Dubmatix Sticky Icky Reggae Mix

Basslines, Breakbeats & Brass- Funk Essentials

It’s get down and groove time with a solid hour of pure 70s funk – a mix full of breakbeats, wah-wah guitars, and fat basslines that shaped the sound of hip-hop and soul for decades. From The Honey Drippers’ iconic "Impeach the President" to Curtis Mayfield’s "Superfly," this set takes you on a ride through the grooves of 70s funk.

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PLAYLIST

1. The Honey Drippers – Impeach the President

2. Harvey & The Phenomenals – Soul and Sunshine

3. Merry Clayton – Gimme Shelter

4. Baby Huey – Mighty Mighty

5. Stevie Wonder – Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours)

6. Dr. John – Right Place Wrong Time

7. The Meters – Just Kissed My Baby

8. Dyke & The Blazers – Let A Woman Be A Woman – Let A Man Be A Man

9. Wilson Pickett – Engine Number 9 – Single Version

10. Bill Withers – Kissing My Love

11. Jean Knight – Do Me

12. Maceo and the Macks – Soul Power 74 – Pt. 2

13. The Bar-Kays – Holy Ghost

14. Black Heat – Zimba Ku

15. The Chi-Lites – Are You My Woman? (Tell Me So)

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

17. Curtis Mayfield – Superfly

Bass Culture - Augustus Pablo

Dive deep into the world of Augustus Pablo with this one-hour mix, celebrating the master of the melodica and pioneer of the “Rockers” sound. Featuring classics like Java, King Tubby’s Meets Rockers Uptown, and deep cuts from Pablo All Stars, this set takes you through roots, dubs, and the unmistakable meditative vibe Pablo brought to reggae. Perfect for late-night listening or setting a rootsy, spiritual mood.

PLAYLIST

1. Augustus Pablo - King Tubby's Meets Rockers Uptown

2. Augustus Pablo - Java

3. Augustus Pablo - Thunder Clap

4. Augustus Pablo - Peace and Love Dub

5. Augustus Pablo - East over the River Nile

6. Augustus Pablo - Dub Organizer

7. Augustus Pablo - Please Sunrise

8. Augustus Pablo - Pretty Baby

9. Augustus Pablo - Shake Up

10. Augustus Pablo - House Raid

11. Augustus Pablo; Hugh Mundell - Africa Must Be Free By 1983

12. Augustus Pablo ;Spliffy Dan - No Justice Place

13. Augustus Pablo - Up Wareika Hill

14. Rockers All Stars - Jah Dread

15. Pablo All Stars - Park Lane Special

16. Augustus Pablo - Mountain View Dub

17. Augustus Pablo - Guiding Red

18. Pablo All Stars - Lightning Flash

19. Bongo Pat - Young Generation

20. Augustus Pablo - Pablo Meets Mr Bassie

21. Augustus Pablo - Corner Stone Dub

22. Pablo All Stars - Solomon Dub

Sunday Funk Groove

Step into a deep, dusty crate-digger’s dream with this week’s Sunday Funk Groove. This mix blends raw, underground funk and soulful jazz with cinematic energy and dance-floor bounce.

• Rare Grooves: Deep cuts from Roy Porter Sound Machine, 24 Carat Black, and Newban.

• Funk & Soul Power: Horn-driven bangers like Pucho & The Latin Soul Brothers’ “Got Myself A Good Man.”

• Jazz Funk Fusion: Psychedelic, cosmic vibes from Cortex and The Awakening.

• Global Flavors: Latin, Brazilian, and street-funk influences that keep the set fresh and surprising.

Perfect for Sunday morning coffee, an afternoon cruise, or getting the living room moving. This mix is a celebration of rhythm, groove, and that undeniable funk attitude.

PLAYLIST

1. Roy Porter Sound Machine; George Holmes – Panama - Instrumental

2. 24 Carat Black – 24 Carat Black (Theme)

3. Paz – Laying Eggs

4. Greyboy; Harold Todd – Ruffneck Jazz

5. The Awakening – Slinky

6. Roy Porter Sound Machine – Party Time

7. Soul Expedition – Get Down On It

8. The 3 Pieces – Shortnin'‘ Bread

9. Hysear Don Walker – Satisfaction

10. Pucho & The Latin Soul Brothers – Got Myself A Good Man

11. Newban – Father Time

12. Sherlock Holmes Investigation – Investigation

13. Daniel Salinas – Straussmania

14. Cortex – Huit octobre 1971

Bass Culture: Ska Revival Sound

Step into the vibrant world of today’s ska revival with Ska Revival Sound — a curated mix of bands from around the globe who channel the golden era of ska and rocksteady and the sound of that era. From soulful vocals to punchy horns and tight rhythms, these tracks capture the warmth and spirit of the original sound while adding fresh energy for modern ears. Perfect for dancing, driving, or rediscovering the joy of ska music.

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PLAYLIST

1. Jr Thomas & The Volcanos – Color Me Blue

2. Roger Rivas – Rocksteady for Two

3. The Frightnrs; Victor Axelrod – What Have I Done Version

4. Hypocondriacs – You and I

5. The Delegators – Undercover Lover

6. The Delegators – All Aboard

7. The Impalers – Metro Azul

8. Los Granadians del Espacio Exterior – Qué Voy a Hacer

9. The Lions – Hot No Ho

10. Alpheus – Kitty Kitty

11. The Steady 45's – Trouble in Paradise

12. Los Aggrotones – Mas Alla Del Tiempo

13. The Upsessions – Shake It!

14. Western Standard Time Ska Orchestra – Monolith Ska

15. The Soul Chance; Wesley Bright – Goodbye

16. The Capsouls – Took My Love

17. Binky Griptite; Victor Axelrod – Lover Like Me

18. The Slackers – I Almost Lost You

19. The Delirians – Smoke and Fire

20. The Aggrolites – Work To Do

21. The Kinky Coo Coo's – Turn Me On

22. Moon Invaders – Baby, I Know

Reggae Fast Forward & Rewind

This Mid-Week Mixup is a blend of old, new, and in between. You’ll hear legendary voices alongside new-generation creators, horn-driven steppers, militant roots, poetic dub, and bass-heavy sound system scorchers. From Scientist’s classic touch to Subatomic Sound System’s melodica meditation and Zion Train’s futuristic riddims, the mix balances foundation reggae traditions with fresh, boundary-pushing styles.

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PLAYLIST

1. Junior Roy; Dub Shepherds; The Unique Horns – Run

2. Scientist; Hempress Sativa – Rock It Ina Dub

3. O.B.F; Nazamba, Linval Thompson – The Groove Dub

4. Subatomic Sound System – Ancient Wisdom (Melodica Dub)

5. Ras Teo – Ion Man Dub

6. Kibir La Amlak; Maija – Mental Freedom

7. Bukkha; Fada Jep; JahWind All-Stars – Bun Di Horns

8. Mafia & Fluxy; Patrixx Aba Ariginal – Horns of Jah Children

9. Zion Train; Cara; Neil Perch; Paolo Baldini – Move To Love

10. Paolo Baldini DubFiles; Imperial Sound Army – Jah Give Us Dub

11. Lone Ark; The 18th Parallel – Snake in the Grass

12. Perfect Giddimani; I Grade Dub – Never Give In Dub

13. Slimmah Sound; Afrikan Simba – Poverty

14. Slimmah Sound; Danny Red – It’s Your Choice

Afrofunk Explosion – The Sound of the 70s

Afrofunk developed in Nigeria and Ghana during the late 1960s and 1970s. It blended traditional African rhythms with American funk, soul, and jazz, creating a unique sound tied to cultural pride and political expression. The post-independence era across Africa gave the music revolutionary energy.

PLAYLIST

1. Dele Sosimi – E Go Betta

2. The Rwenzori's – Handsome Boy (E Wara) - Pt. 1 & 2

3. Ice – Time Will Tell (Remastered)

4. Fela Kuti & Afrika 70 – Open & Close

5. Ebo Taylor – Atwer Abroba

6. T.P. Orchestre Poly Rythmo – Aihe Ni Kpe We

7. Sahara All Stars Band Jos – Enjoy Yourself

8. Tony Allen – Ise Nla

9. The Funkees – Dancing Time

10. Orlando Julius & The Heliocentrics – In The Middle

11. Pat Thomas & Marijata – We Are Coming Home

Jamaica to Canada: Roots & Culture(One Hour Mix)

This playlist celebrates the depth and diversity of Canadian reggae—from the pioneering days of Jerry Brown’s Summer Records and Earth, Roots & Water to modern voices like Kirk Diamond, Ammoye, and The Dub Chronicles. You’ll hear roots, lovers rock, and conscious anthems alongside dubwise grooves.

This is a journey through the reggae legacy that grew in Toronto, Malton, and beyond, keeping the spirit of Summer Records alive while carrying Canadian reggae forward to the world.

PLAYLIST

• Johnny Osbourne & Earth, Roots & Water – Right, Right Time

• Earth, Roots & Water, John Forbes & Teach – Awakening

• Ranking – Chatty Chatty People

• Jerry Brown – Dreadlock Lady

• Danny Rank – Stepping On Strong (Digital Only Bonus Track)

• Barry Heptone – Let Me Love You (Digital Only Bonus Track)

• Fujahtive & Lucky Ras – Your Smile

• Messenjah – Rock You High

• The Human Rights – Old School Track

• Paris Ivy – Mek it tuh di top

• The Dub Chronicles – Sincerity

• Reggaddiction & Ammoye – Heart of Gold

• Kirk Diamond, Ziononmymind & Iiimpala – Signs

• Ammoye & Lord Sassafrass – Journey Home

• Jason Wilson & Carl Harvey – Ready to Be Loved

• Jay Douglas – Man to Man

• The Sattalites – Sunday Morning

• Dubmatix – Rough Likkle Town (feat. Brother Culture)

Meditation Dub (One Hour Mix)

This mix is built around a single theme: meditation. Each track carries the word “Meditation” in its title, creating a hypnotic journey through deep roots, heavy dubs, and spiritual vibrations. From the legendary Augustus Pablo and The Abyssinians to modern dub creators like Kheru Jonah Dan, ZionRoots, and J. Robinson, this session is a flow of meditative soundscapes.

PLAYLIST

1. Bullwackies All Stars - Meditation Dub

2. Kheru Jonah Dan, Russ Disciples -Meditation Dub

3. J.Robinson (WhoDemSound) , Kai Dub -Meditation Dub

4. The Black Seeds,Dr Lee -Meditation Dub

5. Halleypb - Dub Meditations

6. Nucleus Roots, Don Hartley -Meditation Dub

7. Kibir La Amlak -Meditation Dub

8. ZionRoots -Dub Meditation

9. The Abyssinians - Meditation Dub

10. Crucial Alphonso - Meditation Dub

11. Aidonia - Firm Meditation Dub

12. Ranking Ray - Meditation Dub

13. M'Festa & Free Meditation - Dub

14. Boy George - Meditation Dub

15. Augustus Pablo - Meditation Dub

Errol Thompson - The Silent Genius

Who Was Errol Thompson?

Errol "ET" Thompson (1948–2004) was a pioneering Jamaican recording engineer and producer who significantly influenced the sound of reggae and dub from the late 1960s to the 1980s. Known for his sharp ear, technical mastery, and understated brilliance, Thompson was one of the first engineers in Jamaica to experiment with dub mixing, reverb, and delay, long before it became a global sound.

 

PLAYLIST

1. Peter Tosh - Maga Dog

2. Augustus Pablo - Java

3. Jack Ruby, King Tubby, Errol - Thompson Bawling

4. Errol Thompson - Hole In My Bucket

5. Mighty Diamonds - Ghetto Living

6. Black Uhuru - Rent Man

7. Glen Washington - Rockers A Nuh Crackers

8. I-Roy - Sufferer's Psalm

9. Bobby Melody - Jah Bring I Joy In The Morning

10. Jacob Miller - Keep On Knocking

11. Errol T - I Need You Now

12. Errol Thompson - Freedom Call

13. Dennis Brown - Smile Like An Angel

14. Errol Thompson - Jamaican Born And Bred

15. Errol Thompson - You Know That I Love You

16. Dolphin Morris - Su-Su-Pan Rasta

17. Enos McLeod & Errol Thompson - By The Look

18. Culture and Nicodemus - Disco Train

19. Culture and Clint Eastward - Send Some Rain

Barry Brown – Youthman on the Frontline

Born in 1962 in Kingston, Jamaica (Passed May 2004 in Kingston), Barry Brown came of age during reggae’s golden era. Drawn into the music through Kingston’s sound system culture, he cut his first single, “Girl You’re Always on My Mind,” in 1977 for Sonic Sounds.

His big break came with Bunny “Striker” Lee, releasing “Step It Up Youthman” in 1979, a hit that became the title of his debut album on Paradise Records. Over the next few years, he voiced sessions for nearly every major Kingston producer, moving between roots reggae and the emerging rub-a-dub dancehall sound.

PLAYLIST

1. Barry Brown - Ketch a Fire

2. Barry Brown - Big Big Pollution

3. Barry Brown - Step It up Youthman

4. Barry Brown - Far East

5. Barry Brown - -Give Thanks and Praise

6. Barry Brown - Cool Pon Your Corner

7. Barry Brown - Things in Life

8. Barry Brown - Fittest of the Fittest

9. Barry Brown,Toyan- Peace And Love

10. Barry Brown - Best Things In Life

11. Barry Brown - Give another Israel A Try

12. Barry Brown - Girl You Always On My Mind

13. Barry Brown - No No No (Dub Plate)

14. Barry Brown - Lead Us Jah & Lead Us Dub (Aggrovators)