and a shotgun slung across his back. PLAYLIST Duke Reid, Justin Hinds & The Dominoes – Botheration The Melodians, Tommy McCook, The Supersonics – Everybody Bawling Hopeton Lewis, the Tommy McCook Quintet – Boom-Sha-Ka-Lacka Dave Barker, Tommy McCook, The Supersonics – Lock Jaw The Techniques, Tommy McCook, The Supersonics – Travelling Man The Techniques – I'm in the Mood for Love Duke Reid, Justin Hinds & The Dominoes – Carry Go Bring Come Duke Reid, The Melodians – Passion Love John Holt, Leroy Sibbles – Let's Build Our Dreams The Ethiopians, Tommy McCook, The Soul Syndicate – Pirate Rosalyn Sweat, The Paragons – Blackbird Singing Justin Hinds – Sinners Justin Hinds & The Dominoes – Mighty Redeemer Teacherman, Tommy McCook, The Supersonics – The Lesson The Three Tops, Tommy McCook, The Supersonics – Do It Right U-Roy, the Tommy McCook Quintet – Rule the Nation The Paragons – The Tide Is High Alton Ellis, Tommy McCook, The Supersonics – Breaking Up (Is Hard to Do) Sir Lord Comic, Tommy McCook, The Supersonics – What a Situation (aka Black Man's Time) Stranger Cole, Duke Reid's Band – Rough and Tough Don Drummond, The Skatalites – Garden of Love Ken Parker, Tommy McCook, The Supersonics – I Can't Hide

Dread At The Controls - Mikey Dread (One Hour Mix) Radio Revolutionary. Dub Scientist. Reggae Icon. More mixes available here: https://bassculture.substack.com/ From his echo-drenched intros to his lyrical chants about education, politics, and daily life, Mikey’s fingerprint is on reggae, dub, punk, and modern bass culture. PLAYLIST Mikey Dread – Saturday Night Style - Dub / Instrumental Reggae Music Mikey Dread – Hot Cross Bun – Mikey Dread Mikey Dread – Everybody Needs a Proper Education - Extended Mikey Dread – Headline News - Dub / Instrumental Reggae Music Mikey Dread – Israel (12 Tribe) Stylee - Extended Play Mikey Dread – Pre-Dawn Dub - Dub / Instrumental Reggae Music Mikey Dread – Roots and Culture Mikey Dread – Jumping Master Mikey Dread – Reflexion Dub - Dub / Instrumental Reggae Music Mikey Dread – Heavy-Weight Sound Mikey Dread – Sunday School Mikey Dread – Industrial Spy - Dub / Instrumental Reggae Music Mikey Dread – Voice of Jah Mikey Dread – Gully Bank Dub - Dub / Instrumental Reggae Music