Escape Pods - Scientist

On this episode Escape Pods catches up with a true pioneer of dub reggae – Scientist

Scientist is one of the original creators of dub music, responsible for engineering many of the crucial dub studio techniques in the 1970s that are now used in nearly every musical genre.

Scientist was entrusted with the keys to King Tubby’s Dromilly Avenue studio in Kingston, Jamaica and took over the recording and production of many reggae greats including; Barrington Levy, Linval Thompson, Johhny Clarke, The Roots Radics and Augusto Pablo.

Scientist went on to be behind the mixing desk at another legendary Reggae studio - Channel One become embarking on his own highly successful career as a recording artist releasing hundreds of dub records over the decades. 

Scientist - Escape Pods Selections

Blast Off: King Tubby – The Roots of Dub

Zero G: Mad Professor meets Scientist - Banga Mary Mix 2

The Planets: Scientist - Taxi to Baltimore Dub

Final Contact: Scientist – Lazer Beaming

Alien Worlds: Scientist meets the Space Invaders – Laser Attack 

Platinum Disc: Scientist & King Tubby – Earth Dub (Roots Radics)

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