dub-L started experimenting with drum patterns and samples in '94 using his older brothers PC. These were the days before CD burners and "Reason". Already formally trained in Guitar and Cello he felt that applying his skills to hip hop would be his edge in an already saturated market. A fan of hip hop since '84, when he use to force himself to stay up and tape MR. Magic's Rap Attack radio show in his home town of NYC, dub-L had the ground work to do something special in music.In 1999 dub-L and chanteuse Ann Colville penned a deal with the legendary hip hop label Profile Records under the group name the controls and later that year released the critically acclaimed "one hundred" album. In addition RZA of the Wu-Tang Clan signed the controls to a publishing/production deal. dub-L had found his place among the masters, pioneers and innovators of hip hop and there was more to come.dub-L had summoned the talents of friend Aesop Rock to be on the classic controls album and in late 1999 embarked on a independent venture with the newcomer called Music for Earthworms. This collection of demos and works in progress is now considered Aesop Rocks classic first album. In 2004 dub-L released the all instrumental version to a hungry fan base on the Ground Original label.dub-L soon linked up with DJ JS-1 through mutual friend legendary Percce-P. The two quickly started collaborating. JS-1 became the main DJ laying down all the scratches on the controls "one hundred" album and touring with the group. Between JS-1's busy schedule also touring with Rahzel and dub-L's focus on the controls and numerous projects they managed to release GROUND ORIGINAL. Not only an album but a label and organization with the same title. The album It features KRS-ONE, Rahzel, Kool G Rap, Masta Ase, Special Ed, Big Daddy Kane, Casual, Pep Luv, Royce da 5'9'', Evidence, Tragedy Khadafi, Planet Asia, Percee-P, Punch n' Words, C-Rayz Walz, Breez Evahflowin', Immortal Technique, Dice Raw and more. All produced and arranged by DJ JS-1 & Dub-L. From '01-'04 The two kept busy releasing singles with Common, Rahzel, O.C., Ill Bill, Jeru The Damaja and the full lenght album "Claimstake" featuring J-Live, Jemini The Gifted One, C-Rayz Walz, Breez Evahflowin' Mr. Complex, El Fudge and Fivefeet:Perspectives.Around the end of 2002 dub-L finished up his solo emceeing debut album "dub-L's in town" also released on the Ground Original label. The unconventional rhyme stylings made for an instant classic featuring Professor X, Jemini The Gifted One, Chase Phoenix, JER of the Party Fun Action Committee, DJ JS-1 and more.dub-L also stayed in the mix producing records for C-Rayz Walz. "Old Joke" was released as a single on Subverse in '03. Three dub-L produced giants are on "The Lime Light" and the tracks "Crazy Rock" and "Rain Forever" on his 2nd Definitive Jux release "We Live-Black Samurai EP".Chase Phoenix and dub-L were old friends and musical comrades since the mid 90's. dub-L lent a hand and produced 6 tracks on his '04 debut release album "Cut To The Chase" on Battle Axe Records and executive produced the entire project.MF Doom's alter ego Viktor Vaughn got a taste of dub-L's work on the VV:2 album in '04. The tracks "Ode To Road Rage" and "Bloody Chain" are stand out giants on this Insomniac Records release.dub-L wanted to focus on a solo album for the end of '04 after all his contributions to other artists projects in the past couple years. The Day of the MEGA BEAST is a high concept, puzzling album filled with hidden messages to examine and inspect. Live violins, Moogs, Rhodes, guitars, monstrous sound-scapes and intricate details make this an ultra high quality album receiving stellar reviews from URB(4 stars), YRB, Tablist, XLR8R, Beautiful Decay and others. The album boasts features from, GM Grimm, Rahzel, C-rayz Walz, Breez Evahflowin', Hangar 18, Karniege, Jemini The Gifted One, Fivefeef:Perspectives, Professor X, DJ JS-1 and more.dub-L never stops, ideas flow continuously and recording is his life. Future projects include the full length MONSTERZ album, a super group made up of Rahzel, C-Rayz Walz, Breez Evahflowin', DJ JS-1 & dub-L. A new solo instrumental album called "Monkey Pong".Be on the look out for this producer/artist/dj who seems to be on a rampage through the town called Music.
