Iration Steppas is a UK-based

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and

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production collective from

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, England. Founded in the early 1990s by Mark Iration, the group took its current form in 1993 when he was joined by partner Dennis Rootical. Their musical style combines traditional Jamaican dub with electronic influences and deep bass frequencies. They are associated with the evolution of the UK dub movement, particularly the "steppers" style. Iration Steppas have gained a strong following in the UK and internationally, performing at dub and reggae festivals and other major events such as Kallida Festival, Timeless Festival,

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, Outlook festival, Positive Vibration, and

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. They have collaborated with a range of artists and producers, including

Johnny Clarke Johnny Clarke (born 12 January 1955) is a Jamaican reggae musician, best known for his recordings with producer Bunny Lee in the 1970s. Biography Clarke grew up in the Kingston ghetto of Whitfield Town and attended Jamaica College.Burning Spear Winston Rodney Order of Distinction, OD (born 1 March 1945), better known by the stage name Burning Spear, is a Jamaican roots reggae singer-songwriter, vocalist, and musician. Burning Spear is a Rastafarian movement, Rastafarian and one of the ...

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, Brigadier Jerry and O.B.F. Sound System.

Documentary

In 2022, Dubquake Records (O.B.F. Sound System) released the film ''Ina Vanguard Style'', which documents the history of the sound system and its role in the dub music scene.

Discography

Albums

* ''Dubz from De Higher Regionz'' (2004) * ''90s Classic Cutz Package'' (2021)

References

External links

Iration Steppas on Discogs
British dub musical groups English reggae musical groups Sound systems Musical groups established in 1990 Musicians from Leeds {{UK-band-stub

Documentary

Discography

Albums

See also

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