Dub Inc

Country: Saint-Étienne

Dub Inc (formerly Dub Incorporation) is a French reggae band from Saint-Étienne, active since 1997. Known for blending reggae, dancehall, dub, ska, and rap, the group is also strongly influenced by African music, with lyrics performed in French, English, and Kabyle. Over nearly three decades, Dub Inc have become one of the most prominent and socially engaged reggae acts in Europe. Career overview The band emerged from the French underground scene in the late 1990s and gained national recognition with their debut album Diversité (2003). Their early releases—Diversité (2003), Dans le décor (2005), and Afrikya (2008)—were credited under the name Dub Incorporation and established their reputation for conscious lyrics addressing identity, social justice, immigration, and unity. From Hors Contrôle (2010) onward, the band shortened their name to Dub Inc, marking a more international phase of their career. Albums such as Paradise (2013), So What (2016), Millions (2019), and Futur (2022) expanded their global reach and featured collaborations with major reggae artists including Tarrus Riley, Skarra Mucci, Jah Mason, Alborosie, Kumar, Naâman, and Balik. Dub Inc are also known for their powerful live performances, documented on live albums like Dub Inc Live (2006) and Paradise Tour (2015). The documentary Rude Boy Story chronicles the band’s journey and philosophy. Style and themes Musically, Dub Inc fuse roots reggae rhythms with modern production, North African melodies, and urban influences. Lyrically, they focus on themes of freedom, resistance, cultural identity, anti-racism, and social solidarity, making them especially influential among younger audiences across Europe and beyond. Members Hakim “Bouchkour” Meridja – lead vocals Aurélien “Komlan” Zohou – lead vocals Jérémie Grégeois – lead guitar Moritz Von Korff – bass Frédéric Peyron – keyboards Idir Derdiche – keyboards Grégory “Zigo” Mavridorakis – drums & percussion With a long-running independent spirit and a strong message-driven identity, Dub…

Career overview

The band emerged from the French underground scene in the late 1990s and gained national recognition with their debut album Diversité (2003). Their early releases—Diversité (2003), Dans le décor (2005), and Afrikya (2008)—were credited under the name Dub Incorporation and established their reputation for conscious lyrics addressing identity, social justice, immigration, and unity.

From Hors Contrôle (2010) onward, the band shortened their name to Dub Inc, marking a more international phase of their career. Albums such as Paradise (2013), So What (2016), Millions (2019), and Futur (2022) expanded their global reach and featured collaborations with major reggae artists including Tarrus Riley, Skarra Mucci, Jah Mason, Alborosie, Kumar, Naâman, and Balik.

Dub Inc are also known for their powerful live performances, documented on live albums like Dub Inc Live (2006) and Paradise Tour (2015). The documentary Rude Boy Story chronicles the band’s journey and philosophy.

Style and themes

Musically, Dub Inc fuse roots reggae rhythms with modern production, North African melodies, and urban influences. Lyrically, they focus on themes of freedom, resistance, cultural identity, anti-racism, and social solidarity, making them especially influential among younger audiences across Europe and beyond.

Members

Hakim “Bouchkour” Meridja – lead vocals

Aurélien “Komlan” Zohou – lead vocals

Jérémie Grégeois – lead guitar

Moritz Von Korff – bass

Frédéric Peyron – keyboards

Idir Derdiche – keyboards

Grégory “Zigo” Mavridorakis – drums & percussion

With a long-running independent spirit and a strong message-driven identity, Dub Inc remain a cornerstone of the European reggae scene.