“Earth-shattering thunderclap reverb, interstellar space echoes, mind-boggling delay, high pass filters – that’s what the world loves about dub. In the 21st century, the word dub is associated with remixes, particularly dance music. Modern techno, grime, house, dubstep tunes will often have a ‘dub’ edit or remix. Its origins, invention, development and progression, like much in modern dance music, firmly owes Jamaica its dues. It was in the late 60s that the origins of ‘dub’ can be traced. Sound Systems in Jamaica were the main form of entertainment, especially for the poorer classes who couldn’t afford Kingstons’ uptown clubs. Downtown in open-air ‘lawns’ every weekend, and most weeknights, outdoor dances would be held with the Caribbean starlit sky as the roof. ...”
2018 August: The Roots of Dub
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