Imagine
heavy baselines, one drops, psychedelic guitar riffs, echoing
keyboards, popping percussion and conscious lyrics
Now
imagine roots reggae, imagine dub,
rock…
Like
their style of music, DubTonic is a mixture of two words "DUB",
relating to the heavy drum and bass aspect of reggae music and
"Tonic", referring to
medicine.
The eclectic blend of music and musicians are certainly medicine to
one's soul and after listening you simply just want more. They are
dedicated to keeping their music interestingly spontaneous! Their
songs and spoken word are consciously thought provoking, while their
rhythm/dub section walks through the passage of time with a gritty
sound that rolls stones and break fences.
The level of
positive energy that is shared through music between "Dubtonic
Kru" and listeners everywhere proves their ability to serve the
right dosage. It's the edge they had over their counterparts when
they were voted BEST NEW BAND IN THE WORLD 2010 - 2011 at the Global
Battle of the Bands World Finals in Malyasia, February 2011.
The
Kru's sound is based on a dynamic Drum & Bass duo who
intertwine Jubbas m'esmerizing Reggae/Jazz Fusion drumming with
Stone's groovy,
pulsating
bass lines. The Duo gained over a decade of
experience
from touring/recording with legends Max Romeo, U-Roy, Burning Spear,
The Mighty Diamonds as well as contemporaries artists such as
Bushman, Junior Kelly, Richie Spice and Lutan Fyah . Versatile
guitarist Jallanzo, with his strong vocals and the talented Luke
Dixon on work stations were added and Kamau, “the Quiet Warrior,
brought a revolutionary voice to the Kru.
Dubtonic
Kru have been honored by the United States House of Representatives
and presented with a Congressional Proclamation for their
contributions
through music to varying communities.They were also awarded the Simba
Award by CPR (Coalition to preserve Reggae Music) and with a Jamaica
Star's "People's Choice Award" for "Band of the
Year".
With
four albums (Jungle Fever, Dub Tonic, Evolution, Dub Conscious) and
continuous US and international club and festival performances, The
Kru continue to give medicine to audiences and while solidifying
their place in the global music scene.
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