Dubbing My Friends The Loving Paupers × Victor Rice

“Dubbing My Friends” serves as the essential sonic bridge between The Loving Paupers' critically acclaimed 2023 album Ladders and its immersive, full-length dub counterpart, The Ghost of Ladders. By collaborating with Latin-GRAMMY winning engineer and dub maestro Victor Rice, the Washington D.C.-based outfit has meticulously deconstructed their signature sound, leaning into the atmospheric, weightless textures and "brooding, rootsy" vibes that have become their trademark.

The track perfectly encapsulates the vivid description offered by legendary UK tastemaker Don Letts: a sound uniquely shaped by "60s pop in one ear and 70s reggae in the other." While the original version relied on lush vocal harmonies, this dub rendition strips back those layers to reveal the intricate instrumental interplay underneath. By highlighting the pulsing basslines and sharp rhythmic accents, this version reinforces the energy and craftsmanship that led BBC 6 Music to name the original project one of their prestigious "Albums of the Year."

Named in direct homage to Burning Spear's iconic Garvey's Ghost, “Dubbing My Friends” is more than just a remix—it is a masterclass in modern dub production. It honors the deep-rooted traditions of Jamaican sound system culture while injecting a polished, cinematic edge that feels entirely contemporary. The result is a haunting yet groove-heavy journey that invites the listener to get lost in the echoes and shadows of the original composition.