The Disciples are a dub roots reggae group that was formed in 1986 by brothers Russ D. and Lol Bell-Brown. They are said to be named by Jah Shaka after producing exclusively for Jah Shaka. They recorded four albums of instrumental dub for Jah Shaka's King Of The Zulu Tribe label during 1987 to 1990.
Russ D. acquired some basic recording equipment in 1985 which started their productions. Over the years this has seen many changes moving from a bedroom with four- and eight track recording to a small purpose built studio which now comprises full 24 track recording and mixing facilities.
Since 1996, the Disciples sound system was dissolved and brother Lol pulled out of the business, Russ D. continued with both the label and DJing, teaming up with long-time friend Jonah Dan. The works continue in the Disciples Backyard Studio for their own productions and other labels.
Links to Peel[]
Peel played many tracks from the Disciples solo projects in the 90's, but didn't seem to play further material after the end of the 20th century.
Shows Played[]
- 20 August 1994: 'Dub Revolution (Chamber Of Echoes Mix) (10"-Dub Revolution)' (Boom Shacka Lacka)
- 28 October 1994: Dub Revolution (10") Boom Shacka Lacka
- 1995
- 25 February 1995 (BFBS): 'Dubnut (12")' (Cloak And Dagger)
- 04 March 1995 (BFBS): 'Prowling Lion (Compilation CD-Lead With The Bass)' (Universal Egg)
- 19 May 1995: 'Dubnut (12")' (Cloak And Dagger)
- 27 May 1995: 'Eastern Fire (CD-Resonations)' (Cloak And Dagger)
- 09 June 1995: 'Eastern Fire (CD-Resonations)' (Cloak And Dagger)
- 21 October 1995: Jah Man Dub (album - Hail H.I.M. In Dub) Roots
- 08 December 1995: Dub Out Iniquity (album - Hail H.I.M. In Dub) Roots
- 15 December 1995: Jah Man Sound Dub (v/a album - Foundation Of Roots In Dub Vol. One) Roots
- 1996
- 06 January 1996: D.P. Special (album - For Those Who Understand) Boom Shacka Lacka
- 19 January 1996: Hail Him In Dub (v/a album - Foundation Of Roots In Dub Vol. One) Roots
- 19 January 1996: Jah Man Sound Dúb (v/a album - Foundation Of Roots In Dub Vol. One) Roots
- 20 January 1996: Abyssinia (album - For Those Who Understand) Boom Shacka Lacka
- 24 February 1996: D.P. Special (album - For Those Who Understand) Boom Shacka Lacka
- 15 September 1996: Rebirth (CD - Dubhead Volume Three )’ Shiver
- 21 September 1996 (BFBS): 'Rebirth (Compilation CD-Dubhead Volume Three)' (Shiver)
- 03 November 1996: ‘Rebirth (Various Artists 2xLP - Dubhead Volume Three )’ Shiver Records
- 09 November 1996: ‘Realm Of Symbols (LP - Infinite Density Of Dub )’ Dubhead
- 16 November 1996: ‘Absolute Motion (LP – Infinity Density Of Dub)’ Dubhead
- 14 December 1996: Temporal Chains (album - Infinite Density Of Dub) Dubhead
- 1997
- 09 September 1997: Dub Conspiracy (album - Rebirth) Third Eye Music
- 1998
- 02 December 1998: Philosophers Dub (CD - The Sacred Art Of Dub) A/O
- 2003
- 10 April 2003: 'Brain Booster (Remix) (LP, Comp.- Combat Dub)' (Bangarang)