MARCH 2007

Sorry about the delay in getting new info on this site. We got hacked late last year and lost the whole thing. We have been busy trying to get album number 2 finished so our website took a backseat for a while. Anyway, here is the latest.

THE LOST DUB TAPESis available for DIGITAL DOWNLOAD NOW. Go to our LINKS PAGE for the iTUNES LINK.

To all Dub/Reggae fans eagerly awaiting the next Secret Masters release, fear not. It is on the way and it is loaded with a heavyweight selection of original riddims and guests.

This time around we went to the source - Jamaica - to record some hot talent, new and established. In Kingston we linked up with Kulcha Knox and Shanti Reblah. In Mo’Bay we had Mad Doggy Dog on the mic for a killa Weed anthem for all the Herbalists dem. We also had Tippa Irie in the studio while he was on tour in Melbourne as well as having the UK's Mad Professor do a crazy dub remix of a brand new Tippa tune. Kylie Auldist is back with 2 huge tracks as well as local legend Bunny Wallace (ex Lion) and uk singer Natty “original bubbler” Wailer with some soulful vibes. It is packed full of Irie surprises and should be out soon.

Tippa Wid The Masters
Tippa Irie wid the Secret Masters

We have put out a couple of new tracks in the meantime though.

Look out for "Melbourne Yard", a Radio 3PBS FM compilation that showcases the strength of the Melbourne Dub/Reggae scene in 2006. We’ve collaborated with fellow dubsmith, I-Sonic Selecta, on a tune called "Hot Love" featuring the vocals of Lee Perry. Other artists on the disc include The Red Eyes, Beam Up, Peyote Soundsystem, Mista Savona and more. You won’t be able to buy this release though. The only way to get a copy is by subscribing to 3PBS. www.pbsfm.org.au

The "Not Drowning Waving" remix album containing our version of "Blackwater" is also out now. It’s called "Maps for Sonic Adventurers", released by Liberation Music, and contains 17 reinterpretations of songs from NDW’s vast back catalogue. We’ve given their track a stripped back dub makeover and NDW drummer Russel Bradley said it’s his favourite remix out of them all.www.notdrowningwaving.com.

Bless, laters.

Shanti on Mic
Shanti Reblah on the mic

 


 

Secret Masters announce the official launch of "THE LOST DUB TAPES" is to be held at - PUBLIC OFFICE, 100 Adderley St. West Melbourne VIC 3003. ph: (03) 9321 6500, on Friday, 10TH December 2004. Featuring the full SECRET MASTERS live experience with Kylie Auldist and Mc Damajah!

Doors open at 10pm ( $10 ) and Jnett will warm up the room with some funky dubwise selections followed by a secret Masters live showcase ( 11.30 – 1.00 ) and then we can party late with some killer tunes from Uptight and Papa Stylee!! Renowned vj, John Power ( Centriphugal ) will also be performing live alongside the Secret Masters during the showcase.



The album is available at these great record shops and many more.




GREVILLE RECORDS – IN PRAHRAN
COSMOS
READINGS
GASLIGHT
COLLECTORS CORNER
RAOUL RECORDS – ST KILDA

RED EYE
RECYCLED
HUM
METROPOLIS
PARADE

It can also be ordered online and from most major record retail outlets, such as HMV and Sanity.
If you still cyaan get it, check our mail order page on this site.



If you would like to book us for a live show, email us through this site and we will try to bring the irie vibes your way.


BIG CONGRATULATIONS TO KYLIE AND FAMILY FOR THE ARRIVAL OF JIM. LETS HOPE THE SINGING GENE GETS PASSED ON.



Look out for Damajahs’ new dancehall project called – Higher Heights - at a venue near you.



SECRET MASTERS ARE PLANNING A TRIP TO JAMAICA PRIOR TO COMMENCING RECORDING THEIR NEXT ALBUM. DONNIE DUB SAYS “ Melbourne is a wikid city but it does not have quite the same vibes as JA. We need to get some of those real vibes b4 we get deep into the next one. Whaddaya say Dokta Congo?” On that tip, lets hope hurricane Ivan didn’t do too much damage recently.