Definitions
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- adjective music In the style of dub music; having been heavily
remixed , particularly with reduced vocals or emphasised bass. - adjective dated, dialectical
stubby ,stumpy ; Lackingshapeliness orfinesse . - adjective dated, dialectical
wet andmuddy ;dirty
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Examples
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So if the RNC is not conservative why listen to FAUXdi news? or Limbaugh, you know he carried h-too-o for dubby and the RNC for years?
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My daughter Celeste does backing vocals on several of the tracks, Brother Culture does some vocals on the dubby ones, also my sister does backing vocals.
Holly Cara Price: Poly Styrene Returns With New Album, Generation Indigo Holly Cara Price 2011
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My daughter Celeste does backing vocals on several of the tracks, Brother Culture does some vocals on the dubby ones, also my sister does backing vocals.
Holly Cara Price: Poly Styrene Returns With New Album, Generation Indigo Holly Cara Price 2011
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“Dubby dubby dubby day,” Mason said from his place at the couch.
A Light at Winter’s End Julia London 2011
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“Dubby dubby dubby day,” Mason said from his place at the couch.
A Light at Winter’s End Julia London 2011
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“Dubby dubby dubby day,” Mason said from his place at the couch.
A Light at Winter’s End Julia London 2011
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The gloom is leavened by genuinely sparkling moments: the dubby electronics of album closer Space, the incongruously pretty It Iz What It Iz, theincongruously straightforward pop-reggae of It Takes a Muscle.
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(This isn't the thumping big-beat techno loved in stadiums and TV ads, but an intelligent, more minimal style; the beat is stripped down, though the dubby bass still maintains a dance floor-friendly edge.)
Nightlife Agenda: Paul Oakenfold, Michael Mayer and outdoor parties 2010
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Once the buzz of the last vuvuzela has died away, get ready to groove to D.C. disco flagbearers Beautiful Swimmers, who are about to embark on a European tour, and the hot Brooklyn disco-house duo Runaway, whose dubby remixes always seem like they'd be perfect soundtrack for a tropical beach party -- or, barring that, any type of summer gathering.
Nightlife Agenda 2010
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I was really into Pretty Lights; I had never seen them before, really cool dubby hip hop grooves.
Mike Ragogna: Meet & Greet Monday : Conversations with Jonny Lang and DJ Steve Porter 2010
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