Jah Shaka - Meets Aswad In Addis Ababa Studio 1985

Dub music is characterized by a "version" or "double"[16] of an existing song, often instrumental, using B-sides of 45 RPM records and typically emphasizing the drums and bass for a sound popular in local sound systems. A "version" is a record with the vocals removed, the alternative cut of a song made for the DJ to toast over. These "versions" were used as the basis of a new songs by rerecording them with new elements. The instrumental tracks are typically drenched in sound effects such as echo, reverberation, with instruments and vocals dropping in and out of the mix. Another hallmark of the dub sound is the prominent use of bass guitar. The music sometimes features other noises, such as birds singing, thunder and lightning, water flowing, and producers shouting instructions at the musicians. It can be further augmented by live DJs. The many-layered sounds with varying echoes and volumes are often said to create soundscapes, or sound sculptures, drawing attention to the shape and depth of the space between sounds as well as to the sounds themselves. There is usually a distinctly organic feel to the music, even though the effects are electronically created.
Often these tracks are used for "toasters" rapping heavily rhymed and alliterative lyrics. These are called "DJ Versions". In forms of sound system based reggae, the performer using a microphone is referred to as the "DJ" or "deejay" (where in other genres, this performer might be termed the "MC", meaning "Master of Ceremonies", or alternately, the later developed slang terms: "Microphone Commander" or "Mic Control"), and the person choosing the music and operating the turntables is called the "selector" (sometimes referred to as the DJ in other genres).
A major reason for producing multiple versions was economic; a record producer could use a recording he owned to produce numerous versions from a single studio session. A version was also an opportunity for a producer or remix engineer to experiment and express their more creative side. The version was typically the B-side of a single, and used for experimenting and providing something for DJs to talk over, while the A-side was more often dedicated to the original vocal-oriented track. In the 1970s, LP albums of dub tracks were produced, often simply the dub version of an existing vocal LP, but sometimes a selection of original instrumental tracks produced in dub style for which no vocals existed.

[@paulbillerey1594]

One of the best Dub Album's of all time. I saw Jah Shaka and Aswad played at the Notting Hill Carnival August 1985. Respected from South London Nice One.

[@fritzdrybeam]

I was at a blues, where Jah Shaka played. And meanwhile gardens was............... Memories.

[@paulbillerey1594]

@@fritzdrybeam yes you are right. Nice one from South London Respect.

[@fritzdrybeam]

Originally from Kilburn, mate. @@paulbillerey1594

[@paulbillerey1594]

@@fritzdrybeam original from Brixton and crystal palace. Nice one respect mate

[@eugen9935]

R I P - Jah Shaka !

[@MeshMusicUK_Official]

Revolutionary music history, the culture of Dub

[@basaydou5291]

Jah Shaka ❤️❤️🇸🇳🇸🇳🇸🇳

[@tyronewarren6662]

🗣North London circa :mid to late 80’s dances in shebeans til sunrise still hearing bass lines when trying to sleep! 💯🔉🔊🔊

[@stevejunor2737]

The first dub album I bought when I came to London in 1985 absolute classic by Two of reggae's grestest exponents marvellous

[@roldanching]

Give thanks

[@christophermatthias3327]

RIP Angus Gaye aka Drummie Zeb.

[@benjaminbutton6097]

HAPPY EARTH. YEAR., 2021 & Some.!! My Aswad & Jah.Shaka?? REBEL.!!!🌈🌈🌈

[@robinrhodie371]

BIG UP EVERYTIME JAH RASTAFARI LONG LIVED REGGAE MUSIC IN BABYLON ASWAD AND JAH SHAKA BIG UP EVERYTIME JAH RASTAFARI 🌎🌎🇪🇹🇪🇹🇬🇧🇬🇧⚘⚘⭐⭐🦁🦁

[@bytesfabio]

Massive tune !!! My car plays it almost every day, on my way to work... Peace

[@neldadon]

Raspect honor and love always Bigger UP to the most highest Mi SouLJAH 4ever Salute 🫡 ✊️💪✨️☀️🇯🇲🇩🇴🇨🇺🇨🇴

[@hellobiafra]

Jah Shaka plus Aswad what a combination!!!!!

[@TITUSKASAMBALA]

"I am for peace, but when I speak they are for war. "(Psalm 120:7).

[@melamed5474]

Incredibly crucial riddims, Jah love and Light Always !!!!

[@TheBbdon]

still got this album..shaka rocked back in the 80s/90s

[@thgftiigghjfryyhgjiyreg8945]

uk dub still rule!

[@yvesdaems519]

The best dub album ever made .... period !

[@englishfisherman8458]

Not with tubbys or the aggorovators around.

[@williamgoes6696]

Sending positive vibes for everybody, while I'm hearing this amazing sound...

[@fasilbd8]

Love the music. Brings back soo many good memories. Awsum

[@terenceswain84]

Aswad and Jah Shaka inna dub combo!!!!Nuff said!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯💯

[@driesvanc8764]

crazy good. so simple (though the drums are anything but simple to play) but so effective.

[@S24suagain]

Love opening track. Great dub.

[@criscofreelikethebird8543]

Souvenir 91 la péniche Rubis . love sound ; respect

[@spencerdodds2207]

Good ole days.

[@ilfaunoallappato6897]

- Addis Ababa - Shaka Special (3:08) - Aswad Special (7:20) - Rockers Delight (12:00) - Drum Dub (16:02) - Behold H.I.M. (19:08) - Creation (26:48)

[@sherpa-2413]

@il fauno allapato ❤ 😊 🍀 Thanx !!!

[@Logantl74]

Looooove this album ! Good memories !

[@outlawforever6274]

Africa dub shaka & aswad so fire

[@christopherweekes7506]

AZWAD'S so compelling ....a must tuned to.....our tunes....🎁

[@yhozansaphir4196]

Excellent !

[@mojodanslabiblioteque]

1st time I have ever seen this lp - have to seckle one time 🦁 👊🏼

[@mohameddjemmah9612]

round the world.🌏💋

[@kuma1939]

Ooooh yeah, Shaka Lion Masta !!

[@imeldub9631]

love and more jah love iya

[@andersonospinaosorio8893]

El mejor Dub session que he podido escuchar aparte de space invaders de The Scientist

[@danielamaral7152]

Augustus Pablo tambien Brasil reggae roots

[@kuma1939]

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[@kuma1939]

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[@Derek-e4y]

When this was made I Derek fari was there all the way it was made in one day

[@roldanching]

beautiful man, thanks for sharing it

[@pete-wv6mu]

Maximum Love to all of you 🔥🥔🌲❤️

[@kuma1939]

Oooh yeah, deezya riddims reach man soul. Stay well, brother /\

[@LasuG]

Fire album.

[@christopherjohndavison]

❤

[@amandagilmour8833]

Magic a 🎉❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@cincocuerdas]

Escuela 🔥

[@celtic6714]

rocking

[@RankinMike]

Meditation rock.

[@andersonospinaosorio8893]

musica de la buena Irie

[@ashokmistry4763]

Boom boom shaka

[@janiebarker2687]

🔥

[@alfreddorivera8304]

7:20 Muuuuy bueno @u@

[@jeanmarccavalini]

😢

[@MegaCozzy]

Soap bar days

[@uli3651]

Depends where you were. Scotland still some way off lol

[@RebelsInc969]

Squidgy black Afghan gold red seal gold seal all the major contributors of in the words of pink floyd, the "inevitable pin hole burns" lol many trousers tshirts ruined ✌👍

[@stephanieespinar4896]

7:20 💚💛❤ Ernest Ranglin 💚💛❤ Sly and Robbie

[@yvesdaems519]

where do you hear Ernest Ranglin and Sly and Robbie at 7:20 ?!!! Drummie Zeb from Aswad on drums and Tony Gad from Aswad on Bass !!!! ???

[@glmms]

@@yvesdaems519 maybe they are refering to the original riddim 'Augustus Pablo - King Tubby Meets Rockers Uptown' which was backed by Robbie Shakespear

[@thgftiigghjfryyhgjiyreg8945]

@@glmms oh man uk dub is heavy... shaka, aswad, dub syndicate, horace andy

[@glmms]

@@thgftiigghjfryyhgjiyreg8945 you done know !

[@DubLion3]

Yeah

[@DerIngo62]

me haffi deez one since years.......onetime a week me must check up deez vibes :) lissen

[@celsafollie]

[@-jamhuon-2488]

🔥 👌

[@kawann4975]

Onos noventa

[@alexvanhee8609]

du ariwa sound direct

[@sugarfree1894]

Ariwa was Mad Professor?

[@SuzanneAC]

Why do you write a description that is useless ? And wrong ? And useless ? And useless ?

[@hellobiafra]

there is a vocal side of this dubs? or are pure instrumentals?

[@rsh1574]

It took a year for u to get an answer...no vocal versions

[@toddadams2030]

Just second to last track called Behold.

[@mightyheights7331]

I like Shaka, I like Aswad, I don't like murdering the snare drum...

[@thomasyohannies]

Same song and dance

[@desktorp]

Asswad?

[@stephenT8154]

They are over rated they are small. Prospective