The 4th ROIR
USA release is the work of modern Dub Master and Producer
Emmanuel Okoronta (the Black Cat), who emigrated form his
Ibo tribal village in Nigeria to California several years
ago. This is his second ROIR release. The first Black Cat
Dub (ROIR cassette A-203) introduced his deep
bass/percussive roots psychedelic style, reminscent of his
heroes, Lee 'Scratch' Perry and King Tubby.
In his latest endeavor, we
have essentially more of of the same - but what a same! His
unique style positions him as a leading figure in the New
Dub Movement in America.
"Gato's
vocals weave through the mix like an alleycat on a night
prowl. Human voice and traditional tribal percussion* move
with and against the rhythm,... he must be counted among
those who are injecting renewed inspiration into Jah
music."
- Elena Oumano, Reggae
Historian
"Vital
Force Dub is 70 minutes of breathtaking dub from the Black
Cat. Okoronta's pulsating, organic tracks feature floating
horns and melodica lines over traditional African
instruments. But the rhythms are always anchored in the
Jamaican reggae traditions of such dub pioneers as Augustus
Pablo, King Tubby and Lee "Scratch" Perry." -
Huh
