Name: The Dubmaster: The Essential Anthology
Brand: Dennis Bovell

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4050538766097

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Limited edition

Release date

2024-02-02

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Warner Music Group

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Dennis Bovell

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Reggae / Dub

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BMG Rights Management, formerly known as Bertelsmann Music Group, is a global music conglomerate with a rich history in the industry. Originally formed in 1985 as a joint venture between Bertelsmann AG and RCA, BMG has since evolved into a powerhouse of music production and distribution.

In 1986, Bertelsmann acquired full ownership of RCA and Arista Records through the purchase of their joint venture's stock from General Electric. The following year, these labels were merged under the umbrella of Bertelsmann Music Group (BMG), solidifying its position as a major player in the music world.

In 2004, BMG joined forces with Sony Music to create Sony BMG Music Entertainment. However, in 2008, Bertelsmann sold its stake in the company, leading to the formation of BMG Rights Management. Today, BMG continues to thrive as a leading record label and distributor worldwide.

Dennis Bovell, born in St. Peter, Barbados in 1953 and raised in London, is a renowned artist who has made significant contributions to the world of dub music. From an early age, he developed a deep fascination with dub and went on to establish his own sound system called Jah Sufferer. Bovell's unique style and innovative approach have earned him a place among the greats of the genre.

With influences from artists such as *Yabby You*, *The Revolutionaries*, and *Keith Hudson*, Bovell has crafted a distinctive sound that sets him apart from his contemporaries. His collaborations with notable performers like *Dr. Alimantado*, *Prince Jammy*, and *Prince Far I* have further solidified his reputation as a pioneer in the field.

Bovell's impressive body of work includes collaborations with various talented musicians such as *Tapper Zukie*, *Rockers All Stars*, and *I-Roy*. He has also worked with esteemed groups like *Creation Rebel* and produced tracks for artists including *Scientist*, *Junior Delgado*, and *Mikey Dread*. With his extensive experience working alongside industry legends like *Jah Shaka* and contributing to projects by iconic bands like The Aggrovators, Dub Specialist, Roots Radics, Soul Syndicate, Poet and The Roots, as well as Niney The Observer; Dennis Bovell continues to shape

Since making his recording debut in the early Seventies with legendary British reggae band, Matumbi, Dennis ‘Blackbeard’ Bovell has repeatedly demonstrated his supreme talent and versatility in a variety of music fields. And yet enormity of his impact upon the UK’s music scene over the past five decades has remained largely overlooked.

The DuBMASTER – The Essential Anthology sets to finally address this injustice by presenting the first serious retrospective of Dennis’s output as both a performer and producer.

Charting his career from the Seventies up to the present day, this handsomely packaged set presents 24 of his most celebrated reggae works - including Janet Kay’s seminal lovers rock classic, ‘Silly Games’ – as well as rarities and previously unissued treasures from the vaults.

Compiled by the artist himself, the collection is further enhanced by Dennis’s fascinating account of his life in the music business over the past half century, with his words enriched by rare photos.

The Dubmaster: The Essential Anthology

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