Studio Queen: The Sonia Pottinger Story

Studio Queen: The Sonia Pottinger Story

Author: Dubmatix June 18, 2025 Duration: 1:00:00
From Ska to Roots – The Trailblazing Legacy of a Studio Queen Sonia Pottinger holds a unique place in Jamaican music history. As the country’s first female record producer, she not only broke barriers but helped shape the very sound of ska, rocksteady, and reggae from the 1960s to the 1980s.

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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Dubmatix Sticky Icky Reggae Mix
Podcast Episodes
Junior Murvin - Classics from the Falsetto [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:00
Junior Murvin was born Murvin Smith on July 22, 1946, in Port Antonio, Jamaica, and raised in Kingston, where he began singing in the 1960s as part of local harmony groups. His early recordings leaned toward rocksteady a…
Jungle Ravers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:00
For this New Year’s Eve, I thought a rumble in the jungle would provide a lift to your night. Have a great time and see you in 2026.
Funk Disco House - Holiday Mix [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:00
This mix leans into disco and modern funk, keeping the groove locked down for 60 minutes. Classic late-70s and early-80s grooves sit comfortably alongside newer edits and remixes that respect the original feel while addi…
Johnny Osbourne - A Voice With Soul [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:00
Some artists belong to a moment. Johnny Osbourne is part of the evolution of reggae, dating back to the 1960s and the Studio One world, to the raw energy of 1980s dancehall. Osbourne didn’t just adapt to change; he carri…
Bass Culture - 90s Dancehall Classics [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:00
We’re going back to a moment in time during the 90s when you had breakout stars from Jamaica - Shabba Ranks and iNi Kamoze hitting the mainstream charts and rotation on MTV and other music video stations. You also had th…
When Punk Met Reggae in the '70s [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:00
There was a crossroads in the UK during the ’70s, as dub and reggae sound systems were spreading and building a wider audience. By mid-decade, the rise of punk began - a raw, gritty DIY ethos that opened the door for tho…
Deep Crates, Hot Plates - The Jazz Funk Mix [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:00
This Funk Jazz mix leans hard into the groove, moving between modern jazz-funk burners, deep-pocket classics, and band-driven jams where feel is everything. Tight rhythm sections, loose nimble fingers, letting forth musi…
Aram Scaram (Guest Mix) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:02
Aram Scaram began his DJ journey in Toronto’s late-90s underground, spinning at house parties and one-off club events before landing weekly residencies at the beloved lounges Ciao Eddie and Alto Basso. It was at Ciao Edd…
Mid 90s Big Beat (aka Electronica / Breakbeat) Mix [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:01
Going back to a period in time in the 90s that seemed short-lived once it hit the mainstream media - Electronica / Big Beat. However you categorise it, it fused aggressive drums, breaks, dance, rave, and other genres to…
New Funk Movement [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:00
For this mix, I dove into a selection of artists that bring old school funk and hip-hop together into modern times - New Funk, Modern Funk, however you describe it, FUNK is in each one of these tunes.