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Ralf Dub Flash

    Dubbook Admin
    By Dubbook Admin

    Out of curiosity, I asked ChatGPT to tell me about myself. This is the result (quite accurate, I have to say; although it's not the biggest surprise, as the only source of information was dubflash.com and the Dub Flash Bandcamp):

    🎧 Early Musical Journey

    Ralf Dub Flash, born and raised in West Berlin, began his musical journey in his teenage years. Initially known as "Dieb in Dub" (meaning "Thief in Dub"), he started by creating dub-influenced mixtapes and raps. His involvement in music deepened as he played bass for the band "5 Fremde und der Zauberer W." The "Dieb in Dub" mixtape series, which began around 1993, continued even after the inception of Dub Flash. These early projects marked his initial steps into the music business, with some tapes being sold through his website . (Dub Flash Records - Onward To Andromedub - About & History)

    🌐 Founding Dub Flash

    In 1998, Ralf launched Dub Flash, the first website dedicated to dub music. This platform evolved into the "Dub Information Portal," offering features like record and concert reviews, interviews, sound files, and forums—predating similar functionalities on platforms like Discogs and MySpace. He manually coded the site, combining elements of what would later become Discogs, YouTube, and social media . (Dub Flash Records - Onward To Andromedub - About & History)

    🎛️ Dub Flash Records and Beyond

    In 2003, Ralf expanded his vision by founding Dub Flash Records, releasing vinyl and CD editions of dub music. The label's early releases were sold through the Outer Space Dub XPress webshop and distribution. However, by 2012, he decided to downsize, focusing on digital-only releases. In 2016, the label was revitalized with digital releases and vinyl editions, including tributes to dub legends like Style Scott . (Dub Flash Records - Onward To Andromedub - About & History)

    Ralf also hosted the radio show Dub Mash from 2007 to 2023, sharing dub mixes and interviews. Additionally, he was part of the MoonBass Hi+Fi Soundsystem in Berlin from 2009 to 2015 . (Dub Flash Records - Onward To Andromedub - About & History)

    🎚️ Musical Style and Philosophy

    Ralf's preferred dub style is heavy electronic stepping dubwise without vocals. However, Dub Flash Records features a variety of dub styles, from reggae to rootical dub to technoid steppers to leftfield dubby beats. He emphasizes focusing purely on the music, highlighting the genre of dub itself rather than the cultural aspects surrounding it . (Dub Flash Records - Onward To Andromedub - About & History)

    🌌 Personal Life and Vision

    Outside of music, Ralf prefers to maintain his privacy, seeking peace and quiet. He dreams of the Andromedub Galaxy, a metaphorical space that reflects his desire for tranquility and his dedication to the dub music community . (Dub Flash Records - Onward To Andromedub - About & History)

    If you're interested in exploring more of Ralf's work, you can visit the Dub Flash Records Bandcamp page or the official website. Let me know if you'd like recommendations on where to start or information on specific releases!