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Dub Music is a present force on
the international underground
scene. More than ever, night
clubs, discjockeys, music
producers, and record labels
alike, take consideration of
this wave.
The truth is that drum and base,
jungle, trance, 2 step, and
dubstep are derivatives of the
original dubwise style from
Jamaica. NYC's Black Redemption
soundsystem (featuring
Ras Kush) have been
presenting Dub music in its
original soundsystem format.
Special guests have included Jah
Shaka, Aston (family man)
Barrett, Yami Bolo, Cedric I'm
Brooks,Disciples, Iration
Steppas, and the best of NYC's
selectors, singers, musicians, &
bands, affiliated with DUB
music.
Specialized speakers, sound
effects, echo/delay units have
been applied to allow a full dub
sounds experience. Setting a
precedence, with ranges from
deepest vintage roots to latest
warrior style steppers, a
mystery is brought to light
satisfying the object of many
Dub fans & collectors inquiry.
In New york city, there is no
alternative to a Ras Kush &
Black Redemption sound session.
Ras Kush is a true soundman in
the original concept of
soundsystem operation and
administration. His musical
works have filled a void in the
vacuum of the reggae music scene
in America. His international
upbringing, and central love for
music, influenced his sense for
musical developments, and
traditional rhythmic
appreciation.
Like most young people of his
time, growing up in the early
70s Caribbean, he was influenced
and inspired by the music of Bob
Marley, and his regular stays in
America exposed him to the then
developing hip hop music. His
love for music has led him to
always be involved in one
musical form or another and
eventually dj-ing. Playing
music, he found a specific
fulfillment and satisfaction
bringing everyone together in
enjoyment.
His long-lasting
connection with music is a
driving force for His
accomplishments. |
In his involvement with reggae
music, Ras Kush has had a
special connection with certain
fundamental members such as
Roland Alphonso and Lloyd
Bullwackie Barnes. With Lloyd
Bullwackie Barnes, Ras Kush has
worked as artist and
distributor, and toured Japan
numerous times representing
Bullwackies productions. Being
the first reggae producer in
America, and having the very
first concept of a reggae
soundsystem in New York,
Bullwackies has been a mentor
for Ras Kush.
The soundsystem profession,
which Ras Kush practices, has
been the path of evolvement for
most major producers out of
Jamaica. This also propelled Ras
Kush as a producer. His own
Black Redemption label has
released consistently well-
received productions, with
sought-after titles and requests
for continuous pressings. He is
also involved in a re-issuing
label, Forward Roots, that has
produced lost treasures and
unfamiliar gems from the 70s and
80s.
Ras kush has recorded
legendaries as: Ashanty Roy from
the Lee Perry group, CONGOS;
Glen Brown, Johny Osbourne,
White Mice and Ranking Joe to
name a few. He has also
performed throughout America,
Canada, Europe and Japan. With a
growing fan base all over the
world, it is important to take
note and keep up with the latest
on Ras Kush. Music is a mission-
it is an outreach program for
Ras Kush and the Black
Redemption: Sounds of Praises-to
bring the meditation of dancing
and upliftment to one and all.
Ras
Kush Links:
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