Elastica Dub & Don Hartley - Need More Love

Italian producer Alberto Tucci aka Elastica Dub combines the vibes of reggae and dub with pure creative energy.  The founder of Elastica Records, a historic label of Dub and Electronic Music, gathers around him the best of international artists, who love reggae and dub music, to create some great releases. After his tour in India and his collaborations with Zion Train and Daman, he releases his first single on Dubophonic Records.

Jamaican born and raised Roots Reggae artist Don Hartley has over three decades of experience sharing his deeply spiritual music. He shot to notoriety on the UK and European Dub scene in 2001 via his association with Manchester UK’s Nucleus Roots label. Don has since then gone on to work with notable producers and labels like Thierry Negro (Faya Dub), Lewis Bennett (Lewis Bennet Dub), Roll & Record, Fat Bird Recordings, Rod Chaplin (MessenJah Music) and Dubophonic Records through his recent collaboration with Mikey Dub. From Kingston, Jamaica, to the UK - from Jah Rastafari to Jesus Christ - his journey has shaped both his music and his message.

Elastica Dub and Don Hartley come together in a collaboration that blends heavy dub grooves with a powerful social message. Known for his soul-stirring lyrics and global perspective, Don Hartley voices the pain of a world torn by conflict—from Ukraine to Gaza, from broken friendships to digital isolation. Need More Love, produced by Elastica Dub, channels this cry through deep basslines and immersive soundscapes. 

Born between the Tuscan hills, the vibrant energy of London, and the vast silence of the Rajasthan desert, this track is both a call to conscience and a tribute to reggae’s role as the voice of the voiceless.

Rastaveli MC / Step Machine - Better Galaxy

Artem Kostyuk aka Rastaveli Mc, is a Russian artist who is well established abroad, thanks to his conscious lyrics, manner of performance and right message.  His songs can be heard on festivals and radio stations in Europe, South America and even Africa. He collaborates with artists and producers all over the globe with equal success. 

 

Rastaveli Mc's high productivity and conscious lyrics are his main distinguishing feature from many musicians. Rastaveli MC is in constant search and creation of something new. At the moment he is the best reggae performer in Russia according to “Reggaemedia” and “Daily Vibes” the main media publishers covering reggae music in Russia

Step Machine is an apologist of reggae/dub/ska music, producer and multi-instrumentalist from Russia. He began his creative way as a music composer, arranger and drummer in several local reggae bands at the same time. Over time, he became interested in sound engineering and started to play dub on an old Soundcraft with a couple of analog effects. He now focuses on all stages of music creation, from composing to mastering. He is notable for using traditional reggae hardware and believes that they are the perfect polish for good music in this genre.

Leo Tan & I-niverse - New Jerusalem / New Jerusalem Dub (7inch vinyl dubplate) [DUBR-705]

[DUBR-705] Leo Tan / I-niverse -New Jerusalem / New Jerusalem Dub
(7inch vinyl dubplate / limited run of 55 copies)

A. Leo Tan - New Jerusalem / B. I-niverse - New Jerusalem Dub

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UK reggae dub producer I-niverse keeps spreading the message of peace, love & unification through his work. I-niverse’s sound takes you on an uplifting spiritual journey, driven by pulsating weighty bass lines and majestic melodies that send positive vibrations to the heart and help one to experience states of inner peace.

After a number of digital releases, it is time for his first vinyl single release on the label, featuring Leo Tan on the vocals. The tune is entitled New Jerusalem and it is presented in two versions: the vocal cut and the obligatory dub version!   

With his powerful voice and technique, Leo Tan delivers the most appropriate lyrics for this uplifting riddim, praising God and thanking Him for everything He provides!

In these dark times it is a blessing to be able to release this spiritually uplifting tune!

CREDITS
Lyrics, written and vocalized by Leo Tan
Produced, composed and mixed by I-niverse
Mastered by Pressure Mastering
Dubplate by dubwise.it

 

Muflon Dub Soundsystem ft. Melana - News From The World

Muflon Dub Soundsystem from Poland, together with the vocalist Melana, join forces again to bring you a very important message. And, as usual, a solid portion of meditative, Roots-influenced Dub music 

The title track, News From The World, is an emotional reaction for all the evil that is taking place. We should never get used to it, never stop to express our disagreement for violence and injustice. Even if we experience peace and safety, our sisters and brothers are suffering out there in the world and there is always a way to help.

Other songs try to seek some comfort in the Bible. Promise of peace given by prophet Isaiah and the covenant with Noah - that’s what we hold on to in tough times. 

The last track, Steppin To The Highest Region, is a version of a song, originally released as a single in 2021. It is our statement on what we believe is our destiny. 

Have a listen and let the heartical sounds surround you. Beautiful Melana’s vocals, meditative vibe, heavy Drum and Bass. Also, lots of spacey Dub effects is what we surely can expect of Muflon Dub’s productions.