A new genre called Dub was created in Jamaica in the 1970s when recording engineers "deconstructed" popular songs. Dub is in reality the art of remixing, something which became popular a decade later and has been a common practice in the recording industry since then. 

On Dub: Soundscapes and Shattered Songs in Jamaican Reggae Michael Veal sets the context for the Dub revolution by explaining the roots of modern Jamaican music, from mento, through ska and finally Reggae. There is also fascinating information about early recording studios in Jamaica and the role of DJs and producers. Studio One gets special attention and it's no wonder as i...
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