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Artist:
DUBKASM
Title:
Transform I
Label:
SUFFERAH'S CHOICE (UK)
Format:
CD
Price:
$15.50
Catalog #:
DUBK 001CD
Dubkasm
is a UK and Brazil-based roots reggae/dub outfit from Bristol, England. Formed by producer
Digistep
and
DJ Stryda
in 1994 during the emergence period of the UK "digital dub" sound, their debut release in 1996 was
Chemical Reaction Dub
. Since then they have released nine records on their own Sufferah's Choice Recordings label (named after DJ Stryda's well-established Bristol radio show) and received consistent radio and soundsystem play, most notably by the legendary
Jah Shaka
. Meanwhile, their live shows, fronted by veteran mic-man
Afrikan Simba
combine exclusive dubplates, live saxophone and improvised sound effects -- guaranteed to move any crowd.
Transform I
is the result of many years of work carried out between the two musical hubs of Bristol and Brazil. A heavy, authentic blend of roots and dub reggae, Dubkasm's sound varies from militant digital steppas to acoustic vocal tracks, with Brazilian rhythms and samba instrumentation occasionally woven into the mix. Atmospherics and percussion recorded in Brazil reflect the journey of producer Digistep tracing his Brazilian roots, as instruments such as
berimbau
,
zabumba
,
cavaquinho
and
cuica
are called into play, while his Bristolian counterpart DJ Stryda captures some of the finest vocalists from the UK's reggae and dub scene, promoting the material worldwide. The album's conscious Rasta messages are conveyed over lovingly-crafted roots rhythms. Amidst the more traditional dub styles,
nyahbinghi
drumming bonds with samba,
capoeira
percussion rides one-drop rhythms, and the first album to mix UK dub with Brazilian influences is born. CD version includes bonus audiovisual content.
Artist:
DUBKASM
Title:
Transform I
Label:
SUFFERAH'S CHOICE (UK)
Format:
2LP
Price:
$23.50
Catalog #:
DUBK 001LP
Gatefold 2LP version.
Artist:
DUBKASM (FEAT. RAS ADDIS)
Title:
City Walls
Label:
SUFFERAH'S CHOICE (UK)
Format:
12"
Price:
$12.00
Catalog #:
DUBK 010EP
The people have decreed that
Ras Addis
' "City Walls" become the next vinyl single from the acclaimed
Dubkasm
album
Transform I
that blessed the summer of 2009 with its innovative incorporation of Brazilian sounds and deepest UK roots. Also included is "Shofar Dub," its militant rhythm dominating and deadly. Backing it up is the equally devotional anthem "Hail Jah," and a dubplate mix from
Digistep
and
DJ Stryda
, dug deep from the Dubkasm crew's killer selection.
Artist:
DUBKASM
Title:
Transformed In Dub
Label:
SUFFERAH'S CHOICE (UK)
Format:
CD
Price:
$15.50
Catalog #:
DUBK 011CD
This is the dub follow-up to the acclaimed
Transform I
(DUBK 001CD/LP) by
Dubkasm
, where Bristol meets Brazil: a heavy, authentic blend of roots and dub reggae, where Dubkasm's sound varies from militant digital steppas to acoustic vocal tracks, with Brazilian rhythms and samba instrumentation occasionally woven into the mix. Atmospherics and percussion recorded in Brazil reflect the journey of producer
Digistep
tracing his Brazilian roots, as instruments such as
berimbau
,
zabumba
,
cavaquinho
and
cuica
are called into play, while his Bristolian counterpart
DJ Stryda
captures some of the finest vocalists from the UK's reggae and dub scene and promotes the material worldwide. Amidst the more traditional dub styles,
nyahbinghi
drumming bonds with samba,
capoeira
percussion rides one-drop rhythms, and the first album to mix UK dub with Brazilian influences is born. Features enhanced CD video content "The Dubkasm Story," which was produced and filmed by
Karl Folke
and
Andreas Weslien
, the makers of the excellent and well-received documentary "Musically Mad," which concerned itself specifically with UK roots reggae sound system culture. Featuring guest artists
Tena Stelin
,
Ras Addis
,
Christine Miller
,
Lidj Xylon
,
Ras Bernardo
, and
Dub Judah
.
Artist:
DUBKASM
Title:
Transformed In Dub
Label:
SUFFERAH'S CHOICE (UK)
Format:
LP
Price:
$18.00
Catalog #:
DUBK 011LP
LP version. This is the dub follow-up to the acclaimed
Transform I
(DUBK 001CD/LP) by
Dubkasm
, where Bristol meets Brazil: a heavy, authentic blend of roots and dub reggae, where Dubkasm's sound varies from militant digital steppas to acoustic vocal tracks, with Brazilian rhythms and samba instrumentation occasionally woven into the mix. Atmospherics and percussion recorded in Brazil reflect the journey of producer
Digistep
tracing his Brazilian roots, as instruments such as
berimbau
,
zabumba
,
cavaquinho
and
cuica
are called into play, while his Bristolian counterpart
DJ Stryda
captures some of the finest vocalists from the UK's reggae and dub scene and promotes the material worldwide. Amidst the more traditional dub styles,
nyahbinghi
drumming bonds with samba,
capoeira
percussion rides one-drop rhythms, and the first album to mix UK dub with Brazilian influences is born. Featuring guest artists
Tena Stelin
,
Ras Addis
,
Christine Miller
,
Lidj Xylon
,
Ras Bernardo
, and
Dub Judah
.
Artist:
DUBKASM
Title:
Transform I - Remixed
Label:
SUFFERAH'S CHOICE (UK)
Format:
CD
Price:
$15.50
Catalog #:
DUBK 012CD
Dubkasm
gather up Bristol's best dubstep producers to remix tracks from their highly-acclaimed 2009 album
Transform I
(DUBK 001CD/LP). Dubkasm comprise childhood friends
Digistep
and
DJ Stryda
, who kicked off their dub project in the mid-'90s before going on to launch their Sufferah's Choice label in '03 in order to showcase their studio productions. 2009's
Transform I
album was a culmination of their work so far, collecting tracks from their previous 12"s and including vocal turns from
Dub Judah
,
Levi Roots
and
Afrikan Simba
. They've also issued a dub version of the entire record by the name of
Transformed In Dub
.
Transform I - Remixed
completes the trilogy of releases, and Dubkasm have decided to keep things Bristolian for the remix CD, inviting
Pinch
,
Peverelist
,
Appleblim & Gatekeeper
,
Headhunter
,
Guido
,
Gemmy
,
RSD
,
Hyetal
,
Forsaken
and
Jakes
to offer up versions of their material. Although most of the remixes could be classified as dubstep of some kind, all of them remain deeply rooted in the reggae source material, ranging from the vocodered digidub of Gemmy's "City Walls" to Peverelist's delayed minimalist take on "Strictly Ital."
Artist:
VA
Title:
Dubkasm Remixed - Part 1
Label:
SUFFERAH'S CHOICE (UK)
Format:
12"
Price:
$12.00
Catalog #:
DUBK 013EP
Jakes
steps up with
Gemmy
back-to-back on this lively first 12" pressing, first in a series of five incoming in the
Dubkasm Remixed
series. Both sides have been receiving maximum rinseage, the Jakes mix providing a notable transition moment in
Headhunter
's recent juke to dubstep DJ excursions.
Artist:
VA
Title:
Dubkasm Remixed - Part 2
Label:
SUFFERAH'S CHOICE (UK)
Format:
12"
Price:
$12.00
Catalog #:
DUBK 014EP
Here is the second in a series of five upcoming 12"s in the
Dubkasm Remixed
series. Including reworks by
Appleblim & Gatekeeper
,
Hyetal
and
Forsaken
.
Artist:
DUBKASM
Title:
Remixed Part 3
Label:
SUFFERAH'S CHOICE (UK)
Format:
12"
Price:
$11.00
Catalog #:
DUBK 015EP
These transformations of
Dubkasm
riddims find
Peverelist
in deep, meditative form on "Strictly Ital," putting
Ras Adam
's dread drawl to great use over sumptuous subs and a sparingly-used late '80s digital-style riff, with spot-on awareness of space, vibe and drive. On the flip,
Guido
takes a more modern approach to "Nyah Keith," reworking the track within his tougher sound-sphere in an equally robust but less subtle manner. Big tip for all rooted dubstep heads.
Artist:
DUBKASM (FEAT. DUB JUDAH)
Title:
Remixed Part 4
Label:
SUFFERAH'S CHOICE (UK)
Format:
12"
Price:
$11.00
Catalog #:
DUBK 016EP
Pinch
and
Headhunter
remix "From The Foundation" featuring
Dub Judah
.
Dubkasm
's debut album
Transform I
was later remixed in its entirety for CD release in 2010 by 10 of Bristol's top-ranked bass-centric producers, and this EP is the fourth limited press vinyl to be drawn from that set. Revising and re-interpreting Dubkasm's orthodox roots music in a contemporary club setting, Pinch and Headhunter offer two deeply spiritual pieces, each a brilliant response to the original.
Artist:
DUBKASM (FEAT. RUDEY LEE & SOLO BANTON)
Title:
Emotion/Are You Ready
Label:
SUFFERAH'S CHOICE (UK)
Format:
12"
Price:
$11.00
Catalog #:
DUBK 020EP
Dubkasm
take a walk down the avenues of digital '80s reggae, showcasing the fresh vocals of
Rudey Lee
and
Solo Banton
. 8-bit sounds meet tough JA riddims, with shades of
Jammy's
,
Gussie Clarke
and
Steely & Cleevie
, expertly mixed by UK veteran
Nick Manasseh
with razor-sharp precision. Rudey takes us back to his reggae roots with "Emotion," a soulful dancefloor bubbler with a conscious edge. Solo Banton nails the message home with "Are You Ready," a no-compromise DJ version.
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