Scientist
In The Kingdom Of Dub LP

Hopeton Brown, better known as Scientist, has been a pioneering figure in the world of dub for 40 years. His early love of electronics proved fruitful when (still a teenager) he was hired at King Tubby’s studio in Kingston. Brown quickly ascended the ranks and became heir to Tubby’s throne, producing imaginative and technically impressive mixes that solidified his forward-looking nickname.

Originally released in 1981, In The Kingdom Of Dub remains one of the best early LPs in Scientist’s long career. Produced by Roy Cousins at Channel One and featuring Sly & Robbie along with members of The Revolutionaries, The Aggrovators and The Soul Syndicate, the album offers a wide range of arresting rhythms, bold effect drops and exquisitely melodic bass. From “18 Drumalie Avenue Dub” (a reference to King Tubby’s address) to “Burning Sun Dub,” Scientist lays down a veritable roadmap of dub —filled with disintegrating echoes of satiny organ and textural guitar—firmly cementing his place as one of the true innovators in Jamaican popular music.

NEW / Anul aparitiei: 1981 / Reissue 2018

Tracklist:

A1 18 Drumalie Avenue Dub

A2 Next Door Dub

A3 305 Spanish Town Road Dub

A4 13 Bread Lane Dub

A5 14 Grass Quit Glade Dub

A6 11 Guava Road Dub

B1 Kingdom Dub

B2 Chariot Dub

B3 Thunder & Lightning Dub

B4 Disciple Dub

B5 Jerusalem Dub

B6 Burning Sun Dub