Cougar Microbes

The latest release from the mighty fine Dub Pistols crew extols the virtues of the illegal drug that no-one, including the police is really that bothered about. We’re not talking about Class A’s here or “Kate Moss-tins” as London’s finest rapper Rodney P. explains in the lyrics.

Lambs Bread, Collie weed, the Chronic or a Fatty Boom Batty if you’re a fan of tv s Spaced. Rodney P. recommends you light up your chalice in Buckingham Palace (or just about anywhere you like) while the band crank out a radio friendly tune that oozes carnival charm through the sound of steel drums and reggae rhythms. The very sounds that usually see the residents of W10 running for their country retreats in fear of the invading marauders.

Despite the sunshine in the sounds the Notting Hill book club readers need not fear – there’s more than 6 months to wait until the real steel drummers will be pounding their streets like bombed-out, drugged-up versions of the Pied Piper, leading Ganja toting rats in tight packs behind them.

A Dub Pistols single release is always great value for money with each seeing a remix project that stretches the elements of the original song, often into totally unknown territory. This is no exception and while some of the offerings here add little other than to make the original mix sound all the more refreshing, the Sunday Best mix is well worth a listen and the 2 Bit Thug remix adds a few more beats for your bucks.

Remember kids, just say maybe.

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First guest post by the affable Stephen Chancer

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TRACKS:

Dub Pistols – Ganja (2 Bit Thug Remix)

Dub Pistols (Sunday Best Cosmic Dub Remix)

Hot on the heels of playing the festival circuit, The Dub Pistols crew descended on Dingwalls, in Camden on a wet and windy Tuesday night. Neither the mid week slot nor the weather did anything to dampen the mood however and the band lived up to their now legendary reputation for live performance and delivered a set which had the crowd roaring and jumping!

The band, famous for their collaborations with the good and the great of the music scene, Rodney P, Terry Hall, Gregory Issacs and Lindy Layton, have been touring with their new album ‘Rum ‘n’ Coke’ in recent months showcasing their unique brand of skank. Drawing on influences of punk, ska and reggae, The Dub Pistols are a dub, dance, reggae, hip hop, outfit who are rightly regarded as genre-defying.

They played a set which took in tracks from both old and new albums including, the sun-soaked delights of “Ganja“, the seminal “Westway” and atmospheric “You’ll never find“, as well as current new single “I’m In Love” with sublime vocal pairing from Rodney P and Lindy Layton set against a big beat. Bruising baselines mixed with horns and guitar to create a mashed up sound personified at one point by front man Barry Ashworth, colliding with the floor during a particularly energetic dance move!

The Dub Pistols never fail to deliver and this gig lived up to all expectations. A band that are recognised for their spectacular live events, the energy and excitement they incite was in evidence on Tuesday.

Mine’s a Rum and Coke!

TRACK:

The Dub Pistols – I’m In Love (Foamo Remix)

If Dub Pistols‘ new single ‘I’m In Love (from the aptly titled ‘Rum & Coke‘ album) is the perfect companion for relaxing on a sunny beach then the Marten Horger remix must be the dream addition to a night out in at your favourite open air club.

The German DJ keeps Lindy Layton‘s soothing vocals and jacks them up with some huge beats and a throbbing bass line. Good job sir!

The ‘I’m In Love‘ remix package gets an official release via Rob da Bank’s Sunday Best Recordings on September 7th but I suspect you will be hearing it often on the dance floor this summer.

TRACK:

Dub Pistols – I’m In Love (Marten Horger Remix V.2)