DUBMARTA - ISLAND WAVE - Reggae Tastemaker

DUBMARTA’S ISLAND WAVE ALBUM IS A MUSICAL JOURNEY

DubMarta presents her album Island Wave, a musical journey of the last few years of the Italian singer and bassist living between Naples and London. The album is named after the recurring theme of the island, which is referred to as both a geographical place and an intimate space to create and reflect.

Marta Riccardi has written and produced all the tracks on Island Wave, including the music, lyrics and arrangements. The nine songs on the album were either written on an island or inspired by experiences lived there. Her lyrics deal with personal experiences, including sentimental, meditative, and emotional growth-related themes, as well as reflections on social relationships and current issues such as global warming.

The vocal melodies and harmonies on the album are inspired by reggae sounds with a strong soul component, supported by roots reggae base, with elements of stepper sound system and dub, both thanks to the mix and minimalist production of some songs, with sounds inspired by UK dub.

The album was recorded between London, Birmingham and Naples, and mixed by Paolo Baldini DubFiles, who has also produced a dub version of “This Is My Home.” The album features Pier Paolo Polcari (Almamegretta) on piano, synthesizers, and additional production of some songs, and Dougie Conscious (Conscious Sounds) with the dub mix of “Revolution.”

TRACKLIST

Walking In The Jungle
New Day
Remember The Truth
Something About Us
Connection
This Is My Home
This Is My Home Dub (Paolo Baldini Dubfiles)
Revolution
Revolution Dub (Dougie Conscious)

CREDITS

Music and lyrics by DubMarta (Marta Riccardi)
Written and produced by DubMarta
Vocals / electric bass: Dubmarta
Piano / synth / additional production: Pier Paolo Polcari (tracks 1, 2, 3, 5)
Piano / organ: Ashanti Selah (tracks 3, 6) – Max Mella (track 4)
Electric guitar: Antonio Alfano (tracks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) – Nicolas Cornu (track 6, 8)
Trombone: Aurora Arenare (tracks 1, 2, 4) – Ivan D’Alessandro (track 6)
Trumpet: Ciro Riccardi (tracks 1, 2, 4, 6) – Adrian French (track 8)
Sax: Carlton Headley (tracks 3. 8)
Flute: Mimmo Maglionico (tracks 1, 2) – Carlton Headley (track 3)
Drums: Drumma Zinx (tracks 1, 3, 5, 6) – Nico Roccamo (tracks 2, 4) – Toby Gutmann (track 8)
Mixed by Paolo Baldini DubFiles
Mastering by Nick Manasseh
Recorded at Auditorium Novecento Napoli, BBMC Studios (London), The Park Studios (London), Mellow Vibes (Birmingham)
Artwork: Giancarlo Candela
Photo: Anna Abet

ABOUT DUBMARTA

DubMarta is a talented bass player and vocalist who performs a mix of reggae, dub, and soul. Reggae Tastemaker

DubMarta is a talented bass player and vocalist who performs a mix of reggae, dub, and soul. She has played at top venues across the UK and Europe, and supported artists such as Gentleman’s Dub Club. DubMarta’s lively performance and jazzy vocals deliver heartfelt reggae grooves at festivals such as Boomtown Fair and Rototom SunSplash. She has collaborated with well-known artists and producers, including Earl 16 and Neil Perch.