Dubmatix Sticky Icky Reggae Mix

This mix digs deep into the nasty, bad funk of late-60s and 70s funk and soul, where rhythm came first, and polish came last. From the tight New Orleans groove of The Meters – Good Old Funky Music to the explosive call-and-response of James Brown – Mother Popcorn, every track is built around drums, bass, and attitude.

PLAYLIST

Family Company – Sir Somebody

Larry Ellis & The Black Hammer – Funky Thing (Pt. 1)

The Meters – Good Old Funky Music - Single Version

African Music Machine – Black Water Gold (Pearl)

Chuck Carbo – Can I Be Your Squeeze

The Bamboos;Alice Russell – Step It Up

The Getup – Suga Mama

Sly & The Family Stone – Sing A Simple Song

Shades Of Black – Mystery Of Black (Pt. 1)

The Sound Stylistics – Soul Dynamite

Baby Huey – Mama Get Yourself Together

James Brown;The James Brown Orchestra – Mother Popcorn - Part 1 & 2

Pigmeat Markham – Here Comes The Judge

Rawville;Fallon Williams – My Baby's Cheating (I Sure Got The Feeling)

Mary Jane Hooper – I've Got Reasons

Betty Davis – If I'm In Luck I Might Get Picked Up

Hank Ballard;The Midnight Lighters – From The Love Side

Today’s mix is a follow-up to my post about Leroy Sibbles, his life and legacy, which you can read here. This mix covers a few of his iconic basslines, solo material, including a 2025 release, and a few hits with The Heptones.

PLAYLIST

The Heptones – Fattie Fattie

The Heptones – Baby

John Holt;Leroy Sibbles – Let's Build Our Dreams

Sound Dimension – Real Rock

Leroy Sibbles – Rock and Come On

Leroy Sibbles – Love Won't Come Easy

The Heptones – Book Of Rules

Leroy Sibbles – Garden of Life

The Abyssinians – Satta Massagana

The Heptones – Cool Rasta

Cornell Campbell – Queen of the Minstrel

The Heptones – Country Boy

Johnny Clarke – Declaration Of Rights - Remastered 2000

Leroy Sibbles – Now You're Gone

Mighty Diamonds – Pass The Kutchie

The Heptones – Equal Rights

The Heptones – I Shall Be Released

Leroy Sibbles – A Chance on Love

Junior Murvin was born Murvin Smith on July 22, 1946, in Port Antonio, Jamaica, and raised in Kingston, where he began singing in the 1960s as part of local harmony groups. His early recordings leaned toward rocksteady and soul-influenced reggae, but it wasn’t until the mid-1970s that his voice, a high, falsetto style sometimes compared to Curtis Mayfield, became fully recognized. Murvin’s sound stood out in an era dominated by heavy roots vocals, giving his music an emotional, haunting quality that would later define his most important work.

 

Junior Murvin - Childhood Sweetheart

The Upsetter Revue; Junior Murvin - Closer Together

Junior Murvin - Roots Train

Junior Murvin - Cool Out Son

Junior Murvin - False Teachin'

Junior Murvin - Give Me Your Love

Junior Murvin - Muggers In The Street

Junior Murvin - Tedious

Junior Murvin - Police & Thieves

Junior Murvin - Memories - 12" Version

Junior Murvin - Judas And Jesus

Junior Murvin - Rebellion

Junior Murvin; Jango - Bam Bam Bam

Junior Murvin - Bad Man Possee

Junior Murvin - World Inflation

For this New Year’s Eve, I thought a rumble in the jungle would provide a lift to your night. Have a great time and see you in 2026.

PLAYLIST

SHY FX; Donae’o; Roses Gabor; Kano – Raver

Mr. Williamz; Specialist Moss; SHY FX – Sound Killa, Pt. 2 (Featuring SHY FX & Specialist Moss)

Top Cat; Sigma – Gallist – Sigma Remix

T>I; Critical Impact; Jakes – Sniper

Watch the Ride – Road Runner

D Double E; Watch the Ride; DJ Die; Dismantle; Diemantle; DJ Randall – Original Format

Benny Page – Turn Down the Lights

Watch the Ride; D Double E; Scorpio MC – RAW!

Heist; Inja – Good Over Evil

Gardna; Unglued – R.A.V.E.A.S.A.P (Unglued Remix)

Crate Classics; JODIAN NATTY – Rudeboy Sound

Chopstick Dubplate; Jah Mason; Louie Rankin – Soundboy Gone – Original Mix

Funktional; Riko Dan – Tek It To Dem

Zero T – Come & Reprazent

Aries; Benny Page – Herbsmoke – Benny Page Remix

This mix leans into disco and modern funk, keeping the groove locked down for 60 minutes. Classic late-70s and early-80s grooves sit comfortably alongside newer edits and remixes that respect the original feel while adding a modern touch.

PLAYLIST
George Benson – Give Me the Night
Enzo Pianzola Mr. Trend – Soul People (Rework 2025 – Nu Club Radio Mix)
CHIC – My Forbidden Lover (Dimitri From Paris Remix)
Opolopo – Bebeccie’s Theme
Diana Ross – Upside Down
Change – Sunrise Forever (Michael Gray Remix) [feat. Tanya Michelle Smith]
Urban Blues Project – We Are One (Art of Tones Remix) [feat. Bobby Pruitt]
Geraldine Hunt – Can’t Fake the Feeling
McFadden & Whitehead – Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now
Serge Funk – You and I (Radio Edit)
Enzo Pianzola Mr. Trend – Disco Biscuit (70’s Mix)
Jamiroquai – Canned Heat (Dimitri From Paris Remix Edit)
Shakedown – Funky and You Know It (Myd Remix) [feat. Bootsy Collins]
Ministers de la Funk – Believe (Kurd Maverick Revamp) [feat. Jocelyn Brown]