B.R. Stylers is an Italian reggae dub band from

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founded in 2000. Current members are Michela Grena (

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), Paolo Baldini (

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), GP Ennas (

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), Filippo Buresta (

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) and Manuel Tomba ( mixing).

Biography

Their debut was at Rototom Reggae Sunsplash in summer 2001. They also participated in the compilation ''Rototom Sunsplash Vol. 1 - Ital Reggae'' with the song ''Don't Sleep''. B.R. Stylers played at festivals and clubs in

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, sharing the stage with artists like

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and

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In December 2002 they released their first album ''Dub Resonance'' on Slovenian independent label Vinylmania Records.
In 2003 the song ''One island dub'' was remixed by London-based dub combo

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and released on their ''Spirit of The Ancients'' record.
In 2005 they released ''Dubbing From The Earth'', after the EP ''Over This Place'' (summer 2004), recorded, written and arranged by B.R. Stylers at ''Dub Alchemy'' studio in Pordenone and mixed by Madaski at ''Dub The Demon'' in

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. The album features

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and Dubital.
In 2006 Paolo Baldini officially joined the band Africa Unite as a producer and bassist. The album ''Controlli'' features Michela Grena's voice in the song ''Watch Out''. B.R. Stylers performed as an opening band for the ''Controlli Tour''. In winter 2008 the band started production for the new album out in April 2009 on Alambic Conspiracy label.

Discography

Albums

* 2002 '' Dub Resonance'' (Vinylmania Records) * 2004 '' Over This Place (EP)'' (Vinylmania Records) * 2005 '' Dubbing From The Earth'' (Alternative - Venus) * 2009 '' Indubstria'' (Alambic Conspiracy)

Compilations

* 2000 '' Rototom Sunsplash Vol. 1 - Ital Reggae'' with the song "Don't Sleep" * 2001 '' Suitable#2'' with the song "Inna Fusion" * 2002 '' Sushi Dub'' with the song "Inna Fusion Step Mix" * 2003 '' Alpha & Omega - Spirit of the Ancients'' with the song "No More Sadness" * 2007 '' 4 Riddims 4 Unity'' with the song "Only One Indication" * 2008 '' Dub Community'' with the song "Jah Plan"

References

External links

Official website
Italian reggae musical groups Dub musical groups