Various Artists - SUBDUB - Digital Africa (2023) [Hi-Res]

2001, Yorkshire, England. SUBDUB is in full strength shaking down Leeds' city walls with regular parties, community events & sound system sessions. Active since 1998, the devoted crew push UK Dub music forward, inviting key players of the scene to play at their events powered by the mighty Iration Steppas sound system. Session after session, the SUBDUB imprint nurtures a loyal community of skankers while building close ties top artists in the field. A solid reputation that resonates amongst dub-heads around the globe. After 3 years of existence and having already put out 3 singles on their Tandori Space Records label, the idea of putting out a SUBDUB compilation album sparks. Producers get involved and the ‘Digital Africa’ project takes shape! But when the test presses finally arrive, the difficult financial situation and bleak state of the vinyl market at the time force the project to get shelved…

22 years on, while on a pilgrimage to SUBDUB and stopover at the Tribe Records HQ, the Dubquake team see the dusty test presses emerge from the record store vaults and get a taste of the incredible music through the shop's speakers… Unreleased & exclusive tracks by Iration Steppas, Jah Warrior, D.BO General, Vibronics, The Disciples, Tena Stelin, Nucleus Roots, The Bush Chemists & Freedom Masses. 12 undiluted UK Dub cuts from the 90s pressed on to 2x12” vinyl discs, with a 13th bonus digital track. Pure sound system business, raw dubs inna vanguard style!

‘Digital Africa’ is finally coming out on Dubquake Records in time to celebrate SUBDUB’s 25th birthday. A forgotten compilation full of history, curated by Simon Scott & Mark Iration. Guaranteed to bring back sweet memories to veterans of the dance, a great piece of dub music education for the rest of us!

Tracklist:
1.01 - Vibronics - Rising High (3:32)
1.02 - The Disciples - Backyard Dub (4:01)
1.03 - Freedom Masses - Reason (4:06)
1.04 - Iration Steppas - Foot & Mouth (4:52)
1.05 - Iration Steppas - Foot & Mouth Dub (5:12)
1.06 - Jah Warrior - Definition of Dub (3:28)
1.07 - The Bush Chemists - Righteous Dub (3:28)
1.08 - Vibronics - One Drop (4:49)
1.09 - Nucleus Roots - Long Road Dub (3:59)
1.10 - The Bush Chemists - Higher Dub (3:45)
1.11 - Freedom Masses - Truth & Rights (3:50)
1.12 - Iration Steppas - Fuel Crisis (4:23)
1.13 - Jah Warrior - Special Dub (4:13)