DUB INC

DUN INC

Originally from Saint-Etienne Dub Inc fuse classic roots reggae with dub, dancehall, ska, hip-hop and African influences. They create an intoxicating musical hybrid with highly charged and socially conscious songs which have earned them cult status in their native France.

Their wild, high-octane live performances led to an ever expanding and loyal fan base. With a fierce independent spirit and away from the media spotlight, Dub Inc have become the most successful reggae band playing in France today, and are now a fixture at major festivals across Europe, having already headlined Paleo, Rototom Sunsplash, Reggae Sun Ska.

Charismatic lead singers Hakim Meridja “Bouchkour” and Aurelien Zohou “Komlan” sing in English, French and Kabyle (a Berber language spoken in Algeria). Backed by deep rolling bass, keyboards, guitar and drums, Hakim and Aurelien convey strong positive messages through their striking vocals creating music with a truly universal appeal.

Since forming in 1997, Dub Inc have produced five studio albums, two EP’s and a live album. Their new album Paradise (2013, Naïve Records) perfectly embodies the potent combination of infectious energy, distinctive melody and engaged, combative lyrics.

UK audiences were introduced to Dub Inc at Boomtown and Womad in the summer of 2013. They are appearing at Celtic Connections on the 17th of January 2014 and will play their first ever London show at Cargo in the heart of Shoreditch on the 18th.