Jesse King aka Dubmatix is a dub mastermind from Canada. His albums “Champion Sound Clash” (2005), “Atomic Subsonic” (2006), “Renegade Rocker” (2008) and, most recently, “System Shakedown” (2010), hit the spot worldwide and shook up the reggae massives all over the planet. Dubmatix is continually evolving his style, taking new influences on board on each new recording; by now it simply doesn’t do justice to the incredible breadth of his work to slap a ‘dub’ sticker on it. His albums feature an impressive roster of respected guest stars, including Ranking Joe, Alton Ellis, Linval Thompson, Michael Rose, The Mighty Diamonds, Anthony B, Brother Culture, Freddie McGregor and many, many more. These collaborations see him effortlessly incorporating all conceivable facets of reggae and dub with a striking self-assurance and combining them with an exceptional willingness to experiment and take new directions. This kaleidoscope of variety is particularly in force on his latest album, “System Shakedown”. As well as working as a musician and producer, King is also a sought-after remixer and app designer, with recent remixes including tracks for the Easy Star All-Stars, John Brown's Body, Zion Train, Martha & The Muffins, Don Letts and Mungo’s HiFi. The concept for this new release materialised in summer 2010: on a tropically hot summer evening in Toronto, Jesse King and Karsten Frehe (Irie Ites Music) came up with the idea and immediately set about contacting some of the world’s premier dubheads to get them to contribute to a remix album straight from the bass drum.....! The remix material was so good and there was so much of it that the initially planned album was spontaneously transformed into a double LP. “Dubmatix presents Clash Of The Titans – The System Shakedown Remixes” features a fabulous line-up of remixers: Groove Corporation, Zion Train, Aldubb, Dubvisionist, TVS, Mungo's HiFi, Marcus Visionary, LionDub (not on the CD), Webcam Hi-Fi, Victor Rice, Vibronics, Subatomic Soundsystem and Nate Wize. Dubmatix contributed an alternative version of one of the tracks from the album. The resultant release is multifaceted, ranging from roots dub to steppers, stopping off to play with more experimental approaches such as dubstep and future dub along the way....dub has always been open for new styles and ideas! The voices featured on “System Shakedown” also put in an appearance: The Mighty Diamonds, Tippa Irie, Dennis Alcapone, Kulcha Ites, Jay Douglas, The Ragga Twins, Ammoye, Brother Culture and U Brown all feature with vocal parts, embellishing and enriching the futuristic sounds and vibes. Over the past months a great work has emerged and it is now poised to go straight to the hearts and feet of dubheads all over the world. "This is a release that's guaranteed to smash up the place! TurnTableTerrorist say so!!!" (WLUW Chicago - USA) The double-vinyl album is a limited, numbered edition of 500. The CD and digital online release include bonus tracks. Initiated by Irie Ites Music and Collision (Cause Of Chapter 3) label by ECHO BEACH.

The release by Moll-Selekta combines two of the most essential Dub-albums in a 2 CD/2 LP-set: "The Roots Of Dub" und ?Dub From The Roots", originally released in late 1974 and early 1975. As a re-release this edition contains for the first time every track of the original LP’s in an uncomparable sound quality.Both albums are part of the historic and epoch-making early phase of Dub and demonstrate more than any other recordings the great pioneer collaboration of the duo King Tubby (engineer/mixer) und Bunny Lee (producer).Hardly any other artist than King Tunny has undoubtfully contributed more to the invention and the development of Dub. He was mainly responsible for the inclusion of the instrumental Dub-versions on the B-sides of the Jamaican hand pressed singles. He also played a major part in the making of Lee’s Perry’s epochal "Blackboard Jungle Dub", probably the first Dub-album in the history of music.Many of the most important riddims of all times are included here, most of them were - as vocal tracks - Bunny Lee’s biggest hits: John Holt’s "A Love I Can Feel" and "Man Next Door", stripped down to drum and bass and shaped with echoes in the same way as Cornel Campbell’s "Queen Of The Minstrell" or Johnny Clarke’s "Rock With Me".The music was played by the Aggrovators in their best line up, featuring amongst others Robbie Shakespeare, Chinna Smith, Carlton & Aston Barrett, Tony Chin and Augustus Pablo.These songs have lost nothing of their atmospheric depth over the years, as musical statements they are as magical as ever. These historic works are an integral part of Jamaican history and resonant milestones on the way to King Tubby’s hall of fame.

10% of the profits of the album support the Women’s charity Womankind - Transforming the lives of Women & Girls Worldwide

It was an experimental album: five Lone Ranger songs, and the dub versions on the back. That was the first time that's been done. That's the thing that made that album different. It became a classic instantly, and never stopped selling since then. An all-time classic: the Lone Ranger debut album.

In a more serious spiritual vein, Dennis Brown's "Created by the Father" is a standout. For the hardcore collector, there are a few alternate/original/extended mixes that are previously unreleased or previously unavailable on CD. It's likely, though, that these rarities will be of secondary concern to most people likely to enjoy the compilation, who will simply appreciate the chance to hear a classy batch of Studio One/Clement Dodd efforts that might not come to their attention through more high-profile reggae reissues. released October 30, 2015 2007 Jamaica Recording & Publishing Studio Ltd. t/a Studio One