Dub-and-Bass-infected Mixtape Culture

Supamolly Dub Disco

The return of another classic Berlin sub-culture ... the legendary Supamolly Dub Disco is back !
iGL & Alecho from Athens / Greece will present a live set of their productions ... digital dubwise inna fine style!
The Musical Conquerer, Sista Kesh I-a, Ani Dub, Tom Bauminista & King David play vinyl selections from Rocksteady and Roots Reggae to heavy Steppas styles.

Artwork by Switch Docta. Made at Electric Lion´s Den. Berlin-Kreuzberg. Germany. November 2022.

Stomping Ground [1977-2022]

Some brand new tracks mixed with everlasting classics. Dub, Trance, Dubstep and everything in between to resonate your eardrums. Enjoy the vibration and don´t forget to check "El Bamba", it´s the riddim, that build the foundation of the "Towers Of Dub".

So, here´s the playlist:

1. Authist & Dub One! (2007) -  Morricone Dub (The Bell) 00:00:00
2. Dub Spencer & Trance Hill (2022) -  Bluster 00:03:15
3. iGL & Alecho (2021) - Limbs (Indamouse Remix) 00:08:54
4. Blue Vitriol (2005) -  They Found Oceans On Titan 00:12:57
5. Clouds feat. Cocoa Tea (2008) -  Elders Refix (Wadada remix) 00:17:20
6. Radikal Guru (2021) -  Empire Dub (Hermit Dubz remix) 00:21:26
7. Rusko (2012) -  Skanker 00:25:50
8. Sub Mantra (2019) -  Samsara 00:29:13
9. Goosensei (2021) -  Mash It Dub 00:33:20
10. Badawi / Lady Man (2013) -  Lost Highway / In the Lady Room 00:36:46
11. Dubvisionist Meets Dr. Markuse (2022) -  Tear Drop 00:40:19
12. The Orb (1992) -  Towers Of Dub 00:43:35
13. The Revolutionaries (1977) -  El Bamba (Version) 00:58:16

Artwork and Selektion by Switch Docta. Made at Electric Lion´s Den. Berlin-Kreuzberg. Germany. October 2022.

Deep Meditation [2009-2022]

A selection full of interpretations of the original dub idea! Most of them slow, all of them heavy. Comes with Dubstep and Dubtechno flavour, alongside with a roots and reggae spirit.

So, here´s the playlist:

1. Another Channel (2022)  -  Intro 00:00:00
2. Para (2009)  -  The Dubbers 00:01:56
3. Dadub (2011)  -  Keep On Struggle (Melodica Version) 00:08:28
4. Another Channel (2018)  -  (Yes !) Badness 00:13:15
5. Babe Roots feat. Ixm (2016)  -  Jah Nuh Dub 00:19:19
6. Babe Roots & Another Channel (2018)  -  Money Run Things 00:23:27
7. Adi Shankara (2016)  -  Rust 00:28:25
8. Biodub feat. Ama Akroma (2020)  -  Vampire (Switch Docta´s 2022 Disco Re-Construction) 00:33:53
9. Voodoo Tapes (2018)  -  Gbye 00:42:11
10. Jah Schulz (2020)  -  This Must Be Dub 00:47:10
11. Studio Zuma Meets Ben Zabo (2014)  -  Na Yafa (Tamana Dub) 00:52:08
12. Sam Binga & Welfare (2018)  -  Muirbhigh (Ossia Remix) 00:55:20
13. Major Oak (2019)  -  Beats 01:01:49
14. Mono Peninsula (2022)  -  Move 01:04:15
15. Paolo Picone (PEAK) feat. Vibesbrain (2010)  -  Now? 01:10:36
16. Transparent (2017)  -  Dub General 01:15:00
17. Another Channel (2018)  -  Talk The Truth 01:19:47
18. Deadbeat (2021)  -  The Old Doom and Gloom 01:25:39
19. Tubby Isiah (2020)  -  Do It Jah 01:32:36

Artwork and Selektion by Switch Docta. Made at Electric Lion´s Den. Berlin-Kreuzberg. Germany. May 2022.

 

Natural Cyber Dub [2001-2021]

Back in the days (mid 1990s) we named some of our Sub Dub Soundsystem shows "Natural Cyber Dub". "Natural" because main of our musical influece came from Rootsreggae, and"Cyber" because we were fascinated by the exiting new wave of Soundsystemreggae from the UK. And "Dub" because it was (and is) the name, that stands as a headline above all that stuff. With these memories in my mind I created this selection and tryed to transform the spirit from the Silver Age of Dub into the world of today.

So, here´s the playlist:

1. Riviera Rockers (2015) - Stand Up 00:00:00
2. Paolo Baldini Dubfiles Meets Noiseshaper (2021) - Satellite City 00:03:39
3. Nomat X Bass Drive (2012) - Dub Écho 00:08:20
4. Violinbwoy (2012)- Echo Park (Sekkleman Remix) 00:12:56
5. Du3Normal (2013) - Angry 00:18:10
6. Dub Across Borders (2021) - Jungle Grid 00:20:30
7. Jah Schulz (2021) - Dub Generator 00:24:51
8. Tribal Dubs (2021) - Moon Club Skank 00:28:29
9. B & B International (2003) - Them (Phobos Peepl Dubplate) 00:32:41
10. Deja Move (2001) - Girlfriend Inna Coma 00:36:40
11. Dreadlock Tales (2006) - Dubrider 00:41:21
12. Lee "Scratch" Perry Meets Daniel Boyle (2020) - Sound Of The Star War Dub 00:45:59
13. I-mitri Counteraction (2019) - Dread Out Deh Chapter 2 (Original mix) 00:50:15
14. Hey-Ø-Hansen (2012) - Creep 00:53:54
15. Two Rangers (2020) - Dusty Plasma 00:56:34
16. Anti Bypass feat. Ital Roots Players (2010)- The End of Babylon 01:00:40
17. Bass Lee (2020) - Psychopaths Dub 01:08:33

Artwork and Selektion by Switch Docta. Made at Electric Lion´s Den. Berlin-Kreuzberg. Germany. October 2021.

Extra Heavy Dub Vol. 3 [2014-2021]

Here we go again: Massive Roots and conscious Steppers. Floating melodies and droning basslines. From 2014 to 2021. This time inna vocal-meets-version-showcase-style: Extra Heavy Dub cyan dead!

So, here´s the playlist:

1. Blackout Ja (2014) – Dancehall Everlasting 00:00
2. Dub Club (2014) - Dub Everlasting 02:54
3. DJ Madd (2018) – Dub Champion 05:50
4. DJ Madd (2018) – Ghetto Sound 09:14
5. Massaia Dubkillah feat. Lengualerta (2020) - Rootikhal 13:42
6. Massaia Dubkillah (2020) - Rootikhal Dub (Kutral Dub Remix) 16:31
7. Twelve feat. Doubla J (2017) - We Gonna Make It 19:52
8. Twelve (2017) - We Gonna Make It Version 23:29
9. Horace Andy (2021) - Cuss Cuss (T​-​Jah - Version) 27:47
10. Horace Andy (2021) - Cuss Cuss (T-Jah - Dub Version) 31:28
11. Max Romeo (2016) - Give Thanks To Jehovah 35:20
12. Max Romeo, Lee Scratch Perry, Daniel Boyle (2016) - Give Thanks Version 38:44
13. Toroki feat. Isayah (2018) - Chant Jah 42:30
14. Toroki feat. Isayah (2018) - Version (inna Jungle) 46:52
15. Dubkasm feat. Ashanti Selah (2019) - The Key 50:54
16. Dubkasm (2019) - The Key Version 54:29
17. Zion Train (2020) - Biorhythm 57:52
18. Zion Train (2021) - Bio Dub 60:32
19. Iration Steppas Meets Tena Stelin (2014) - Dub Arena 63:31
20. Iration Steppas Meets Tena Stelin (2014) - Dub Arena Dub 67:20
21. Hylu & Jago And Sleepy Time Ghost featuring Onlyjoe (2014) - Concrete (Original Mix) 71:05
22. Hylu & Jago meet Sleepy Time Ghost (2015) - Concrete (Zion Train Remix) 74:36

Don´t forget to check Extra Heavy Dub Vol. 1 and Extra Heavy Dub Vol. 2 !

Artwork and Selektion by Switch Docta. Made at Electric Lion´s Den. Berlin-Kreuzberg. Germany. July 2021.

Sly & Robbie - Raiders Of the Showcase Experience 3 [1979-1985]

And now: the final part of the Showcase Experience. Again live mixed and decorated with some extra delays. Massive Roots tunes with the original flavour of the very early 1980s studio technology, powered by the Taxi motor of the Rhythm Twins and their high octane Dub versions.

So, here´s the playlist:

1. the Paragons (1981) - Man Next Door 00:00
2. the Paragons (1981) - Indiana James 03:30
3. Bobby Floyd with Sly & Robby (1982) - Do Your Own Thing 06:13
4. Sly & Robbie (1985) - Back To Base 10:44
5. Black Uhuru (1980) - Sinsemilla 13:07
6. Black Uhuru (1981) - The Monkey Is A Spy 19:51
7. Junior Delgado (1980) - Fort Augustus 23:31
8. Sly & Robbie (1985) - Jailbreak 27:40
9. Wailing Souls (1979) - Feel The Spirit 32:39
10. Wailing Souls (1981) - Well Of Souls 37:19
11. the Tamlins (1980) - Baltimore 39:53
12. Sly & Robbie (1985) - Demolition City 42:53

Artwork and Selektion by Switch Docta. Made at Electric Lion´s Den. Berlin-Kreuzberg. Germany. March 2021.

Sly & Robbie - Raiders Of the Showcase Experience 2 [1978-1985]

A real great dub tune works in two ways for me: the dancing and the listening aspect. So take your time and listen to the little things between the heavy ridims and conscious lyrics. You´ll find almost hidden vocals (in "Unmetered Taxi") or surprising sounds (in "Chill out" or "Heart Made Of Stone"), for instance.

So, here´s the playlist:

1. Junior Delgado (1980) - Fort Augustus    00:00
2. Junior Delgado (1981) - Bazooka Blast    03:00
3. Burning Spear (1978) - Social Living         06:52
4. Burning Spear (1981) - Pit Of Snakes       09:11
5. The Viceroys (1980) - Heart Made Of Stone         12:35
6. The Viceroys (1981) - The Dub Of Gold   15:14
7. The Taxi Gang feat. Dean Fraser (1984) - Unmetered Taxi            18:31
8. Sly & Robbie (1985) - Joy Ride    21:22
9. Black Uhuru (1981) - Sponji Reggae        24:26
10. Black Uhuru (1981) - Convoy Hijack         34:36
11. Black Uhuru (1982) - Chill Out    38:08
12. Sly & Robbie (1985) - Destination Unknown        43:42

Artwork and Selektion by Switch Docta. Made at Electric Lion´s Den. Berlin-Kreuzberg. Germany. March 2021.

Sly & Robbie - Raiders Of the Showcase Experience 1 [1979-1985]

One of the things I discoverd in the early 1980s, when I started to get deeper into Reggae and especially into Dub, was the Showcase style: combining the vocal tune with its Dub counterpart and putting them on an album. In this time I spend a lot of energy in finding fitting vocal/version pairs (today it is much easier, of course, because oft so many sources you can find on the internet). Two starting points for me were produced by Sly & Robbie: Raiders of the Lost Dub and A Dub Experience. Now is the time to pay tribute to these masterpieces and re-unite them with their vocal cuts: in a live mix Showcase stylee!

So, here´s the playlist:

1. Black Uhuru (1979) - Guess Who's Coming To Dinner 00:00:00
2. Black Uhuru (1981) - Who's In The Tomb 00:05:32
3. Ijahman (1979) - Moulding 00:08:43
4. Ijahman (1981) - Whip That Tarantula 00:14:11
5. Junior Tamlins (1982) - Real Love 00:17:37
6. Sly & Robbie (1985) - Computer Malfunction 00:20:54
7. Dennis Brown (1983) - Revolution 00:25:20
8. Sly & Robbie (1985) - Assault On Station 5 00:29:00
9. Errol 'Flabba' Holt (1982) - Danger Zone 00:31:59
10. Sly & Robbie (1985) - Skull & Crossbones 00:35:05
11. Black Uhuru (1981) - Journey 00:37:34
12. Black Uhuru (1981) - Fire And Brimstone 00:42:26

Artwork and Selektion by Switch Docta. Made at Electric Lion´s Den. Berlin-Kreuzberg. Germany. February 2021.

Dancing & Romancing (Lovers Rock and Melodic Reggae) [1976-2018]

Coming from a militant Roots, Culture and Dub tradition, I was seldom interested in romantic Reggae music. But: inspired and fascinated by Steve McQueens films "Small Axe" I decided to dig in my archives for some sweet and handsome stuff. This leeds to a selection, that can be roughly divided in two parts: the first part is about modern artist (from the Paris DJs surroundings for instance)  and the second comes with UK Lovers Rock (containing the hit song of Janet Kay and diverse Dennis Bovell late 1970s productions) in its focus. I mixed the set in one go in a rough and tough style, with the intention to create a live athmosphere. And: you will find two of my re-constructions, too.

So, here´s the playlist:

1. Zoe feat. Ky-Mani Marley (2003) - Could It Be You (Radio Edit) 00:00:00
2. Grant Phabao presents the Silvertones (2013) - I Want To Thank You (Switch Docta 2021 Re-construction) 00:03:09
3. The Oldians (2018) - Come Here Baby 00:07:43
4. Bim Sherman (1982) - You Are The One 00:11:52
5. Gregory Isaacs (1979) - Mr. Brown 00:16:03
6. Grant Phabao & Leroy Gibbon (2015) - Wipe The Tear From Your Eye 00:20:59
7. Lone Ranger (2008) - Fever 00:25:08
8. the Jays (2013) - Agatha 00:31:35
9. Resonators (2012) - Star In My Sky (Switch Docta 2021 Re-construction) 00:36:04
10. Dennis Bovell presents 4th Street Orchestra (1976) - Hosaso (One Life To Live / remastered 2006 Version) 00:41:42
11. Junior English (1978) - After Tonight 00:44:01
12. Janet Kay (1979) - Silly Games 00:46:59
13. Twinkle Brothers (1980) - Bite Me 00:50:36
14. Marcia Griffiths (1977) - Stepping Out A Babylon 00:54:04
15. Michael Gordon & the Investigators (1979) - Turn Out The Lights 00:57:40

Artwork and Selektion by Switch Docta. Made at Electric Lion´s Den. Berlin-Kreuzberg. Germany. February 2021.

Electric Darkness in Dub Vol. 9 (sci-fi dub mission seven) [1996 - 2010]

This one combines my two series "Electric Darkness in Dub" and "Sci-Fi Dub Missions". It comes with some Deep Medi and Hyperdub releases, also with a 1996 release of Techno Animal (feat. Kevin Martin (aka the Bug). To drop some more names: Adrian Sherwood mixes the Mutant Hi Fi, Schneider TM remixes the guitar player Samba Touré from Mali. And the final words of the mixtape belong to a fantastic poet: the Spaceape!

So, here´s the playlist:

1. Kromestar (2010) - Marz Attakz 00:00:00
2. Ramadanman (2007) - Every Next Day 00:04:21
3. Goth-Trad (2009) - Dark Path 00:08:35
4. Darkstar (2009) - Aidys Girl's a Computer 00:13:20
5. Hijak (2006) - Babylon Timewarp 00:18:07
6. Samba Touré (2014) - Be Ki Don (Cockpit Dub) 00:22:31
7. Martyn (2009) - Mega Drive Generation 00:27:34
8. Silkie (2008) - Sky's The Limit 00:33:22
9. Mutant Hi Fi (2002) - Apollo 11 00:38:24
10. Kode9 (2007) - Magnetic City 00:43:36
11. Quarta 330 (2009) - Bleeps from Outer Space 00:48:28
12. Techno Animal (1996) - Cyborg Dread 00:53:19
13. Scuba (2007) - Respirator 00:58:48
14. Mala (2009) - Level Nine 01:02:24
15. Burial feat. Spaceape (2006) - Spaceape 01:07:10

Artwork and Selektion by Switch Docta. Made at Electric Lion´s Den. Berlin-Kreuzberg. Germany. December 2020.

Sci-Fi Dub Mission Six: The Japanese Connection [1985-2016]

Mission Six: find out more about Japanese space travellers.

Mission Six completed, here are some examples.

So, here´s the playlist:

1. Pecker (1991) - Pecker Power Pt. 2 00:00:00
2. Pecker (1991) - Pecker Power Pt. 1 00:00:56
3. Mute Beat (1989) - Wrong Move Rock [Metro] (Fatman & King Tubby Mix) 00:05:33
4. Mute Beat (1985) - Metro 00:10:37
5. Dry & Heavy (1999) - Night Flight 00:15:40
6. King Jammy meets Dry & Heavy (2000) - Night Flight Dub 00:19:40
7. Audio Active (1995) - Electric Bombardment (Adrian Sherwood Remix) 00:23:12
8. Dry & Heavy (2002) - Riders Version 00:28:45
9. Audio Active (2003) - The Red Line District 00:33:41
10. Audio Active (1999) - Visitors?! 00:37:37
11. Audio Active (2000) - Back From The Black Hole 00:41:47
12. Audio Active (1996) - Paint Your Dub Red (Adrian Sherwood Dub Mix) 00:46:28
13. Pecker (1991) - Mystical Electro Harakiri 00:51:22
14. Fishmans (2016) - Saturday Nite Robot-Dub 00:55:54
15. Audio Active (1997) - Open The Gate (Adrian Sherwood Dub Mix) 01:01:02

Follow me deeper into space: Sci-Fi Dub Mission One: The Time Jumps [1973-2011], Sci-Fi Dub Mission Two: The Reggae Way [1982-2019], Sci-Fi Dub Mission Three: The Slow Burning Solar Fires [1996-2020], Sci-Fi Dub Mission Four: The Beauty of Ac- & Deceleration [1992-2016] and Sci-Fi Dub Mission Five: The ARIWA Special [1982-2017].

Artwork and Selektion by Switch Docta. Made at Electric Lion´s Den. Berlin-Kreuzberg. Germany. November 2020.

Sci-Fi Dub Mission Five: The ARIWA Special [1982-2017]

Mission Five: follow the Mad Professor into the ARIWA-multiverse to find some extra futuristic sounds.

Mission Five completed, here are some examples.

So, here´s the playlist:

1. Elektro Robotik Dub Orkestra (1984) - Strictly Automation 00:00:00
2. Mad Professor (1985) - 1011 Digital 00:03:50
3. Mad Professor (1982) - Untitled 00:07:07
4. Mad Professor (1982) - Elastic Plastic 00:10:52
5. The Robotiks (1985) - Man And Machine 00:13:41
6. Mad Professor (1992) - Rusty Computor 00:16:47
7. Mad Professor Meets Jah9 (2017) - Fountain Dub 00:19:23
8. Mad Professor & Lee Perry (1989) - Broken Antennae 00:24:14
9. The Robotiks (1986) - Dodgy Contacts 00:27:15
10. The Robotiks (1986) - More Dodgy Contacts 00:30:26
11. Mad Professor Meets Mafia & Fluxy (2006) - Message From A Meteorite 00:32:56
12. Mad Professor Meets Mafia & Fluxy (2002) - Nebula Ring (Mix One) 00:36:23
13. Mad Professor Meets Mafia & Fluxy (2002) - Nebula Ring (Mix Two) 00:38:53
14. Mad Professor (2011) - Concrete Bunker 00:41:40
15. Sly & Robbie Meet The Mad Professor Feat. Dean Fraser (2003) - Stepping Out Of Space 00:45:19
16. Mad Professor (1998) - Out Of Orbit 00:48:36
17. Mad Professor (1986) - Cosmic Ray 00: 52:11
18. Mad Professor (1998) - Dob-o-tronic 00:55:08
19. Mad Professor (1987) - Ariwa The Dub Sampler 00:58:26 

Follow me deeper into space: Sci-Fi Dub Mission One: The Time Jumps [1973-2011], Sci-Fi Dub Mission Two: The Reggae Way [1982-2019], Sci-Fi Dub Mission Three: The Slow Burning Solar Fires [1996-2020] and Sci-Fi Dub Mission Four: The Beauty of Ac- & Deceleration [1992-2016].

Artwork and Selektion by Switch Docta. Made at Electric Lion´s Den. Berlin-Kreuzberg. Germany. November 2020.

Sci-Fi Dub Mission Four: The Beauty of Ac- & Deceleration [1992-2016]

Mission Foor: find tunes, that show the beauty of ac- & deceleration on a journey between the planets.

Mission Four completed, here are some examples.

So, here´s the playlist:

1. Imhotep (2012) - Space Cakes and Flying Saucers 00:00:00
2. Big Bud (2004) - Distant Space 00:00:49
3. Naked Funk (1997) - Alien Groove Sensation 00:10:41
4. Freedom Satellite (2009) - Astro Black (The Big Wow Mix) 00:16:35
5. LTJ Bukem (2000) - Cosmic Interlude 00:19:57
6. 4 Hero (2000) - Parrallel Universe 00:25:14
7. Nostramus (1998) - Mystic Drum And Space 00:29:48
8. Sandoz (2006) - Dub From Space 00:37:06
9. Robo Bass Hifi (2016) - Planet Sirius Dub 00:41:41
10. Current Value feat. Snow (2011) - Alien Implant 00:44:30
11. L S Diezel (1992) - Aliens In The Woods 00:49:32
12. Irish Moss (2008) - Space Time Blues Version 00:55:17
13. Thievery Corporation (2005) - Holographic Universe 01:00:59
14. Adrian Sherwood (2012) - Starship Bahia 01:04:11
15. King Midas Sound (2009) - Outta Space 01:09:07

Follow me deeper into space: Sci-Fi Dub Mission One: The Time Jumps [1973-2011], Sci-Fi Dub Mission Two: The Reggae Way [1982-2019] and Sci-Fi Dub Mission Three: The Slow Burning Solar Fires [1996-2020].

Artwork and Selektion by Switch Docta. Made at Electric Lion´s Den. Berlin-Kreuzberg. Germany. September 2020.

Sci-Fi Dub Mission Three: The Slow Burning Solar Fires [1996-2020]

Mission Three: find artists, who slow down their musical journey under the influence of space attractions.

Mission Three completed, here are some examples.

So, here´s the playlist:

1. Zenzile Sound System (2006) - Moon Landscape 00:00:00
2. Brass, Wood & Wires (2009) - Hal 00:00:14
3. Finn The Giant Meets Sandmonk (2001) - Comet Impact 00:05:40
4. Ras Amerlock (20??) - The Planet R.A.S.T.A. Moon 3 00:09:02
5. Sonde (2009) - Digital Sun 00:12:37
6. Echo Flower System (2003) - Star Gaze 00:17:42
7. A Man Called PJ (2013) - Planet Dub AD 00:22:54
8. Syncromatic Dubsters (1996) - Lunar Dub 00:26:08
9. Truzd Guest Dub feat. Soldier Red (2004) - Natty Laser 00:29:21
10. DubXanne (2020) - Walking on the Moon (Switch Docta re-work) 00:34:48
11. Version Big-Fi (2020) - Statik (Switch Docta re-work) 00:39:25
12. Jahtari Riddim Force (2010) - We Will Destroy Your Planet 00:43:58
13. DU3normal & Bandulu Dub (2014) - Morning On Planet Earth 00:46:28
14. Dreadsquad (2018) - Space 00:49:59
15. King Simeon (2009) - Forbidden planet 00:53:56
16. Beam Up (2015) - Astronomy Dub 00:57:35
17. TVS (2014) - Moonsteppa 01:00:34
18. Full Dub (2020) - Orion 01:04:53

Follow me deeper into space: Sci-Fi Dub Mission One: The Time Jumps [1973-2011] and Sci-Fi Dub Mission Two: The Reggae Way [1982-2019].

Artwork and Selektion by Switch Docta. Made at Electric Lion´s Den. Berlin-Kreuzberg. Germany. September 2020.