Originating from High Wycombe in the UK, Adrians Wall started building his Sound System around the end of 2007, after hearing Channel One at Notting Hill Carnival, before packing it up and shipping it over to Melbourne in late 2011.
Now a stalwart of the Melbourne sound system scene, Adrian can be found running his own events, guest selecting at other dances, and occasionally stringing up the sound in a park in order to spread the vibes.
Unashamedly promoting Rastafari and always trying to make sound system as accessible as possible, preferably free, Adrians Wall’s events can be summarised by the fine print you find on all their flyers - All Tribes Welcome.
When approached to do a mix for NiceUp, Adrian responded with a three-part Mixtape, ‘Word Sound & Power’. Rather than trying to fit a multitude of different styles into one short mix, he decided to do three parts to allow him to focus more specifically on the styles showcased across these mixtapes - Roots Reggae, Dubplate Specials and Heavyweight Steppers.
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Part 3
Part 3 delves into the heavier side of dub, with some deep basslines and a dread message. This selection is all about those tunes that really drive a sound system to its limit, whilst maintaining a serious lyrical message and a solid musical meditation. Covering a wide date range from the early 90s right up to some latest releases of 2015, with a couple of exclusives for good measure, I hope you enjoy the selections and turn up your subs so it drops heavy.
1 – Solo Banton – Intro
2 – Solo Banton – Rastafari Teachings (Dubplate)
3 – Macka B – Word Sound & Power (Dubplate)
4 – Mr Williamz – Mandela (OBF 7”)
5 – Unitone – Peace Pipes (Reality Shock 10”)
6 – Bongo Isaac meets Kris Naphrali – Declaration of Dub (WSPC 7”)
7 – Alpha & Omega feat Doctor Israel – Revolution in the City (Zam Zam 7”)
8 – Iration Steppas - Surrender Dub Mix (Iration Steppa 12”)
9 – Sister Rasheda – Hail H.I.M. Dub Mix (Sis Rasheda Lionness Music 12”)
10 – Far East meets Sista Habesha & Ras Moa– For H.I.M. Glory (Jah Soul Jah 12”)
11 – Jamma Dim – Rasta Horns (Youth & Truth Music 12”)
12 – Danny Red – Rasta we Rasta (Youth & Truth Music 12”)
13 – Donovan Kingjay – Be Thankfull Dub (Conscious Sounds 7”)
14 – Wellette Seyon – Blessed Ethiopia (Imperial Roots 7”)
15 – Kyle Sicarius – Jah is my Light (Roots Tripe 12” LP)
16 – Splitz Horns – Righteous Dub (Dubplate)
17 – Fitta Warrior – Hammer Dem Down (Jah Soul Jah 12”)
18 – Prince Livijah – Police State (Jah Soul Jah 12”)
19 – Idren Reality - Crucial & Mighty Dub (Conscious Sounds 12”)
20 – Benidub – Reconquering Lion (Echotronix 10”)
21 – Echo Ranks – Stepper Style (Kanka 12”)
22 – Dub Machinist – Earthquake part 2 (Musical Riot 12”)
23 – Don Fe – Walled City (Steppas 12”)
24 – Sekkleman – 18 Dromilly Ave Dub (Moonshine Recordings 12”)
25 – Six & Syte feat Macka B – Be Yourself Re-Dub (Dubplate)
