This week we feature the title song from Empress Sativa’s brand new album “Woman.” We talk about the cultural significance of the song and its powerful message about the impact women have on the world. We also dive into the production by Paolo Baldini and discuss the song’s modern take on traditional Jamaican production styles. We hope you continue to listen to the rest of this amazing album!

You can find “Woman” on all streaming platforms and YouTube.

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This week we feature the song “Living God” and the dub version “Living God Dub” by Rootikal Riddim. This heavy tune is from their 2009 album, Inna Sufferah’s Style. We talk about the impact of reggae music in Hawaii and Polynesia, the beauty of the song’s simplicity, and what makes it a song you can listen to over and over. Make sure to check out more from Rootikal Riddim and For Peace Band.

Both "Living God" and "Living God Dub" can be found on all streaming platforms and Youtube.

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This week we feature the song “Patience,” the opening track from The Simpkin Project’s latest album, Helping Hand. From smooth harmonies and guitar solos to punchy mixes, we cover it all. We hope you enjoy this album as much as we did!

“Patience” is available on all streaming platforms and Youtube.

Helping Hand - Bandcamp

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This week we’re featuring 2 songs by Flying Vipers: “No One Wants an Alien” from the album Off World and dub version “Alien Encounter,” from the album World Inversion. We talk about the differences between the 2 versions, the concept of space throughout both albums, and the visual design of the two. So much to talk about with these tracks so join us in breaking them down!

These songs are available on Bandcamp and most streaming platforms

Off World

World Inversion

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This week we pay tribute to Sly Dunbar. Sly was one of the most prolific musicians of all time, having played on over 200,000 recordings. He was part of many backing bands including The Revolutionaries, Word Sound & Power, The Aggrovators, and Sly & Robbie. As a member of those bands, Sly backed legends like Black Uhuru, Peter Tosh, Gregory Isaacs, Dennis Brown and so many others. We listen to a few tracks that Sly played on from the playlist available below. We talk about his drumming style, the incredible career he had and the immense legacy he left behind.

Rest in Power Sly Dunbar

Playlist on Spotify

Playlist on Apple Music

This week we pay homage to legendary guitarist Stephen “Cat” Coore of Third World. He passed away on January 18, 2026 at 66 years old, leaving behind an enormous legacy. He founded Third World at just 17 years old and played with them consistently for 50+ years. During that time he created countless hit songs, earned 9 grammy nominations and many other global accolades including The Order of Distinction of Jamaica. We listen to the opening track from the album 96 Degrees in the Shade called “Jah Glory”. We talk about the epic intro, the distinctive orchestration and the unique feeling that each instrument gives you throughout the song.

Rest in Power, Stephen “Cat” Coore, and thank you for the amazing music.

“Jah Glory” is available on all major streaming platforms and Youtube.

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We kick off our first episode of 2026 with one of our favorite artists, Hollie Cook. We listen to the song “Frontline” from her latest album, Shy Girl. Topics include the song’s unique phrasing, its flawless harmonies, and so much more. We also get into some other songs on the album and discuss how the overall vibe of this album varies from her previous ones, but still remains true to Hollie Cook’s sound.

"Frontline" is available on all major streaming platforms and Youtube.

Hollie Cook - Shy Girl

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This week James is joined by Dave Shiffman, filling in for Mark. For our last episode of 2025, we pay tribute to a reggae legend who passed recently, Jimmy Cliff. We listen to the song “Wonderful World, Beautiful People” from the 1969 album of the same name. We talk about how we found Jimmy Cliff’s music, his unique orchestrations, and the legacy that he left to the world. Jimmy Cliff helped open doors for reggae music, spreading it across the globe, and he will be missed. Rest in Power Jimmy Cliff!

A Conversation in Dub will return in 2026 with new episodes! Happy Holidays and Happy New Year to our listeners and as always, keep dubbing!

"Wonderful World, Beautiful People" is available on all major streaming platforms and Youtube.

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