Africa Must Be Free By...1983 Dub

by Augustus Pablo

Africa Must Be Free By...1983 Dub cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1979
  • Label: Message
  • Country: Jamaica
  • Length: 26:22
  • Community rating: 3.35/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

A phenomenal deconstruction of Hugh Mundell's classic roots album, this release features visionary mixing by a young Prince Jammy. The heavy, echoing rhythm tracks are punctuated by Augustus Pablo's haunting, signature melodica lines, creating a deeply mystical, apocalyptic atmosphere. It is widely considered an absolute masterclass in the Jamaican dub tradition.

Genres

Descriptors: rhythmic, political, bassy, rastafari

Tracklist

  1. Levi Dub (3:23)
  2. Revolution Dub (2:49)
  3. Judgement Dub (3:52)
  4. Sufferer Dub (3:33)
  5. Unity Dub (3:35)
  6. Africa Dub (2:29)
  7. My Mind Dub (3:30)
  8. Western Kingston Style (3:08)

Credits

  • Orville "Bagga" Case - artwork
  • Robbie Shakespeare - bass
  • Carlton "Santa" Davis - drums
  • Clayton Downie - guitar
  • Earl "Chinna" Smith - guitar
  • Geoffrey Chung - guitar
  • Pablove Black - organ
  • Leroy "Horsemouth" Wallace - trombone
  • Augustus Pablo - Primary Artist

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