Red Star Martyrs - I & I

Blessed with a devotion to dub and roots culture and politicised by the inequalities that haunt a world of plenty, Red Star Martyrs have arrived as the latest incarnation of musician and producer Stanley Wood. As a member of cult Birmingham reggae outfit Route 81, Stanley learnt his trade as a guitarist and gigging musician before becoming part of guerrilla graffiti specialists and urban raconteurs Echo Base. Here he encountered for the first time the mystical world of the recording studio and within it, the wonders of the Roland Space Echo – a love affair was born.

The romance bloomed with the arrival of affordable technology, enabling those that dared to dream the chance to create their own Channel One studio. The logical outcome for Stanley was Shotgun Rockers. From producing original dubs for the Dub Nation sound system, Shotgun Rockers became recording artists for Zip Dog, Nubian and Tanty records at the moment when a new breed of dub was being formed, introducing the energy of European dance music to inspiration from the legends of the Jamaican dub.

Fast forward to the now and Red Star Martyrs exist as an open collective where roots and dub artists from all over the world are invited to contribute and collaborate, bringing a message of love, unity and political consciousness. Oh yeah, and to have fun too, because roots dub music is what makes us all smile, right?

Their first EP includes two tracks, "Insurrection" & "Independence", accompanied by the appropriate dubs for your personal recreation. “Insurrection” is a heavy stepper tune, followed by two exclusive mixes in one drop and breakbeat style. First appearance of Mrs Boo La La aka Bec Crispin on “Independence” spreading the rootical vibrations all the way.

TRACKS: 01. Insurrection (Heavy Steppas mix) // 02. Insurrection (One Drop mix) // 03. Insurrection (Breakbeat mix) // 04. Independence (Vocal mix) ft. Boo La La aka Bec Crispin // 05. Independence (Vocal dub) // 06. Independence (Original dub)

Red Star Martyrs - Red Star Martyrs

The UK producer Stanley Woodfield, better known under the project-name Red Star Martyrs, has been one of the most active artists since the start of our label.  After having released two EPs, “I & I” (2013) and “Time for Tea” (2014) and contributing in the compilation “United as One (2014), there was a silence for nearly 2 years.  It has been a constructive silence … and today we are happy to announce his first long player. We have been saving this one for you to be our last release of 2016.

The self-titled digital LP includes 14 brand new tracks of total length of 63 minutes from the producer who has managed to set his own sound-mark on our label. Rootikal vibes with a twist and melodic dubwise sounds with live instruments played mainly by Stanley himself are the key ingredients of his style. Guest appearances by I-Rebel, Don Goliath, Madi Simmons, Tallis, Trinity, Kontent, Squidgy Black and Penti from Senti. Give thanks! R.I.P. Fidel, Hasta la Victoria Siempre!

Credits: All tracks are written, produced and programmed by Stanley Woodfield. Guitars, bass, keyboards, melodica & live percussion by Stanley Woodfield, Flute on Suede Head by Andy Williamson. Artwork by Ruth Calder Murphy and Savvas Thomas. 

01 Heathen change your ways (ft Don Goliath & Tallis) / 02 Humble Lion / 03 Praise the Father (ft. Don Goliath & Trinity) / 04 Kings and Queens (ft. I-Rebel) / 05 Sweet Potato Pudding dub / 06 Hasta la Victoria Siempre / 07 Fi de Farmah (live mix) / 08 Inna this Iration (ft. Madi Simmons) / 09 Niceness / 10 Vibrations / 11 Employment dub (ft. Kontent) / 12 Suede Head / 13 All the Nations (ft. Penti from Senti) / 14 Into the light (Squidgy Black mix)

Red Star Martyrs vs Dubophonic All-Stars - Time for Tea

The Red Star Martyrs return with the 2nd EP on Dubophonic. This time the UK musician and producer Stanley Wood unleashes the herbal energy of tea, brewing some special blends, mixing the finest musical flavours of Europe, Jamaica, Orient and Occident in a tasty and relaxing chill out drink. Alongside with him, many artists from the Dubophonic netlabel family. Ibel, The Dubbstyle, Mr Mefistou and Koncrete Roots prepared their own special recipes and are ready to serve their exclusive versions of Stanley’s riddim. So, sip your cup and let the journey begin.

The EP starts with the taste of mint in our mouth, as the oriental vibes flow inna mystical way in the atmosphere. The river of tranquility passes right in front of us, as we embark in a journey, that sets our mind and soul in a perfect balance. The magical voice of Ibel guides us ina Rub-a-dub journey of irieness, as he prepares his special Jamaican blend of tea, served in two different mixes.

The sounds of the far east travel to Argentina where mint receives a special treatment by the Dubbstyle, being mixed with the yerba mate leaves, only to be transformed into a antioxidant and cholesterol-lowering beverage, cleansing the body from all Babylon diseases. The logical outcome is the cleansing also of the mind and Mr Mefistou uses his double ethnic background and adds for the next recipe a touch of flamenco style guitar mixed with a New York influenced sound.

Finally our herbal beverage returns back to the country it started its journey, only to be chilled in the fridge and to be served with ice by the Koncrete Roots inna special dubplate style. Once we are cleansed, in body and in spirit, we can enjoy the last cup of tea served exactly at five o’clock by Stanley Wood himself. Give thanks for that wonderful journey!

TRACKS: 01 Mint Tea (Original Dub) // 02 Spanish Town Tea (Mad Hatter Mix) ft. Ibel // 03 Mint Tea (The Dubbstyle version) // 04 Spanish Town Tea (Shame Mix) ft. Ibel // 05 Té Español (Mr. Mefistou ft. Dieguez on the Acoustic Guitar-version) // 06 Mint Tea (Koncrete Roots Dubplate) // 07 Spanish Tea (Original Dub)

Red Star Martyrs ft. Zion Irie - Rootsman

The UK producer Stanley Woodfield, better known under the project-name Red Star Martyrs, has been one of the most active artists since the start of our label.  After having released two EPs, I & I (2013) and Time for Tea (2014), contributing in the compilation United as One (2014) and releasing his album Red Star Martyrs (2016) there was a silence!

 

He is one of those producers who needs to have this constructive silence to gather energy and new inspirations … and today we are happy to announce his new single. 

 

His new track is entitled Rootsman and it is presented in three cuts: Two vocal versions in a roots and jungle style, and the obligatory dub version. 

 

The vocals are presented by the lyrical Zion Irie, another old acquaintance of the label, who has been active with us since the creation of Dubophonic. 

 

Dubophonic meets Dubkey - United As One

The idea of collaborating with other netlabels has been long into the minds of Dub Thomas from Dubophonic and Manwel Tabone from Dubkey Records. Like a netlabel is a family of artists under a common roof, the two originators wanted to expand this family idea on the next level, creating an expanded family between the netlabels themselves. This is the first step for more collaboration between like-minded artists

The result of this collaboration is more than just a mere compilation of tracks. All the tunes have been written and produced from scratch, exclusive for this release and the riddims were written by the artists of both labels. The “raw” material was exchanged between the two netlabels, the vocal messages were added and then once again the tracks travelled back to the other side for the dubs and remixes. So basically every single track has been made with the contribution of artists from both sides in an organic and productive way.

The release consists of 4 riddims by Red Star Martyrs, Ashley, Med Dred and Negritage, all presented in 4 different cuts each. Vocalised by Zion Irie & Singer Tempa and dubbed/mixed accordingly ina roots and culture style. Special mixes were included by Jah Rootikal Steppers and Manwel Tabone himself. Nuff respect FDub Caravan for the live bass and guitars on the Roots-o-pohonic riddim (tracks 9 & 10). Last but definitely not least, the irie melodica of Mind’s Eye Dub on the Negritage riddim, blows away the badness and sends positive vibrations of I-nity and One-ness.

TRACKS: 01 Zion Irie - Run Come / 02 Red Star Martyrs - Roots Rock Rebel / 03 Red Star Martyrs - Roots Rock Rebel (Jah Rootikal Steppers Mix) / 04 Zion Irie - Dem Don't Know Righteousness / 05 Ashley - Dem Don't Know Dub / 06 Ashley - His Majesty Dub / 07 Ashley - His Majesty Dub (Manwel T Mix) / 08 Singer Tempa - So Hungry / 09 Med Dred - So Hungry 4 Dub / 10 Med Dred - Roots-o-phonic / 11 Med Dred - Roots-o-phonic (Manwel T Mix) / 12 Zion Irie - Lie, Lie, Lie / 13 Negritage - Stay Away From Badness / 14 Negritage - Stay Away From Badness (Ashley Mix) / 15 Negritage feat. Mind's Eye Dub - Blow Away The Badness

Various Artists - Reggae Sunjam

The Reggae Sunjam Festival is being held every summer in August in Cyprus. It has been running since 2016 and it's aiming to be the biggest reggae gathering on the island of Cyprus. Organized by Dubophonic, the independent production team Easy Going Productions and Suzie Selecta the festival strongly supports the local reggae-dub scene, while it is dynamically reinforced every year with special international guests.

Artists like Professor Skank (GR), Dub Riots (GR), King Of Eye (UK), Haji Mike (CY), Dub Thomas (CY), Sensijam (CY), Med Dred (CY)  are just a few of the artists who attended the festival in the first 2 years of its life. The release is enriched with the music of Negritage (ARG), Bagjuice (NL), SKG's Dub Alliance (GR), Mr Zebre (FR), Red Star Martyrs (UK) and Rebel-I (PER).

This is a sweet memory of the great vibrations we had in these 2 years and we would like to thank all artists for the warm support and the massive crowd who was there to dance and celebrate with us. We love you all and we look forward to continue spreading the positive vibes, making this event the leading reggae festival in Cyprus!

01 Sensijam - Uhuru  / 02 Bagjuice - Don't Give / 03 Negritage ft. Christina Polycarpou - From Kyrenia with Dub / 04 Red Star Martyrs ft. Haji Mike - Dead Politiks / 05 Med Dred - Bal Ed Dred / 06 Dub Riots - Morning Lights / 07 King Of Eye - Spiral Dreams / 08 SKG's Dub Alliance - Get Up In Dub / 09 Mr Zebre ft. Rebel-I - Legal (Professor Skank remix)

"Mint Tea" performed by The Dubbstyle

This is a special live version of Red Star Martyrs' "Mint Tea" remixed and performed live by The Dubbstyle. The original track can be found on the Red Star Martyrs Vs The Dubophonic All-Stars "Time for Tea" (EP)  released on the 28th March 2014, alongside Ibel Campbell on the vocals and ncluding some outstanding versions and dubplates by Koncrete Roots, Mr Mefistou and of course The Dubbstyle. Watch out for the first album of The Dubbstyle coming out later this summer!

Enjoy the vibes of the Red Star Martyrs

There is no better way to wake up on a lazy Sunday morning and enjoy the conscious irieness of Boo La La performing "Independence". Red Star Martyr's firtst EP called "I & I" will be released for free download in less than 24 hours. So watch out this space! In the meantime enjoy this BIIIG tune!

One year Dubophonic: The shape of Dub to come

It is a blessing that we have managed to complete the first year of our life circle. One year of free vibrations that made us very very happy. We enjoyed every moment from day one and keep enjoying it. In this first year we have tried our best to promote many new artists, which we think are worth listening to. We hope that we have achieved our goal, which was to give out to all of you only the best vibrations possible. We would like to thank all the artists who trusted us and provided their works completely free, but also all those who supported us either by reviewing our releases, playing them in their radio shows, including them in their podcasts or just downloading them and enjoying the vibrations ... and these are too many to name in this short text, but you can all find them on the diverse links in our page. Dubophonic has become a big family and we would like to send our love and blessings to all of you.

After one year, we think it's time to move to the next step. This next step will consist of an upgrade of the netlabel and its releases, stepping up on quality (better mixing and mastering, better promotion, more collaborations). Aside from the free releases, which will continue as usual, we will introduce a new VIP service, which will deal only with releases on digital downloads and on CD. You understand that this service will not be free, due to the costs that have to be covered, but we will do our best to keep the prices as low as possible. Many projects are being prepared and soon we will have some new tunes out for you. More on this soon!

Regarding new tunes, please save your appetite for some heavy vibrations by Koncrete Roots (new double release coming soon), Dub Revolution alongside Stamina Lee, The Dubbstyle, Red Star Martyrs, Black Star Dub Syndicate alongside Zion Irie and the first collaboration with the other Mediterranean netlabel Dubkey Records from Malta. So watch this space ... you will not regret it :)

Dubbing @ the Cyprus Dub Community Radio party

We would like to thank the Cyprus Dub Community Radio for giving us the chance to present our sounds to the public. The party  was a massive success. We would like to thank everybody for coming. The music was irie, the vibes were extraordinary, the sausages of Sausage Inc. were a one of a kind, the people were peaceful, the dancefloor was full, the weather was fine, THE NIGHT WAS GREAT! For those who missed it we have uploaded a podcast with one hour of dub-o-phonic tunes. Big respect to Rakan Loco, AstronAtty, Selector Red-I, Top Lab Sounds, Dub Thomas and the Roots Crew Soundsystem. Massive thanks to Chester and Demetrius for helping us with the sound when we arrived at the park. Even biggest respect to all of the artists who supplied us with their music, especially to the Riverside Rockers, King Konsul, Dubsynaticx, Negritage, Jennifer Paulus, Red Star Martyrs, Ras Robin Dennis (chilling in the park) and the Zion Dirty Sound. Blessings to Peter Ateh and MC Kostiki for di vibes on di mic. Just press play and enjoy!

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Two years Dubophonic - Forwards with The Dubbstyle

Two years Dubophonic. Unbelievable what we have accomplished in these two years. We would not believe in our wildest dreams that the label would receive such a positive feedback from all around the world. From the first release back in June 2013 by Dub-I to the latest one by Downbeat Dub, every release was created from the heart and accepted by you with lots of love. We thank you all!

Two years of vibes, twenty one free releases and one VIP release ... and we continue into the third year with our 23rd release and with another project from Argentina. The Dubbstyle, a live dub project from Mendoza, is already known in the Dubophonic circles through their previous appearances on the label. They were featured for the first time in the 2013 compilation Explorations in Dub with the track Alive and  one year later, as part of the Dubophonic All Stars, they served their own recipe of Mint Tea on the Red Star Martyrs Time for Tea EP.

Now its time for their own release. Out for free download on the 15th June 2015, the 6 track EP will be a musical brew of Trip Hop, Reggae, Dubsteb and South American melodies, all mixed in an original dubwise style. As a special birthday present we will include also a reconstruction of Bloodfire (which was included in their first self-released EP of the same name), featuring Enzo Furiasse on the live trombone, dubbed and spaced out appropriately for this special occasion. Let the vibes flow!

Dubophonic vibes @ Guaba Reggae Beach Festival

This weekend we had a chance to present many of our tracks, as well as a selection of unreleased tracks, during the 1st Guaba Reggae Beach Festival in Limassol, Cyprus. 15 hours of Reggae music from local reggae DJs and producers from all over island, playing the best in in reggae, ragga, roots, dubwise and steppers! It was one of the best venues we ever attended, directly at the beach facing the marvelous Mediterranean sea directly in front of the sound booth. The party started at 12:00 and ended at 03.00 of the next day. Representing Dubophonic were toaster/mc Peter Attah, Med Dred on the live melodica and selecta Dub Thomas dubbing it all together. Respect to all Dubophonic artists for sending us their work. Unfortunately we couldn't play all of your music due to the time limit we had, nevertheless we tried to play a decent selection of released & unreleased tracks from Negritage, Zion Dirty Sound, Mexican Stepper, Ras Robin Dennis, Jennifer Paulos, Sunjaman & Red Star Martyrs. Check out the podcast and enjoy the vibes!

Dubophonic vibes @ Guaba Reggae Beach Festival by Dub Thomas on Mixcloud

Sax N Dub & Madi Simmons - Working For a Brighter Day

Multi instrumentalist and producer Sax N Dub from Montevideo Uruguay has been playing on the sound system scene with his own productions and international collaborations since 2014, with participation in may international festivals. With more than 20 publications on cd, digital and vinyl and numerous collaborations on diverse labels, he returns with his new single Working For A Brighter Day, teaming up this time with long time family artist Madi Simmons on the vocals.

Hailing from USA, Madi Simmons is no stranger on our label. He appeared on many releases on our label, collaborating with Culture Horn, Dubsynaticx and Red Star Martyrs and has been awarded in 2018 Best Male Independent Reggae Recording Artist and Best Album Of The Year (for I Am A Rootsman)

Focusing now on the new single, Working For A Brighter Day is presented in two versions: the vocal track with Madi demonstrating his ability to feel comfortable to perform on any riddim and enjoying not following the rules of reggae music (whatever they are) and the instrumental version, with the sax talking over the mix, a trademark of Sax N Dub! 

 

The Manor meets Madi Simmons - Feel The Vibration

After his album Walk With Jah back in 2018, his single Oh Lord and being one of the main artists behind the Creation Rockers and Foshan Roots projects (with the three albums Let's Make Waves, Sky Warrior Dub and Wing Chun Album), the UK reggae & dub artist/producer Brad Turner aka The Manor returns on Dubophonic Records with his a new tune. 

This time he collaborates with USA vocalist, Madi Simmons, who himself is no stranger on our label. He appeared also on many releases on our label, collaborating with Culture Horn, Dubsynaticx , Red Star Martyrs and Sax N Dub. He has also been awarded in 2018 as Best Male Independent Reggae Recording Artist and Best Album Of The Year (for I Am A Rootsman).

Focusing now on the new single, Feel The Vibrations is an uplifting track in a roots reggae style, presented in two versions: the vocal track with Madi shining on the vocals and the dub version, presented by The Manor!

 

The Dubbstyle - Sun Is Dub

The Argentinean dub monkeys are back! After being included in the compilation Explorations In Dub (2013), their guest appearance on the Red Star Martyrs' album Time for Tea (2014) and the release of their own album Simona (2015), the brothers Mauro and Federico Salina from Mentoza (ARG) are back with more vibrations.

Their new album is entitled Sun Is Dub and includes eight musical dub-works. Compared to their previous works, their 2019 sound is much more mature, which is normal for every artist who respect his work and strives to evolve.

Starting with Navidub and following with Combination (with a vocal sample of the classic Indian singer Shruti Katkar) the album is a journey into the dub sounds and the cultures of the world. Sometimes melodic and organic, other times rhythmical and heavyweight, the dub is to be heard in all eight tunes of the album. The last track Simona, is a reference to their previous album, newly re-done ft. the Mexican dub pioneers Unidub Estereo.

01 Navidub / 02 Combinación (vocal sample Shruti Katkar) / 03 Dub It (vocal sample Gabo Revuelta) / 04 Rain / 05 Zumbido / 06 Roco / 07 Sun Is Dub (vocal sample Bob Marley) / 08 Simona (ft. Unidub Estereo)
 

Mini'Vibz Sound - Like It Session (September 20, 2013)

First airplay on Dubatek Radio of the "I & I" EP of Red Star Martyrs. Nicolas Mini'Vibz has featured yesterday as first on his radio show the whole EP, as well as other Dubophonic tracks from Zion Dirty Sound, Mexican Stepper and Injham. Heavy set of 2 and a half hours of irieness! Enjoy the radio show till the official release of the EP at midnight!

The Dubbstyle - Simona

The brothers Mauro Waro Salina and Federico Bindub Salina started making their first appearances to the public five years ago, as djs in the local scene of the city of Mendoza, Argentina. Soon they started incorporating in their sets their own compositions. This happened in the middle of year 2012, when the two djs started demonstrating and promoting their own music through various events in different venues. Their sound is a mixture of trip hop, reggae and dubstep, presented to the audience in a live dubwise style.

In the late 2012 Waro decided to commit himself totally to the bass and Bindub took the role of the Dub Master.  That is how THE DUBBSTYLE was born, a live dub project from Argentina, in the spirit of the new breed of dub acts combining live sounds with the traditional on-stage dubbing. They perform as a duo in Mendoza, Valparaiso (Chile) and Cordoba.

During their live shows there is a very distinct stage presence with them dressed up as monkeys, staying anonymous to the public. Nevertheless, it is the originality of their sound their big asset. Especially during their lives, their sound enters into new dimensions with the addition of many guest musicians on drums, guitar, percussion and horns.

Although quite new in the dub scene, they have already released halfway of 2013 their first EP titled "Blood Fire", a self-release that can be downloaded for free from their own webpage. It is through that release that they were discovered by Dubophonic and were included in the compilation Explorations in Dub with the track Alive, while they also appeared on the Red Star Martyrs’ EP Time for tea serving their own recipe of Mint tea.

SIMONA is their second EP, their first on Dubophonic. It includes six brand new tracks by the Argentinian duo, juggling between trip hop beats, dubstep, traditional South America melodies and reggae, all presented in their own original dubwise style. We have included also an unreleased cut of their first track “Bloodfire”, specially reconstructed for this release, featuring Enzo Furiasse on the live trombone, properly dubbed and spaced out. With these words said, please welcome the new heavyweight dub sound from Mendoza!

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01 I Shot // 02 Simona // 03 The Others // 04 Tiempo // 05 Trendub // 06 Evolution // BONUS TRACK -  Bloodfire (Trombone version) ft Enzo Furiasse

Gibsy Rhodes spins some Dubophonic sounds

Great session yesterday by Gibsy Rhodes on Artikal Vibes radio. Nuff Respect! Check out the podcast of the last hour featuring Negritage, Red Star Martyrs, Med Dred, Ibel Campbell, The DubbStyle, Peter Attah, Zion Dirty Sound and Sunjaman.

Gibsy Rhodes Spins A Dubophonic Set @ Artikal Vibes by Dub Thomas on Mixcloud

Sax N Dub meets Zion Irie - New Generation

Multi instrumentalist and producer Sax N Dub from Montevideo Uruguay has been playing on the sound system scene with his own productions and international collaborations since 2014, with participation in may international festivals such as Dub Camp (France), Dub Stone (Italy) Manuel dub (Sicily), Ecologikal Reggae and Reggae Live Festival (Mexico) among others.

 

Having more than 20 publications on cd, digital and vinyl and numerous collaborations with labels such as Black Redemption (USA) Bass Revelation, Invasion records and Green Beats (Mexico) and Stepping Stone (Argentina), he appears for the first appearance on Dubophonic Records with his new album New Generation, teaming up with Zion Irie on the vocals, a long-time label family artist.

 

Zion Irie, born and grew up in UK/South London (Brixton) in an African Ghana household, has already a rich musical history: collaborations with many artists (Ackboo, Kanka, Weeding Dub, Dubsynaticx, Komadub, Negritage, Red Star Martyrs, Ashley), sharing the stage with names like Horace Andy, Brother Culture and a having a few releases and appearances on our label.

 

Focusing now on the New Generation album, it consists of nine tracks written and produced in a dub-steppa militant way and presented in a showcase style: three vocal tunes featuring Zion Irie demonstrating one more time his conscious lyrical flow, three versions with the sax talking over the mix, a trademark of Sax N Dub and three heavyweight dubs!  

 

01 Revolution / 02 Why / 03 Ital Woman / 04 Sax Revolution / 05 Sax Why / 06 Ital Sax / 07 Revolution Dub / 08 Dub Why / 09 Ital Dub