THE DUBMONES REDEFINE PUNK CLASSICS WITH ‘I BELIEVE IN MIRACLES’
What happens when punk meets dub? Enter The Dubmones, a trailblazing group reimagining Ramones anthems with reggae’s soulful depth. Following the success of Blitzkrieg Bop and Pet Sematary, their latest release, I Believe in Miracles, takes the fusion to new heights.
The single, originally penned by Dee Dee Ramone and Daniel Rey, features reggae legends Earl Sixteen and Oku Onuora across four unique versions.
Earl Sixteen, a veteran known for classics like Malcolm X and collaborations with Dreadzone and Leftfield, brings his signature vocal finesse to the 7” cut. Oku Onuora, the pioneer of dub poetry, amplifies the track’s impact with his profound artistry on the 12” dub and Gaudi remix.
EARL SIXTEEN BRINGS HIS SIGNATURE VOCAL FINESSE TO THE 7” CUT
The Dubmones deliver more than a tribute—they build a cultural bridge between punk rebellion and reggae’s meditative grooves. Standout tracks like Got Life further highlight Oku Onuora’s poetic genius, underscored by André Meyer and Manougazou’s masterful production.
For fans of punk and reggae, I Believe in Miracles offers a fresh soundscape. The Dubmones prove that music transcends boundaries, creating connections that resonate far beyond the dancefloor.
ABOUT DUBMONES
The Dubmones are a visionary project that reimagines The Ramones through a reggae lens. Emerging from the @dubXanne crew, they explore a bold theory: what if punk’s pioneers jammed in Kingston instead of Queens?
Their upcoming LP, Dubmones – A Tribute to The Ramones (Echo Beach), transforms punk classics into rocksteady masterpieces. Featuring legends like Earl Sixteen, Oku Onuora, and Susan Cadogan, The Dubmones fuse rebellion and groove, creating timeless, genre-defying music.
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ABOUT EARL SIXTEEN
Earl Sixteen, born in Kingston, Jamaica, is a reggae icon whose career spans nearly five decades. Rising from local talent shows to fronting The Flaming Phonics and Boris Gardiner’s band, he worked with legends like Lee “Scratch” Perry and Augustus Pablo.
Known for hits like Malcolm X and his work with Dreadzone, Earl blends roots reggae with electronic genres. His soulful voice and Rasta-inspired themes make him a timeless force in global music.
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ABOUT OKU ONUORA
Oku Onuora, the father of dub poetry, merges spoken word with haunting dub melodies to amplify the people’s voice. Born Orlando Wong, his revolutionary spirit sparked both activism and art.
From his groundbreaking 1979 album Reflection in Red to the classic Pressure Drop (1984), Oku’s work redefined reggae’s boundaries. After experimenting with concept dub on New Jerusalem Dub (1990), he returned to poetry with Bus Out (1993), delivering searing calls for justice and change.
