Grimy Styles
Grimy Styles Grimy styles is a purely instrumental group determined to share their unique interpretation of dub roots reggae with the global listening audience. Combining traditional methods of mixology derived from King Tubby with modern techniques used in present day engineering, grimy styles produces a live presence unprecedented in dub music. Founded as a trio in 2001, grimy styles has continued to mix the beautiful with the absurd presenting a fresh interpretation of the genres that has fostered each individual's growth and development. Presently performing as a quartet, grimy styles combines global influences such as Astor Piazolla, J.S. Bach, Fela Kuti, and Django Reinhardt with the dub precedent in the style of King Tubby, Augustus Pablo, and Scientist. Strong melodic and thematic overtones create a full and unique panorama of sound leaving few desires among the listening audience for lyrical accompaniment. Heavy dynamic and syncopated beats emerge from a driving ryhthm section coupled with live on-stage mixing and signal processing. A form of music is created that is solely upon the interpretation of the audience; often dance-oriented yet still caters to the introspective listener. Grimy Styles has shared the stage with acts such as Thomas Mapfumo, the Skatalites, Bernie Worrell, Rocker T, and Easy Star All Stars. Aside from the grimy project, members compile their talents with Stephen "Gibbo" Gibbs out of Kingston Jamaica building riddims for artists such as Capleton, Luciano, I-Wayne, and Ranaco. A full-length Grimy Styles album is due for release in early 2007.