Releases

AS0411 Goli & Ashburner/RSD/Alpha Steppa – ‘Get Up’

“West Country Rootical Righteousness. Four variations on a theme by Goli & Ashburner, for anyone who appreciates the fact that bass and space are enough to keep a dancefloor moving. Bristol legend Rob Smith, aka RSD, adds a rolling junglist sensibility to his version, while label boss Alpha Steppa takes it closer to 1980s digital reggae on his dub.”

***** MIXMAG

“Another heavy duty steppers’ platter from Goli & Ashburner featuring RSD on remix detail. ‘Get Up’ plays it red-eyed and mystical in classic ’06 dubstep fashion, all dread sub wobbles and acres of dark, duppied space for heads to roll in, backed with a sweeter, stickier version and mellow dub. Remixing, Rob Smith aka RSD brings the old-skool junglist vibe with a lick of Amens and chopped bassline for a more unruly flex.”

BOOMKAT

Alpha Steppa Yi Soon-shin EP

Coming soon!

AS0311 Alpha Steppa Meets RSD Rob Smith

Alpha Steppa Meets the legendary dubstep producer RSD. The Bristol bass vanguard also known as Rob Smith (one half of respected dub duo Smith and Mighty), has been pushing bass heavy rhythms for over two decades. Since the late 1980s, Smith & Mighty played a huge part in the evolution of UK bass music. Thanks to their experiments in dub, reggae, drum’n’bass and beyond they are widely regarded as part of the pioneering force behind dubstep. RSD’s sound is an integral part of the dubstep scene which has earned him releases on respected labels including Punch Drunk, Earwax and Tectonic. In 2010 Alpha Steppa, the son and nephew of uk-dub heavyweights Alpha & Omega released his debut on Steppas Records, the well-received release featured two of his own productions backed with dub remixes of both tracks from Alpha & Omega. In early 2011 Alpha Steppa went on to release an EP featuring the late great Gregory Isaacs, one of the most talented reggae artists of all time. This new and crucial Steppas release features two heavyweight Alpha Steppa dubs accompanied by RSD remixes ready to rattle even the toughest of chestplates. Hailing from Korea, and in true Alpha Steppa style the release maintains an authentic oriental vibe fused with the sounds of his dub heritage, filtered through an exploration of the newer sounds of dubstep. Essential musical biscuit.

AS0211 Alpha Steppa Meets Alpha & Omega #2 featuring Gregory Isaacs

The second Alpha Steppa Meets Alpha & Omega release in the ‘Dub Dynasty’ series features the legendary Gregory Isaacs, one of the most talented reggae artists of all time. Gregory passed away recently and this release comes as a tribute to the ‘Cool Ruler’ himself who will be greatly missed. The exclusive Gregory vocal was recorded in London by A&O and Jonah Dan and is presented to you by Steppas Records on this new dubstep- meets-UK dub EP. This exciting release showcases not only a unique combination of Jamaican reggae, UK dub and dubstep but also represents the sound of two generations of UK dub music.

AS0110 Alpha Steppa Meets Alpha & Omega

The debut release of Alpha Steppa, son and nephew of Alpha & Omega. UK dub pioneers since 1990, A&O have worked with the likes of Greensleeves, Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry, Jah Shaka, Gregory Isaacs, and too many more to list here. On this dubstep-meets-UK dub EP, two sub-heavy tracks with eastern zither and flute influences from Alpha Steppa are accompanied by A&O remixes ready to test even the most rugged sound system. Big tip for all fans of the deeper new roots sound promoted by labels like Scotch Bonnet, Reggae Roast, Jahtari and Police In Helicopter.

STEPREC003 The Lost Dubs of Alpha & Omega Part II

The second release in the Lost Dubs series. Another four previously unreleased gems from the early days of Alpha & Omega!

STEPREC002 The Lost Dubs of Alpha & Omega

Discovered in a cardboard box – a collection of lost DAT tapes covering the early years of Alpha & Omega. They contain many unreleased mixes of classic A&O tracks from the first seven A&O albums! A&O are gradually working through them and choosing the best ones exclusively for Steppas Dub Shop. The lost dubs are available to download as full quality wavs straight from DAT tape and will appear exclusively at Steppas as they are discovered, we hope you enjoy them. [Digital Release, Steppas Dub Shop Exclusive]