Spreading dubwise vibes across all subgenres of Drum & Bass since 2019 while showcasing both established and upcoming talent from all around the world, Tribe Of Dub is an exciting new label managed by Dub Defense and graphic designer Lynn Schneebock.
Review: Nuusic co-bossman Rafiki Dubs gets busy on Tribe Of Dub with four ace breakbeat jams. 'Foolscape' kicks things off with a playful, old-school Bristol style bounce but the breaks get splashier and the samples get jazzier on the vibesing 'Tryin''. 'Hawaiian Punch' is on hand for those feeling thirsty at this juncture; one sup on these fat breaks and you'll be punch drunk. Last but not least is 'Lestat' gets on the old eastern string with cantankerous results. As if all that's not enough then along comes man-of-the-moment Conrad Subs with a super cheeky remix of 'Trying'. Trust us; if we're lying we're dying.
Review: Wondering where that heatwave we were promised is? Look no further... Tribe Of Dub are bored of waiting on the meteorologists to get things right and they've brought their own balls of fire in the form of this super sick VA 'Tropical Heat'. Each track hitting with a differing style of spring in its step, highlights include Speaker Louis and Octo Pi's shimmering skanks on 'Badness Dub', the wobblesome mischief and vibes of T-Kay's remix Tomoyoshi's 'Feel The Sunbeam' and the mind-melting finale from Lowriderz who have tapped into a classic late 90s Ram vibe for their concluding cut 'Deep Style'. Sup sup!
Review: Following recent dispatches on the likes of 24 Karat and Deep In The Jungle, Sum returns to German imprint Tribe Of Dub with five stunning, shimmering work-outs. 'Lost' sets the benchmark; reflective dynamic and laced with a classic vocal. 'Ain't That A Shame' brings a little more foundational magic into the blend with big dreamy pads and vocals while 'I'm Alright' takes a vocal sample all Digital fans will instantly recognise and go bonkers over. Bringing up the rear is the darker, heavier flexes of 'Burning Tire' and the positive vibrations of the finale 'Dub Outta Babylon'. Vibier than the SuM of its parts.
Review: Feeling this! Bill & Ed return with more party-starting fusions, this time on Tribe Of Dub. Five cuts, each one primed with more bubbles and flavour than a soda stream, vibes range from the sultry bluesy soul of the title track to the warm and dubby 'Too Tough'. Elsewhere 'On The Floor' goes full breakbeat jungle, 'Must Be Mad' brings the strong arm dancefloor bass and 'So Weak' will get you weak at the knees. Feeling good.
Review: Classy vibes from Classifyed as the young UK talent steps over from Sub Heavy Audio to Tribe Of Dub with this feisty five-pack of burners, heaters and bubblers. 'Soundboy Killer' takes the lead with its rasping bass leads and relentless drums before 'Status Quo' follows and flips the switch to a much more soulful twist. Elsewhere we strike bone rattling gold on 'The Illest', we're red raw from high voltage slaps on 'Keep The Place Rockin'' before 'Ready To Ride' closes the EP on a high intensity bassline flex which wouldn't have gone amiss on Full Cycle in the late 90s. We'd love to tell you more but the rest of classified info.
Review: Crisp system flavours galore as a Mad Vibes make their debut on Tribe Of Dub. Easing us in with the cool and slinky 140 prowler 'Unholy', we're soon submerged into a deep ocean of warm tones and textures as the tempo rises to D&B levels. Highlights include the housey feels and shiny groove of 'In The Mood', the rougher and more direct 'Nice It Up' and the brock wild finale 'Redwine' where massive amens do serious damage under a wavey weave of hazy horns. Moody.
Review: Every now and then a true, dub-rolling, liquid drum and bass EP drops that is undeniable. Furney & Lady Emz hook up for a sweet session of ephemeral, tear-jerker beats that calls out the '90s as much as it does the spiritual dub. With the likes of Erik Satie references haunting the atmospheres of tracks like "Lemon Haze" - next to the classic junglisms of "Hurleys" - there's no denying the spiritual essence embedded throughout this record. Heavier stepping beats come through a dub, reggae and Jamaican approach in "Tracking On & On", with Furney sealing the deal with "Jamalaya". Freshly squeezed!
Review: It's been a pleasure to observe the development of Tribe Of Dub since its inception in 2019 and watching the label grow from a various artist and compilation collective to a platform for solo independent artists. Following rocksteady missives from Octo Pi, Tomoyoshi and Greekboy, the artist PA arrives with the timely Sunshine EP. Known within the tribe as a veteren junglist, the Birmingham low rider turns up the breakbeat science here while flirting with the most gorgeous liquid rhythms in "Everyday". Touched up by dub all the more, a floating bassline will keep you strapped to the flying grooves in "You Lie", with classic rave elements, gnarly bottom end and melancholic pianos taking you home in "Sunshine". A deeper jungle number adds to the heavyweight flow of the EP in "Science" that marks out a true dub tune for the true heads. Let it shine.
Review: Following his previous cosmic sojourn 'Save The World' on Soul Deep, Greekboy returns to Tribe Of Dub with another far-out dnb mission. The flavour here is bright, breezy, atmospheric soul laced with generous amounts of alluring eastern strings, pipes and percussion. Five tracks, five trips; highlights include the Goodlooking style drive of 'Moondiwa', the shimmering far-away vibes of and jungle dub feels of 'Saltwater' and the epic daydreaming delight of the title track itself. Dancing in a Greekboy 'Wonderland'.
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