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jackhammer · 03-27-2010, 06:36 PM

Sly & Robbie - Version Born (2004)

Outside of The Funk Brothers (Motown), Sly & Robbie are probably the finest rhythm combo (Bass guitar and Drums) with a reported 200,000 tracks in their belts (it's not a misprint), with credits including Black Uhuru, Bunny Wailer, Culture and even Madonna.

Choosing a dedicated release for the duo is quite difficult as they have made comparatively few albums as a duo and instead lend their hand to other established artists. A few Dub compilations are around of their work and they have done some sterling work with producer Howie B but they did release this album in 2004 that comprises Hip Hop, Trip Hop, Ambient and a couple of Dub only versions of their work with artists such as Black Uhuru.

It is not a 'pure' Dub album and that is why I have included it in this list as an example of how the Dub sound permeates many forms of music without people not even realising.

Version Born was produced by the prolific Bill Laswell (Matisyahu for a quick reference) and features artists such as Black Thought, Tricky and N'Dea Davenport but this is not a feeble attempt for recognition or to crowd please. It's merely a chance for the boys to make an album for themselves without adhering to their usual employers wants and needs.

From the stunning chilled out cover of the Eurythmics 'Here Comes The Rain' to the Rap heavy 'Subzero', it's an album that fits into many genres with ease yet it still retains that organic vibe of Dub that they carry out with consummate ease.

Well worth a listen if the initial thought of a pure Dub album is a little too adventurous.

03-27-2010, 06:36 PM	#70 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	Sly & Robbie - Version Born (2004) Outside of The Funk Brothers (Motown), Sly & Robbie are probably the finest rhythm combo (Bass guitar and Drums) with a reported 200,000 tracks in their belts (it's not a misprint), with credits including Black Uhuru, Bunny Wailer, Culture and even Madonna. Choosing a dedicated release for the duo is quite difficult as they have made comparatively few albums as a duo and instead lend their hand to other established artists. A few Dub compilations are around of their work and they have done some sterling work with producer Howie B but they did release this album in 2004 that comprises Hip Hop, Trip Hop, Ambient and a couple of Dub only versions of their work with artists such as Black Uhuru. It is not a 'pure' Dub album and that is why I have included it in this list as an example of how the Dub sound permeates many forms of music without people not even realising. Version Born was produced by the prolific Bill Laswell (Matisyahu for a quick reference) and features artists such as Black Thought, Tricky and N'Dea Davenport but this is not a feeble attempt for recognition or to crowd please. It's merely a chance for the boys to make an album for themselves without adhering to their usual employers wants and needs. From the stunning chilled out cover of the Eurythmics 'Here Comes The Rain' to the Rap heavy 'Subzero', it's an album that fits into many genres with ease yet it still retains that organic vibe of Dub that they carry out with consummate ease. Well worth a listen if the initial thought of a pure Dub album is a little too adventurous. __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”