Gussie Clarke: The Producer Behind Roots and Digital Classics

Gussie Clarke: The Producer Behind Roots and Digital Classics

Author: Dubmatix November 21, 2025 Duration: 1:02:00
There are so many artists and songs that pass through our ears, but rarely do we know who’s behind the music. The sounds we gravitate to, that we identify with, and that is part of what I try to do here on Bass Culture - pull back the curtain and find out who helped shape an album or entire generation - Gussie Clarke is one of those “wizards of oz” - a man who helped shape hit after hit, that still spin on turntables and sound systems today. His career has spanned decades, but for this mix, I’ve focused on his earlier productions from the 70s and early 80s, before the digital age of reggae took over.

Each week, the Dubmatix Sticky Icky Reggae Mix arrives as a fresh, sixty-minute journey through sound. Curated by producer and selector Dubmatix, this podcast is built like a classic mixtape, blending tracks into a seamless flow that highlights connections and contrasts across the genre's vast spectrum. You'll hear deep, echoing dub instrumentals, the energetic pulse of dancehall, the smooth sway of classic rocksteady, and the grounded, conscious vibrations of roots reggae. The selection is global, pulling together the finest contemporary and foundational tracks that define the sticky, icky vibe-a term that here refers to that irresistibly good, heavy rhythm that sticks with you. There are no interviews or interruptions, just the music itself, presented with a curator's ear for pacing and narrative. It’s an hour dedicated to immersion, where the bassline is your guide and each transition is thoughtfully crafted. For anyone looking to discover new artists or simply sink into a reliably curated set, this mix delivers a consistent, high-quality escape. Tune in to let Dubmatix handle the selections, connecting dots from Jamaica to London, Berlin to Tokyo, all within the unifying groove of reggae music.
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