1) Raggae metal … Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two groups sharing the name Dub War:
1) Raggae metal band from the UK;
2) 2-step UK garage / dubstep duo.
1) Formed in 1993, Dub War were a rock antidote to the Britpop hegemony.
Diminutive, livewire frontman Benji Webbe joined three established Newport musicians, and released a couple of 12" singles and a now sought-after mini album with local hardcore label Words Of Warning. The Dub Warning mini album was released in 1994, then, following a rapid rise in their profile, re-released with extra tracks as Words Of DubWarning later in the year.
Explosive live performances, always prefaced by Webbe winding a huge air raid siren, propelled their public profile upwards and while the indie press concentrated on the likes of Sleeper, Menswear and Echobelly, Dub War carved out a niche for themselves with discerning and open-minded rock fans.
Extreme music label Earache decided that Dub War were perfect for their roster and by 1995 they'd inked the deal. Pain was released in the same year, and featured two tracks that became over time rock club floor-filling staples. Gorrit took Faith No More and made it even more intense and twisted, while Strike It was a huge shout-along with an infectious rap metal refrain.
Dub War were never the types to tread water, so after the Pain album cycle, they experimented more with their sounds and influences, trying to avoid being pigeonholed in any one bracket. The new material was softer, more subtle, and without some of the bombast of their previous material. It was challenging - and of course that has knock-on effects when an audience expects a certain sound.
The singles Enemy Maker and Cry Dignity weren't a million miles from their previous hit singles, but their impact was minimal. The release of Wrong Side Of Beautiful in late 1996 saw their live reputation unchanged but their chart action lessened. They released the Soundclash EP, which showcased their dance influences the same year.
1997 saw the last singles from their second album proper released, then in 1998 they began to lay the foundations for their current work. Webbe stepped out on his own with his 1999 sideproject Mass Mental? (featuring Robert Trujillo of Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves and Metallica) as well as two guest appearances with ex-Sepultura man Max Cavalera's new outfit Soulfly.
In 1999 the band split, with Webbe, Rose and Ford reforming as Skindred, and Glover joining The Jones. Following the release of their debut album, Babylon, in late 2002 Ginge and Jeff left Skindred, citing their record label's constant lack of support for the band as their source of frustration, especially after their decade of hard work and still having to work day jobs. Skindred now continues with an all new line-up, whilst the rest of Dub War, namely Jeff, Ginge and Richie regrouped as Raw Bud (released as Raw Bud Vs Roni Size on their debut single, Rise Up). In 2010, Earache released The Dub, The War & The Ugly, a CD & DVD compilation package that included unreleased demos for the band's never-released third album, along with rare tracks, a DVD of an entire live concert as well as a documentary and all of the group's music videos.
2) UK garage/dubstep group consisting of Benny Ill and B. Fuller. They released the cult Murderous Style/Generation 12" on Tempa in 2001.
Respected
Dub War Lyrics
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and not at an angle
building news and views
reports of your scandals
nazis on the move
telling lies and propaganda
are you supporting the klu klux klan?
to be respected (not stopped and rejected)
reaching out to the world
and all who live in it
help your brother man
so we can live better
it is not your colour that makes you a man
but the things that you do when you're on this land
to be respected (not stopped and rejected)
to be respected (not stopped and rejected)
a little before that in africa
we were born
that was the time we used to stand strong
we used to fight for our freedom
then they along with their musket and guns
and they went 'pam' 'pam' then they shot everyone
that was the custom of the european
then there things in this here time
set the people free and let them go on
european original american aborigine man
bosnian english man welsh man
respect
The lyrics to Dub War's song Respected address issues surrounding racism, propaganda, and discrimination. The first verse challenges individuals to speak honestly and directly without hiding behind deceitful language. It goes on to accuse those responsible for spreading lies and propaganda and suggests that they may be supporting organizations such as the Ku Klux Klan. The chorus emphasizes the desire to be respected by others without facing rejection or discrimination due to one's race or ethnicity.
The second half of the song takes a more hopeful tone and encourages listeners to reach out to others and help one another. The lyrics assert that being a man is not determined by one's skin color, but rather by the actions they take while living on this earth. The song then follows a brief history of African resistance and fighting for freedom. It mentions how fighting against them was done by Europeans with guns, and that only in recent times have things changed, allowing people to be free regardless of where they're from.
Respected is a powerful message of unity and resistance against racism and discrimination in all its forms. It urges people to come together and support each other, and to stand up against propagandist or false narratives that threaten to divide us, to become more concerned with the state of the world and treat each other with respect despite race, gender or ethnicity.
Line by Line Meaning
come talk it straight
Speak honestly and directly
and not at an angle
Don't beat around the bush or speak in a vague manner
building news and views
Sharing perspectives and opinions to create understanding and insight
reports of your scandals
Revealing and exposing shameful or dishonest behavior
nazis on the move
Referencing the resurgence of racist and fascist ideologies
telling lies and propaganda
Spreading false information to manipulate people's beliefs or opinions
are you supporting the klu klux klan?
Questioning whether someone is complicit in or enabling white supremacist groups
to be respected (not stopped and rejected)
Desire for acceptance and acknowledgement, not discrimination or exclusion
to be respected (not stopped and rejected)
The desire for respect regardless of skin color or ethnicity
reaching out to the world
Extending a hand, seeking connection, and promoting international fellowship
and all who live in it
Inclusive of all people, regardless of nationality, race or ethnicity
help your brother man
Encouraging people to aid and support one another
so we can live better
Striving for a better quality of life and a brighter future
it is not your colour that makes you a man
Belief that skin color does not dictate one's value or humanity
but the things that you do when you're on this land
Actions, not appearance, define one's worth
a little before that in africa
Looking back on the heritage and history of African cultures
we were born
Originating from African ancestry
that was the time we used to stand strong
Remembering when African people fought for their rights and freedom
we used to fight for our freedom
Addressing the struggle for liberation from oppression
then they along with their musket and guns
Referencing the violent tactics used by oppressors to subjugate African people
and they went 'pam' 'pam' then they shot everyone
Describing the use of firearms to murder African people
that was the custom of the european
Speaking about the violent history of colonialism
then there things in this here time
Reflecting on the current period in history
set the people free and let them go on
Celebrate the progress made towards freedom and equality for all people
european original american aborigine man
A diverse array of ethnicities and cultures united in the pursuit of respect and acceptance
bosnian english man welsh man
Emphasizing that people of all cultures and nationalities deserve respect
respect
The overarching message and theme of the song - advocating for respect and acceptance for everyone
Contributed by Callie C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
hydorah
I fuckin' love DUBWAR
roots 66
2021 dub war in the brain
Adam Frieber
Me 2.🤟
pasquali
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