meditative and off-kilter, dubkasms new 12 is, unsurprisingly, completely unlike any other tune out there, and pays tribute to a too-frequently overlooked part of reggae tradition: dub poetry. originating in a collaboration between dubkasm and their long-time friend, norway-dwelling heavyweight bass guitarist, bajan steppa, enter the gates is a discomix built on a tuff bassline, skittering drums and retro synths, and features reflective, courageous lyrics about the enduring power of black liberation movements and consciousness, from gloucester vocalist rider shafique. the b-side contains an upfront instrumental cut, followed, in true dubkasm style, by a collaboration with a musical titan. mad professors incredible dub flips the original into a propulsive soundsystem killer, retaining the tunes heart and spirit, but driving and percussive where the original is deep and soulful. mastered on to 1/2 tape at stardelta studios, and pressed on 180g vinyl.