Marcus I Meets Adubta
Taste Of Love/taste Of Dub
After setting the tone with Longtime Warrior", multi-instrumentalist and producer aDUBta once again joins forces with singer Marcus I for their second single. Originally from Cantabria / Spain and now based in France, Marcus I has carved out his own path in the European Reggae scene through collaborations with Pinnacle Sound, Al Breadwinner or Dub Shepherds. A true devotee of the vintage sound, his voice and lyrics carry the timeless spirit of Reggae music. Hailing from Bavaria / Germany, aDUBta has spent more than two decades building a reputation as a versatile musician and producer within both the German and international Reggae community. His releases on respected labels such as Oneness Records, Hornin' Sounds or F-Spot Records underline his dedication to that Jamaican sound from the 60s and 70s in its most authentic form. Together with the ever-evolving Black Oak Roots Allstars, they continue to create music that bridges tradition and originality. "Taste of Love" was born in a late-night session at Attic Roots Studio on Lake Ammersee. With King HuHa (aka Mauricio-Jorán Ceseña) on rhythm- and lead guitar, Jannis "Skankin' Klenk" Klenke on bass and flexatone and aDUBta on drums and piano, a simple guitar phrase grew into a riddim at once familiar and timeless. Months later, during a vocal session with Marcus I, the track was still little more than a sketch. Initially unsure whether he even wanted to record it, Marcus only agreed after King HuHa's steady encouragement and at the very last moment. On the morning of his return to France, Marcus walked into the studio and announced: "I've finished writing it. We need to record it quickly, I have to catch my train." The lyrics capture a melancholic longing for a love that never was. It's a song for all those who, at some point in their lives, met someone who remained only as a memory of the past - someone they still wonder about today: where they might be, how they might be doing, and what life could have been like if they had been together. Nearly two years after that fleeting session, the track finally lives on in wax, paired with a dubwise version that reveals yet another layer of depth. As King HuHa knew from the start: "This one's a hit!". Drop the needle, turn it up and taste the love.