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The Scientist – announced for a headline show at Whelan’s, Dublin

Known worldwide as The Scientist Dubmaster, Hopeton Brown is celebrated as one of the most innovative and influential pioneers in reggae and dub music and the art of studio engineering. Rising from Kingston, Jamaica’s iconic King Tubby’s Studio in the late 1970s, The Scientist transformed the art of mixing—turning the console into a living instrument capable of reshaping / recomposing and reimagining sound itself.

With his unmistakable signature of deep basslines, spatial echoes, and hypnotic reverb, The Scientist redefined the sonic landscape of dub and set the blueprint for countless producers to follow. His landmark albums—Scientist Rids the World of the Evil Curse of the Vampires, Scientist Wins the World Cup, and Heavyweight Dub Champion—remain timeless cornerstones of the genre.

Over decades of innovation, he has collaborated with some of reggae’s most iconic voices, including Barrington Levy, Roots Radics, Johnny Osbourne, and Augustus Pablo, while continually inspiring new generations across reggae, hip-hop, and electronic music.

Today, The Scientist Dubmaster continues to bridge the analog roots of dub with the evolving world of digital sound, preserving the spirit of roots culture while pushing sonic boundaries ever forward.

THE SCIENTIST
16 FEBRUARY 2027 || WHELAN’S, DUBLIN
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Ian Mc Donnell

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