The Disciples are a Dub roots crew that was formed in 1986 by brothers Russ D. & Lol Bell-Brown. Russ acquired some basic recording equipment in 1985 which started their productions. Shortly after this, they teamed up with the rising star Jah Shaka. The brothers were given the name The Disciples by Jah Shaka while producing exclusively for him in the mid-to-late 80s. They recorded four albums of instrumental dub for Jah Shaka Music label during 1987 to 1990.
Jah Shaka & the Disciples - Commandments of Dub Chapter 6: Deliverance,
Jah Shaka Music SHAKALP860, 1987.
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Side A -
Jah Disciples Dub
Testament Dub
Commandment Dub
Tribute to His Majesty
Inspiration Dub
Side B -
King David's Dub
Blessings of Dub
Deliverance Dub
Kingdom Dub
Redemption Dub
Following up with this one...
Side A -
The Disciples
Son of God
Jah Man
Peace Maker
Prophet
Side B -
Prayers
Daily Bread
Worship
Multitude
Simeon
The Disciples built their own Sound System in 1991. They began playing events across the UK in the following years. They played alongside Aba Shanti-I, Iration Steppas, & Channel One Sound System. Musical content was strictly Roots reggae & Dub music from all eras.
Their first label, Boom Shacka Lacka, was formed in 1993 for releasing heavyweight instrumental Dubs. During this time their tracks were featured on compilations for labels such as Virgin (MacroDub series), Dope On Plastic, Zip Dog, & Dubhead. Albums were released with artists such as Rootsman, Dayjah, & Sister Rasheda.They released their own album on Boom Shacka Lacka in 1996.
Prowling Lion (extended mix)
Chetswayo
Upliftment
How Long
D.P. Special
Dub Revolution (Raw Shaka mix)
Kali
For Whom the Bell Tolls
Struggle of Life
Abyssinia
Sunrise
Three in One
Afrika Macka (Zion I Dub)
Uprising (Shanti Special)
Guidance Style
Humble Lion (Ital Vibes)
The Disciples are well known on the UK Dub scene. They have never been afraid of pushing the boundaries. From their reknowned Dub plates for Jah Shaka, their own Boom Shacka Lacka Sound System, to their tracks on the avant garde Macro Dub Infection compilations, to some more techno-tinged excursions, their versatility & dexterity is legend.
In 1996, The Disciples formed their second label, Backyard Movements, which was designed as an outlet for more Roots vocal leaning releases. The label has released works of both UK & Jamaican artists including Prince Alla, Michael Rose, Bunny Lie Lie, Lutan Fyah, Prince Malachi, Tony Roots, Danny Vibes, Christine Miller, Ras Mac Bean, High Priest, Anthony Que, & others.
Here's a strictly Disciples Dubwise release from Backyard Movements with intros from African Simba...
Brighter Days Dub
Deeper Roots Dub
Dub Shackattack
Outta Di War Dub
Hotta Dub Fire
Forces of Dub
I & I Dub Truths
Realms Dub
Feeling Dub Vibes
Blood Red Dub
Dub Deliverance
Yerushalem Dub
Bus Dem Judgement Dub
Works to Do Dub
Dub Protection
The Disciples are one of my favorite UK Dub/Roots outfits. If you like what you've heard here, there are plenty more shares around NSS. You might have to read the comments on some of the posts to find more.
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