King Earthquake

King Earthquake, an emblematic figure in British dub, makes Le Trabendo vibrate. Expect a deep sonic session, carried by powerful bass and hypnotic rhythms.

King Earthquake is the solo project of Mikey I-Dread, a producer and sound system operator from Birmingham, United Kingdom. Active since the early 2000s, Mikey I-Dread quickly established himself as a reference in the dub roots scene, perpetuating the legacy of great Jamaican and British sound systems. His approach is characterized by entirely analog production, using vintage equipment to create authentic and warm sound. He is recognized for his independent productions, often pressed in limited editions on his own label, King Earthquake Records, which has given him a reputation as an artist of integrity and faithful to the original spirit of dub.

King Earthquake's style is rooted in meditative dub roots, with particular emphasis on deep bass lines and stepper rhythms. His tracks are often instrumental, leaving space for reverb and delay effects that are the hallmark of the genre. Tracks illustrate perfectly his ability to build immersive sonic landscapes, inviting contemplation and dancing. The influence of legendary producers like King Tubby or Scientist is palpable in his work, but Mikey I-Dread has managed to develop his own sonic identity, recognizable among all, which combines power and spirituality.

A King Earthquake concert is above all a sound system experience. Mikey I-Dread is not merely a producer, he is an operator who manipulates sound live, transforming each track into a unique performance. Expect to physically feel the vibrations of the bass, to be enveloped by the echoes and delays that unfold in space. Trabendo, with its acoustics suited to amplified music, offers a fitting setting for this sonic immersion. This stop in Paris is a rare opportunity to discover the power and depth of dub roots as conceived and disseminated by one of its most fervent ambassadors, offering true communion with sound.

King Earthquake's commitment to artisanal production and independent distribution has forged his reputation within the global dub community.