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Dubplate Dread

Dubplate Dread

Dubplate Dread is a sub-label to Ray Keith’s jungle-focussed Dread Recordings, established in 1994, London. Drawing on the roots of jungle, Dubplate Dread fires out raw, heavy and dark drum and bass ammunition, fit to destroy any soundsytem. The label has so far rolled out releases from the likes of: Conrad Subs, Xav, El, Fleck, J.O.E, N-Dread, Toby Ross and Ray Keith himself.
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Talk 2 Me EP
Take Me Higher - (4:25) 175 BPM
Talk 2 Me - (3:21) 174 BPM
Review: You can search high but have you searched Lo!? Now's your chance... Following a string of sizzlers on Liondub International, Chicago artist LO! now makes his debut on Ray Keith's iconic Dubplate Dread with 'Talk 2 Me', a five track party where everyone is invited and the vibes range from slippery Creative Source style liquid funkery ('Take Me Higher') to the hefty swagger of the halftime finale track 'Paradise Dub'. The favourite for this particular reviewer though is 'Triggah Warn'. Featuring a classic jungle sample and some stunning drums, this one absolutely slays. All talk, all action.
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DPD 030
22 Mar 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
London Bad Boys
Oh Dread Spheres - (6:40) 175 BPM
London Bad Boys - (8:08) 175 BPM Hot
Review: Stepping up, stepping in! Dread bossman Ray Keith gets into timeless gear on this killer double A as he takes us back in time with two modern cuts. 'Oh Dread Spheres' has a cosmic sheen to it as the deep subs rumble, the breaks breeze and the MC chats waft back and forth on the mix. 'London Bad Boys' meanwhile takes us back to the hardcore influences of jungle with its ravey pace and energy. The renegade rinses out again!
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DPD 029
23 Feb 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Run It Dread EP
Dread 1 - (5:39) 170 BPM
Dread 2 - (7:51) 57 BPM
Review: Unkoded, the collab project of Kodan and Unkut, are back with a fresh EP on Dub Plate Dread, a sub-label of the legendary Dread Recordings. They've been laying low since their last banger on V Recordings' Chronic, but now they're unleashing four cuts of pure, unadulterated jungle that'll melt your face. The whole EP oozes that classic Dread Recordings sound, with heavy basslines, iconic samples, and breakneck drums that'll have you rewindin' in disbelief. "Dread 1" throws it back to the golden age, throwin' down a reese bass that'll instantly transport you back to the days of rave glory. Then "Dread 2" hits you with a face-melting combo of warped bass, Amen breaks, and jazzy vocals - it's like a jungle rave straight outta an 80s movie, in the best way possible. Things get even darker with "Run It Dread." Dub sirens and vocal cuts pierce through the frenetic drop, where thunderous 808s, squelchy FM wobbles, and pulsating Reese basses take center stage. This one is a dancefloor destroyer, guaranteed to cause some serious damage. Finally, "EP Shadow Dub" closes out the EP with a bang. Resonant 808s and filtered breaks build up to a monstrous drop, filled with a roaring bassline and crisp breaks that'll rattle your bones. This track is pure dancefloor dynamite, leaving you wanting more.
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DPD 028
26 Jan 24
Drum & Bass / Jungle
I Have A Dream
A Ray Of Hope - (5:38) 176 BPM Hot
Jack's Groove - (7:11) 178 BPM
Review: Shouts to all the dreamers in the house! Ray Keith's Dubplate Dread returns with two emotionally charged workouts from the mysterious PD57RN to sign out of 2023. 'A Ray Of Hope' takes the lead with its gentle pianos and soft chords. Emotive poignant and stripped right down to the bare subs, it's a touching moment that sound better the louder you play it. 'Jack's Groove' meanwhile takes us back to the very roots of this movement with a nod to Mr Fingers and the seminal Chicago sound. Beautiful. It doesn't get any deeper than this!
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DPD 027
22 Dec 23
Drum & Bass / Jungle
The Groove In You EP
Find A Place - (4:39) 172 BPM Hot
Multiverse - (4:49) 174 BPM
Review: Everyone's favourite junglistic palindrome Martyn Nytram returns to Ray Keith's Dubplate Dread packing four absolutely despicable dancefloor bashers. Vibes range from the apocalyptic, head-twisting 'Multiverse' where you can feel the multiple worlds crumbling in front of your very eyes, to the jazzier reflections and shimmering vibes of 'The Groove In You' which has a bit of a late 90s Bristol/Talking Loud flavour to it. Elsewhere we've got the Benny L style bruiser 'Find A Place' and the absolutely hair-raising 'Wonna No'. Badness.
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DPD 026
09 Jun 23
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Real Soldier EP
Breakin Down - (4:27) 175 BPM
Looking For Freedom - (4:06) 58 BPM
Review: The unstoppable French junglist Veak continues to assault us with his high energy vibes and super choppage breaks. This time coming on strong via Ray Keith's seminal Dread label, Veak rolls out some of his finest and fieriest concoctions ranging from the pure drum funk energy brazen rhythm charm of 'Looking For Freedom' to the shimmering cosmic ripples of 'Mystic Vibe' via the lavish horns and sobering tone of 'No Ganja'. Smoking!
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DPD 025
10 Mar 23
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Firing Mind EP
Cradle Of Life - (5:12) 172 BPM
Demon Inside U - (3:32) 175 BPM
Review: Ray Keith's Dubplate Dread imprint welcomes the mysterious and currently anonymous Gully Ranger to the fold for this four track exploration of musical and classical jungle styles. All understated and super classy, each cut tickles with timeless charm and allure. From the opening gusto and energy of 'Cradle Of Life' to the bluesy, woozy reflection of the finale 'Out Of Time', all laced with the dulcet delights of scene OG Juiceman, there's a mature vibe and class vibe running through this whole EP. Get fired up!
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DPD 024
10 Feb 23
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Light Up The Dance
For You Bradsta - (5:18) 57 BPM
Carn Tek It - (5:14) 175 BPM
Review: To continue their run of good form, the Dubplate Dread team term for episode number 23, welcoming the explosive production skillset of Martyn Nytram, a heavyweight in the 170 zone, who provides a barrage of bass-driven power across 6 hard hitting originals. First up, 'For You Bradsta' combines rippling reesey crunches with junglist drum sets for a gnarly combination, followed by the lethal metallic drum stabs of ''Carn Tek It' and the more moody atmospheric backdrops of 'Feel Your Soul', a tasty switch up indeed. Next, more futuristic synthesis and angelic pad textures lead the way on 'Feels Good', before 'Take Control Again' let's fly an onslaught of swampy LFO drags. Finally, the title track 'Light Up The Dance' provides us with a euphoric stand off, fusing industrial drum sampling with big bass energy, closing off the project with a slap!
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DPD 023
13 Jan 23
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Seven Songs EP
Dem Bad (feat Killamanjaro) - (4:23) 175 BPM
Dun Know - (4:49) 176 BPM Hot
Review: The one and only Euphonique makes her debut on Dubplate Dread with this humungous EP - 'Seven Songs'. Ranging from her darkest to her most emotional dispatches to date, the EP is deadly mission statement. Cuts like 'Dem Bad' (with Killamanjaro) and 'Dun Know' hit hard with the tension and thunderous basslines while 'Amen' (with Aries) takes us back to Euphonique's junglistic roots with some brilliant drum funk. Meanwhile on the flip we have the beautiful and touching cuts like 'Cry' and 'Without You' where you can feel the sentiment and feeling burning from every element. Easily one of Euphonique's biggest EPs to date, do not sleep on this!
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DPD 022
18 Nov 22
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Dread Fashion EP
Doctor Red - (5:13) 58 BPM
Dread Fashion - (5:11) 175 BPM
Review: Birmingham badness meets Hounslow heaviness: K Jah steps aboard the mighty Dread with six absolutely savage slammers. All big basslines and necksnap breakbeats, each cut taps into the true essence of jungle; the big broad-shouldered swagger of 'Easy Living', the classic vocal sample and laser lashing basslines of 'Jumping & Pumping' and the utter filth and grizzles of 'Doctor Red' are just a few of the highlights at play here.
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DPD 021
21 Oct 22
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Babylon Inna Chaos EP
Babylon Inna Chaos - (6:31) 170 BPM
Burning Up - (5:59) 170 BPM Hot
Review: New to Dubplate Dread but definitely not new to the game, Nottingham beat veteran Sasha Khan lays down some of his finest work right here with 'Babylon Inna Chaos'. The title track says it all - massive amen choppery and spooked out synth-lines, it's a stark, pranged out affair that's backed up by plenty more authentic breakbeat heat. 'Burning Up' is a savage blend that brings sweet vocal snippets into the blend while elsewhere 'Endings' is pure uncompromising drumfunk and 'Real War' brings a whole new level of sci-fi tension to the EP. These are just highlights, embrace the chaos.
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DPD 020
02 Sep 22
Drum & Bass / Jungle
DeLorean / Falling
DeLorean - (4:08) 174 BPM Hot
Falling - (4:35) 174 BPM
Played by: Martyn Nytram
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DPD 019
15 Jul 22
Drum & Bass / Jungle
No Retreat EP
No Retreat (feat Mtek) - (4:59) 172 BPM Hot
Attacking Force - (5:13) 174 BPM
Review: Holy McMoly! OCC don and new gen bossman Jappa serves up his long-awaited Dread EP and it's a non-stop assault of pure D&B jungle flavours. 'No Retreat' sets the scene with its minimal grizzles and it's followed by a wide range vibes as Jappa really stretches his legs and explores the Dread sound. Tense creepers come in the form of 'Attacking Force', 'Shadow Boxing' (with Lupo) and 'Life', those hungry for the funk will be all over cuts like 'UFO' while full-on breakbeat bash-ups can be experienced on 'Can't Run Away VIP'. All this and plenty more; this is one of Jappa's biggest releases so far.
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DPD 018
17 Jun 22
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Craving For You EP
Craving For You - (5:14) 174 BPM Hot
I Feel - (4:01) 174 BPM
Review: A long time in the making; E-Lisa finally gets to release her biggest EP on Dubplate Dread. Weighing in at six tracks - all with her own vocals as well as production - it's more of a mini album than it is an EP, and it hits like one, too. Tracks like 'Love Struck' and the title track 'Craving For You' hurl you into a deep D&B abyss where emotions are high and E-Lisa's lush euphoric pads and delicate vocal immerse you in a sea of soothing sonics. Elsewhere tracks like 'Pressure' and 'The End' slap with more tension and dark drama. A highly accomplished EP executed with subtlety, class and craft; one of the best Dubplate Dread releases in recent times.
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DPD 017
13 May 22
Drum & Bass / Jungle
The Grift EP
Grift - (5:42) 174 BPM
Hot Like Pepper - (5:31) 174 BPM
Review: Manchester talent Sl8r just keeps on levelling up with every EP he drops, and this debut on Ray Keith's Dubplate Dread is no exception. Five cuts full, there's enough exciting energies, ideas, textures and flavours to keep a family of four fed for weeks here. Highlights include the gristly, juicy bassline on the title track, the beautiful early 90sesque breaks and pads of 'Hot Like Pepper' and a range of excellent link-ups with Dunk, Jken and Motiv that range from sizzling ('Stack') to soulful ('Message') Grifters gotta grift.
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DPD 016
08 Apr 22
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Survival EP
Survival - (5:11) 58 BPM
Watch Out - (6:45) 174 BPM
Review: Move over Bear Grylls, Covert Garden's here with some serious 'Survival' tips and they don't involve drinking your own urine. The title track sets the scene with tension. A gorgeous build-up that flips into a stripped back super-tight jungle roll-out. The message is clear - pack a first aid kit wherever you go. 'Watch Out' continues the 'how to stay alive' life hacks another exceptionally epic intro and a flip into a toxic alien funk-up that's so hazy you're going to need binoculars. Keeping the minimal vibe alive throughout this survival session, 'The Love' keeps us shows off CG's precision drums over a 23rd century bass tone and a very well known vocal snippet while 'Hold Tight VIP' twists up the groaning basses on last year's original. Powerful stuff. Please try and stay alive.
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DPD 015
25 Feb 22
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Save Yourself EP
Save Yourself - (5:31) 58 BPM
S3 Funk - (4:24) 174 BPM Hot
Review: Boom: slapping us into the new year with some timeless foundation flavours, Ray Keith's Dubplate Dread welcomes Traumatize with this epic slab of rave goodies. 'Save Yourself' is a great lesson in pad work as most of the track is all about creating the tension and atmosphere before going in HAM on the groove when necessary. 'S3 Funk' is a classic piece of funk work with an O-Jay's style bassline and cheeky rave elements. 'Yard Plan' brings us kicking and punching into the future on a dancehall powered tank and a whole bucket of bassline crazies while 'The Witness' melts down elements of jungle and jump-up, bringing them together with eastern strings and pure kung-fu energy. Chop off the old block, wheel up and come again.
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DPD 014
14 Jan 22
Drum & Bass / Jungle
The Schoolage EP
Schoolage - (5:34) 58 BPM
Run The Riddim - (5:10) 176 BPM
Review: Time for a schooling from an OG jungle pioneer Devious D. Best known for his early breakbeat manoeuvres and being one of the most consistent voices on Kool FM, Devious's comes correct with some serious studio output on Ray Keith's Dubplate Dread. Six cuts in total, each one flexing hard with timeless system-shaking dynamics, highlights include the busy skanking insistence of the title track, the shimmering dubby vibes and crisp clear bass tones on 'In Stock' and the punchy percussive elements on the heads-down roller 'IDub'. And that's only scratching the surface; take each lesson from this teacher very seriously.
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DPD 013
03 Dec 21
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Ignite EP
Ignite (feat Miriam Franklin) - (4:52) 175 BPM Hot
Alcemist & 2Shy MC - "Minutes" - (4:43) 178 BPM
Review: Smelting the elements on Ray Keith's Dubplate Dread, young and unavoidable talent Alcemist whips up some of his most stinking fusions. 'Ignite' starts the engine with the soulful tones of Miriam Franklin purring over some naughty bassline groans while 'Minutes' keeps the vocal pressure with legendary MC 2Shy taking the lead over more gutter-chomping distorted basslines. Elsewhere 'Murda Dub' twists up some very strange croaky funk while 'Paradox' closes the EP with some proper breakbeat slappage.
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DPD 012
22 Oct 21
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Power Of Love EP
Power Of Love - (5:13) 174 BPM
Distractions - (4:30) 174 BPM
Review: Manchester's Motiv embraces the positive feelings around right now with this emotional debut for Ray Keith's Dubplate Dread. Five of his most glistening, vibe-fuelled soulful rollers, this is his biggest release to date with massive cuts like the soaring vocal title track with its cosmic synths, bumpy bassline and hard-hitting vocal, the sleazy, slinky funk of 'Distractions' and the dusty, jazzy soul work out 'She Knows' all hitting some serious spots. Feel the love.
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DPD 011
10 Sep 21
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Modulation EP
Dunk & Carasel - "Modulation" - (4:39) 175 BPM Hot
Zulu King - (4:27) 175 BPM
Review: Attention drum and bass heads this Modulation EP explores all four corners of the genre with an extra stepping collab between Dunk & Mjay called "Too Bad" - killer micro-tear-outs. For a dash of liquid grooves it's all about the steady and hi tempo rhythms of "Deep Blame" that step up to meet the gnarly metallic pulses and skittering percussion of "1986". This saves both "Galaxy Buds" and "Zulu King" for something snare heavy, frenetic and head bobbing (if you can't get those knees up). But for the real adventurous DJs out there it's all about the crazy drum programming, pulses of roaring bass and wicked vocal samples in "Modulation".
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DPD 010
16 Jul 21
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Bad Boy Dread EP
Bad Boy Dread - (6:48) 174 BPM
Dark Side - (5:37) 58 BPM
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DPD 009
04 Jun 21
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Auroras EP
Abyss - (5:10) 173 BPM
Auroras - (4:48) 173 BPM
Review: Martyn Nytram - an artist so badass you can say his name backwards and forwards - makes his debut on Ray Keith's Dubplate Dread with this walloping seven track slab of heavyweight goodness. All dark by design and crafted solely to blow your wig off, highlights include the razor-wire tension on the title track 'Auroras' the deep tunnelling paranoia of 'For The Night' and the theatre of 'IT'. H2 woah billy boy, Martyn's on some serious juju right here.
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DPD 008
23 Apr 21
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Stamina EP
Jaison Can't Make Foghorns - (4:28) 58 BPM
Jungle Era - (5:17) 173 BPM
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DPD 007
22 Jan 21
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Resilience EP
Living A Lie (feat Ngaio) - (5:31) 175 BPM
Clash Ah Get Wicked - (5:56) 175 BPM
Review: Ray Keith's Dread Recordings has one of the longest pedigrees in jungle music, it's been around for decades and their collection of music is suitably vast. This EP from FleCK - another longtime producer - is coming on the Dubplate sublabel, which is reserved for tracks that have been around for a while yet have never seen the light of day. FleCK's talent is on clear show here and the overall vibe is one of rough and tumble jungle, jungle that's made for grotty basements and underground spaces with a special commitment to the roots of the genre. It sounds fresh, though, especially 'Living a Lie' featuring Ngaio, which opens with sultry vocal lines before flipping into an altogether darker affair, a seamless transition that FleCK has made seem easy. 'Lover' has fantastic gravelly bassline, whilst the VIP of 'Ganja Day' is a funky, upbeat number that's breath of light in a grungy release. All of these are umissable for those who love their jungle.
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DPD 006
20 Nov 20
Drum & Bass / Jungle
This Is Where The Dance Gets Sweet EP
Come To Boom It Up - (4:46) 58 BPM
Rock 'n' Come In - (4:46) 58 BPM
Played by: Conrad Subs
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DPD 005
25 Sep 20
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Pretty Dangerous
All Day, All Night - (5:21) 173 BPM Hot
Death Of Me - (6:10) 58 BPM
Review: Conrad Subs is a man on a serious roll out the moment. Having just dropped his album on Nuusic, he's now putting forth a shedload of dubs on Ray Keith's dubplate dread sublabel, a heritage and bassline-rich label that seems perfect for Conrad's fractious style. It opens up with 'All Day, All Night', which is simple in its construction but devastating in its effects, a clattering break sitting easily above a sub-heavy wall of bass. 'Dub Assault' is stabby and pointed; 'Minotaur' is deep and steppy; 'Pretty Dangerous' is spacious and wobbly - the list goes on. This is a proper EP for proper heads.
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DPD 004
14 Aug 20
Drum & Bass / Jungle
The Book Of El
Slow Down - (6:43) 58 BPM
Fade - (5:03) 175 BPM
Review: The Book of El - not to be confused with the AAA movie by a similar name starring Wil Smith - is courtesy of Dubplate Dread and it's a raw, jungle inspired journey through sampled soundscapes and urban, dance music culture. The snares are tough, the breaks are gruff and the overall vibe is one of a by-gone era of cutting houses and Fabio on BBC Radio 1. It's nostalgic and yet sounds fresh, especially the liquid tones of 'Soundsystem', and it's a combo that we dig.
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DPD 003
05 Jun 20
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Just A Moment/Hurt Me
Just A Moment - (6:09) 172 BPM
Hurt Me - (6:02) 58 BPM Hot
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DPD 002
23 Sep 13
Drum & Bass / Jungle
Ray Keith Vol 1
1994 - (6:13) 175 BPM Hot
The Bongo Tune - (6:45) 175 BPM
Played by: Bladerunner
Review: One of jungle's most influential players, Ray Keith has been back on his A-game this year as label owner, band leader (check his recent "Renegade" single) and, most importantly, as a kick-ass producer. Here we shows us why he's still relevant with two timeless shock-outs "1994" is a grunting step-heavy workout with a well known vocal sample that's taken from Jamaican film Rockers and used, most notably, by Serum. Flip for the "The Bongo Tune". A quintessential roller, it could just as easily be called "The Sub Bass Tune" thanks to amount of juicy low-end rumblage. Think Deep Blue's "Helicopter Tune"
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DPD 001
03 Jul 13
Drum & Bass / Jungle
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