German multi-instrumentalist and producer aDUBta links up once again with Marcus I for Taste Of Love, their second collaboration — and it’s a beauty. Pressed on a colourful 7-inch by Aggrobeat Records, this one dives deep into that timeless Jamaican sound the two artists love so much.
From the first bars, Taste Of Love carries that sweet, melancholic rocksteady vibe that makes you sway before you even notice. Marcus I’s heartfelt vocals cut through with raw emotion, singing of love and longing, while the Black Oak Roots Allstars keep the riddim tight and warm, channeling the essence of late 60s Kingston sessions.
Flip the record and Taste Of Dub strips things back to the foundation — drum and bass steady and hypnotic, with a few sharp guitar licks weaving through the space. The groove holds you, simple yet powerful. Together, the two sides capture both the soul and the spirit of classic reggae — not by imitation, but by genuine devotion.