Asian Dub Foundation

The Profile

Asian Dub Foundation are a British electronic music group formed in London in 1993 at the Community Music center. Early members included Dr. Das, Deeder Zaman, Pandit G, Chandrasonic, and DJ Sun J. Their sound fuses bhangra, dub, jungle, rap, and rock with outspoken political themes. Rafi’s Revenge (1998) was nominated for the Mercury Prize.

Formed in London (1993) with a mission rooted in anti-racist activism; early lineup: Dr. Das, Deeder Zaman, Pandit G, Chandrasonic, DJ Sun J. Noted for fusing bhangra, dub, jungle, and rap. Rafi’s Revenge (1998) received a Mercury Prize nomination. Collaborated with Sinéad O’Connor on “1000 Mirrors.”

Reviews highlight ADF’s fusion of bhangra, dub, jungle, rap and rock with an overtly political, anti-racist stance. Community Music is praised for balance and standout cuts like Real Great Britain and New Way, New Life. Enemy of the Enemy adds a stronger Indian foundation and features Sinéad O’Connor on 1000 Mirrors. Tank is lauded for ferocity and tracks like Powerlines, Who Runs This Place?, and the ambient-dub closer Melody 7.