album · March 29, 2019
Understand What Dub Is
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The 2019 release "Understand What Dub Is" finds the legendary Last Poets engaging with reggae and dub sensibilities, offering a fresh sonic palate for their enduring message. This collection bridges their activist roots with the distinctive rhythms of Jamaican music.
- The album was released on March 29, 2019, by the Studio Rockers label.
- "Understand What Dub Is" prominently features elements of dub and reggae, genres not typically associated with the group's earlier work.
- The release date places this album late in the group's long career, following decades of influential recordings.
The Last Poets are a foundational group in the development of jazz poetry and Afro-futurist hip-hop, originating in the late 1960s Harlem. Though their lineup has evolved over decades, they have consistently championed Black empowerment and social commentary through spoken word and music.
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