Mal - Primal Dub (RSD 2025, LP Vinyl)

Continuing the vein of the mellow and gentle dub of his previous album, MaL's second album ''Primal Dub 2'' has evolved into an even more sophisticated new realm of dub. A masterpiece that refines the elements of reggae, lovers rock, and dancehall into an everyday soundtrack using the dub method. MaL's second solo album, ''Primal Dub 2,'' continues the vein of his previous album, ''Primal Dub,'' which featured mellow and gentle dub, but also takes his more sophisticated dub to new heights, evolving in a way that will attract more music lovers. MaL's first solo album, ''Primal Dub,'' was released in 2022 on Hoodish Recordings, and was produced during MaL's hospitalization due to an accident. Although it is an instrumental album, it reached No. 1 on the iTunes reggae chart and received positive reviews from all quarters. The long-awaited sequel, ''Primal Dub 2,'' will finally be available on vinyl as part of Record Store Day 2025. One of the highlights of MaL's second solo album is the participation of his second daughter on alto sax and voice. The concept of incorporating elements of reggae, lovers rock, and dancehall into the soundtrack of everyday life through the dub technique is carried over from his previous album, but the sound has evolved even further. As with the previous album, the cover art is by Best Match Corner, who continues to light up the Tokyo underground scene.

Side A
1. The Seasons
2. Breakthrough Dub
3. Dub Me Baby
4. Dark Roast Dub
5. DubFun Side B
1. Wheel & Deal
2. 4AM Dub
3. Never gonna give you Dub
4. Alright