The albums that define
dub music.
Our picks for where to start with dub music — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top dub music artists
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The dub music essentials
Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.
Lee "Scratch" Perry
Time Boom X De Devil Dead
An adventurous blend of dub, reggae, and early jungle rhythms layered with Perry's surreal vocal improvisations.
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Lee "Scratch" Perry
Roast Fish Collie Weed & Corn Bread
A vibrant fusion of reggae rhythms and surreal lyrical imagery, enveloping listeners in a psychedelic soundscape.
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Burning Spear
Rare and Unreleased
A collection of deep-rooted dub and reggae rhythms infused with spiritual and political messages.
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Burning Spear
Marcus Garvey
A deep exploration of social consciousness set to hypnotic rhythms and soulful melodies.
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Thievery Corporation
The Mirror Conspiracy
A seamless blend of global rhythms and chilled beats that transports listeners across cultures and time.
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Thievery Corporation
Saudade
A soothing blend of downtempo grooves and global influences that evoke nostalgia and warmth.
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Bill Laswell
Dub Meltdown
A hypnotic blend of deep basslines and intricate rhythms that redefines the boundaries of dub music.
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Bill Laswell
Space/Time – Redemption
A cosmic journey blending dub's rhythmic depth with jazz's improvisational spirit, creating an expansive auditory landscape.
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UB40
TwentyFourSeven
A vibrant blend of reggae rhythms and pop sensibilities, weaving socially conscious themes into infectious melodies.
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UB40
Present Arms
A fusion of reggae rhythms and socially conscious lyrics that resonate with the struggles of everyday life.
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The Orb
Pomme Fritz
A whimsical blend of ambient textures and playful samples that invites listeners into a surreal soundscape.
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The Orb
Orblivion
A surreal journey through ambient soundscapes layered with textured beats and serene melodies.
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DJ Krush
Holonic-The Self Megamix
A vivid collage of atmospheric beats and samples that melds hip-hop rhythms with dub influences.
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DJ Krush
MiLight
A captivating fusion of atmospheric soundscapes and intricate hip-hop beats that transcends genre boundaries.
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99 Posse
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A vibrant fusion of dub, ragga, and hip-hop energy pulsates through politically charged live performances.
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99 Posse
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A vibrant fusion of dub, ragga, and rap that channels the fervor of political activism through rhythmic grooves.
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Augustus Pablo
Earth's Rightful Ruler
A mesmerizing blend of hypnotic rhythms and celestial melodies that resonate with spiritual depth.
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Augustus Pablo
East of the River Nile
A vibrant fusion of deep reggae rhythms and ethereal dub soundscapes, capturing the spirit of Rastafarian culture.
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Roots Manuva
Dub Come Save Me
A fusion of rhythmic dub and alternative hip-hop that immerses listeners in a vivid urban soundscape.
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Roots Manuva
Alternately Deep
A vibrant fusion of alternative hip-hop and dub, layered with introspective lyrics and inventive production.
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Muslimgauze
Hussein Mahmood Jeeb Tehar Gass
A mesmerizing blend of ambient textures and tribal rhythms evoking a sense of both conflict and beauty.
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Muslimgauze
Deceiver
Ethereal soundscapes merge with intricate rhythms, evoking a sense of cultural and political urgency throughout the album.
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Damon Albarn
Everyday Robots
A contemplative blend of electronic textures and acoustic warmth that explores themes of loneliness and connection.
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