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Dawa Hifi - Talowa Productions

Dawa Hifi

France | Dub, Sound-System

Outernational dub activists made in France.

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Hand made sound-system, label, emeritus and innovative producers: Dawa Hifi has been shaking up the French dub scene for more than 15 years. The duo, consisting of Ben and Val, produce a modern electronic dub with a strong identity that has its roots in 90s UK style and in original Jamaican mixing techniques.

After touring in France and Europe, Dawa Hifi hit the road again in 2022 with its new sound system or in exclusive DJ set sessions, with its latest album "Better Days" (2020) with singer Davojah.


Originally from Bourges (France), Dawa Hifi has become over the years a real reference in the French dub landscape. Recognized for their productions, the duo debuted in 2008 with the release of the single "Tubby's request" (BlackBoard Jungle), followed by the EP "Antik Tings" (2009) and the albums "Dub Tings" (2011) and "Future Things. "(2015) on the ODG label. Opus widely noticed which earned them the recognition of his peers, but also of the public.

Dawa Hifi then creates his own label: Dawa Outernational on which will be released singles like “Love we want ft King General”, “Wise and prudent ft Lisa Dainjah” (2015) or “Step Forward ft Echo Ranks” (2016), which are quickly became classics.


With the album "Back On Track" released in 2018 Dawa Hifi goes further in its experiments. The duo produced 15 instrumental tracks in a darker atmosphere than usual ranging from digital reggae, to classic stepper and more experimental dub.

From 2005, when their first sound system was built, Ben and Val have been at emulation's center stage and local musical pool that is emerging in the Center region with actors like ODG and Youthstone for example. Very quickly, these activists and fervent defenders of underground culture set off to travel the roads of France and then become essential in French dub parties.


In perpetual research to optimize their entirely handcrafted sound, the crew built in 2019 a new subs section ensuring unparalleled balance and sonic depth! After hours of reflection and work around the design, plans and construction of the boxes, Dawa Hifi is back on stages with this new sound system focused on sound quality.


With their sound system or Dj Set, these music enthusiasts know how to create a unique atmosphere for each of their performances. Open-minded, they transcend the boundaries of musical genres to compose sets ranging from Roots to digital, Rub to Rub and many others. Duo with multiple influences, reggae of course, but also cumbia for Ben and hip-hop for Val for example, their respective discoveries feed their common project and their sets. After having traveled through France, they are setting out again on the roads of France and Europe in 2022, ready to make the world dance until morning!


At the end of 2020, they released the Ep "Better Days" in collaboration with singer Davojah. This combo reconciles styles and breaks free from codes, and gives birth to a hybrid and modern EP with old school touches, eight tracks at the crossroads of reggae, dub and hip-hop. On the production side, whether they are soft or darker, the instrumentals offered by Dawa Hifi stick to the singer's melancholy style and place the listener in an introspective bubble. Drill, trap or steam influences complete the sound palette of the producer. As for the lyrics, Davojah, with his devastating flow, evokes in a precise Jamaican patwa themes ranging from love to betrayal, and takes a singular look at a world that is derailed.


If you like Dawa Hifi, you may also like Young Warrior, Channel One Sound System, Weeding Dub, Kanka
Tour period : All 2022
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