Dub is a subgenre of reggae characterized by remixing existing recordings, heavy use of effects like reverb and delay, and an emphasis on bass and drums.
Characteristic Instruments
The genre prominently uses bass guitar, drums, and various studio effects to create spacious and echoing soundscapes.
Dominant Styles
Dub music focuses on instrumental remixing and often incorporates experimental production techniques, influencing many electronic music genres.
Top Artists by Era
Classic Era
- King Tubby
- Lee "Scratch" Perry
- Augustus Pablo
- Scientist
Modern Era
- Mad Professor
- Dub Syndicate
- Adrian Sherwood
- The Orb
Contemporary
- Gaudi
- Digital Mystikz
- King Cannibal
- Zion Train