Liondub
DJ Liondub comes correct. An authentic product of Brooklyn, his musical mindset was
formed at the crossroads of major international bass vibrations originating from
Jamaica, NYC and the UK. Inspired by the global rhythm culture emanating from the
streets beneath his feet, Liondub has spent a lifetime pounding that very pavement
in pursuit of his passion for bottom-heavy beats.
Armed with raw talent, right intentions, a humble demeanor and the tireless determination
of a true New Yorker, he began DJing back in '91. As a 17 year old sound system selector
hustling in the Lower East Side of the Dinkins-era, Liondub embarked on a journey that
has since taken him to the four corners of the dub diaspora; from Jamaican Roots Reggae
to the Jungle depths of the UK, from high up on Hip-Hop to down-low on Dubstep. Along the
way he has studied under great masters, paid untold dues and kept it Bed-Sty real in the
name of music; all-the-while sharpening skills, developing expertise and establishing
critical relationships across geographic and sonic divides. From NYC he criss-crossed North
America and from London he conquered Europe, all the while cultivating roots in his
home-away-from-home, Jamaica. Always armed with a current arsenal of jungle/dubstep &
reggae dubplate specials, Liondub's soulful, explosive, unique, and precise sets have
gone down a storm on stages shared by a lengthy list of legends and luminaries including
Sly & Robbie, The Fugees, Sister Nancy, Johnny Osbourne, Steel Pulse, Black Uhuru, The
Beatnuts, Smith & Mighty, DJ Kush, Afrika Baambaata, Jazzy Jay, DJ Hype, Andy C, Goldie,
Pinch, Loefah, Kryptic Minds and Damian Marley to name but a few. Emerging from the shadows
of giants, Liondub's mixes have moved him into the spotlight with recent podcast exclusives
airing on urb.com and kmag.co.uk, home of the highly influential Knowledge Magazine.
Between stints as a wax warrior one can find Liondub in the studio honing the flipside of
his craft. His steady stream of productions converged with the with Toronto-based producer
Marcus Visionary resulting in the launch of Liondub International. The label has been sending
massive waves through the sub-frequency obsessed bandwidth, peaking (so far) with "The General"
featuring Jahdan Blakkamoore, a riddim co-produced with Matt Shadetek of the Dutty Arts crew
that has been tipped as one of the top Ragga-influenced dubstep tracks of 2009. With ongoing
support from baller jocks like Annie, Nightingale, Rusko, Ramadanman, Remarc, Benny Page,
Chrissy Chris and MJ Cole, 2010 looks to be a year of exceptional promise for the upstart
international imprint.
So whether behind the decks as a DJ, behind the boards as a producer / engineer or behind the
scenes as a label executive, event producer and record shop buyer, it is Liondub's uncommon
ability to flow between these kindred yet surprisingly disparate musical spheres that
distinguishes his creative vision and defines his professional ethos. What emerges from
Liondub's wide angle view of Dub history is an improbable yet fresh way forward that balances
the warm soul and raw spontaneity of a Kingston Dancehall sound system with the exacting
precision of a London Drum and Bass technician. That's no easy mission, but one Liondub delivers
on daily.
Liondub brings a current arsenal of jungle/dubstep & reggae dubplate specials, His performances
are soulful, diverse and explosive.
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** PRE ORDER ** - The new Liondub Double CD today
OVER 60 KILLER JUNGLE AND DRUM & BASS TRACKS ACROSS 2 CD'S
Liondub. Marcus Visionary. Sugar Minott. Serial Killaz. Bladerunner. Johnny Osbourne. Navigator. Daddy Freddy. Ricky Tuff. Potential Bad Boy. Mavado. Pad Anthony. Certified Sickness. Saxxon. Code Red & many many more.
THIS IS A PRE-ORDER ITEM and if purchased will be despatched for delivery on Friday 5th Sept
