Enduring sound system Dubwize and record label Reality Chant Productions joined an international ensemble of artists, including Luciano, Lutan Fyah, Natty King and Jah Mason for the 16-track album, released this month.
Gabriel "Messenjah" Calcott, Christchurch-based producer and DJ for both collectives, said members of the bands were spread across New Zealand, Australia, Africa and the United Kingdom.
"But for this show, we have vocalists all the way from Australia - Raz Bin Sam, an Israeli reggae artist, and Hua from Darky Roots."
Dubwize and Reality Chant featuring Raz Bin Sam and Hua present King's Highway, Dux de Lux, Thursday, August 5. Free entry.
PICKS OF THE WEEK
Friday, July 23
> 7.30pm: Some tickets are still available for the one-woman, six-character play Verbatim, tonight and tomorrow at The Hills Clubhouse, near Arrowtown. Tickets are $45 including drink and pizza after the show. Silent auction. All proceeds to the Wakatipu Abuse Prevention Network. Bookings essential: 021 780-555 (Julie Scott).
> 7:30pm: Australian five-piece tribute act Hotel California: The Eagles Experience plays the hits of the American band at the Queenstown Memorial Hall. Tickets are$59 for adults, $39 for children, plus booking fee, from i-Site Queenstown and Ticketdirect.
> 9pm: Prolific Sydney-based DJ Mark Dynamix, behind best-selling Ministry Of Sound mix albums and his own release, IDentify Me, performs at Debajo in his only New Zealand show. With support from Auckland house DJ and Dunedin's Filthy Minx.
> 9pm: Christchurch roots reggae drum 'n' bass collective Taos plays at Revolver tonight and Saturday night. With support from DJ Sumosui, DJ Mikey and DJ A-list.
> 10pm: "GODESS: Girls on Decks - an Essential Sound Seduction." C:She, of Wanaka, JCBass-E, of the United Kingdom, and Queenstown's D-Jade, with MC Holly, provide glitch, dubstep, breaks and drum `n' bass at Subculture. Free entry before midnight, $5 after.
Saturday, July 24
> 10pm: The Upbeats, also known as DJ-producers Jeremy Glenn and Dylan Jones, bring their unique drum and bass sound back to Subculture. Pre-sale tickets $15 from Quest, Play it Again Records and the Church St basement venue.
Tuesday, July 27
> 8.30pm: Comrades in Dreams, a 2006 German documentary described as a valentine to the pleasures of cinema, looks at four independent theatre owners in different parts of the world. The film is screened for Queenstown Film Society members at Dorothy Brown's Cinema and Bar, in Arrowtown. New members can sign up on the night.
