
Dubmatix Sticky Icky Reggae Mix
Reggae
Hosted by Dubmatix and showcasing the finest Sticky Icky Reggae tunes from around the globe — spanning dub to dancehall, rocksteady to roots, and every rhythm in between. Tune in weekly to experience the infectious beats that transcend borders.
Location:
Toronto, ON
Description:
Hosted by Dubmatix and showcasing the finest Sticky Icky Reggae tunes from around the globe — spanning dub to dancehall, rocksteady to roots, and every rhythm in between. Tune in weekly to experience the infectious beats that transcend borders.
Twitter:
@dubmatix
Language:
English
Website:
http://www.bassmentsessions.com/
Email:
dubmatix@dubmatix.com
Episodes
Steely & Clevie: The Beatmakers Who Changed Reggae Forever
7/4/2025
Steely & Clevie laid the blueprint for digital reggae and modern dancehall. Their innovations in rhythm sequencing, MIDI drum programming, and sampling gave rise to an entire generation of producers. Sadly, Steely passed away in 2009, but their legacy lives on in countless tracks, remixes, and riddims still in rotation today.
PLAYLIST Pinchers – Bandelero
Beres Hammond – Tempted to Touch
Steely & Clevie, Dawn Penn – You Don't Love Me
Freddie McGregor – Loving Pauper
Junior Tucker – Love Of A Lifetime
Steely & Clevie, Leroy Sibbles – Fatty Fatty
Foxy Brown – Sorry
Lady G, Sugar Minott – A Whole Heap A Man
Cocoa Tea – Sonia Come Back
Tiger – Ram Dance Hall
Sugar Minott – Smile
Mr. Vegas – Heads High
Admiral Bailey – Punanny
Gregory Peck – Oversized Mampie
General Degree – When I Hold You Tonight
Shabba Ranks – Trailer Load A Girls
Anthony Malvo, Daddy Lizard – Take You To The Dance
Ninjaman – Murder Dem
Duration:01:01:00
Dubmatix Sticky Icky Reggae Mix Show 85 (Dubmaster Conte, Earth & Stone, Ranking Joe, Linval Thompson)
7/3/2025
The 60-minute reggae mixtape show curated by Dubmatix showcases the finest Sticky Icky Reggae tunes from around the globe — spanning dub to dancehall, rocksteady to roots, and every rhythm in between.
PLAYLIST Earth & Stone – False Ruler Delton Screechie – Living in the Ghetto - 12 Mix Ranking Joe – STEP IT DOWN SHEPHERDS BUSH Barry Brown, Scientist – Movements of Jah Dubmaster Conte, Baltazzar – High Vibes Dub Prince Jazzbo – Mr. Harry Skank Linval Thompson – River Jordan Wayne Jarrett – Satta Dread Ras Midas – Let the People Go The Revolutionaries – Big Foot Hortense Ellis – Jah Created the World Junior Ross & The Spear – Judgement Time Neville Tate – See A Man's Face Joe Auxumite – No Equal Rights in Babylon Jack Ruby, King Tubby, Errol Thompson – Running Dub
For more themed mixes, visit https://bassculture.substack.com/
Duration:01:00:00
The Don Speaks: A Leroy Smart Retrospective
7/2/2025
I’ve been locked in with Leroy from the moment I heard Ballistic Affair as the needle hit vinyl and exploded out of my childhood bedroom stereo decades ago - the infectious groove and his vocal delivery, raw pleading, captured my attention and hasn’t let go since. He is a once-in-a-generation voice that, after 50 years, still resonates with young and old and will get your head nodding and feet moving.
The Backstory Leroy Smart isn’t just another reggae singer—he’s one of the most fearless and outspoken voices to ever rise from Kingston’s music scene. Known as “The Don,” his career blends social commentary, streetwise bravado, and timeless melodies.
PLAYLIST Leroy Smart - Mother Lisa
Leroy Smart, Big Youth - Pride And Ambition (Extended)
Leroy Smart - Life Is a Funny Thing
Leroy Smart - Wreck up My Life
Leroy Smart - Ballistic Affair
Leroy Smart - We Want to Go Home
Leroy Smart - Jah Is Mighty
Leroy Smart - Badness No Pay
Leroy Smart - Badness Don't Pay (45 Edit)
Leroy Smart - Africa
Leroy Smart - Mr. Smart
Leroy Smart - Friday Night
Leroy Smart - Party Time Rock
Leroy Smart - No Love
Leroy Smart - Jah Almighty
Leroy Smart - Beautiful Rainbow
Leroy Smart - No Check Babylon God
Leroy Smart - Jah Jah Forgive Them
Duration:01:02:00
Bass Culture: Lovers Rock: The Soulful Soundtrack of Black British Identity
6/27/2025
Lovers Rock is a romantic subgenre of reggae that emerged in mid-1970s London, blending soulful melodies with reggae rhythms. It was pioneered by producers like Dennis Harris, Dennis Bovell, and John Kpiaye, who established the Lovers Rock label in 1977. The genre provided a softer, more melodic alternative to the politically charged roots reggae of the time, resonating deeply with the Black British community.
Dennis Bovell played a pivotal role in shaping the Lovers Rock sound, producing hits like Janet Kay's "Silly Games," which reached number 2 on the UK Singles Chart in 1979. The genre's emphasis on love and emotional expression provided a platform for female artists, with figures such as Carroll Thompson and Louisa Mark gaining prominence. Lovers Rock became a staple at house parties and sound system events, fostering a sense of community and cultural identity.
The impact of Lovers Rock extended beyond music, influencing fashion, dance, and social dynamics within the Black British community. It provided a space for emotional expression and connection during a time of racial tension and social upheaval. The genre's legacy continues to inspire artists and audiences, underscoring its significance in the tapestry of British musical and cultural history.
Here’s an interview with Dennis Bovell on PeckhamSoul.com (includes his Top 10 List of Lovers Rock, many of which appear here)
PLAYLIST J.C. Lodge – Someone Loves You Honey
Brown Sugar – I'm in Love With a Dreadlocks
Sandra Reid – Ooh Boy
Carroll Thompson – Simply in Love (2021 - Remaster)
Janet Kay – Silly Games
Claudette Miller, Errol Brown – Tonight Is the Night
Louisa Mark – Caught You in a Lie
Jean Adebambo – Paradise
Carroll Thompson – Hopelessly in Love
Webby Jay – In the Rain
Trevor Walters – Stuck on You
Marie Pierre – Choose Me
Delroy Witter, Janet Kay – I Do Love You
Claudia Fontaine – Natural High
Paul Dawkins – Ready to Dance
Duration:01:00:00
Ranking Dread: From Sound System Star to Infamous Outlaw
6/24/2025
Tracing the Journey of Winston Brown — the deejay who rose with Ray Symbolic and fell into crime
Early Life & Identity Birth name: Winston Brown (also known as Robert Anthony Blackwood), born May 9, 1956, in Trelawny Parish, Jamaica
Grew up in the Rema and Tivoli ghettos of Kingston
Took on the stage name Ranking Dread, later adopting aliases like Errol Codling and Michael Dicks
Sound System Roots Gained prominence on Jamaica’s Ray Symbolic sound system during the mid‑1970s
After relocating to London in the late 1970s, he joined Lloyd Coxsone’s sound system, performing alongside notable UK reggae acts
PLAYLIST Ranking Dread – Super Star
Ranking Dread – Love A Dub
Ranking Dread – Fattie Boom Boom
Ranking Dread & Errol Dunkley - Holding On 12"
Ranking Dread – Shut Me Mouth
Ranking Dread – Loving Devotion
Cornell Campbell, Ranking Dread – Bandulu Hard Times - Extended 12 Version
Ranking Dread – Come Sister Come
Ranking Dread – Wha Go a Africa
Ranking Dread – Nuh Trouble Natty Dread
Ranking Dread – A Wha We Do
Ranking Dread - Tubys Dub Plate Mix
Ranking Dread / Roots Radics – Dub It On Jah (Mix by Scientist)
Ranking Dread – Jump Up Dub (Mix by King Tubby)
Duration:01:00:29
Bass Culture : Deep Dub Cuts
6/22/2025
Step into the echo chamber with Deep Dub Cuts — a one-hour journey through the mystical, bass-heavy underworld of 1970s dub. These are a few of the treasures that may not have been on your radar - deep versions by the masters of dub alchemy. From Lee Scratch Perry’s eccentric genius to King Tubby’s surgical dubs, this mix is all about the exploration of their sonic dub wizardry.
PLAYLIST Lee Scratch Perry – Leopard Dub
King Tubby – Second Cut [Little Girl]
Barry Brown, Scientist – Love Dub
Yabby You – Praises
Glen Brown, King Tubby – Assack Lawn No. 1 Dub Version 2
Niney The Observer – Dub Chapter
Simplicity People – Gussie Special
Ronnie Davis – Cover Dub
Creation Rebel – Doctors Remedy
King Tubby, Ring Craft Posse, David Isaacs – Travel Version
Bunny Lee, Prince Jammy, The Aggrovators – Ethiopian Dub
Yabby You, The Aggrovators – Words Dub
Crucial Bunny – Bunny Na Jest
Don Carlos – Dub Ah Bite!
Wackies – Slave Dub
Roots Radics – Watch What You Do Dub
Dennis Bovell – Dub’er
Pablo All Stars – Zion Dub
Diggory Kenrick, The Prophet Allstars – Oppression (Part 2)
Duration:01:00:00
Amen Brother - The Break That Built Jungle
6/20/2025
Today’s mix is a little different in terms of tempo and the backbone of the beat - there’s no one drop or steppers, this mix is the meeting of funk and dub coming together to form new - Jungle / Ragga Jungle - a fresh, revolutionary sound that tore through the UK and world in the late 80s, early 90s that continues to this day. I’ve sifted through the digital crates to bring a few of the classics together for your ears - enjoy.
What Is the Amen Break? The Amen Break is a 6-to-7-second drum solo that became the most sampled piece of music in history. Pulled from the 1969 B-side “Amen, Brother” by The Winstons, this unassuming moment reshaped hip-hop, jungle, drum & bass, and electronic music forever.
PLAYLIST Tom & Jerry – Maximum Style (Lover To Lover)
UK Apache & SHY FX – Original Nuttah 25
M-Beat & General Levy – Incredible
Top Cat – Bunn the Sensi - Dub Hustlers Remix
Congo Natty, Conquering Lion, Super Cat & Reggie Stepper – Code Red
Roni Size & Reprazent – Brown Paper Bag
More Rockers – Night Fall (Smith & Mighty)
SHY FX & Donae'o – Raver - Breakage Remix
Bahamadia – Pep Talk
Cheetah – X-Rated
Chopstick Dubplate, Jah Mason & Louie Rankin – Soundboy Gone - Original Mix
LTJ Bukem – Atlantis - Marky & S.P.Y. Rework
Duration:01:01:00
Studio Queen: The Sonia Pottinger Story
6/18/2025
From Ska to Roots – The Trailblazing Legacy of a Studio Queen Sonia Pottinger holds a unique place in Jamaican music history. As the country’s first female record producer, she not only broke barriers but helped shape the very sound of ska, rocksteady, and reggae from the 1960s to the 1980s.
PLAYLIST (The mix includes songs she produced, released, or has been part of in some manner)
Delano Stewart – Tell Me Baby
The Ethiopians – The Whip
Brent Dowe – It Cool
The Ethiopians – I Need You
Delano Stewart – That's Life
Federals – Wailing Festival
The Melodians – No Nola
Ken Boothe – Have I Sinned
Marcia Griffiths – Survival
Judy Mowatt – Way Over Yonder
Sonya Spence – When
Culture – Stop The Fussing And Fighting - 2000 Digital Remaster
The Twinkle Brothers – A New World Order
Reggae George – Fig Root
Bob Andy – Ghetto Stays in the Mind
Tony Tuff – Round the World
Ranking Joe – Shine Eye Girl
Jah Thomas – Righteous Train
Duration:01:00:00
Dubmatix Sticky Icky Reggae Mix Show 83 (Peter Tosh, Pioneers, Lee Scratch Perry, Max Romeo)
6/18/2025
The 60-minute reggae mixtape show curated by Dubmatix showcases the finest Sticky Icky Reggae tunes from around the globe — spanning dub to dancehall, rocksteady to roots, and every rhythm in between.
PLAYLIST Pat Kelly Angel Of The Morning The Reggae Boys Mama Look Deh Peter Tosh Them a Fe Get a Beaten The Soul Sisters Wreck a Buddy Lloyd Charmers,The Uniques My Rhya Soul Agent and the Soul Defenders Popcorn Reggae Dave Barker Do Your Thing Dandy,The Superboys (People Get Ready) Let's do Rocksteady The Pioneers Caranapo The Kingstonians Lion's Den Clancy Eccles Ganja Free Bruce Ruffin The Bitterness of Life Lee Scratch Perry,The Upsetters What a Botheration The Uniques A Yuh (Hey You) Max Romeo Public Enemy No. 1 Junior Byles A Place Called Africa Big Youth Foreman vs. Frazier The Dynamites Phantom (Live It Up) Prince Buster Finger Ken Boothe I Wish It Could Be Peaceful Again
For more themed mixes, visit https://bassculture.substack.com/
Duration:01:00:00
Echoes in the Smoke
6/15/2025
Dubbed-Out Trip-Hop and Smoky Basslines (One Hour Mix)
Step into a cinematic headspace where dub’s heavy echoes meet the moody textures of trip-hop. Echoes in the Smoke is a one-hour sonic journey weaving together deep basslines, hypnotic rhythms, and downtempo atmospheres. From the dusty beats of Nightmares on Wax to the spacious dubs of Rhythm & Sound and the cinematic grooves of Thievery Corporation, this mix floats in a haze of head-nodding bliss.
Perfect for late-night drives, focused work sessions, or just getting lost in thought.
Genres: Dub / Trip-Hop / Chillhop / Downtempo Features: Massive Attack, DJ Shadow, Herbaliser, St. Germain, Richie Phoe & more
PLAYLIST Dreadzone – Out of Heaven
Thievery Corporation – Thief Rockers
DJ Shadow – In Flux - In Tune and On Time
Shantel – Bass And Several Cars - mixed
Rhythm & Sound – See Mi Yah
Dubmatix, Future Dub Orchestra – Inner Blues
Richie Phoe – Bumpy's Lament
Massive Attack, Elizabeth Fraser – Black Milk
The Herbaliser – The Sensual Woman
D-echo Project – Dub Addiction - Original Mix
Nightmares On Wax – The Sweetest
St Germain – La goutte d'or
Howie B. – Who's Got The Bacon?
Duration:01:00:00
Ska Revival Session
6/13/2025
The Classic Ska Sound Lives On
Step into the sound of a new generation, keeping the spirit of 1960s ska alive. Ska Revival Sessions is a tribute to the timeless rhythms and soulful grooves that defined the golden era of Jamaican ska and its UK explosion.
This show features tracks that feel like they came straight from a Kingston dancehall or a London mod club—but were crafted by today’s revivalists. From gritty organ riffs to syncopated guitar chops and bouncing basslines, every tune echoes the energy of the past while pulsing with fresh life.
Ska isn’t just history—it’s a living sound. In a world of constant change, these revival tracks remind us that rhythm, resistance, and unity are as vital now as they were then. Whether you're a rude boy, soul girl, or ska newcomer, this session is your passport to that classic eternal sound and groove.
PLAYLIST The Aggrolites – Work To Do
The Frightnrs – Trouble in Here
Alpheus – The Victory
The Upsessions – Shake It!
The Delegators – Nowhere to Run
Rockstone Rockers, Ce'Cile – Orange Street
The Valkyrians – Heart of Glass
Dr. Ring Ding, The Senior Allstars – One Scotch, One Bourbo,n One Beer
The Inversions, Victor Axelrod – Conscience is Heavy
The Aggrolites – Countryman Fiddle
Smooth Beans – Bankrobber
Tim Timebomb – 30 Pieces of Silver
The Slackers – Because
Leon Dinero, Victor Axelrod – If You Ask Me
Charles Bradley, The Inversions, Victor Axelrod – Whatcha Doing (To Me)
The Magic Touch – Safe European Home
The Caroloregians – Got to Be a Man
The Debonaires – Same Way
The Delegators – Be Good to Me
Dubmatix & Dennis Alcapone - Rocksteady Freddie
Duration:01:02:00
Dubmatix Sticky Icky Reggae Mix Show 82 (Pachyman, Jesse Royal, Lutan Fyah, Fantan Mojah)
6/12/2025
The 60-minute reggae mixtape show curated by Dubmatix showcases the finest Sticky Icky Reggae tunes from around the globe — spanning dub to dancehall, rocksteady to roots, and every rhythm in between.
PLAYLIST Pachyman – SJU Da Break, Dubmatix – Fine & Steady - Dubmatix Dub Ratigan Era, King Toppa, Reality Mad One – Don't Stop Bukkha, Footsie – Pon A Medi Jesse Royal, Zion I Kings – Love That Don't Change Arkaingelle – Thrones Of Judgment Lion D, Irie Ites – Alert MediSun, Zion I Kings – African Pride Soul Rebel Sound, Pressure Busspipe – Fyah Mackeehan, OCG – Man a Lion Norris Man – Still Run Jhazahra – Sound Killa Lutan Fyah, Derrick Sound – Bla Bla Bla Intrestt – Mr. Screw Face Alborosie, Etana – Blessings (feat. Etana) Fantan Mojah – Jah Give Us Life King Chango – Love in Jah
For more themed mixes, visit https://bassculture.substack.com/
Duration:01:00:00
Bass Culture: Duke Reid - Kingston's Original Kingpin
6/11/2025
The Life, Sound, and Legacy of Duke Reid and Treasure Isle Records
Before Duke Reid was a king of Jamaican music, he was a decorated cop. Before Treasure Isle was one of the greatest labels in reggae history, it was a small liquor store on Bond Street in Kingston. And before the world ever heard of U-Roy or Phyllis Dillon, Duke was already shaping the streets with a sound system so heavy it moved people physically and spiritually. He didn’t just play records—he ruled dances with a crown on his head, a revolver on his hip, and a shotgun slung across his back.
PLAYLIST Duke Reid, Justin Hinds & The Dominoes – Botheration
The Melodians, Tommy McCook, The Supersonics – Everybody Bawling
Hopeton Lewis, the Tommy McCook Quintet – Boom-Sha-Ka-Lacka
Dave Barker, Tommy McCook, The Supersonics – Lock Jaw
The Techniques, Tommy McCook, The Supersonics – Travelling Man
The Techniques – I'm in the Mood for Love
Duke Reid, Justin Hinds & The Dominoes – Carry Go Bring Come
Duke Reid, The Melodians – Passion Love
John Holt, Leroy Sibbles – Let's Build Our Dreams
The Ethiopians, Tommy McCook, The Soul Syndicate – Pirate
Rosalyn Sweat, The Paragons – Blackbird Singing
Justin Hinds – Sinners
Justin Hinds & The Dominoes – Mighty Redeemer
Teacherman, Tommy McCook, The Supersonics – The Lesson
The Three Tops, Tommy McCook, The Supersonics – Do It Right
U-Roy, the Tommy McCook Quintet – Rule the Nation
The Paragons – The Tide Is High
Alton Ellis, Tommy McCook, The Supersonics – Breaking Up (Is Hard to Do)
Sir Lord Comic, Tommy McCook, The Supersonics – What a Situation (aka Black Man's Time)
Stranger Cole, Duke Reid's Band – Rough and Tough
Don Drummond, The Skatalites – Garden of Love
Ken Parker, Tommy McCook, The Supersonics – I Can't Hide
Duration:01:00:00
Dread At The Controls - Mikey Dread
6/8/2025
Dread At The Controls - Mikey Dread (One Hour Mix) Radio Revolutionary. Dub Scientist. Reggae Icon. More mixes available here: https://bassculture.substack.com/ From his echo-drenched intros to his lyrical chants about education, politics, and daily life, Mikey’s fingerprint is on reggae, dub, punk, and modern bass culture. PLAYLIST Mikey Dread – Saturday Night Style - Dub / Instrumental Reggae Music
Mikey Dread – Hot Cross Bun – Mikey Dread
Mikey Dread – Everybody Needs a Proper Education - Extended
Mikey Dread – Headline News - Dub / Instrumental Reggae Music
Mikey Dread – Israel (12 Tribe) Stylee - Extended Play
Mikey Dread – Pre-Dawn Dub - Dub / Instrumental Reggae Music
Mikey Dread – Roots and Culture
Mikey Dread – Jumping Master
Mikey Dread – Reflexion Dub - Dub / Instrumental Reggae Music
Mikey Dread – Heavy-Weight Sound
Mikey Dread – Sunday School
Mikey Dread – Industrial Spy - Dub / Instrumental Reggae Music
Mikey Dread – Voice of Jah
Mikey Dread – Gully Bank Dub - Dub / Instrumental Reggae Music
Duration:01:00:00
Bloodline Riddim: The Marley Legacy 3 Generations
6/6/2025
ONE HOUR MIX
From the concrete streets of Kingston to every corner of the world, the Marley name is more than music — it's a movement. What began with Bob Marley, a man with a guitar and a message, evolved into a multigenerational global force of cultural influence, social consciousness, and sonic innovation.
PLAYLIST Bob Marley & The Wailers – So Much Trouble In The World
Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers – Rebel In Disguise
Damian Marley – My Sweet Lord
Sharon Marley & K-Jah Sound – Butterflies In The Sky
Stephen Marley & Capleton – Break Us Apart
Bob Marley & The Wailers – The Heathen
Alborosie & Ky-Mani Marley – Natural Mystic (feat. Ky-Mani Marley)
Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers – All Day All Night
Rita Marley – Play Play
Julian Marley & Stephen Marley – A Little Too Late
Stephen Marley – False Friends
YG Marley – Praise Jah In The Moonlight – Radio Edit
Skip Marley & Damian Marley – That's Not True
Damian Marley – Welcome To Jamrock
Mystic Marley – Energy
Bob Marley & The Wailers – Who The Cap Fit
Duration:01:00:00
Dubmatix Sticky Icky Reggae Mix Show 81 (Akae Beka, King Kong, Queen Ifrica)
6/5/2025
The 60-minute reggae mixtape show curated by Dubmatix showcases the finest Sticky Icky Reggae tunes from around the globe — spanning dub to dancehall, rocksteady to roots, and every rhythm in between.
PLAYLIST i-taweh – The Capital Rik Jam, Irie Yute – Ready Fi Dem Akae Beka, Kabaka Pyramid – Glory Iba Mahr – Stay Positive Samory I, Taitu Records – Scepter Exco Levi – Yardman King Kong, Massive B, Bobby Konders – The Herb Randy Valentine – Me & My Lioness Marlon Asher – Mama Say Jah Lil, Silly Walks Discotheque – You Teach Me Joggo – Roots Ites Warrior King, Mystikal Heights, Little Guerrier – Jump Fi Joy Samory I – I Roots Junior Kelly – Powerfull Queen Ifrica – Girl Like Me Dahvid Slur, Jo Mersa Marley – Cyah Kill Rasta TROJAN SOUND SYSTEM – Time Is the Answer - Dub
For more themed mixes visit https://bassculture.substack.com/
Duration:01:00:00
Trojan Records: Soundtrack of a Revolution
6/4/2025
Trojan Records: Soundtrack of a Revolution An Hour of Iconic Sounds From A Pioneering Reggae Label Trojan Records was founded in July 1968, during a cultural turning point in Britain, when Jamaican music was gaining traction in the UK. A collaboration between Lee Gopthal, the owner of Musicland record shops and Beat & Commercial distribution, and Island Records’ Chris Blackwell, the label was initially created to showcase music from legendary Jamaican producer Duke Reid. The name “Trojan” paid homage to Reid’s powerful sound system, famously mounted on British Trojan trucks with the motto: “The toughest sound around.” The Pioneers – Long Shot (Kick De Bucket)
King Stitt & The Dynamites – Fire Corner
Clancy Eccles – Fattie Fattie
Clancy Eccles – Darling Don't Do That
Lloyd Robinson – Cuss Cuss
The Upsetters – Dollar in the Teeth
The Ethiopians – What a Big Surprise
The Reggae Boys – Mama Look Deh
Lloyd & Claudette – Queen of the World
Errol Dunkley – Darling Ooh
Dennis Alcapone – Ripe Cherry
Dandy Livingstone – Reggae in Your Jeggae
Harry J Allstars – Musical Weather
Symarip – Skinhead Moonstomp
U-Roy – Wet Vision
Al Brown & Skin Flesh & Bones – Here I Am Baby
Rudy Mills – John Jones
Brent Dowe – Share the Good Times
Hazel & The Jolly Boys & The Fugitives – Stop Them
The Untouchables – Tighten Up
The Baba Brooks Band – Guns Fever
Duration:01:00:00
Reggae Afrika: From Kingston to the Continent
6/1/2025
The Sound of Resistance From the bustling markets of Accra to the dusty streets of Harare, reggae found fertile ground in Africa—not just as a musical genre but as a movement. With its deep basslines, conscious lyrics, and unmistakable groove, reggae resonated with African youth, freedom fighters, and spiritual seekers alike.
This post explores reggae’s African journey—how it took root, evolved, and helped shape a new wave of music and identity across the continent.
PLAYLIST Meta And The Cornerstones – Skankin' Monks
Kwame Bediako – Rebelunion
Mo'Kalamity – Reggae Vibration
Babadi – Reggae Aspirine
Rocky Dawuni – Download the Revolution
Beta Simon – Ablou
Takana Zion – Rasta Government
Youssou N'Dour – Diarr Diarr
Alpha Blondy – Brigadier Sabari (2010 Remastered Edition)
Kajeem – Lady
Manjul & Tiken Jah Fakoly – Fanga Den
Tiken Jah Fakoly – Tonton d'America
Shasha Marley – Enemies Are Not Jah
Jahman Eselem – Dub Is Dub
Lucky Dube – Prisoner (Remastered)
Duration:01:02:00
Bass Culture: Militant Dub: The Rise of UK Steppers
5/30/2025
UK Steppers dub emerged in the late 1970s and early 1980s, growing from Jamaica’s dub legacy and reimagined through the lens of the British-born Caribbean community. Cities like London, Birmingham, Bristol, and Leeds became fertile ground for the next evolution of sound system culture.
PLAYLIST Dub Dynasty, Alpha Steppa, Alpha & Omega, Ras Tinny – Black Rose
Vibronics, Improvisators Dub, Iration Steppas – Dub Mind
Yehoud I, Odessa, Alpha Steppa – Leave Babylon
Dub Dynasty, Alpha Steppa, Alpha & Omega, Echo Ranks – Gideon
Dubkasm, Luciano – Jah Victory
The Robotiks, Jah Shaka – Chanting Down The Wicked
O.B.F, Iration Steppas – Love Sound System
The Disciples – Prowling Lion
The Bush Chemists – Light Up Your Spliff
Vibronics, Professa Natti – R.A.S.T.A.F.A.R.I.
Fikir Amlak, King Alpha – Lalibela
Indica Dubs, Conscious Sounds, Eva Keyes – A Place Called Home
Kibir La Amlak – Amlak Yimesgen
Alpha & Omega – Rastafari
Zion Train – Earthquake
Manasseh, Orville Smith – Tightrope Version
Mad Professor – Robotiks Dub Song
Duration:01:06:00
Dubmatix Sticky Icky Reggae Mix Show 80 (Junior Garrison, Yaardcore, Protoje)
5/29/2025
The 60-minute reggae mixtape show curated by Dubmatix showcases the finest Sticky Icky Reggae tunes from around the globe — spanning dub to dancehall, rocksteady to roots, and every rhythm in between.
PLAYLIST Junior Garrison, General Pecos – Jam Down Summer Kabaka Pyramid – Nice Up The Dance Liam Bailey – Cold & Clear Tony Tuff – One Big Family Dr. Alimantado – Born for a Purpose / Reason for Living Protoje – BIG 45 Jah Lil – Step by Step Jesse Royal, Zion I Kings – Love That Don't Change Royal Blu, Kabaka Pyramid, The Autos – Light My Way Nattali Rize, Kabaka Pyramid, Stu Brooks – This World (With Kabaka Pyramid) Lee Scratch Perry, Bob Riddim, Kabaka Pyramid – Black Marlon Asher, Tarrus Riley, Capleton – Diamonds and Gold Through The Roots, Busy Signal – Refund Green Lion Crew, Addis Pablo, Lavosti – Holding Onto Jah Jerone – Kool It Down Yaadcore, Machete Records – Concrete Jungle
Carry the show on your station. Get in touch dubmatix@dubmatix.com https://www.mixcloud.com/dubmatix/
Duration:01:00:00