B.R. Stylers is an Italian
reggae dub band from
Pordenone
Pordenone (; Venetian and fur, Pordenon) is the main ''comune'' of Pordenone province of northeast Italy in the Friuli Venezia Giulia region.
The name comes from Latin ''Portus Naonis'', meaning 'port on the Noncello (Latin ''Naon'') River'.
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founded in 2000. Current members are
Michela Grena (
voice
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),
Paolo Baldini (
bass
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),
GP Ennas (
drums
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),
Filippo Buresta (
keyboards) and
Manuel Tomba (
mixing).
Biography
Their debut was at
Rototom Reggae Sunsplash in summer 2001. They also participated in the compilation ''Rototom Sunsplash Vol. 1 - Ital Reggae'' with the song ''Don't Sleep''. B.R. Stylers played at festivals and clubs in
Italy
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,
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,
Croatia
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and
Poland
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, sharing the stage with artists like
Zion Train
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History
Co-founder ...
,
Revolutionary Dub Warriors,
Jah Free,
Mad Professor
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,
Lee "Scratch" Perry
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,
Horace Andy
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,
Africa Unite
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and
Adrian Sherwood
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In December 2002 they released their first album ''Dub Resonance'' on Slovenian independent label
Vinylmania Records.
In 2003 the song ''One island dub'' was remixed by London-based dub combo
Alpha & Omega and released on their ''Spirit of The Ancients'' record.
In 2005 they released ''Dubbing From The Earth'', after the EP ''Over This Place'' (summer 2004), recorded, written and arranged by B.R. Stylers at ''Dub Alchemy'' studio in Pordenone and mixed by
Madaski at ''Dub The Demon'' in
Turin
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. The album features
Jah Free,
Prince Alla
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Biography
Born in ...
,
Vibronics and
Dubital.
In 2006 Paolo Baldini officially joined the band Africa Unite as a producer and bassist. The album ''Controlli'' features Michela Grena's voice in the song ''Watch Out''. B.R. Stylers performed as an opening band for the ''Controlli Tour''.
In winter 2008 the band started production for the new album out in April 2009 on Alambic Conspiracy label.
Discography
Albums
* 2002 ''
Dub Resonance'' (Vinylmania Records)
* 2004 ''
Over This Place (EP)'' (Vinylmania Records)
* 2005 ''
Dubbing From The Earth'' (Alternative - Venus)
* 2009 ''
Indubstria'' (Alambic Conspiracy)
Compilations
* 2000 ''
Rototom Sunsplash Vol. 1 - Ital Reggae'' with the song "Don't Sleep"
* 2001 ''
Suitable#2'' with the song "Inna Fusion"
* 2002 ''
Sushi Dub'' with the song "Inna Fusion Step Mix"
* 2003 ''
Alpha & Omega - Spirit of the Ancients'' with the song "No More Sadness"
* 2007 ''
4 Riddims 4 Unity'' with the song "Only One Indication"
* 2008 ''
Dub Community'' with the song "Jah Plan"
References
External links
Official website
Italian reggae musical groups
Dub musical groups