The Dubmaster (The Essential Anthology)

Since making his recording debut in the early 1970s with the legendary British reggae band Matumbi, Dennis 'Blackbeard' Bovell has repeatedly demonstrated his supreme talent and versatility in various music fields. Despite the enormity of his impact on the UK's music scene over the past five decades, it has largely been overlooked. 'The DuBMASTER - The Essential Anthology' aims to address this injustice by presenting the first serious retrospective of Dennis's work as both a performer and producer. Spanning his career from the 1970s to the present day, this handsomely packaged double vinyl gatefold album features 24 of his most celebrated reggae works, including Janet Kay's seminal lovers rock classic, 'Silly Games', along with rarities and previously unreleased treasures from the vaults. Curated by the artist himself, the collection is further enriched by Dennis's captivating account of his life in the music business over the past half-century, accompanied by rare photos.