# Dub Proof

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**Dub Proof** is an American, [Asbury Park, New Jersey](/source/Asbury_Park,_New_Jersey)–based reggae band, mixing in elements of [dub reggae](/source/Dub_music), [old school hip-hop](/source/Old_school_hip-hop) and [funk](/source/Funk_music).

## History

Dub Proof was founded in 2007 by bassist Nick Paolise, guitarist/vocalist Sean Milano, saxophonist David Hollander and drummer Patrick Clarke.[1] They now perform with anywhere from three to ten members,[1] including keyboardist [Addis Pablo](/source/Addis_Pablo) (son of [Augustus Pablo](/source/Augustus_Pablo)).[2] Their dub sound is done live.[1]

Their song “Ocean Avenue” made online music zine Lucid Culture’s Top Ten Songs of the Week in April 2009. Lucid Culture called the song, “Woozy instrumental dub reggae with a nice funky groove.”[3]

In 2010, they performed at a benefit concert in New Jersey to raise money for those harmed by the [BP oil spill](/source/BP_oil_spill).[4]

Dub Proof was named Top Groove Band at the 18th Annual [Asbury Music Awards](/source/Asbury_Music_Awards) in 2010.[5] For the 2011 awards, Paolise has been nominated for Top Bassist, and Kates for Top Keyboard Player.[6]

“NJ Dub (Beer)” was released on August 16, 2011. It features a conventional version of the song, and a remix by producer and dub legend [Scientist](/source/Scientist_(musician)). The single was featured on *[URB](/source/URB_(magazine))*’s 2012 selection of songs for Martin Luther King Day.[7]

## Musical style and influences

Dub Proof writes its own music, and also covers classic by [Bob Marley](/source/Bob_Marley), [Augustus Pablo](/source/Augustus_Pablo), [Sugar Minott](/source/Sugar_Minott) and others.[1] They have backed and performed with [Burning Spear](/source/Burning_Spear), [Mighty Diamonds](/source/Mighty_Diamonds), Mykhal Rose of [Black Uhuru](/source/Black_Uhuru), Pato Banton & The Now Generation, [Badfish](/source/Badfish_(band)), [EOTO](/source/EOTO), [Culture](/source/Culture_(band)), [Nina Sky](/source/Nina_Sky), [Kosha Dillz](/source/Kosha_Dillz), [Kyle Rapps](/source/Kyle_Rapps), Predator Dub Assassins and others.

*[The Courier News](/source/Courier_News)* wrote that Dub Proof “brings the free-form vibe of dub to a live music setting for island-flavored reggae grooves.”[8] Dub Proof released 'It's the Music' (feat. Grindstone Road's [Stephanie Quick](/source/Grindstone_Road)) under the name Jersey Dub in 2007.[9]

“Dub Proof lays down sensible, thinking man’s groove that puts them right at the highest rank of performers specializing in soul-flavored reggae and slicked-back funk rock,” *[The Aquarian Weekly](/source/The_Aquarian_Weekly)* wrote. “Styled from the old school, groove-oriented icons of [Yellowman](/source/Yellowman) and the contemporary slant of [Gogol Bordello](/source/Gogol_Bordello), Dub Proof takes all bold chances as they move fluidly from the traditional into the jazz smooth sounds of [Sade](/source/Sade_(band)) and the bluesy darkness of [Curtis Mayfield](/source/Curtis_Mayfield).”[10]

## References

1. Tad Hendrickson, [“Dub Proof preview: Asbury Park band puts its own spin on Jamaican music,”](http://www.nj.com/entertainment/music/index.ssf/2011/07/dub_proof_preview_asbury_park.html) *[New Jersey Star Ledger](/source/New_Jersey_Star_Ledger)*, July 15, 2011.

1. [\[1\]](https://www.nme.com/nme-video/youtube/id/5EazX_8ISXw) [dead link]

1. [“Top Ten Songs of the Week 4/13/09,”](http://lucidculture.wordpress.com/2009/04/14/top-ten-songs-of-the-week-41309/) Lucid Culture, April 14, 2009.

1. Jean Mikle, [“Bands Perform Sunday in Benefit for Gulf Coast Residents,”](http://blogs.app.com/rhythmroom/2010/07/23/bands-perform-sunday-in-benefit-for-gulf-coast-residents/) *[Asbury Park Press](/source/Asbury_Park_Press)*, July 23, 2010.

1. [“18th Annual Asbury Music Award Winners,”](http://www.eatsleepbreathemusic.com/blog/2010/11/18th-annual-asbury-music-award-winners/) Eatsleepbreathemusic.com, November 15, 2010.

1. [The Saint AMA Nominees 2011](http://www.thesaintnj.com/pdf/AMA-NOMINEES-2011-Master.pdf)

1. [“22 New Songs for a New Day: Happy MLK Day for Hip-Hop (Video),”](http://www.urb.com/2012/01/16/22-new-songs-for-a-new-day-happy-mlk-day-for-hip-hop/) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20120118062520/http://www.urb.com/2012/01/16/22-new-songs-for-a-new-day-happy-mlk-day-for-hip-hop/) January 18, 2012 at the Wayback Machine *[URB](/source/URB_(magazine))*, January 16, 2012.

1. Chris Jordan, [“Dub Proof is parent proof, listener friendly,”](https://archive.today/20120717131920/http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/mycentraljersey/access/1863043691.html?FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&date=Sep+18,+2009&author=CHRIS+JORDAN&pub=Courier+-+News&edition=&startpage=n/a&desc=Dub+Proof+is+parent+proof,+listener+friendly) *[Courier News](/source/Courier_News)*, September 18, 2009.

1. ["Beatport: DJ & Dance Music, Tracks & Mixes"](http://www.beatport.com/#track/its-the-music-feat-stephanie-quick-jersey-dub/79055). *[Beatport](/source/Beatport)*

1. John Pfeiffer, [“Shoreworld: Dub Proof and Last Perfect Thing,”](http://www.theaquarian.com/2011/09/07/shoreworld-dub-proof-and-last-perfect-thing/) *[The Aquarian Weekly](/source/The_Aquarian_Weekly)*, September 7, 2011.

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