Digitaldubs

Digitaldubs forms in 2001 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and is the first reggae sound system in the city. The group works in dub, reggae, dancehall, and electronic music, and plays both live sound system sets and studio productions.

Members

The original and current lineup consists of MPC, Nelson Meirelles, and Cristiano Dubmaster. MPC is a selector and producer, Nelson Meirelles is a selector, musician, and producer, and Cristiano Dubmaster is a selector, toaster, and percussionist.

Studio work and releases

The group records in its studio, Muzambinho. Its first release is Digitaldubs Apresenta Brasil Riddims Volume 1, issued in 2006 on the Muzamba label. The collection includes contributions from B Negão, Mr. Catra, Ras Bernardo, and other artists. The second album, Diaspora Riddim, includes appearances by Lone Ranger, Sylvia Tella, Prince Wadada, Biggaton, Manik Balam, Nabby Clifford, and other Brazilian artists.

Digitaldubs also appears on the compilation Roots of Dub Funk 5 on Tanty Records and on Made in Brasil on Word Sound, where the group and MPC appear separately. The group also collaborates with Alpha and Omega on the album City of Dub.

Live activity and context

Digitaldubs plays club dates throughout Brazil, including a regular party in Rio de Janeiro, and helps expose dancehall and sound system culture to a wider audience. It shares the stage with artists and sound systems including Lee Perry, Mad Professor, Ranking Joe, Stone Love Sound System, and Zion Train.

Through its club work and studio output, the group helps develop a Brazilian sound system scene, with bands, clubs, and other sound systems emerging around it.