One Blood Records

17/10/2026

HOW DUB TOOK SHAPE

Dub wasn’t born in a single studio or invented by one person. It developed through Jamaica’s sound-system culture, the rise of rhythm versions and a new approach to recording and mixing.

What began with stripped-back versions of existing songs gradually became something far more experimental. Bass and drums moved to the foreground, voices appeared and disappeared, and echo, reverb and filtering transformed familiar recordings into entirely new musical experiences.

From the dancehall to the mixing desk, figures such as King Tubby, Lee “Scratch” Perry and Errol Thompson helped establish dub as a distinct form of musical expression, built on the work of musicians, producers, engineers and sound-system operators.

This is the story of how dub took shape, and how the B-side became a laboratory for musical experimentation.

10/10/2026

Errol Mattis – Early Bird

Deep UK roots from Errol Mattis, backed by the production of Jah Bunny on a release featuring two vocal cuts and their accompanying dub versions.

Mattis brings his distinctive vocal delivery to a strong, direct rhythm, with Jah Bunny providing a solid foundation of bass and drums. The production keeps things raw and focused, allowing the vocals and rhythm section to carry the weight without unnecessary embellishment.

Both tracks are followed by wicked dub versions that push the rhythm further into the spotlight, stripping back the vocals and giving the bass, drums and mixing desk plenty of room to work.

A fine example of heavyweight UK roots, combining Errol Mattis’ vocal style with Jah Bunny’s unmistakable production touch. Two vocal cuts, two dubs and plenty of roots pressure.

𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗽𝘆, 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲 ✈️🌍

08/10/2026

02/10/2026

David Judah – Forward Rastaman Soldiers

Straight from the mid-80s vaults, Forward Rastaman Soldiers by David Judah finally gets a well-deserved official release on Solardub Records, pressed on 7” in a limited edition.

Recorded during the golden era of digital roots, the tune carries that unmistakable mid-80s character: a stripped-back rhythm, deep bass and a conscious vocal delivered with conviction. David Judah rides the riddim naturally, with a militant Rastafari message at the centre of the cut.

After years of demand, this previously unreleased recording finally makes its way onto vinyl, preserving the raw feel of the original session rather than trying to modernise it.

A proper piece of mid-80s roots history, finally out of the vaults and available on a limited 7”.

𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗽𝘆, 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲 ✈️🌍

30/09/2026

Rockstones – Burn Me Out

Originally produced by Niney The Observer in 1977, Burn Me Out is a deep roots vocal cut brought back into circulation by Roots Vibration, remastered and reissued on 7” in 2026.

The Rockstones deliver a raw and direct performance over a heavyweight Observer rhythm, with bass and drums providing a solid foundation while the arrangement leaves plenty of space around the vocals. There’s a dark, serious quality to the production that places it firmly within the deeper side of late-70s Jamaican roots.

On the flip, Version 1977 strips things back to the foundation, bringing the rhythm section forward and giving selectors the perfect companion to the vocal side.

Another worthwhile recovery from Roots Vibration: a lesser-known Niney The Observer production with all the depth and character of the original 1977 recording.

𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗽𝘆, 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲 ✈️🌍

28/09/2026

Donovan Kingjay – Humble Way

Humble Way is a new 2026 release from Donovan Kingjay on the legendary Sir Coxsone label, bringing a conscious vocal touch to the UK roots and lovers rock tradition.

Kingjay delivers the tune with a smooth and controlled style, keeping the focus on the message and melody rather than heavyweight steppers pressure. It’s a warm vocal selection with a classic reggae feel, sitting comfortably between roots and lovers rock.

Released on 7” in June 2026, Humble Way is another fresh cut from a singer firmly connected to the UK reggae and sound system scene.

𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗽𝘆, 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲 ✈️🌍