Lud Dub
Not only featuring the legendary Dub Judah on vocals, but an incredible assortment of players of instruments!
Favorite track: Best Foot Forward.
Dub Judah, a paragon of musical excellence, has an extensive career showcasing mastery of multiple instruments and his distinctive vocal style. His prolific output on his 'Dubtech' label, his role as the bass player for the Twinkle Brothers, and his numerous contributions to music underline his exceptional artistry.
In this release, his inimitable vocal style distills a timeless message—a universal strategy for progress. He reminds us that the most effective solutions are often rooted in the most fundamental acts of will. This is a reminder that progress begins with the individual's decision to 'Put Your Best Foot Forward.' Such an ethos acts as a blueprint for life, urging us to confront challenges with our best efforts and, in doing so, become architects of a better world.
'Best Foot Forward' has been anthemic on the reggae sound system scene for over a decade. It began as a dubplate for Salomon Heritage Sound System on the 'Joshua’s Anthem' riddim, commissioned by Roots Arna from Kibir La Amlak in 2011. As the years passed, it became evident that the dubplate was too impactful to remain just a dub. After several revisions and collaborative efforts between Kibir La Amlak and Salomon Heritage, it evolved beyond its original form into a modern roots reggae classic now ready for public release.
The reworked track now features contributions from Jah David and Tippy I of Zion I Kings, alongside other notable musicians such as Westfinga, Ashanti Selah, Okiel McIntyre, Zoe Brown, and Greg Jata. Produced, mixed, and arranged by Kibir La Amlak, mastered to tape and cut to vinyl by Lewis Hopkin, it is being released globally as a collaborative effort between Before Zero Records and Salomon Heritage Label.
The B-side offers a refreshed 'Joshua’s Anthem,' with Aba Ariginal and I-Jah Salomon's solos now complemented by Okiel and Zoe’s horn arrangements, maintaining the track’s anthemic quality.
Following the vocal track, a dynamic Kibir La Amlak dub mix emerges, infused with syncopated delays and reverberant spring crashes. A straightforward riddim cut follows the horn piece, giving listeners a deep dive into the musical composition and providing sound system selectors with the perfect canvas for vocalists and chanters.
credits
released December 8, 2023
Drums: Seb Westfinga
Bass: David ‘Jah David’ Goldfine
Piano & Rhythm Guitar: Laurent ’Tippy I’ Alfred
Organ: Greg Jata
Clav: Benjamin ‘Ashanti Selah’ Smith
Trumpet & Trombone: Okiel Mcintyre
Flute: Zoe Brown
Trumpet: Patrick ‘Aba Ariginal’ Tenyue
Saxophone: Idan ‘I Jah’ Salomon
Percussion: Jamie ‘Kibir La Amlak’ Thomas
Produced, mixed and arranged by Jamie ‘Kibir La Amlak’ Thomas
At Kibir La Amlak Studio, London, UK
Mastered and cut by: Lewis Hopkins at Star Delta Mastering
Lyrics and Vocal Melody: Julius 'Dub Judah'
Drums: Seb 'Westfinga' Bzy (A1, A2, A3, A4)
Bass: David ‘Jah David’ Goldfine (A1, A2, A3, A4)
Piano & Rhythm Guitar: Laurent ’Tippy I’ Alfred (A1, A2, A3, A4)
Organ: Greg Jata (A1, A2, A3, A4)
Clav: Benjamin ‘Ashanti Selah’ Smith (A1, A2, A3, A4)
Trumpet & Trombone: Okiel Mcintyre (A1, A2, A3, A4)
Flute: Zoe Brown (A1, A2, A3, A4)
Trumpet: Patrick ‘Aba Ariginal’ Tenyue (B1)
Saxophone: Idan ‘I Jah’ Salomon (B1)
Percussion: Jamie ‘Kibir La Amlak’ Thomas (A1, A2, A3, A4)
Produced, mixed and arranged by Jamie ‘Kibir La Amlak’ Thomas
At Kibir La Amlak Studio, London, UK
Executive Production: Arnaud 'Roots Arna' Desango & Jamie ‘Kibir La Amlak’ Thomas
Mastered and cut by: Lewis Hopkins at Star Delta Mastering
Artwork: Kibir La Amlak
Kibir La Amlak is a live dub show, record label, studio and sound system based in London, UK, founded by Jamie "JT" Thomas
in 2009. After a decade of worldwide festival performances, club events, numerous tours and an ever expanding list of titles in the discography Kibir La Amlak has become a household name in the world of roots reggae and dub....more
supported by 54 fans who also own “Best Foot Forward”
greetings and love nice and big work big up!!!! please send me the blue series that i´m sure you have saved for me hahah big respects!! good vibrarion!!! c-catsoundsystem
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supported by 36 fans who also own “Best Foot Forward”
Bad bad tune got the album got the cd had to get the 7inch one of my fav singers and the that tuff riddim timeless tune keep up jah works bless🙏🏿🔥🔥🔥🔥 jahtone62