Dub Revolution: Jamaica’s Sonic Innovators and the Birth of Remix Culture
Sonic Innovators Birth: Dub Revolution is David Katz’s history of Jamaican dub and its influence on remix culture. The book follows the genre from Kingston’s early-1970s sound-system scene through its development in New York and London, with first-hand testimony and context on post-colonial Jamaica.
At a glance
- Covers Jamaican dub’s development from the Kingston scene of the early 1970s and its later international reach.
- Discusses studio mixing as a creative instrument and dub’s role in the emergence of remix culture.
- Features first-hand testimony from notable dub creatives, alongside social and historical context.
Reference price: $34.99
Price checked: 13 Nov 2026
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Pros
- Connects dub’s musical techniques with the wider history of music production and remixing.
- The scope extends beyond Jamaica to dub’s development in New York and London and its global influence.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | White Rabbit |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 13 October 2026 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 384 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1399619152 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1399619158 |
| Weight listed | 478 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 15.2 x 3.2 x 23 cm |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in reggae, Jamaican music history and sound-system culture.
- Music producers and listeners curious about dub’s studio techniques and influence on later genres.
- Readers looking for a history that includes both musical development and Jamaica’s social context.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a practical guide to making dub rather than a historical account.
- Readers looking for a general reggae survey rather than a book centred on dub.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Dub Revolution cover?
It traces Jamaican dub from the early-1970s Kingston scene through its development in New York and London, and examines its influence on remix culture and music production.
Does the book include first-hand accounts?
The listing describes first-hand testimony from notable creatives associated with dub.
Is this a practical music-production guide?
The supplied description presents it as a historical account, not a step-by-step production manual.
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