Dub
Dub is a subgenre of reggae originating in Jamaica during the late 1960s, characterized by instrumental remixes of reggae tracks. It emphasizes heavy bass, one-drop drum patterns, sparse arrangements, and pioneering studio effects like tape echo, spring reverb, delay, panning, and EQ automation to create hypnotic, spatial soundscapes.
Origin: Jamaica, especially Kingston's Black Ark and Waterhouse studios.
Era: Late 1960s–present; golden era 1970s with producers like King Tubby, Lee 'Scratch' Perry, and Augustus Pablo.
