Dubmatix Sticky Icky Reggae Mix

The Evolution Of 80s Dub

This mix captures the moment when dub music stepped out of the smoky analog haze of the 1970s and into the sharper, more expansive sound of the 1980s. The heart of roots reggae still beats through every rhythm, but the tools had changed — studios were now running 16- and 24-track machines, early digital delays, and lush rack reverbs that gave engineers new dimensions to explore.

From Scientist – Morning Glory to Aswad – Dub Fire, the mix moves through the transition from Kingston’s deep, hand-mixed roots to London’s emerging studio culture, where producers like Dennis Bovell – Dubbers Dub, Singers and Players – Kunta Kinte, and Dub Syndicate – Pounding System reshaped the sound for a new generation.

You’ll hear the dub evolution unfold - the heavy analog basslines of Black Uhuru – Puffed Out and Sly & Robbie – The Dub Of Gold meet the experimental layers of New Age Steppers – Aggro Dub Version and African Head Charge – Breeding Space, where ambient textures and early digital effects redefine what “space” in music could mean.

By the time UB40 – One In Ten – Dub Version and Linton Kwesi Johnson – Victorious – Dub appear, dub had become global — a bridge between Jamaica’s roots and the UK’s post-punk, electronic, and experimental scenes. It’s a sound both grounded and futuristic: deep bass, heavy atmosphere, and echoes that seem to reach beyond time itself.

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PLAYLIST

1. Scientist – Morning Glory

2. Aswad – Dub Fire

3. Black Uhuru – Puffed Out

4. Dub Syndicate – Pounding System

5. New Age Steppers – Aggro Dub Version

6. Dennis Bovell; The Dub Band – Dubbers Dub

7. Singers And Players – Kunta Kinte

8. Sly & Robbie – The Dub Of Gold

9. African Head Charge – Breeding Space

10. Aswad – Shining Dub

11. Linton Kwesi Johnson – Victorious – Dub

12. Creation Rebel – Creation Rebel

13. UB40 – One In Ten – Dub Version

14. Sheriff Lindo and The Hammer – Dub House of Horrors

Bag O'Riddim Reggae Mix

Bag O’ Riddim dives into heavy basslines, conscious lyrics, and the global spirit of modern reggae and dub. This one-hour journey blends roots vibrations with future-facing sound design, from the deep grooves of Boozoo Bajou and The Hempolics to the militant flow of Dubkasm, Skarra Mucci, and Dreadzone.

Expect a mix of heavyweight riddims, crisp percussion, and soulful melodies — a celebration of reggae’s evolution from Kingston to London to the world. Each track pays tribute to sound system culture and the ongoing lineage of dub innovation.

 

PLAYLIST

1. Boozoo Bajou – Killer (feat. Top Cat)

2. The Hempolics – High & Gritty

3. Bost & Bim – Jamaican Boy (feat. Brisa Roché & Lone Ranger)

4. Poldoore – Banana Hammock

5. Dubkasm – My Music (feat. Buggsy)

6. Skarra Mucci – Greater Than Great

7. Stand High Patrol – Tribute to Tha Originators

8. Blend Mishkin – Love Cup (feat. African Simba)

9. Monkey Marc – Willy Lynch (feat. Fyah Roiall)

10. Face – Dangerous (feat. Sheenyboo)

11. Kingston Express – Giddy Up (feat. Horseman)

12. Numa Crew – We Nuh Tek Talk (feat. Killa’s Army)

13. Mista Savona – In The Ghetto (Where We’re From) [feat. Aza Lineage & Birdz-I]

14. Jstar – Warrior (feat. DJ’s Choice & Dark Angel)

15. Dreadzone – Rootsman

Keith Hudson: The Dark Prince of Reggae

Keith Hudson, often referred to as the “Dark Prince of Reggae,” was a groundbreaking Jamaican producer, singer, and songwriter whose work significantly influenced the sound of dub and roots reggae in the 1970s. Born in Kingston in 1946, he grew up around future legends like Bob Marley and Delroy Wilson. After working as a dental technician, he invested his earnings in recording sessions. He launched his career by producing hits such as Ken Boothe’s “Old Fashioned Way” and quickly established himself as an independent producer with his own labels, including Imbidimts and Mafia. Unlike many of his contemporaries who focused on singles, Hudson approached reggae with a visionary album-first mindset, weaving together songs and versions to create concept-driven works that played like narratives from start to finish.

PLAYLIST

1. Don D Jnr – Evil Spirit

2. Keith Hudson; Chuckles – Satan Side

3. Keith Hudson – Michael Talbot Affair

4. Keith Hudson – Playing It Right Dub

5. Big Youth – S.90 Skank

6. Ken Boothe – Old Fashioned Way

7. U-Roy – Dynamic Fashion Way

8. I-Roy; Keith Hudson – Silver Platter

9. Keith Hudson – Torch of Freedom

10. Keith Hudson – Pick A Dub

11. Keith Hudson – Black Heart

12. Keith Hudson – Depth Charge

13. Keith Hudson – Hunting Version

14. Keith Hudson – Darkest Night Version

15. Keith Hudson – My Nocturne (Talk Some Sense Version)

16. Keith Hudson – Rasta Communication

17. Keith Hudson – I’m No Fool

18. Keith Hudson – I Won’t Compromise

The Funk Breaks That Built Hiphop

This mix features 14 of the most popular breakbeats used in hip-hop, a powerful collection of grooves that have been sampled over 11,500 times across decades of music. From the raw funk of James Brown to the jazz fusion of Bob James, these breaks became the foundation of block parties, boomboxes, and breakdance battles worldwide.

Topping the list is Lyn Collins’ “Think (About It)”, with 4,013 recorded uses.

PLAYLIST

1. Incredible Bongo Band – Apache

2. James Brown – Funky Drummer

3. Bob James – Take Me To The Mardi Gras

4. Lyn Collins – Think (About It)

5. The Soul Searchers – Ashley’s Roachclip

6. The Honey Drippers – Impeach the President

7. The Emotions – Blind Alley

8. Sly & The Family Stone – Sing a Simple Song - Single Version

9. Melvin Bliss – Synthetic Substitution

10. Ohio Players – Funky Worm

11. The Meters – Cissy Strut

12. James Brown; The J.B.’s – Hot Pants (She Got To Use What She Got To Get What She Wants)

13. The Isley Brothers – Footsteps in the Dark, Pts. 1 & 2

14. Bob James – Nautilus

1975: Funk in a World on Fire

A dive into the sound that moved bodies and minds in the pivotal mid-’70s.
From Parliament’s interstellar soul to The O’Jays’ righteous calls and fat basslines from Ohio Players and B.T. Express — every track here carries weight.
Ride with us through “Mothership Connection (Star Child)” down to “Do It (‘Til You’re Satisfied)” — it’s a cosmic trip back to funk’s golden moment.

1975 was a year of global transformation — wars ended, new nations emerged, and culture was shifting rapidly. The funk tracks on this mix don’t just sound good — they sit in the middle of this decisive moment.

PLAYLIST

1. Parliament – Mothership Connection (Star Child)

2. Average White Band – School Boy Crush

3. Roy Porter Sound Machine – Party Time

4. Ohio Players – Fire

5. Earth, Wind & Fire – Shining Star

6. David Bowie – Fame - 2016 Remaster

7. James Brown – I Got You

8. Gene Harris – Funky Business

9. War – Low Rider

10. Harvey & The Phenomenals – Soul and Sunshine

11. The O’Jays – Give the People What They Want

12. B.T. Express – Do It (’Til You’re Satisfied)

13. Fatback Band – Yum Yum (Gimme Some)

14. Bazuka – Dynomite

15. The Pointer Sisters – Chainey Do

Bass & Breaks – Reggae Meets the Breakbeat

There’s something magical about the intersection of reggae and breakbeat — the way the low-end weight of sound system culture locks with the snap of classic drum breaks. This mix is built for movement: rolling basslines, chopped breaks, and a fusion of hip-hop swagger and reggae vibes. Whether you’re nodding along at home or turning it up on a big rig, this one’s designed to rattle the floor and keep the energy high.

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PLAYLIST

• Nightmares On Wax;Roots Manuva;LSK;Rodney P;Tozz 180 – 70s 80s

• Jinx In Dub; Bluntskull; Natty Campbell – None Ah Dem

• Roots Manuva – Witness (1 Hope)

• See-I – How Could You - Rodney Hunter Remix

• Guru: Damian Marley – Stand Up

• King Yoof ; DJ Gold – Tik a Tok - King Yoof vs. DJ Gold

• Dubmatix ;Tenor Fly – Show Down - Bassbin Mix

• Cutty Ranks; The Stopper – Cutty Ranks X Casquiat - The Stopper Remix

• L’Entourloop;Jamalski;Bang On!;N’Zeng – Back in Town

• DJ Vadim ; Governor Tiggy – Sweet Like a Lolly (feat. Governor Tiggy)

• G. Corp; Groove Corporation – Waterhouse Rock - G. Corp & Groove Corporation Remix

• Timewarp Inc.; Ragga Twins – Ghetto Drunk - Soopasoul Remix

• Asian Dub Foundation – Jericho

• Noiseshaper; Ari Up – Me Done - Noiseshaper Remix

• Dub Pistols – Cyclone

The Maytals: Choirboy Soul, Kingston Grit, and the Birth of Reggae

Frederick “Toots” Hibbert grew up singing gospel in rural Jamaica before moving to Kingston. Alongside Henry “Raleigh” Gordon and Nathaniel “Jerry” Matthias, he formed The Maytals in 1962. Their stacked harmonies and call-and-response vocals carried a gospel intensity that set them apart.

• Church-honed harmonies: Toots grew up singing gospel; the trio formed in Kingston (1962). Their stacked, call-and-response vocals came straight from church to the dancehall.

• Name & lineup: The “Maytals” began as a vocal trio; by the 1970s, the touring/recording band—Beverley’s All-Stars (Jackie Jackson, Paul Douglas, Hux Brown, Rad Bryan, Winston Wright, etc.)—became the powerhouse behind Toots & The Maytals.

Why it mattered: That gospel and soul energy over Jamaican rhythms made their sound instantly human and uplifting—like Otis Redding fronting a ska/rocksteady band. It helped reggae feel familiar to global ears.

 

PLAYLIST

1. Prince Buster; The Maytals - Dog War

2. The Maytals - Sun Moon and Star

3. The Maytals - Walk with Love

4. The Maytals - 54-46 That’s My Number

5. The Maytals - Six & Seven Books

6. The Maytals - One Eye Enos

7. The Maytals - Sweet and Dandy

8. The Maytals - It Must Be True Love

9. The Maytals - Peeping Tom

10. The Maytals - School Days

11. The Maytals - Pressure Drop

12. The Maytals - Pee Pee Cluck Cluck

13. The Maytals - Monkey Girl

14. The Maytals - Funky Kingston

15. The Maytals - Struggle

16. The Maytals - Monkey Man

17. The Maytals - Bla, Bla, Bla

18. The Maytals - We Shall Overcome

19. Toots & The Maytals - Night and Day

20. Toots & The Maytals - Just Tell Me

21. Toots & The Maytals - Everybody Needs Lovin

22. The Maytals - I’m A Big Man

The Shared History of Disco & Reggae: Dancefloor Connections

When we think of disco and reggae, they seem like two very different worlds — mirror balls and four‑on‑the‑floor beats versus one‑drop grooves and heavy bass. But look closer, and you’ll find that disco and reggae have been dancing together since the 1970s. For our mix today, the focus is on the groove of disco from the crates, with the inclusion of the classic Third World version of' Now That We Found Love.

PLAYLIST

1. Third World - Now That We’ve Found Love

2. Cheryl Lynn - If You’ll Be True To Me

3. Peter Brown - Dance with Me

4. KC & The Sunshine Band - Wrap Your Arms Around Me

5. The Salsoul Orchestra - You’re Just The Right Size

6. Patrice Rushen - Music Of The Earth

7. Bobby Thurston - Check Out the Groove - Radio Edit

8. Kool & The Gang - Stand Up And Sing

9. The Jacksons - Different Kind of Lady

10. Cheryl Lynn - Say You’ll Be Mine

11. Little Beaver - Concrete Jungle

12. Patrice Rushen - Look Up! - Remastered

13. Andrae Crouch - Handwriting on the Wall - 2006 Remaster

14. Grace Jones - Pull Up To The Bumper

15. CHIC; Nile Rodgers - I’ll Be There (feat. Nile Rodgers)

16. Teena Marie - I’m A Sucker For Your Love

Pull Up Selector – Roots & Culture Mix

Pull Up Selector – Roots & Culture Mix combines a blend of reggae classics, fresh new tracks, and heavyweight remixes. From foundation roots anthems to modern conscious selections, this mix bridges eras and styles, skanking basslines, soulful vocals, and version excursions to keep the vibes rolling all midweek long.

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PLAYLIST

1. Protoje – BIG 45

2. Liam Bailey – Cold & Clear

3. Kabaka Pyramid – Nice Up The Dance

4. Jah Lil – Step by Step

5. Mr. Williamz; Topcat – Rocking Style

6. Willi Williams; Lone Ark – Don't Show Off

7. Bunny Wailer – Mellow Mood

8. Pablo Moses – Dubbing Is a Must, Pt. 1 - 2010 Remastered Version

9. Peter Tosh – Bush Doctor - 2002 Remaster

10. Yaadcore – Ghetto Youths

11. Beres Hammond; Zap Pow – Last War

12. Aswad – I A Rebel Soul

13. Ray Darwin – People's Choice

14. Pablo Moses – A Song - 2010 Remastered Version

15. John Holt – Fat She Fat

16. Capital Letters – Smoking My Ganja

Bass Culture - Sunday Soul Session

Sunday Soul Session is a smooth journey through timeless soul classics. Ease into the day with a blend of deep grooves, heartfelt lyrics, and lush arrangements. This mix transitions smoothly from sweet love ballads to uplifting anthems, infusing warmth and emotion for a relaxing Sunday or an evening unwind.

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PLAYLIST

1. Dee Edwards - (I Can) Deal with That

2. Master Plan Inc - Try It (You'll Like It)

3. The Ovations;Louis Williams - Your Love is Like a Song to Me

4. Windy City - Win or Lose

5. Timmy Thomas - I've Got to See You Tonight

6. J.R. Bailey - Love, Love, Love

7. J.J. Barnes - Got to Get Rid of You

8. Greg Perry - Come On Down (Get Your Head Out of the Clouds) - Remastered

9. Marvin Gaye - What's Going On

10. The Chi-Lites - Go Away Dream

11. Tom Brock - I Love You More And More

12. Curtis Mayfield - Tripping Out

13. Al Green - Tired of Being Alone

14. Freda Payne - Unhooked Generation

15. The Emotions - Blind Alley

16. The Natural Four - Try Love Again

17. Jon Lucien - Would You Believe In Me

18. Eddie Kendricks - If You Let Me