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Dubophonic Records

Dubophonic Records is a forward thinking independent music label based in Cyprus, providing exclusive releases of dub music, from artists who are dedicated and passionate about their work. Founded in 2013, the label retains focus on the art of dub music in its most diverse forms, whether it is electronic or acoustic/organic, roots or steppers, classic or contemporary, defining the outer boundaries of dub music. The podcast showcases the works of the label! read less
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Τhe Manor - Oh Lord
Feb 29 2024
Τhe Manor - Oh Lord
The Manor - Oh Lord https://ffm.to/the-manor-oh-lord After his album Walk With Jah back in 2018 and being one of the main artists behind the Foshan Roots project with the two albums Sky Warrior Dub and Wing Chun Album and having released a few works on the discontinued Springline Records label, which can be found on compilations and EPs (some are now obsolete, others are still to be found scattered all around the internet), the UK reggae & dub artist/producer Brad Turner aka The Manor returns On Dubophonic Records his a new tune. The Manor has an authentic cultural vibe about his musical works. His new tune is entitled Oh Lord and it is a prayer to the Lord. It is presented in two cuts: Vocal and Dub. **LYRICS** Oh lord won’t you hear my prayer today I’m feeling lost , can’t find my way I don’t mean to ask , as I know you're busy But can you help me lord as I’m feeling real dizzy (Chorus) Put me on the righteous path show me the way I will love you forever and a day There are so many lord who need your help today A little food and water to help them on their way I may be way down on your list But oh lord can I ask you , ask you this (Chorus) Put me on the righteous path show me the way I will love you forever and a day Please forgive me if I’ve crossed the line I just need some guidance for my life to shine I’m doin' my best to keep it real level Fighting temptation and the works of the devil (Chorus) Put me on the righteous path show me the way I will love you forever and a day
[DUBR-703] Mikey Dub ft. Debbie Defire - Thank You & Version [7inch polyvinyl limited edition / only 50 copies]
Feb 24 2024
[DUBR-703] Mikey Dub ft. Debbie Defire - Thank You & Version [7inch polyvinyl limited edition / only 50 copies]
[DUBR-703] Mikey Dub ft. Debbie Defire - Thank You [7inch polyvinyl limited edition / only 50 copies] A1. Mikey Dub ft. Debbie Defire - Thank You B1. Mikey Dub - Version (unreleased dub only on vinyl) https://www.dubophonic.com/p/online-shop.html Portland musician and producer Mikey Dub releases his first vinyl single, featuring Debbie Defire on the vocals, also known in the 70s as Debra Keese. The tune is entitled Thank You and it is presented in two versions: the vocal and a special dub version (released only on vinyl). Featured on the tune is also Texas born Joby Tijerina (aka. Joby T.) on the Horns and Andrew Deetz on the keyboards and percussion. ❤️💛💚 Debbie Defire is a British born artist, who moved to Jamaica with her parents as a toddler in the 60s. In 1978, the legendary Lee Scratch Perry produced for her the tune “Traveling” under the name of Debra Keese and the Black Five. which was released on Black Art label. She was around 18 years old at that time, when she recorded the tune! Today she resides in the UK. Debbie Defire has come a long way from her debut as a young reggae singer with the hit song ‘Traveling’ produced by Lee Scratch Perry, to the latest release of her new tune produced by Mikey Dub entitled Thank You and we are honored to be a part of her musical journey. CREDITS Vocal & Lyrics: Debbie Defire Music & Production: Mikey Dub Trumpet & Sax: Joby Tijerina Keyboards & Percussion: Andrew Deetz Mastering: Pressure Mastering Dub Cutting by dubwise.it
Don Hartley & Mikey Dub - Causeless Shall Not Come
Feb 15 2024
Don Hartley & Mikey Dub - Causeless Shall Not Come
Mikey Dub & Don Hartley - Causeless Shall Not Come AVAILABLE ON ALL DIGITAL PLATFORMS > http://ffm.to/causeless_shall_not_come Portland musician and producer Mikey Dub returns in 2024 with a new single. After his EP Triumphant Riddim released in 2023 and his collaboration with Debbie Defire on Thank You, he enters 2024 with a new single and a new collaboration featuring this time Jamaican born vocalist Don Hartley. The new tune is entitled Causeless Shall Not Come and it is presented in two versions: the vocal and the dub version. Featured on the tune is also Texas born Joby Tijerna’s (aka. Joby T.) on the Horns. Jamaican born and raised Roots Reggae artist Don Hartley has over three decades of experience sharing his deeply spiritual music. He shot to notoriety on the UK and European Dub scene in 2001 via his association with Manchester UK’s Nucleus Roots label. Don has since then gone on to work with notable producers and labels like Thierry Negro (Faya Dub), Lewis Bennett (Lewis Bennet Dub), Roll & Record, Fat Bird Recordings, Rod Chaplin (MessenJah Music) and now Dubophonic Records. His traditional Christianity which reflects in his brand of reggae is from his youthful years in Jamaica during which time he also embraced Rastafarian spirituality as a teenager, for many years a member of the Twelve Tribes of Israel Organization in Kingston, hailing from the tribe of Naphtali. In 2006 he was received as a member of the Eastern Orthodox Church in Manchester UK where he now functions as a Catechist and as a reader, chanting the Saturday evening service respectively. Don’s roots reggae mission continues unabated, entwined as always with traditional biblical themes advancing theocentric truths and rights across boundaries of empires and racial conceptions.
Tokiboun in Dub ft. Kimmy Gold- King of Kings
Dec 8 2023
Tokiboun in Dub ft. Kimmy Gold- King of Kings
Tokiboun In Dub ft. Kimmy Gold & Lance Hume - World In Peace http://www.dubophonic.com/ https://ffm.to/world-in-peace French-Swiss producer Tokiboun in Dub returns with a new single. After having a few releases on Dubophonic (Mountain Vibrations EP with William Jacquement on the Trombone and Full Vibes on the flute and Dub Valley EP with Nish Wadada, Oryo, Mehdiman and Jah93), he returns with his new release entitled World In Peace, which includes two tracks: King Of Kings featuring Jamaican artist Kimmy Gold on the vocals and King Of Sitar featuring Lance Hume on the Sitar. King Of Kings features the Jamaican singer and musician Kimmy Gold on the vocals. Kimberlyn Goldson was born in St. Ann, a rural parish in north-east Jamaica that has produced a number of outstanding Jamaican artistes, most notably Bob Marley. At four years-old when most of her peers were into toys and ring games, Kimberlyn was drawn to music. She began learning to play the piano at that age, and it remains her instrument of choice as musician. While studying to be a teacher, she maintained her ties to music by practicing and listening to her biggest influences: Judy Mowatt, Rita Marley, Marcia Griffiths, Ziggy Marley and The Melody Makers and The Gladiators. Largely self-taught, Kimmy has steadfastly etched out a career as a musician and singer in Jamaican roots-reggae. King of Sitar features the UK musician Lance Hume on the Sitar. As a multi-instrumentalist is specializing in fusing the mesmerizing sound of the Sitar with heavyweight dub. He has collaborated and released records with many artists such as Vibronics, Mr Zebre, Don Fe, Adam Prescot, Roots Ista Posse and more. He is also member of the Higher Meditation soundsystem, spicing up the sessions with his Sitar. Expect some mystical meditation vibes!
Ras Tamano & Goja Bongos - So Long
Oct 13 2023
Ras Tamano & Goja Bongos - So Long
RAS TAMANO & GOJA BONGOS – NYAHBINGHI I-LODICA / CAT. NR: DUB068 / ROOTS REGGAE / NYAHBINGHI RELEASE DATE 13th Oct 2023 AVAILABLE ON BANDCAMP AND ON STREAMING PLATFORMS https://ffm.to/nyahbinghi_i-lodica https://www.dubophonic.com/2023/10/ras-tamano-goja-bongos-nyahbinghi-i.html The veneration or worship of the deity or spirit of the woman known as Nyabinghi began in Rwanda, around 1800. She was thought to be a powerful force in everyday life. Religious practice operated through a medium named “Muhumusa” who was in communication with the spirit of Nyabinghi. To appease her spirit, believers brought offerings to the medium who would negotiate with the spirit on the believer's behalf. While there were specific mediums that communicated with Nyabinghi directly, Nyabinghi could also possess ordinary people who were not leaders or official mediums within the religion. Belief in this religion was particularly strong in the southern parts of Uganda and the northern regions of Rwanda, areas which had formerly been part of the precolonial kingdom of Ndorwa. Muhumusa led a campaign against Yuhi V of Rwanda, claiming to be a mother to the rightful heir to the Rwandan throne. She also led and then inspired further anti-colonial movements in East Africa, rebelling against European colonial authorities. Although she was captured in 1913, alleged possessions by Nyabinghi continued afterwards across East Africa (mostly afflicting women). The bloodline of the true Nyabinghi warriors supposedly settled in the heart of Dzimba dze Mabwe, now known as Zimbabwe. In the 20th century, the Niyabinghi resistance inspired a number of Jamaican Rastafarians, who incorporated what are known as Niyabinghi Chants (also binghi) into their celebrations ("groundations"). The rhythms of these chants were eventually an influence of popular ska, rocksteady and reggae music. It is the traditional music of the Rastafarian practice and it is used during "reasoning" sessions and consists of chanting and drumming to reach states of heightened spirituality. Nyabingi music consists of a blend of 19th century gospel music and African drumming and is common to all Rastafarians. Its rhythms are the basis of Reggae music! Nyahbinghi Melodica is a very special release, recorded domestically in Japan ina classic Nyabinghi style. Produced by the multitalented Swe Rooting (producer, artist, event organiser, woodcrafter and landscape gardener), it features melodica player Ras Tamano (also known through his collaboration with Sister Maki on Prayers) and the kette drum player and manufacturer Goja Bongos on the percussion (known for his collaborations with Shanti-K and Aki Mittoo. The artwork was created by Manabu Dub. It includes six tracks, reworks of classic tunes and nyabinghi chants with the melodica taking over the chanting and the drumming showing the way to righteousness. Let the magic take over!
Shanti-K/Aki Mittoo/Goja Bongos - Botanical Story + Botanical Bongo (7inch polyviny dubplate cut)
Aug 21 2023
Shanti-K/Aki Mittoo/Goja Bongos - Botanical Story + Botanical Bongo (7inch polyviny dubplate cut)
[DUBR-702] Shanti-K/Aki Mittoo/Goja Bongos - Botanical Story/Botanical Bongo (7inch polyvinyl Dubplate Cut) A1. Shanti-K meets Aki Mittoo - Botanical Story (dubplate cut) B1. Shanti-K meets Goja Bongos - Botanical Bongo (dubplate cut) www.dubophonic.com We have been long thinking to press this "Far East dub sound of future roots" tune on vinyl and finally it's to drop it on a special edition 7 inch polyvinyl. It is cut on a limited run of 30 copies and it includes a special dubplate cut of the original tune back in 2021 and the bongo dubdubplate cut on the b side! Only 30 copies, so don't miss it! Music & Production: Shanti-K Melodica: Aki Mittoo Kette Drums: Goja Bongos Artwork: Good Sun Mixing: Shanti-K, Kalpana Studio, Japan Mastering: Pressure Mastering Cutting by dubwise.it A few words about the dub recipe, which consists of the following three ingredients, only to be found in Japan: The Dub creator and producer Shanti-K: He Started making music in 1993. As a multi-instrumentalist (guitar, bass, djembe) and producer (Kalpana Studio), he has been providing riddims for various artists, releasing tunes on vinyl and digital. As a soundman, he founded alongside “Light-On Super-Disco” in 2020 the “Dub And Future” Sound system, producing tunes also for other sound systems. The female melodica player Aki Mittoo: Coming from the town of Aichi and already a regular on the label, she is known through her collaborations with Dub Cmd, SistaSara and Soul Fire. Nevertheless, this is her first release on Dubophonic Records as a member of a full Far East crew. She has a license as a Yamaha piano instructor and a Suzuki Musical Instrument melodion instructor. her playing Style is cultivated through her experience as instrumentalist in different genres throughout the years. The Kette drum player and manufacturer Goja Bongos: He lives in the town of Hyogo and he likes earthy music: reggae, African, afro-Cuban and Latin. After his visit in Jamaica in 2005, experiencing the authentic reggae music, he returned to japan and in 2009 he started manufacturing kette drums. Since 2015, he has been in charge of the percussion in the roots reggae band of Sister Maki, while his passion for drumming guided him to form in 2019 his own nyahbinghi project. "Goja" is a local dialect of Banshu that means "crazy"! If you enter the circle of Nyahbinghi, the drums of Goja Bongos will shake the earth with a dangerous presence.
Mikey Dub - Triumphant Riddim (ft. Clotilde, Tharara, Joby T)
Aug 4 2023
Mikey Dub - Triumphant Riddim (ft. Clotilde, Tharara, Joby T)
Mikey Dub - Triumphant Riddim (ft. Clotilde, Tharara, Joby T) Out on Dubophonic Records Download or stream > https://ffm.to/triumphantriddim 1. Mikey Dub ft. Clotilde - Bye Bye 2. Mikey Dub - Bye Bye Dub 3. Mikey Dub ft. Tharara - Been Blessed 4. Mikey Dub - Been Blessed Dub 5. Mikey Dub ft. Joby T - Triumphant Horns Mikey Dub is a musician and dub producer from Portland, Oregon USA. He creates dub music by recording instruments live, programming beats, and mixing it all down “dub style” with generous amounts of effects. Inspired by 70’s and 80’s Jamaican producers, his sound is a combination of modern soundsystem dub and classic roots reggae. His songs are unique in that they fuse live instrumentation with electronic. He has been consistently active in the studio producing tunes. Triumphant Riddim is features some great vocalists and players of instruments. It includes 5 tracks on the same riddim: 2 vocal tracks sung by Clotilde and Tharara, 2 dubs by Mikey Dub and one horns version featuring Joby T. on the trumpet. Clotilde grew up around Afro Caribbean rhythms since her father was a Caribbean musician. Influenced by merengue, calypso, kompa, reggae, she started to really get into dub music when she built a sound system with her friends in Bourges town, in France. She was singer/MC in this band. Moving to UK, she got closer to Dub culture and worked with various artists as a singer, songwriter and vocalist in sound systems. Tharara (real name Brain Phili) was born and raised in Zimbabwe in the city of Bulawayo . The name Tharara "Jahhill" means mountain. Rastafarian and musician, he currently lives and makes music in South Africa. Texas born Joby Tijerna’s (aka. Joby T.) musical range varies from funk, big band, classical, reggae, dub, easy listening to rock & anything else with a good groove. Driven to learn as much as he can about these wonderful vibrations we receive as music, he learned from some of the best teachers and musicians in his community throughout my life.
Dub Idren ft. I-niverse - From The Dawn Of Creation (teaser)
Jul 14 2023
Dub Idren ft. I-niverse - From The Dawn Of Creation (teaser)
Dub Idren ft. I-niverse - From The Dawn Of Creation Available from all online stores and streaming platforms: > http://www.dubophonic.com > ffm.to/fromthedawnofcreation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- One year after the release of Mystical Valley, the outernational dub duo of Colombian melodica player Dub Idren and UK producer I-niverse return in 2023 with another new single entitled From The Dawn Of Creation. Dub Idren: Reggae artist located in Colombia. This project was born in 2019, with the aim of merging Caribbean reggae with sounds from his land, to give an experience full of delight and rhythm for extremely fine ears, manifesting through deep melodies a unique sensation, which will make you connect with your inner self in a mental and spiritual way, with a powerful energy that transmits the message of unity. I-niverse: Selector and roots, reggae dub producer spreading the message of peace, love & unification through the works. I-niverse’s sound takes you on an uplifting spiritual journey, driven by pulsating weighty bass lines and majestic melodies that send positive vibrations to the heart and help one to experience states of inner peace. Hailing from the UK, I-niverse has releases with the likes of Earl 16, Amelia Harmony, Sista Sherin, Don Hartley, Zion Irie and Murray Man’s Mellow Vibes Label. He is now currently working on numerous projects with artists both from the UK and overseas.
Tokiboun in Dub - Dub Valley (ft. Nish Wadada, Oryo, Mehdiman, Jah93)
May 22 2023
Tokiboun in Dub - Dub Valley (ft. Nish Wadada, Oryo, Mehdiman, Jah93)
TOKIBOUN IN DUB - DUB VALLEY https://ffm.to/nm4bgom 1. Water Valley (ft. Nish Wadada) 2. Valley Of Fire (ft. Oryo) 3. Earth Valley (ft. Mehdiman) 4. Valley of the Wind (feat Jah93) French-Swiss producer Tokiboun in Dub is back. After his 2022 four-track instrumental EP Mountain Vibrations with William Jacquement on the Trombone and Full Vibes on the flute, he returns in 2023 with his new EP entitled Dub Valley, with more crucial outernational collaborations. Dub Valley includes four tracks as follow: Water Valley features Nish Wadada on the vocals. The Dutch singer of Cape Verdean descent from Rotterdam, quickly made a name for herself in the European roots and dub scene. Initially active in the world music scene, Nish gradually became more and more fascinated by reggae and Rastafari, enjoying international recognition through her conscious and uplifting lyrics and her collaborations with Brizion, Dub Dynasty, Kibir La Amlak and Ashanti Selah, just to name a few! Valley Of Fire features the Japanese female musician and instrumentalist Oryo on theviolin . She has already been featured in the past on our label on Shanti-K’s EP Revolution. Earth Valley features Mehdiman on the vocals. Mehdiman, born in Iran and now living in Germany, started his career playing guitar and as a backup vocalist for several bands. He has a great raggamuffin style that will make you get up and move. Valley Of The Wind features, Jah93 AKA Kumi, hailing from Hiroshima/Japan and stepping in with the melodica riffs on this one! JAH93 has also been brought forward internationally to the masses by an great variety of some of the long-standing names in the business such as Chazbo (Bush Chemists / Roots Temple), OBF Sound system (Dubquake) and has been featured by the mighty Aba Shanti-I thr