- DubDerGutenHoffnung -
Always forward, never backward…
For this first installment of a mighty Lion's Den session, some very speZial guests are joining on the controls and the microphone - proper soundsystem stylee powered by Berlin's own Irieland Soundsystem.
Lion's Den teams up with Moonshine Recordings outta Poland to bring yu some of the finest of steppaz infected dub music.
After a wicked completely sold out show by Radikal Guru at a DubDerGutenHoffnung session in 2012, it's time to bring him back to town - by public demand, fi di people dem - with his brand new album 'Subconscious". This time joined by some serious message spitting on the microphone by the well known Echo Ranks - "this is a warning"!!! puuure Word, Sound & Power !!!
But there are even more musical ambassadors in the building: The 'moonshine' encounter will make the walls of Yaam shake with some exclusive tunez from the crates selected by the person who runs Moonshine Recordings and is a strong activist in the dub & dubstep scene in Poland & around: Mack.
Aldubb, from the Irieland family - a hardworking producer and head of the One Drop Music label - presents a proper dubbed out live set - so be ready fi a journey and "let there be dub"!!!
And last but not least, the Lions representing themselves - Ras Lion - the head of the Lion's Den - on the controls and konTa on the microphone - conscious music fi di people dem. Lion's Den inna di area...
haffi make the fyah bun!
!!! powered by the heavyweight Irieland Soundsystem !!!
///// LION'S DEN MEETS MOONSHINE RECORDINGS /////
/// RADIKAL GURU
[Moonshine Recordings / Dubbed Out // Gdansk, PL]
http://www.radikalguru.com/
with his brand new album 'Subconscious'
/// feat. ECHO RANKS [UK]- on the microphone
/// MACK
[Moonshine Recordings / Mash-up.pl // PL]
https://soundcloud.com/moonshine-recordings
/// ALDUBB - live set -
[Irieland Soundsystem / One Drop Music // Berlin]
https://soundcloud.com/aldubb
/// LION'S DEN [Ras Lion ls. konTa]
[Lion's Den / DubDerGutenHoffnung / Zwischenraum / Lichtblick // Berlin]
http://soundcloud.com/lionsdensound
////// ABOUT THE ARTISTS //////
on Radikal's brand new album 'Subconscious':
Poland’s finest reggae dubstep export is back to guide us through the long dark winter with his highly anticipated second studio album, Subconcious. Mateusz Miller solidified his position as one of the most exciting global ambassadors for the sound with his 2011 debut album and he returns to the mighty Moonshine Recordings with another killer full length selection of thick dread bassweight and proper roots vibes. Matt’s influences have always been varied, and his music’s rich diversity is in full effect across the LP as he adeptly shifts between tempos and moods, utilising his ear for melody and rhythm to create an absorbing collection of timeless sounds. The ground shaking sub-frequencies central to each track are built to challenge soundsystems and ignite dancefloors, whether it’s on the livewire rhythms of his jungle indebted track ‘Wicked Dub’, the driving sonic force of the drum and bass styled ‘Different Dub’ or the dubbed out, skank-ready movements of tracks like ‘Earthwalker’ and ‘Indra’. As well as the all-powerful bass pressure, Radikal Guru works with a colourful array of instrumentation, and brings in characterful vocalists YT, Danman and Echo Ranks to provide melodic lead and reggae lyricism on ‘Stay Calm’, ‘Know Yourself’ and ‘Warning!’ respectively. The final result is shining example of modern roots/ reggae-centred music in 2013, executed brilliantly and certain to last the test of time.
/// RADIKAL GURU
[Moonshine Recordings / Dubbed Out // Danzig, PL]
One of the brightest lights of the roots-influenced underground community for the past half-decade, Poland born Mateusz Miller has pioneered a compelling and unique fusion of sounds that encompass dub, reggae and dubstep under his Radikal Guru moniker. Inspired by an appreciation of soundsystem culture, his music has become synonymous with suffocating degrees of dread bassweight, vibrant and eclectic palettes of tone, and varying energy levels that cater for both dancefloor focussed ruckus and for more meditative listening.
Heavily influenced by the likes of King Tubby and Scientist, Matt first gained worldwide acclaim and recognition through a string of killer vinyl releases on leading reggae/dubstep imprint Dubbed Out, before forming a creative partnership with fellow label Moonshine Recordings where he has gone on to cement his reputation as one of the strongest proponents of the scene. His Moonshine discography boasts highlights that include his debut LP ‘The Rootstepa’ and the mighty ‘Dread Commandments’ 12”, and keep an eye out for some seriously exciting developments in the pipeline including the release of his second album.
Not only a talented producer, Matt is also a fine selector, conveying his passion for music through DJ sets that pay homage to the sound and culture’s rich history as much as they showcase the freshest cuts of sonic innovation from himself and his contemporaries. He has hit spots all around the world to assault soundsystems with bass-fuelled beats and positive vibes, including recent gigs with vocal collaborator Cian Finn at the legendary Subdub and Tokyo Dub events, as well as trips as far afield as Moscow and Johannesburg. Catch Matt bringing heat to a series of festivals this summer including Outlook and Boomtown, and with a landmark tour yet to be announced, there is plenty to look forward to on the horizon.
/// MOONSHINE RECORDINGS
Moonshine Recordings was launched in 2008 as a label focused on releasing reggae influenced dubstep on vinyl. Today Moonshine continues to push their sound to the worldwide reggae-dubstep massive.
/// ALDUBB - live set -
[Irieland Soundsystem / One Drop Music // Berlin]
Aldubb is the resident sound engineer at Planet Earth Studios Berlin, where he records, mixes and produces all his music. The most in-demand dub re-mixer in Germany has developed his own trademark sounds, using a combination of classic vintage equipment and the latest in 21st century digital studio technology.
Aldubb always busy doing mixes and remixes for reggae artists and bands from inter and outernational for labels like Echo Beach or Irie-Ites. He's a skilled producer for varios styles of music, from strictly rootsy productions like Sattatree's "Rootsman" via high-energy dubstep like Braintheft to ambient chillout productions, that can be heard on "Atmo & The Lightz", which is the first 30 song double-CD Aldubb produced with his friend Dr Atmo.
Aldubb's live set is based on his own productions, which he rearranges live on stage by jamming with the original tracks on his controller setup... multitrack dubs.
As well Aldubb is involved in the Irieland-Soundsystem, where he services and finetunes the big 12k speaker stack. Irieland crew can be heard regularly on Dubherz Radio streaming live from planet-earth studios.
/// LION'S DEN [Ras Lion ls. konTa]
[Lion's Den / DubDerGutenHoffnung / Zwischenraum / Lichtblick // Berlin]
Lion’s Den – fire sound all around
LABEL // SOUNDSYSTEM // STUDIO // PROMOTION
[ Dub // Steppaz // Rootzstep // Dubstep // Reggae // Jungle ]
Lion’s Den is a label / a soundsystem / a studio / a platform / a collective / a production and promotion force / a “political solidarity support” focused all around music currently situated inna Berlin, Germany & Brixton, UK.
The idea of di Lion’s Den was set into place by di I-dren Ras Lion a few years ago and has since been developing all along the way. Lion’s Den is working with various vocalists, musicians and producers from all over the world to deliver finest conscious music and spread the positive vibez – on a musical mission…
////// INFO //////
location: YAAM / Stralauer Platz 35 / Friedrichshain / Berlin
(near S-Ostbahnhof)
admission 8 € or more
as yu wish...gates open at 23:00
for more info visit:
http://lionsdensound.de/
http://dubdergutenhoffnung.de/
http://yaam.de/
