1… Read Full Bio ↴Professor refers to one of at least five different artists/groups:
1) Professor is a South African kwaito artist (part of the duo of Tzozo & Professor) whose 2010 solo record, "University of Kalawa Jazmee" (Kalawa Jazmee Records) was certified gold as of December 2010. "Jezebel", the lead single off the record, was a smash hit on South African radio stations.
2) Professor was a German grindcore band that nobody seems to know much about. They released one 7", "Academizer" on Epistrophy Records in 1993. The Academizer EP was re-released on a 3" mini-CD in 2003 by tUMULt records. Members where previously involved with the band Feedback Recycling.
3) Professor was also a Spanish Rap Singer who recorded an album with covers from Mecano, Hombres G, La Union, Un Pinguino en mi Ascensor, Semen Up, Alaska
4)The Solo Project of Harrison Stafford - The lead singer of reggae band Groundation.
5) Professor is a hardcore/punk band from Toledo, Ohio that plays College-Humor-Core. Imagine Get Rad occasionally guitar soloing with Discharge and circle-pitting all over your fucking living room. http://professorhardcore.bandcamp.com/album/corientation
6) Professor is a Heavy Metal band from Los Angeles, California.
Dub On
Professor Lyrics
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Hello, is that reception, London Weekend Television
No, this is security, reception has gone off duty, sir
Oh I see, uh I am supposed to meet somebody in reception
And I wanted to know if they were there waiting
What is the name of the person you are supposed to meet?
Haile Selassie
Hallie
Is there a Haile Selassie here, no
Could you possibly, if he does, he will come in very shortly
Would you tell him that Marcus Garvey phoned
Uh huh
And that I will meet him, well it's, meet him in Babylon and Ting?
When Marcus comes in, right?
Yeah
And you are supposed to be waiting for him to come in
Is that Haile Selassie?
No, it wasn't him, it was a cab
He's a black gentleman
But he when he comes in, you're gonna meet him at
Where was it?
I'll make a note of this
Babylon and Ting
Ba-by-lon and Ting
That's it
Right you are
Thank you
God Bless You
The lyrics of Professor's song "Dub On" contain a spoken intro that portrays a conversation between a person trying to reach Haile Selassie at reception and the security personnel who answers the phone. The person asks for Haile Selassie and inquires if he has arrived at the location for their meeting. The security personnel says that he is not aware of Haile Selassie's presence and asks for the person's name and message. The person introduces themselves as Marcus Garvey and passes on the message that they will be meeting in Babylon and Ting when Haile Selassie arrives.
The conversation is set against a backdrop of reggae dub instrumentals, with a bass-heavy rhythm and echoing sound effects. The lyrics are an example of dub poetry, a style of spoken word that is often accompanied by dub music. The use of Jamaican patois and Rastafarian references such as Haile Selassie and Babylon and Ting is characteristic of the genre.
The spoken intro of the song sets up a mood of anticipation and excitement for the meeting between Marcus Garvey and Haile Selassie. It also serves as a tribute to the historical figures of Rastafarianism and their role in African liberation movements.
Line by Line Meaning
Security
The singer is trying to contact the reception of London Weekend Television (LWT), but gets connected to security instead.
Hello, is that reception, London Weekend Television
The singer is trying to reach the reception of LWT through the phone.
No, this is security, reception has gone off duty, sir
Security answers the call and informs the singer that the reception is closed for the day.
Oh I see, uh I am supposed to meet somebody in reception
And I wanted to know if they were there waiting
The artist was supposed to meet someone at the reception and wants to know if the person is already there.
What is the name of the person you are supposed to meet?
The security personnel asks for the name of the person the artist is supposed to meet.
Haile Selassie
The singer provides the security with the name 'Haile Selassie'.
Hallie
Selassie
The security personnel tries to confirm the pronunciation of the name, but gets it slightly wrong.
Is there a Haile Selassie here, no
The security confirms that there is no one with the name Haile Selassie at the reception.
Could you possibly, if he does, he will come in very shortly
Would you tell him that Marcus Garvey phoned
Uh huh
The artist asks the security personnel to inform Haile Selassie, if he comes in, that Marcus Garvey has tried to contact him.
And that I will meet him, well it's, meet him in Babylon and Ting?
The artist plans to meet Haile Selassie in Babylon and Ting, but is not sure if that's the correct place.
When Marcus comes in, right?
The singer confirms that Marcus Garvey should be informed only when Haile Selassie arrives.
Yeah
And you are supposed to be waiting for him to come in
The security personnel confirms that the artist should wait for Haile Selassie to arrive.
Is that Haile Selassie?
The singer thinks Haile Selassie might have arrived, but it turns out to be a cab instead.
No, it wasn't him, it was a cab
The security confirms that it was just a cab and not Haile Selassie.
He's a black gentleman
The singer describes Haile Selassie as a 'black gentleman'.
But he when he comes in, you're gonna meet him at
Where was it?
The artist confirms that they will meet Haile Selassie in Babylon and Ting and asks the security personnel if he remembers the place.
I'll make a note of this
The security personnel assures that he will take note of the details.
Babylon and Ting
The singer confirms that the meeting place is 'Babylon and Ting'.
Ba-by-lon and Ting
The security personnel confirms the pronunciation of 'Babylon and Ting'.
That's it
The security personnel confirms that he got all the details correct.
Right you are
The artist confirms that the security personnel got all the details correct.
Thank you
God Bless You
The artist thanks the security personnel and blesses him.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Duncan Paterson, Kristian Weston, Thomas Fehlmann
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
John Galvin
Love the mad professor, the mixing desk is his instrument, respect.
Steve Carter
Track from 14:00 reveals the rest of the album so far to have been a warm-up. Great!
MEP101769
Play some reggae dub to make you feel Irie, nice up your life. This dub is well done by Mad Professor.
The Reverend Jones
Cold red stripe, plenty herb and the mad professor, Irie Friday here I come👌
R-Métik 6TM
I listen this album when i'm 16 in Virgin Megastore Paris Champ Elysées and SBAAM !....I buy it directly and I enter in the Mad Professor's World !!!!...my collection begin!!!...💚💛❤️
Joao Vitor
Chega logo dia 2/11/2022 , Mad Professor em São Paulo Brazil , vai ser pesado 🥳🥳🥳🥳🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷
Beto Araujo
To indo pra lá agora
Iago Sant'anna
foi brabo
Jack Mcgregor
I can remember when me and a pal used to buy a half ounce of red seal and got to this guys he had an excellent stereo system and speakers, sub woofers and tweakers placed in exactly the right place this would make the dub come alive. It was like being inside something that literally moved your senses
Bam Bam boli aghori
Taking us on a journey