Burning Spear—born Winston Rodney in St. Ann’s Bay, Jamaica—is not just a reggae artist; he is a vessel of history, resistance, and Rastafari wisdom. While his better-known songs, such as "Marcus Garvey," "Columbus," and "Slavery Days," defined 1970s roots reggae, there’s a rich body of lesser-known tracks that offer just as much power, insight, and sonic magic.
This one-hour mix delves into a deeper catalog: unreleased takes, dub versions, extended disco mixes, and forgotten B-sides that still resonate with Spear’s unwavering spiritual and political voice. These are songs for those ready to go beneath the surface.
PLAYLIST
Burning Spear - Call On You
Burning Spear - Swell Head
Burning Spear - Foggy Road
Burning Spear - Institution (Disco Mix)
Burning Spear - Workshop (Red Gold And Green)
Burning Spear - Travelling
Burning Spear - Free Black People
Burning Spear - Farther East Of Jack (Old Marcus Garvey)
Burning Spear - Spear Burning
Burning Spear - Dub Man
Burning Spear - Natural (Version)
Burning Spear - Jah No Dead (Disco Mix)
Burning Spear - Marcus Senior
Burning Spear - Do The Reggae (12" Inch mix)
Burning Spear - The Whole We A Suffer
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Bass Culture - Heavyweight Dub Mix
We take a deep dive into the heaviest, deepest, and most earth-shaking dub sounds of the 1970s with 15 killer, no filler, dub tracks.
This is the era when dub was forged in Kingston's studios, carved into vinyl grooves, and blasted through the most powerful sound systems across Jamaica and beyond. These dubs rattled speakers, lifted minds, and laid the foundation for what we now call bass culture.
So turn up your speakers, feel the bass in your chest, and let’s step into the echo chamber of heavyweight dub.
PLAYLIST
King Tubby - Keep On Dubbing
The Revolutionaries - Rocking Dub
The Scientist - Drum Song
The Aggrovators - Bag O Wire
Prince Jammy - Fist Of Fury
Joe Gibbs & The Professionals - Chapter Three
The Revolutionaries - Waiting In The Park Dub
The Twinkle Brothers - Jahovah in Dub Majesty
King Tubby & The Aggrovators - A Rougher Version
Horace Andy & The Aggrovators - Money For Dub
Mikey Dread - Industrial Dub
Prince Far I & The Arabs - Dub To Africa
Prince Far I - Back Weh
The Viceroys - Why Dub
Roots Radics - Blood On His Lips
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Dubmatix Sticky Icky Reggae Mix Show 86 (Horace Andy, Joy White, Creation Rebel, Augustus Pablo)
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
Horace Andy – Babylon System
Sylford Walker – My Father's Homeland
Hugh Mundell – Can't Pop No Style
Creation Rebel – Know Yourself
Joy White – Dread Out Deh
Moon Rocks, Prince Jazzbo – Have No Fear
Barry Brown – Politician
Linval Thompson – Pop No Style
Welton Irie – Greetings
The Black Survivors – Come Away Jah Jah Children
Lacksley Castell – My Woman Can
Soul Syndicate – Tonight
Augustus Pablo – Some Dub Plate
Wayne Jrrett – Saturday Night Jamboree
Mystic Eyes – Judgement Time
For more themed mixes, visit https://bassculture.substack.com/
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Martin Campbell: Roots Revivalist with a Modern Sound
This special mix celebrates the voice, vision, and vibration of Martin Campbell, one of the UK’s most dedicated roots reggae artists. With haunting vocals, militant riddims, and dubwise production, his sound remains a powerful bridge between the message-driven reggae of the 1970s and today’s global dub revival.
This was an artist I’d never crossed musical paths with, so when I first heard “Wicked Rule,” my ears perked up. The music was different, his voice stood out with a unique tone and delivery that made me stop and ask What was that? T’ Then I had to relisten several times to wrap my head around what this guy was doing. Released in 1990, it was a blend of digital dancehall sounds, soundsystem-style steppers, and bass, with minimalist production.
PLAYLIST
Martin Campbell, Hi Tech Roots Dynamics – Just Another Day
Martin Campbell – Babylon Come
Martin Campbell – Another Night
Martin Campbell – Give the Poor Man a Try
Martin Campbell – Everywhere I Walk
Martin Campbell, Hi Tech Roots Dynamics – Keep on Rowing the Boat
Martin Campbell – War and Plunder
Martin Campbell – Tears Form
Martin Campbell – Hard Living
Martin Campbell – Got to Pray
Alien Dread, Martin Campbell, The Hi-Tech Roots Dynamics – Don't Cry Dub
Martin Campbell – Ignorance & Poverty
Martin Campbell – Crazy Circus
Martin Campbell – Bound to Fall
Martin Campbell – Jacks Mouth
Martin Campbell, Hi Tech Roots Dynamics – You Lick Me First
Martin Campbell - Wicked Rule
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Psydub Frequencies
This one-hour set draws from key artists and tracks that have helped shape the sound, making it a perfect companion for chill-out sessions, creative focus, or late-night journeys through your mind.
PLAYLIST
Quanta - Akasha Experience – Quazilimbo (Akasha Experience Remix)
Pitch Black - Deep Fried Dub – Transient Transmission (Deep Fried Dub's Battered Mix)
Kuba – The Woman Who Made The Rain Come
Psybur – Pocket Universe
Deep Fried Dub – Kryptology (Deciphered Mix)
Tor.Ma In Dub – The Colour from Space
Third Ear Audio – The End?
International Observer – Low Light Meter
Ricky Bamboo – Subconscious
Deep Fried Dub – Mirage
Dubsalon – Yeco Ne Boko
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.