Who is it it it .... that's what I hear at the beginning. Step It Up in Dub is King Tubby's studio dub mix of Barry Brown's Step It Up Youthman, a recording that was produced by Bunny Lee. It's from the excellent Blood and Fire compilation Dub Gone Crazy: The Evolution of Dub at King Tubby's 1975-1979. Since the album is credited to King Tubby and Friends, I'm not entirely sure if King Tubby produced this dub version. It was probably one of his protégés, like Prince Jammy or Scientist.
The original tune is stripped to its bare essentials, slowed down and dipped in murky reverb and delay, like a minimalist splatter painting. Drum and bass keep de riddim, while other sounds pop in and out, keys, organ, guitar, vocals. Good for your late night chill out which, if you live in Portland, we all hope comes very soon.
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