In my never-ending search for soulful, roots, dub and dancehall reggae-oriented music, all sorts of things from across the globe pop up. Ital Tek definitely fits that bill. I guess most would call this dubstep, or something like it...but this seems to be running a little deeper for me, so far. Big, spacious sound...very mellow, but futuristic at the same time. Very enjoyable. Get it here - Ital Tek - Midnite Colour
Stolen off this cat's blog here - Enochian Tapestries, Inc. Other good links include some Rhythm & Sound (who I'll most likely link on here at some point - one of my favorites) as well as a whole heap a other music I've yet to check out. yeaaaaah boy
Small hype for Herbal Essence Sound...been enjoying some of their mixes thoroughly. Particularly the Northside in Dub mix linked below, which features solid heavy dubstep mixes of popular Damien Marley, Alborosie, Sizzla, Max Romeo, Norrisman....killer through & through.
Northside in Dub Volume 2 looks promising. There are many other mixes featured on the site, running the gamut of mellow early morning come-down dubs to heavy heavy dubstep noise. Be sure to check these cats out and sample some of their mixes. Something for everyone, seen?
First things first. Got hipped to this classic roots dancehall gem last summer...props to my next-door neighbor, talented artist, rudeboy Bun vs the Snail.
I listen to this mix at least once a week...probably more like 5 times. All the big names represented....Tenor Saw, Half Pint, Yellowman....classics top to bottom. Get cultured.
Courtesy of the fine folks at The World's Best Ever. Great blog with all sorts of art, design, bullshit, and a huge ongoing series of Sound Advice mixes from all sorts of guests. No surprises that the reggae, dancehall and hip-hop ones are my favorites.
Get this shit. Summer BBQ essential sound type situation.
hopping on this sucker to usher in a new year, in part. another trip around the sun for myself this month as well...though like wine and stinky cheese, things seem to be improving with age. nah vex so.
i would like to thank my sponsors, in no particular order: music, family and friends, herbalism, trees, mountains, lakes and rivers, sunlight and moonlight, bike rides and bus rides.
greetings, hive mind.
i am a musician, teacher, student, dreamer, and rambler residing the past few years in the northwest hideaway of portland, oregon. i have just recently submitted my graduate school application in the speech and hearing sciences, and look forward to seeing where that takes me. what ways will this discipline present to be combined with music, rhythm, and sound, with healing as the ultimate goal?
seeking a balance, in all things. i am a trumpet player, by nature and by trade, and have been at it for the better part of seventeen years. i'm suffering from performance and creative withdrawal currently, having taken the last tour off with the band i work with. school and work duties called, and i'm thankful that this crew of talented and kind folks respects and understands this. i am blessed to work with the escort service, the premier reggae backing band in the northwest. this past year has granted me the opportunity to take some incredible trips and share the stage with some amazing and inspiring artists working with these boys. i'm fiending to do more works with them, but in the mean time kindly link with us on facebook for info on upcoming tours and projects:
indeed. some of the artists i had the pleasure of working and touring with are linked with song samples below. check out and support these fantastic folks, who are keeping the face of modern reggae alive and exciting for the masses.
