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Review: Dubshop.nl is on a roll at this early stage in its life and for the third outing from the Dutch dub lovers we get a nice white 10" with some real heady tackle from The Disciples. Originally produced and mixed by Russ D. at the Backyard Studio and dropped in 2004 on Boom Shaka, this reissue brings two softer delights back to the fore. 'Oh Jah Jah' is a nice, slow-motion churner with mystic flute leads and natty chords. It stretches out over eight mesmerising minutes and the flipside 'Jah Militia Dub' slows things down with amore organic feel and rich percussion.

Review: Bernard Cumberbatch - presumably no relation to actor Benedict - and Garnett Cross are Aquizi, the dub duo fromed in the early 80s and Aiwa label mainstays. Their most notable 12" - aside from maybe 1981's 'Merry Christmas' was 'Kunte Kinte' earlier in the same year. It is a bit of a collector's fav that has more than held its value over the ensuing 40+ years. Driven by lazy dub swagger and carefree keys, it's a lovers rock outing peppered with toms and hits and plenty of echoing depths. Flip it over for version if you want something that will boggle the brain more with its endless mixing board effects.

Review: Ras Guerrilla opts for a 10" slab of wax for this new one which features two vocal and two dub cuts. Tony Roots is the man main but also featuring on it are Jahbar I, Clive Hylton from Colour Red association, plus the always eager to impress Fire House Crew with none other than Flabba Holt on bass. Four vital cuts of seriously sick roots and lovers rock fusions with head twisting versions so that all moments in the party are catered for.

Review: Rarely does a set of remixes unite such a disparate set of genres as roots reggae, dubstep, techno and cosmic balearica with such
effortless aplomb as this red hot 10" plate from out of Bristol town. Suitably, it's been burning holes in premier league sound systems
through recent weeks: Jah Shaka, Aba Shanti for instance - as well as providing the climactic moment of Pinch's recent, much
discussed and widely sought after 'dubstep meets techno' mix for the wonderful Mary Anne Hobbes' show on Radio 1. Andy Scholes
of Henry & Louis recorded the original, yearning Tony Tuff vocal to 'Answer' during the mid-nineties at the legendary Channel One,
Kingston Town - one of the holiest of studio spaces in Jamaica. Tuff's pedigree since the early classic African Brothers' sides such
as 'Righteous Kingdom' is beyond question, and here the loops and arcs of his vocal taps into that same spiritual feeling, as he sends
out 'a message to all corners of the earth'. Rob Smith of More Rockers fame stays true to this heritage for his remix, like the long term,
dyed in the wool true roots man he is, underpinning the Prince Far-I echoes of Prince Green's inspirational DJ delivery with considerable
bass pressure. Ras Stryka Dread's mix ascribes a fluid digital reggae low end flow to proceedings which should fairly sing on the more
digitally inclined systems. The flip holds two delicious wild cards - The Cure's 'Lullaby' is yanked out of the doom-laden surroundings of
the classic 'Disintegration' album and injected with some delightful and surprising sunshine vibes, Sledgehead running vocal and dub
remixes which could well become defining sunset records for the summer we're all hoping may well yet arrive. Which leaves a seismic
Pinch remix to completely rush the sound - unpacking the crucial yard credentials atop a skeletal, rigorous stepper - proper uptempo
dancefloor material with a deadliest floor covering bass hum which should only come to true life on the sturdiest, largest systems, it
concludes a totally essential ep in bravura fashion. 'Answer' is out on 2 Kings.

Review: Dutch label Roots Unity Music is back with this new one by Leeds-based Bunnington Judah and Rapha Pico (Signal1 Records) with Nga Han of The Hi Flyers fame. On the A side is Judah, a long time warrior from the UK Dub Roots Sound System scene and vocalist, as well as a master Binghi drum specialist. His offering 'Always There' is proper reggae vibes with an empowering message for everyone, followed by a handy dub version. On the flip, Pico & Han offer up the mesmerising and spiritual Jah energy of 'Haile Selassie I' which also comes with a handy Version mix up next.

Review: Martin Harrison worked with legends like This Heat and On u Sound as well as many other vocal dub practitioners. Here he offers up a pair of longer stepping mixes of Yabby You and They Prophets' 'Dub Conqueror.' it is tune that may be familiar to dub techno fans as having been reworked by Steve O'Sullivan into a brilliantly heady groove. On the flip, the same tune gets treated by Paolo Baldini with a 'Dubfiles' remix and he slows things down, before freaking you out with plenty of mad mixing tricks and effects.

Review: An anthem with an early reggae riddim. Burning Spear was an alias for Winston Rodney, one of the most beloved Jamaican singers. 'Door Peeper' was originally released in 1969 on the Supreme label in Jamaica, and later on Bamboo in the UK. Rasta lyrics and musical motifs had been previously adapted for commercial release, but none sounded quite like this. Dissimilar to the fast instrumental reggae records that were resonating with white teenagers in England at the time, this was 'starkly uncompromising music that demanded to be taken on its own terms, or not at all.'

Review: Joe 9000 Dub Records made a successful debut last year and has since put out a crucial follow up. The third missive from the label is from debutant Poyzun, who links with the eponymous Joe 9000 Dub for two killer hits that come, of course, with dubs. Jah Great is stripped back but effective, with a rolling drum line and fat bass, as well as some well delivered patois vocals. The same tune gets a heavy dub mix that is primed for sound system action and then 'Riot Dub' is a different vibe. It has pens, soulful leads bringing light to a more delicate and icy cold dub that has rattling hits and far sighted get that it's easy to get lost in.

Review: Aba-Ariginal is the alias of trumpeter (and Homefront Productions boss) Patrick Anthony Tenyue, whose accomplished musicianship accompanies the uplifting reggae riddims of 'Spirulina', followed by a bunch of versions by Al Unity. Tenyue (aka Matic) has and continues to record with some of the greatest reggae recording artists, and is a sought after musician and producer. His passion is 'dubwise' where he is known for the great brass horns as heard under the Aba Ariginal alias. With his brother Henry 'Buttons' Tenyue, he's worked with every successful reggae act coming out of the UK and Jamaica.

Review: There's much to set the pulse racing on Indica Sounds' latest ten-inch, not least a first label appearance for rising star Eva Keyes, whose previous releases on Partial Records were all nigh on essential. 'A Place Called Home' is another brilliant soul-fired digital reggae excursion from the singer, with her trademark vocal lilt sounding more haunting than ever. Indica Dubs and Conscious Sounds make the most of selected vocal snippets on their accompanying dub mix, which naturally boasts tougher production and even weighty bass. Melodica maestro Chazbo gets to chance to do his thing over the same riddim on the flip ('Zion Is Home'), before Indica Dubs and Conscious Sounds successfully turn his take into a heavy steppers style workout ('Dub in Zion').

Review: Black Legacy embark on what seems to be a new series of releases from the vaults if the words Volume 1 in the title are anything to go by. It kicks off with Naphtali's "Ignorance Reigns", a fresh and crisp cut with impassioned vocals full of flavour and future facing synths that are sustained throughout. The roots drums and chord work is majestic indeed, especially when brought to the fore on the "Dub Reigns" version on the flip. Also included is a Keety Roots mix that's drowned in echo and reverb for those hazy afternoons.

Review: This choice various artists 10" brings together three of reggae's most iconic names - Hugh Mundell, Augustus Pablo and Rockers All Stars. Mundell's impassioned cries on "Africa Must Be Free" resonate as loudly now as they did back then, while "Park Lane Special" from Pablo is a swaggering gem full of multi-layered synths and icy, snaking hi hats. Rockers All Stars appear on three cuts of meandering dub, and each one is laced with fine chord work and a real sense of optimism.

Review: Jabesh and I David combine to great effect here for a selection of dubs that fuse the old with the new. There are classic guitars and drums on title track "Hold A Meditation" but the broad, smeared synth bass adds some contemporary cool that makes it suitable for a range of different settings. The "Dub" version has lush wet claps and mesmeric filter work before a tooting top line on "Rocktone Melody" gets you in a different state of trance. Closer "Rock To The Dub" sees I David show off his mastery of the studio buttons and rounds out a solid 7".

Review: It's been a while since Archiver launched his I & I Musik label with the "Pusherman" dub but he's back and it's a serious thing. Gravity weighs off every word Ras Tinny spits. A stern story of greed's vicious pyramid laid over some springy kicks and ebbed textures, it's an alluring attack of both thoughts and senses. Alpha Steppa takes it deeper into the dance with a heavy pressure skank on the flip. Highly recommended.

Review: London label i&i Musik surfaces with their debut transmission which spreads a powerful yet roots-laden message from the combined talents of Jamaica's highly acclaimed reggae veteran Mike Brooks, Archiver, Adalphus, and Matteo Boyero. Up top, the original version of "Pusherman" sees the vocals of Brooks sit perfectly over an Archiver production, followed by a classic dub take. Here Archiver strips back the track allowing all the intricate layers to breathe with the guitars (courtesy of Matteo Boyero), flutes & driving bass and drums taking centre stage. Down below Archiver and Boyero team up with Wallace Adalphus whose vocals bring an infectious and positive charm to "Good Morning". (Hand stamped 10" on black vinyl with a free i&i Musik sticker included. Packaged in a brown paper bag.)

Review: London label i&i Musik surfaces with their debut transmission which spreads a powerful yet roots-laden message from the combined talents of Jamaica's highly acclaimed reggae veteran Mike Brooks, Archiver, Adalphus, and Matteo Boyero. Up top, the original version of "Pusherman" sees the vocals of Brooks sit perfectly over an Archiver production, followed by a classic dub take. Here Archiver strips back the track allowing all the intricate layers to breathe with the guitars (courtesy of Matteo Boyero), flutes & driving bass and drums taking centre stage. Down below Archiver and Boyero team up with Wallace Adalphus whose vocals bring an infectious and positive charm to "Good Morning". (Hand stamped 10" on black vinyl including an original linocut print by illustrator Risa (limited to 50 copies). Also comes with a free i&i Musik sticker. Packaged in a brown paper bag.)

Review: Scrupulously heavy and skanky Netherlands dub comes swanging our way from Bukkha, in collaboration with Dubbing Sun and Donovan Kingjay. 'Whip Dem' hears the Jamaican-American producer's dubwise productions meet fellow artists from Austria and South East London respectively; Kingjay's vocals deliver a powerful message of justice and liberation over a deep, clean steppers' riddim. Meanwhile, the B-side features Frenk Dublin's EchoSpace remix, which while adding more delay to the original, detracts nothing from its timely sense of space and weight.

Review: Philadelphia's own Fadda Medina and Medina International serve up this mighty fine 10" for all fans of lover's rock. It is Earl Cunningham who kicks things off on 'Frienemy,' a tune that proves his voice is in top shape. Michael Palmer then comes next with the yearning heartache sounds of 'Where Did I Go Wrong,' and Tasha T keeps tugging at the heart strings with Feeling the Pain (Sufferer).' On the flip are further classic gems from Mikey General and JoJo Mac's 'Wahala Problem,' while a heavy and devastating dub shuts things down. Big EP, this.

Review: Jamaican Recordings take a trip back to Tappa Zukie's classic dub cut 'Natty Princess Dub', which they put out on a 10", some 20 years ago. Zukie's primary career was through the late 70s and early 80s, with his name on a huge swathe of singles, dubplates and specials through the years after he arrived in the UK in 1973. 'Natty Princess Dub' is a standout cut from that era, stripped down to a skeletal core of drums and bass for a proper dubwise ride, and 'Rock You Rock' and 'Dub Hypocrites' on the flip are just as serious for any selector.

Review: Three hard to find Dillinger reggae tracks, re-issued on a 10" white label. The b-side features a very rare track called "Funky Punky", with a thumping up-tempo feel, held down by a thick bassline and accented with tweaky Casio keyboard sounds and energetic vocals.

Review: CosTafari is Everald Collins and he has been churning out crucial dub and reggae since the turn of the millennium. He's voiced four albums to date and plenty of EPs on labels like Roots Injection, Ark Music and I Negus Records, as well as working under tens of different aliases. 'Freedom' is a happy dub with jangling drums and perc and his cries for freedom up top. It's well-versed in the classic sound but has a fresh contemporary production twist. It comes as a dub, of course, with the rousing 'Get Up An' Fight' on the flip. This one is more laidback and spare but packs no less of a punch, not least with the charged vocals up top.

Review: Over the last four years, Idren Natural's Dubolution-produced 'Jah Garden' - a steppers-powered roots/digi-dub fusion cut featuring a superb lead vocal - has been a dubplate special in Inidica Dubs' DJ sets. It's fitting then that they've finally decided to release it on their own label, with the killer original mix being joined by a trio of tasty dubs. Dubolution's own dub-style version is faithfully weighty and skeletal, while wisely emphasizing his own jazzy guitar licks, while Indica Dubs' flipside revisions are equally as potent. The 'Garden Dubplate Mix' is a punchy, full-throttle dancefloor dub workout, while the 'Raw Dub Mix' sounds like one of Mad Professor's wilder, heavier offerings.

Review: Notorious Patrick Andy gem 'No Easy Game' gets a pressing on 10" vinyl here and is backed with 'Show a Little Love' on the flip side. The production throughout is super crisp from Yabby You production and with Tommy McCook leading the horns you cannot go wrong with this one. 'No Easy Game' is long for a reggae tune at almost eight minutes of lush drums and bass combos with classic reggae vox up top. Flip it over and there is a slightly more upbeat tune with tambourines, acoustic guitars and those irresistible horns.

Review: Monster one drop tune blowing up woofers on sound systems world wide. Featuring vocal veterans Fred Locks (Black Starliner) and Ranking Joe, and music legends like Chinna (Bob Marley), Skully (Channel One) et al.

Review: We start off with a powerful remix from the most creative Norwegian duo - Future Prophecies. 'War Without End' begins with eerie atmospheric sounds that evolve throughout the track beneath the deadly basslines embarking on an incredible journey. Sudden piano stabs remind us not to get too lost in our thoughts. But once again, we are presented with soaring basslines that lead us to the second breakdown. From there we continue to ride on those grave basslines and precise percussion until the end. This track is enigmatic in a special kind of way. Once you listen to it, you'll see! "Bravado" starts out with a nice laidback amen groove slowly working it's way to the breakdown. Suddenly we are presented with a series of heavier breaks and chaotic loops. The spirits are rising as we explore further into the track. Scratching (done by Lizon himself) leads us to the main part of the tune which holds an aggressive synth cut back and forth, creating a somehow colourful atmosphere.

Review: Campbell's "Heavy Roots" vocal track has been on dub plate for around 12 months and has received extensive play, especially on the French circuit. Along with the respective dubs, a complementary Melodica instrumental version from Bob Ormrod (Hot & Rich) has been included.

Review: 4 track 10" featuring vocals and respective dubs of two long lost mid-late 70s classics from the legendary Viceroys. "See Dem A Come Deh" was recorded at Randy's and "Live Come See" features the Barrett brothers rhythm section. All tracks are previously unreleased. Limited one off pressing of 500.

Review: Soulful singer Judy Green, from Manchester, has her first release with Dubwise. On the flip Chris Jay lays down an organ led instrumental with current Wailers musician Carl Gentles.

Review: With summer just round the corner, what better way to welcome it than with some uplifting roots and culture vibrations? Deep Root 23 is the sixth in the series of Abassi All Stars 10" releases and this one is the 'Edutainment' EP. Limited copies available as usual and support has come from UK and German radio and soundsystem play from Iration Steppers, Vibronics etc.

Review: New 10" from Wayne McArthur, recorded in 2000 with the Disciples but unavailable until now. Includes dubwise version of both tunes.

Review: The mission continues here for Reservoir Dub Records who have been working most recently on putting out this one "Aim High' tune on a 10" with four different cuts from four different artists. This one features the legendary Macka B and the talented saxophonist Guru Pope bring their skills to a rhythm that was originally produced by the one and only dub-making don that is Jacin, while all the cuts have been expertly mixed by Gamma Sound's N-Tone DUB. It's a heavyweight package of fresh dub sounds with nods to the old school but plenty of new school cool.