Liondub
LIONDUB (Brooklyn, NYC) (Liondub International / Konkrete Jungle / Breakbeat Science / Earwax / The Agriculture / Lustre Kings / Halcyon)
DJ Liondub comes correct. An authentic product of Brooklyn, his musical mindset was formed at the crossroads of major international bass vibrations originating from Jamaica, NYC and the UK. Inspired by the global rhythm culture emanating from the streets beneath his feet, Liondub has spent a lifetime pounding that very pavement in pursuit of his passion for bottom-heavy beats.
Armed with raw talent, right intentions, a humble demeanor and the tireless determination of a true New Yorker, he began DJing back in '91. As a 17 year old sound system selector hustling in the Lower East Side of the Dinkins-era, Liondub embarked on a journey that has since taken him to the four corners of the dub diaspora; from Jamaican Roots Reggae to the Jungle depths of the UK, from high up on Hip-Hop to down-low on Dubstep. Along the way he has studied under great masters, paid untold dues and kept it Bed-Sty real in the name of music; all-the-while sharpening skills, developing expertise and establishing critical relationships across geographic and sonic divides. From NYC he criss-crossed North America and from London he conquered Europe, all the while cultivating roots in his home-away-from-home, Jamaica. Always armed with a current arsenal of jungle/dubstep & reggae dubplate specials, Liondub's soulful, explosive, unique, and precise sets have gone down a storm on stages shared by a lengthy list of legends and luminaries including Sly & Robbie, The Fugees, Sister Nancy, Johnny Osbourne, Steel Pulse, Black Uhuru, The Beatnuts, Smith & Mighty, DJ Kush, Afrika Baambaata, Jazzy Jay, DJ Hype, Andy C, Loefah, Goldie, Pinch, Kryptic Minds and Damian Marley to name but a few. Emerging from the shadows of giants, Liondub's mixes have moved him into the spotlight with recent podcast exclusives airing on urb.com, the dubspot blog, and kmag.co.uk, home of the highly influential Knowledge Magazine.
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Between stints as a wax warrior one can find Liondub in the studio honing the flipside of his craft. His steady stream of productions converged with the with Toronto-based producer Marcus Visionary resulting in the launch of Liondub International. The label has been sending massive waves through the sub-frequency obsessed bandwidth, peaking (so far) with "The General" featuring Jahdan Blakkamoore, a riddim co-produced with Matt Shadetek of the Dutty Arts crew that has been tipped as one of the top Ragga-influenced dubstep tracks of 2009. With ongoing support from baller jocks like Annie, Nightingale, Rusko, Ramadanman, Remarc, Benny Page, Chrissy Chris and MJ Cole, 2010 looks to be a year of exceptional promise for the upstart international imprint.
So whether behind the decks as a DJ, behind the boards as a producer / engineer or behind the scenes as a label executive, event producer and record shop buyer, it is Liondub's uncommon ability to flow between these kindred yet surprisingly disparate musical spheres that distinguishes his creative vision and defines his professional ethos. What emerges from Liondub's wide angle view of Dub history is an improbable yet fresh way forward that balances the warm soul and raw spontaneity of a Kingston Dancehall sound system with the exacting precision of a London Drum and Bass technician. That's no easy mission, but one Liondub delivers on daily.
Liondub brings a current arsenal of jungle/dubstep & reggae dubplate specials, His performances are soulful, diverse and explosive.
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Records out on Worship Recordings, Earwax, The Agriculture, On Point Music, Liondub International and Green Village. — their own list on Resident Advisor
The nights
2026
- Thu 30 JulMiss Lilys 7Afirst time · Liondub
- Tue 28 JulBembefirst time · Liondub
- Sat 13 JunThe Meadowstheir 5th night · The Brooklyn Monarch, Ultra DNB
- Wed 15 AprLe Baintheir 6th night · Le Bain at The Standard
- Wed 18 FebLe Baintheir 5th night · Le Bain at The Standard
2025 — 4 nights
- Wed 27 Aug 2025Le Baintheir 4th night · Le Bain at The Standard
- Sat 5 Jul 2025The Meadowstheir 4th night · BP2, Ultra DNB
- Wed 4 Jun 2025Le Baintheir 3rd night · Le Bain at The Standard
- Sat 18 Jan 2025The Meadowstheir 3rd night · BP2, Ultra DNB
2024 — 3 nights
- Sat 28 Sep 2024The Meadowstheir 2nd night · Ultra DNB
- Wed 27 Mar 2024Le Baintheir 2nd night · Le Bain at The Standard
- Fri 9 Feb 2024The Meadowsfirst time · Driven AM, Driven AM Recordings
2023 — 2 nights
- Wed 1 Nov 2023Le Bainfirst time · Le Bain at The Standard
- Fri 22 Sep 2023Hudson Valley Resort & Spafirst time · Uncommon Sense Events
Their rooms
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- Le BainNov 2023 – Apr 20266 nights
- The MeadowsFeb 2024 – Jun 20265 nights
Once each: Miss Lilys 7A, Bembe and Hudson Valley Resort & Spa.
Who they play with
Counted from the bills themselves, over bills of twelve names or fewer. A pair's count includes a night that is announced and not yet played; where there is one, the row says when.
- DJ QLe Bain ×2 · Jun 2025 – Feb 20262 nights
- Last Action HeroesThe Meadows ×2 · Sep 2024 – Jan 20252 nights
- LovelaceThe Meadows ×2 · Sep 2024 – Jan 20252 nights
- Ultra DNBThe Meadows ×2 · Sep 2024 – Jan 20252 nights
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