Sublime released three studio albums, one live album, five compilation albums (one of which also contains never-before released material), three EPs, and one box set. Although their first two albums—40oz. to Freedom (1992) and Robbin' the Hood (1994)—were quite popular in the United States, Sublime did not experience major commercial success until 1996 with their self-titled third album, released two months after Nowell's death, which peaked at No. 13 on the Billboard 200, and spawned the single "What I Got", which remains the band's only No. 1 hit single (on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart) in their musical career. As of 2009, the band has sold over 17 million albums worldwide, including about ten million in the U.S. alone. Michael "Miguel" Happoldt and Marshall "Ras MG" Goodman contributed to several Sublime songs.
Following Sublime's dissolution, former members Eric Wilson and Bud Gaugh founded the Long Beach Dub Allstars in 1997, which also included many frequent Sublime contributors such as Michael "Miguel" Happoldt (former member of The Ziggens), Marshall Goodman "Ras MG" (former Sublime member), and Todd Forman (3rd Alley). LBDAS disbanded in 2002, due to several members of the band breaking a no-drug vow they had taken. In 2009, the surviving members attempted to reform the band with Rome Ramirez, a young guitarist and admitted Sublime fan from California. However, not long after performing at Cypress Hill's Smokeout Festival, a Los Angeles judge banned the new lineup from using the Sublime name as they needed permission from Nowell's estate, which owns the rights to the Sublime name. This prompted the lineup of Wilson, Gaugh and Ramirez to change their name to Sublime with Rome, which has since released three albums, although Gaugh left the group shortly after the release of their 2011 debut Yours Truly.
With the mainstream success of their self-titled album, going five times platinum and earning worldwide airplay, Sublime's influence persists to this day. Sublime was one of the most popular bands of the third wave of ska, specifically characterized as ska punk. Sublime often combined punk rock and hardcore punk with hip hop, heavy metal, dancehall, reggae, ska, funk, and (21st century) surf music. Sublime also has been described as 'reggae rock'.
Their signature sound and their songs are often associated with the beach and coastal areas of Southern California, such as San Diego, Orange County, Venice Beach and Long Beach as well as areas of Northern California like Eureka. Over two decades after Nowell's death and the band's breakup, Sublime remains immensely popular throughout North America, especially in its state of origin, California.
Sublime's songs have been featured via soundtrack in a variety of media. Los Angeles alternative rock radio station KROQ has listed Sublime at No. 3 in their annual "Top 106.7 biggest KROQ bands of all time" list for the past six years in a row, behind Red Hot Chili Peppers and Nirvana, and No. 81 at the "Top 166 Artists of 1980–2008" list.
With over 17 million units sold worldwide, Sublime is one of the most successful, and "powerfully moving" ska-punk acts of all time influencing many modern reggae and ska acts.
Steady B Loop Dub
Sublime Lyrics
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Jah, Jah is coming
When you grab a hold of me
Look you've left
Jah, Jah is coming
All the love that I've found
Pull over, there's a reason why my soul's unsound
The lyrics to Sublime's "Steady B Loop Dub" can have different interpretations, depending on the listener's perspective. However, one possible interpretation is that the lyrics reflect the idea of spiritual awakening through reggae music, which is deeply rooted in Jamaica's culture and Rastafarian beliefs. The mention of "Jah" (short for Jah Rastafari, the Rastafarian God) and the idea of him "coming" could be seen as a spiritual awakening that leads the singer to a better understanding of himself and the world.
The second verse mentions "music from Jamaica" and "all the love that I've found" suggesting that the singer has found joy and comfort through reggae music, which has become an integral part of his life. However, he also acknowledges that there are issues that affect his well-being, as he mentions that his soul is "unsound." This could indicate that despite his spiritual progress, there are still struggles and obstacles that he needs to overcome.
In summary, "Steady B Loop Dub" by Sublime can be interpreted as a personal and emotional journey towards spiritual awakening through reggae music, specifically through the Rastafarian culture and its beliefs.
Line by Line Meaning
You've been right
Your intuition and guidance have proved to be correct
Jah, Jah is coming
A reference to the Rastafarian belief in the second coming of God
When you grab a hold of me
At times when I feel overwhelmed and need guidance
Look you've left
You have departed and are no longer present
Jah, Jah is coming
A repeated reference to the Rastafarian belief in the second coming of God
Music from Jamaica
A nod to the influence of reggae music from Jamaica
All the love that I've found
The affection and loyalty I have accumulated from people I care about
Pull over, there's a reason why my soul's unsound
Stop and reflect on why I am feeling lost and disconnected spiritually
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRADLEY JAMES NOWELL
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@artmarquez9140
My heart breaks everytime I here this song. Anyone dealing with addiction. Do everything you can to stop. Get help now
@taraarrington2285
His voice is a God given gift to all of us.
@GroundedSolidarity
Dang this takes me baaaaack. Stole this CD from Best Buy on repeat and it went everywhere with me. I was 13 in the year of 2002
@dongking6245
I was like 17 18 maybe in 2002 sweetthing and yep this was a good one.... so were all the sublime albums..... 40 0z to freedom was the only one that they all produced put out with Brad Nowell still alive the other albums were after he passed. They're music with some cover songs of coarse but it was theyres and they played good songs I really got into these dudes when I was pretty young I heard my older cousin listening to them and I was a fan ever since I was about 10 when they give props at the end of the album they drop a shout out to the Antioch posse I knew the family who knew em who they were talkn about in they're credits they called off
@joaomedeiros8914
@@dongking6245 robin in the hood was released before his death wasn't it ?
@joeyfromthetnp3023
Yeah he was alive when robben the hood he did before the third album came out
@svefnhnuturthorgeirsson
Lol and I was born
@docwillis1443
Yo lol I stole every sublime CD in my collection
@grlwithgills
nothing will ever hit as hard as sublime
@damoncohen671
I've listened to thousand songs and over 100 bands and Sublime is the best I've ever heard. My favorite band. My favorite album is Sublime Second Hand Smoke. My favorite song New Realization.