On-U Sound Records is an English record label known for releasing its own unique flavour of dub music since the 1980s.[1] The label was founded by Adrian Sherwood in 1979/1980[2][3][4] and is home to acts such as Tackhead, Dub Syndicate, African Head Charge, Akabu,[5][6] The London Underground, Little Annie, Creation Rebel, Mark Stewart, Gary Clail (who would have a number of Top 40 hits, like "Human Nature", credited to Gary Clail On-U Sound System),[7][8] New Age Steppers, Audio Active, Asian Dub Foundation, and the dub collective Singers & Players.[9]
| On-U Sound Records | |
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| Founded | May 1979 |
| Founder | Adrian Sherwood and Pete Holdsworth |
| Genre | Dub, reggae, experimental, electronic |
| Country of origin | UK |
| Location | London |
| Official website | http://www.on-usound.com |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Stinky Jim (29 November 2011). "Adrian Sherwood: Strange Turn". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 16 April 2013.
- ^ Bradshaw, Melissa (19 April 2011). "Pay It All Back: Adrian Sherwood on 30 Years of On-U Sound". The Quietus. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
- ^ Garratt, Sheryl (24 February 2003). "It's my turn". The Guardian. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
- ^ "On-U Sound – CDs and Vinyl at Discogs". Discogs. Retrieved 9 December 2013.
- ^ "Discogs.com". Discogs. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
- ^ "Skysaw.org". "Introducing the faces behind many an On-U Sound 'vocal harmony'". Retrieved 21 June 2021.
- ^ "GARY CLAIL ON-U SOUND SYSTEM | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "BBC One – Top of the Pops, 11/04/1991".
- ^ Coleman, Nick (26 November 2011). "Adrian Sherwood is feeling the riddim". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 16 April 2013.
External links
edit- Official site
- Unofficial site with extensive artist information and discography.
- Discography at Discogs