The founding members of Dubtonic Kru are Deleon “Jubba” White and Strickland “Stone” Stone, a dynamic Drum & Bass duo who, over the years have contributed to the development of modern roots reggae. The Kru has gained about a decade and a half of experience from touring and or recording with the legendary likes of Max Romeo, U-Roy, Burning Spear, The Mighty Diamonds as well as modern day artistes such as Bushman, Junior Kelly, Richie Spice, Lutan Fyah and Voicemail to name a few… One of the significant milestones in their careers was the composition of the “I Swear” rhythm, a rhythm that took the Reggae arena by storm, which featured Chuck Fenda’s "i swear" and Richie Spice's "marijuana pon di corner". The extention of the group now boasts additional members such as Luke on work stations,the unique voice of Kamau,while on percussions,Jallanzo on guitar and vocals and Craig on lead guitar. Their songs and spoken words 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.
CATCH A VIBE MONDAYS PRESENTS
DUB TONIC CREW (Kingston, JA)
w/ special guest performance by
MISS OMEGA
ROOTS RAWKA
BABYLON DOWN SOUND SYSTEM
@ Bar DeLuxe (668 South State Street)
$5
Last weekend we travelled to L.A., California for the Inter City Clash Part 2, Babylon Down represented for S.L.C and Selecta Easy B represented for L.A., the turn out for this event was great, the clash was sticky, it all boiled down to the tune fi tune, Easy B won the clash with a score of 4 to 3. Sometimes we win, sometimes we lose that's how it goes with clash, Big up Easy B and congratulations on the win. The score is 1 - 1 now and Babylon Down is looking forward for the third and final part of the clash, this next one will be hosted on neutral grounds somewhere, maybe Vegas being halfway between L.A. and S.L.C. would be the perfect place to host this.
On Thursday August 28th the New Kingston band from Kingston, Jamaica will be performing at Bar Deluxe, Ray Leger upcoming Utah reggae artist will be there also and Babylon Down will be providing reggae selections before and in between of sets. Saturday August 28th Babylon Down is transforming the Mercury Room at The Hotel for one night only in to the Boom Boom Room, reggae/ dancehall vibes all night long spiced up with live performances by Bert McKoy , Ras Otis, Chuck & AK with Selecta Rebel pon di contorlz. On Monday August 30th Catch A Vibe Mondays presents thing called Earthquake, live performances from Upcoming Reggae artists backed by the Afro Omega band, for more info View Events
07/28/10
Big up DJ Knucklz who killed it on the VP record Release Party last Monday, nuff respect each and every time. Shout Out to the Reggae On the Mountain organizers, first class reggae in down town Salt Lake City. The after party was nice like sugar and spice, Natural Roots brought top notch roots vibes and unexpectedly Marcia Griffiths blessed the Salt Lake reggae fans with a surprise appearance to be backed by the Natural Roots band and Babylon Down Sound System.
On August 7th we'll be facing Eazy B for another Inter City Sound Clash in Los Angeles, Saturday August 28th we're bringing Dancehall vibes to The Hotel, Babylon Down Sound System all night long in the Mercury room, more info & flyers coming soon.
Until then enjoy previous episodes of the Riddim Lab, Babylon Down's weekly music stream on the internet, the latest and greatest reggae selections every Sunday from 9 to 11 PM.
07/20/10
VP Records "REGGAE GOLD 2010" Record Release Party
BABYLON DOWN SOUND SYSTEM &
w/ special Guest Selecta : DJ KNUCKLZ
Bar DeLuxe (668 South State Street)
Reggae Gold features the breaking & established
international reggae hits.
Reggae Gold is the world's most recognized reggae
music compilation, A 16 year legacy and a loyal fan base. www.vprecords.com
07/18/10
SUNDAY JULY 25th
Reggae on the mountain After Party
NATURAL ROOTS
BABYLON DOWN SOUND SYSTEM
Club Elevate (155 West 200 South)
$5 w/ ROTM wristband, $10 with out
Reggae On The Mountain 2010, Utah's annual reggae music festival July 25th on Gallivan Avenue, at The Gallivan Center. Tickets are on sale now! Tickets are available at any Smith's Tix location.
Announced Artists:
Don Carlos
Marcia Griffiths
Dub Tonic Kru
Codi Jordan Band
Carlos Cornia
Head Ease
DJ Roots Rawka
More TBA soon! www.naturalroots.com www.reggaeonthemountain.com
07/13/10
Catch A Vibe Mondays presents
Monday July 19th, 2010
MYSTIC ROOTS
Babylon Down Sound System
$5 Cover
Bar DeLuxe (668 South State Street, SLC)
MYSTIC ROOTS
Serving up an original style based in reggae, hip-hop, and dancehall (with overtones of rock, funk, and ska), a Mystic Roots Band live concert guarantees not just at music for your ears, but also a high-energy show and powerful experience you'll never forget.
This Chico-born, now San Diego-based group brings a brand new sound while embracing the nature of roots reggae wholeheartedly and performing it with smooth vocals/harmonies, energetic freestyles and beat-boxing, all over a solid groove. The music and lyrics are catchy and upbeat, yet with a powerful, positive message. The musicianship of the players is top notch and arrangements are often complex and always interesting. The band tours the U.S. full-time, playing shows with some of the biggest names in reggae, hip hop, and rock. MRB promotes positivity and spreads a conscious message while still having a good time and keeping the party going. Fans describe MRB's music as a refreshing, energetic, and cutting-edge sound that people are immediately drawn to. As a result, MRB has developed an ever-growing legion of loyal fans. This fan base exists not only in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, but also in Europe, Latin America, Australia, and even several regions of Asia.
Brought to you by (in alphabetical order)
Babylon Down,
Bar DeLuxe,
Borey,
Dub Wize,
Roots Rawka,
Twisted Roots,
Vertical Diner
06/23/10
Catch A Vibe Mondays presents
A mid summer reggae fest with great reggae talent from California
Monday July 12th, 2010
DREAD DAZE & SOULMEDIC
Babylon Down Sound System
$5 Cover
@ Bar DeLuxe (666 South State Street, SLC)
DREAD DAZE
Pulling reggae apart and putting it back together again with a libleral dose of hip-hop, a dash of rock, and a whole lot of soul, Dread Daze tunes up the positive vibrations and turns traditional reggae on it’s ear. The powerful sound they bring forth is uniquely their own, and their music speaks their truth in no uncertain terms.
SOUL MEDIC
International Reggae singer/songwriter -Soulmedic Hails from Northern California and the Big Island of Hawaii forwarding potent reggae and dancehall music. Soulmedic deliveres vocal versatility with songs of insparation rooted firm in truth and rights; Medic is known for entertaining and energetic stage shows, uplifting the massive with the message of love and unity.
Brought to you by (in alphabetical order)
Babylon Down,
Bar DeLuxe,
Borey,
Dub Wize,
Rock Da Boat,
Roots Rawka,
Twisted Roots,
Vertical Diner
06/14/10
Summer time is reggae time, lots of concerts, festivals & parties with international & local reggae artists performing in the 801 area, for more info on reggae events in Utah, check Utah Reggae. Catch A Vibe Mondays provides the weekly reggae fix for the Salt Lake massive and is hosting a variety of talent this summer, starting with
DJ Sosa, all di way from Sudan via Washington DC, June 21st
DJ Aliance, bad selecta from Park City, June 28
DJ Planit, KRCL selecta July 5th
Dread Daze w/Band & Soul Medic, reggae talent live from Cali, July 12th
Mystic Roots, long time partners in crime come again, July 19th
In the mean time enjoy this video, shot at last weeks concert with Alborosie, killer show organised by Roots Rawka.
Make sure not to miss this show Roots Rawka Productions is bringing Italian Reggae Star Alborosie with "THE ESCAPE FROM BABYLON TOUR" to Salt Lake City on Tuesday June 8th, 2010.
ALBOROSIE & THE SHENGEN CLAN
NATURAL ROOTS
BABYLON DOWN SOUND SYSTEM
THE HOTEL & ELEVATE (155 West 200 South)
Tickets available @ SMITHSTIX $15 Adv/$20 Day Of www.myspace.com/alborosie www.naturalroots.com
05/02/10
Tune in to the Riddim Lab for the latest and greatest reggae selections, every Sunday from 9 to 11 PM MDT, broadcast will be available for the download after broadcast.
Log on to www.ustream.tv/channel/riddim-lab or tune in right here and listen to embedded stream RIDDIM LAB.
05/01/10
Pictures and audio from the "Inter City Reggae Clash", SLC VS. LA 1-0, Kaboom
Click link to listen Eazy B VS. Babylon Down Sound System Catch A Vibe Mondays 04/05/10
03/30/10
After hosting S.L.C.'s first Reggae Sound Clash ever in February, Babylon Down got challenged by Selectah Eazy B from Los Angeles to have a face off on our home turf, of course we could not decline this challenge. So on Monday April 5th 2010, Catch A Vibe Mondays presents a musical war called
03/24/10
Monday March 29th, SLC's first ever 45 Cup Clash winner, Roots Rawka, will be joining Babylon Down to deliver strictly reggae dancehall vibes all night long.
03/20/10
After hosting S.L.C.'s first Reggae Sound Clash ever in February, Babylon Down got challenged by Selectah Eazy B from Los Angeles to have a face off on our home turf, of course we could not decline this challenge. So on Monday April 5th 2010, Catch A Vibe Mondays presents a musical war called
THE INTER CITY REGGAE CLASH L.A. VS. S.LC. SELECTA EAZY B VS. BABYLON DOWN SOUND SYSTEM
Monday 04/05/10
Bar DeLuxe (666 South State Street)
03/08/10
Audio from last months first ever reggae sound clash in SLC.
Big up all selectas and congratz to Roots Rawka
Round 1 1) Taniman 2) Roots Rawka 3) Dubwise Selecta 4) DJ Rock Solid
03/06/10
Pictures from Catch A Vibes Monday w/The Mighty Diamonds
02/08/09
02/27/10
A little video of Bajie doing a Dub Plate version of his latest hit "That's life" courtesy of Truck Back Records for Babylon Down Sound System, the video is not great but the tune sound sweet. Big Up Bajie, for more info on this artist check www.myspace.com/djbajie www.myspace.com/truckbackrecords
02/17/10
Big up all massive & crew, Skullcandy, Vertical Diner, Twisted Roots, Uprok, Bar Deluxe. Massive respect to all selecta's partaking, Tanimon, Dubwise, Rocksolid and Roots Rawka aka. "Walk like a champion" who took the cup home. Audio coming soon, thanks for making Salt Lake's first 45 Cup Clash a successful night !!!
02/04/10
Catch A Vibe Mondays w/ THE MIGHTY DIAMONDS
Monday February 8th 2010
@ Bar DeLuxe (668 South State Street)
$ 10
The Mighty Diamonds are a Jamaican harmony trio, recording roots reggae with a strong Rastafarian influence. The group, which comprises Donald "Tabby" Shaw, Fitzroy "Bunny" Simpson, and Lloyd "Judge" Ferguson, was formed in 1969 and remains together as of 2008. They are best-known for their 1976 debut album Right Time produced by Joseph Hoo Kim and the 1979 release Deeper Roots.
Their first hit singles "Country Living" and "Hey Girl" were recorded on the Channel One label. Two of their greatest songs are "Go Seek Your Rights" and "I Need A Roof" both from the mid 1970s. The classic Mighty Diamonds style is 'roots reggae', in their case characterised by close harmony lyrics, Tabby's relatively high-pitched lead vocals, and earnest, 'conscious' lyrical content. Instrumentation was not as bass-heavy as some of their contemporaries in the 70's.
"Pass the Koutchie", written by Leroy Sibbles and Jackie Mittoo, became an international hit twice, when first released (on their 1982 album Changes[1]) and again when it was covered by Musical Youth and released as "Pass the Dutchie".
Tabby, Bunny and Judge have produced over 40 albums in their long career.
01/24/10
As you know Babylon Down is dedicated to promoting reggae/ dancehall sound system culture right here in Utah. We've promoted parties, live artists, a dancehall queen contest and this time around we're hosting Salt Lake City's first ever 45 CUP CLASH. Clashes are a integral part of the reggae sound system culture and we'd like to introduce the Salt Lake Reggae fans to these kinds of events.
On Monday February 15th 2010, 4 selectors will face off in a friendly musical competition where they'll be matching wits in selecting, hyping up the crowd, and showcasing their knowledge of Reggae tunes. The object of the clash is to "kill" the other sound or sounds, leaving one selector to be the champion. Maximum respect to all selecta's for partaking in this event, we're looking forward to hearing your selections and to having a great night.
Monday February 15th
Bar Deluxe (666 South State Street)
No Cover !!!
Selecta's for the night:
* Selecta Tanimon
* Dubwise Selecta
* Roots Rawka
* DJ Rocksolid
Cup Clash Format
1. ROUND ONE,
5 Minutes Introduction round, no elimination
2. ROUND TWO, 15 Minutes
One Selecta Drops Out!
3. ROUND THREE, 10 Minutes
One Selecta Drops Out!
4. ROUND FOUR
Two Remaining Selectas go Tune Fi Tune
Best 4 Out of 7*** EACH Judged Individually
FOUNDATION TUNES
Rules
The Judging will be decided by the Crowd. The Crowd will
be asked who won the round by a show of hands.
All formats are allowed vinyl, CD, serato,..
No playback ;
* Example selecta B plays tune already played by selecta A.
* Disqualification if caught & protested by other selecta('s) or crowd,called by judge if unclear.
Sponsored by Skullcandy I
UpRock I
Vertical Diner I
Twisted Roots I
AMT Printing
01/20/10
Catch A Vibe w/
Mystic Roots
Babylon Down Sound System
$5 for Gentleman, Ladies Free !!!
Serving up an original style based in reggae, hip-hop, and dancehall (with overtones of rock, funk, and ska), a Mystic Roots Band (MRB) live show guarantees not just music for your ears, but rather a high-energy show and powerful experience you'll never forget. This Chico-born, now San Diego-based group brings a brand new sound while embracing the nature of roots reggae wholeheartedly and performing it with a solid groove, smooth vocals/harmonies, energetic freestyles, and beatboxing. The music and lyrics are catchy and the musicianship of the players is top notch. The band tours the U.S. full-time, playing shows with some of the biggest names in reggae, hip hop, and rock. Mystic Roots Band promotes positivity and spreads a conscious message while still having a good time and keeping the party going. Fans describe MRB's music as a refreshing, energetic, and cutting-edge sound that people are immediately drawn to. As a result, MRB has developed an ever-growing legion of loyal fans.
01/16/10
We tried recording last weeks session @ Bar Deluxe, sadly we were only able to salvage 20 minutes from the whole recording,
so here we go 20 minutes of early juggling, Catch A Vibe with Babylon Down Sound System, Monday January 11th 2010.
