O.B.F

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Future dub & reggae sound system outta France

O.B.F (Original Bass Foundation) are a French dub and reggae sound system based on the outskirts of Geneva. The crew, made up of producer & selector Rico, operator G and manager Stef promote forward thinking dub music.

Heavily influenced by Jamaican reggae, 90s UK dub and contemporary urban music, O.B.F’s sound is distinctive and versatile. They started off as an underground sound system playing at Genevan squat parties. The unique sound of Rico’s productions rapidly gained hype within the dub community and in 2006 O.B.F started putting on their own nights at "Le Zoo" L’Usine, Geneva’s biggest club. Since then, their notorious "Dubquake" nights have become a true institution in the European night scene. The interest around the sound system has grown exponentially ever since.

One of the keys to O.B.F’s success is the unparalleled energy that emanates from the whole crew. You only need to take part in one of their sessions to start feeling part of the family. This ability to bring people together can be seen in the list of artists they have worked with over the years : Sr. Wilson, Linval Thompson, Iration Steppas , Tippa Irie , Killa P , Belén Natalí, Pupajim, Charlie P, Biga*Ranx , Nazamba...

In 2014, O.B.F launched their own imprint "Dubquake Records", an independent record label focused on promoting future dub and reggae. Now with over fifty releases including O.B.F's two stand out albums Wild (2014) & SIGNZ (2020), the label has widened its horizons, producing and distributing documentary films.
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Top tracks

01
Sixteen Tons of Pressure
O.B.F
Sixteen Tons of Pressure
03:55
Writer: Chalire P / Composers: Rico O.B.F - Charlie P
01
Bittersweet
Charlie P
Bittersweet
03:28
Writer: Charlie P / Composers: Rico O.B.F
01
My Driver
Biga*Ranx
Sunset Cassette
03:20
Writer: Gabriel Piotrowski - Xavi Ojeda Serra / Composers: Gabriel Piotrowski - Rico O.B.F
13
Ghetto Cycle
O.B.F
Ghetto Cycle
05:02
Writer: Charlie P / Composers: Rico O.B.F
04
Soundman Session
O.B.F
Wild Series #1
03:48
Writer: Sr. Wilson / Composers: Rico O.B.F
14
Water
O.B.F
SIGNZ
03:04
Writer: Pupajim / Composers: Rico O.B.F
01
Love Sound System
O.B.F
Love Sound System
03:34
Writer: Mark Iration - Dennis Rootical - Rico O.B.F / Composers: Mark Iration - Dennis Rootical - Rico O.B.F
01
Dub Controler
O.B.F
Wild
03:03
Writer: Charlie P / Composers: Rico O.B.F
04
Contrôle la Danse
O.B.F
LAVA
03:28
Writer: Roy Morlat - Rico Biro / Composers: Rico Biro
01
Mandela
O.B.F
Mandela
03:39
Writer: Micah Williams / Composers: Rico O.B.F
01
Rub a Dub Mood
O.B.F
Rub a Dub Mood
03:16
Writer: Sr. Wilson / Composers: Rico O.B.F
01
Trees
O.B.F
Trees
03:26
Writer: Charlie Purssord / Composers: Rico Biro
01
Ina This Ya Time
O.B.F
Ina This Ya Time
04:14
Writer: Charlie P - IRAH - Killa P / Composers: Rico O.B.F
07
Roadblock
O.B.F
Revelation Time
04:21
Writer: Mark Iration - Rico O.B.F - Dennis Rootical / Composers: Mark Iration - Rico O.B.F - Dennis Rootical
12
Musica
O.B.F
SIGNZ
03:44
Writer: Belén Natalí - Sr. Wilson / Composers: Rico O.B.F
01
Righteous Way
O.B.F
Revelation Time
05:00
Writer: Mark Iration - Rico O.B.F - Dennis Rootical / Composers: Mark Iration - Rico O.B.F - Dennis Rootical
02
Culture Mi Culture
O.B.F
Sixteen Tons of Pressure
03:36
Writer: Chalire P / Composers: Rico O.B.F - Charlie P
12
The Vibe
O.B.F
MIXXTAPE
03:46
Writer: Pupajim / Composers: Rico O.B.F
17
Babylon Tremble 2023
O.B.F
MIXXTAPE
02:21
Composers: Rico O.B.F
02
Ina This Ya Time
O.B.F
SIGNZ
03:58
Writer: Charlie P - IRAH - Killa P / Composers: Rico O.B.F
01
Vampire Dance
O.B.F
Vampire Dance
03:50
Writer: Xavier Ojeda Serra / Composers: Rico Biro
09
Your Love
O.B.F
SIGNZ
03:30
Writer: Shanti D / Composers: Rico O.B.F
15
Lift Up Your Head
L'Entourloop
La clarté dans la confusion
04:40
Writer: Troy Berkley / Composers: BIRRAUX Eric - Guy Thomas - DeSsaulx Antoine - Sybelin Jimmy - TREILLE Clément - ROYOL Nicolas - FLANDIN Damien - Troy Berkley
09
Get High
O.B.F
Wild
04:19
Writer: Shanti D / Composers: Rico O.B.F
01
Do Me Right
O.B.F
Do Me Right
03:01
Writer: Nazamba - Telly* / Composers: Rico O.B.F - Telly* - Nazamba
06
Calling Jahovia
O.B.F
Revelation Time
04:29
Writer: Mark Iration - Rico O.B.F - Dennis Rootical / Composers: Mark Iration - Rico O.B.F - Dennis Rootical
21
Akouphene
O.B.F
SIGNZ
05:54
Composers: Rico O.B.F
01
Heavyweight Sound
Nina Girassóis
Heavyweight Sound
02:41
Writer: Carolina Andre - Paulo Mion Arruda Alves / Composers: Paulo Mion Arruda Alves
15
Wicked Man
O.B.F
Revelation Time
04:19
Writer: Mark Iration - Rico O.B.F - Dennis Rootical / Composers: Mark Iration - Rico O.B.F - Dennis Rootical
27
Murda Dem
O.B.F
MIXXTAPE
03:12
Writer: Lady Chann / Composers: Rico O.B.F
09
Serious Time
O.B.F
Revelation Time
04:06
Writer: Mark Iration - Rico O.B.F - Dennis Rootical / Composers: Mark Iration - Rico O.B.F - Dennis Rootical
04
I'm an African
O.B.F
SIGNZ
03:23
Writer: Tippa Irie / Composers: Rico O.B.F
02
Revelation Time
O.B.F
Revelation Time
04:19
Writer: Mark Iration - Rico O.B.F - Dennis Rootical / Composers: Mark Iration - Rico O.B.F - Dennis Rootical
18
Under Pressure (Barricades Mix)
O.B.F
SIGNZ
03:49
Writer: Biga*Ranx / Composers: Rico O.B.F
10
Asian Night
O.B.F
SIGNZ
03:14
Composers: Rico O.B.F
03
Sixteen Tons of Dub
O.B.F
Sixteen Tons of Pressure
03:23
Composers: Rico O.B.F - Charlie P
02
Dub Ruff
O.B.F
System Ruff / Stop Dem
03:44
Writer: Warrior Queen / Composers: Rico O.B.F
16
Born Ina Fire
O.B.F
SIGNZ
03:47
Writer: Joseph Lalibela / Composers: Rico O.B.F
03
Bun the Evil
O.B.F
SIGNZ
02:54
Writer: Jah Mason / Composers: Rico O.B.F
13
Driva (No GPS Mix)
O.B.F
SIGNZ
05:00
Writer: Biga*Ranx - Sr. Wilson / Composers: Rico O.B.F
01
What a Curfew
O.B.F
Curfew
03:12
Writer: Linval Thompson / Composers: Linval Thompson - Rico O.B.F
17
Wagwan
O.B.F
SIGNZ
03:24
Writer: Charlie P - Killa P / Composers: Rico O.B.F
01
Dubquake 2016
O.B.F
Dubquake 2016
04:22
Composers: Rico O.B.F
05
What a Ting
O.B.F
Revelation Time
03:04
Writer: Mark Iration - Rico O.B.F - Dennis Rootical / Composers: Mark Iration - Rico O.B.F - Dennis Rootical
10
Warrior
O.B.F
Revelation Time
03:26
Writer: Mark Iration - Rico O.B.F - Dennis Rootical / Composers: Mark Iration - Rico O.B.F - Dennis Rootical
01
Babylon Is Falling
O.B.F
Babylon Is Falling
03:46
Writer: Joseph Lalibela / Composers: Rico O.B.F
05
Party Ram
O.B.F
SIGNZ
03:26
Writer: Sr. Wilson / Composers: Rico O.B.F
08
Earthman Style
O.B.F
Revelation Time
03:38
Writer: Mark Iration - Rico O.B.F - Dennis Rootical / Composers: Mark Iration - Rico O.B.F - Dennis Rootical
01
Badminded People
O.B.F
Badminded People
03:05
Writer: Max Romeo / Composers: Rico O.B.F
20
My Sound
O.B.F
SIGNZ
03:28
Writer: Daddy Freddy - Junior Roy / Composers: Rico O.B.F
03
King in the Ring
O.B.F
MIXXTAPE
03:38
Writer: Tenor Lyon / Composers: Rico O.B.F
08
Bubble
O.B.F
SIGNZ
03:46
Writer: Charlie P / Composers: Rico O.B.F
06
Bittersweet
O.B.F
MIXXTAPE
03:27
Writer: Charlie P / Composers: Rico O.B.F
21
Sniper Shot (Ting-A-Ling)
O.B.F
MIXXTAPE
02:13
Writer: Charlie P / Composers: Rico O.B.F
05
Who's Bad
O.B.F
Wild
03:25
Composers: Rico O.B.F
03
How You Feel
O.B.F
Babylon Is Falling
03:33
Writer: Joseph Lalibela / Composers: Rico O.B.F
03
Ladies Anthem
O.B.F
Wild
03:32
Writer: I-Leen / Composers: Rico O.B.F
03
Sweet Reggae Music
O.B.F
Ghetto Cycle
03:25
Writer: Charlie P / Composers: Rico O.B.F
07
Rebel Daawtaz
O.B.F
SIGNZ
02:48
Writer: Aza Lineage / Composers: Rico O.B.F
06
Babylon
O.B.F
Wild
03:48
Writer: Troy Berkley / Composers: Rico O.B.F
06
Time
O.B.F
Ghetto Cycle
04:54
Writer: Charlie P / Composers: Rico O.B.F
11
Like That (O.B.F Special)
O.B.F
MIXXTAPE
02:26
Writer: Gabriel Piotrowski - Adam Cranston / Composers: Gabriel Piotrowski - Jael Carreras
01
São Paulo
O.B.F
São Paulo
02:57
Writer: Red Lion / Composers: Rico O.B.F
02
Born as a Winner
O.B.F
MIXXTAPE
03:20
Writer: Rider Shafique / Composers: Rico O.B.F
01
Fufu Lala
O.B.F
Fufu Lala
02:30
Writer: Charlie P / Composers: Rico Biro
01
OUAI ALLO… QUI ÇA ?
O.B.F
OUAI ALLO… QUI ÇA ?
02:42
Writer: Jahnaton / Composers: Rico O.B.F
08
Dubplate Specialist
O.B.F
Ghetto Cycle
04:02
Writer: Charlie P / Composers: Rico O.B.F
03
Badminded People (4-4 Mix)
O.B.F
Badminded People
03:07
Writer: Max Romeo / Composers: Rico O.B.F
01
Part of My life
O.B.F
Part of My Life
03:30
Writer: Shanti D / Composers: Rico O.B.F
11
Leave It Alone
O.B.F
Wild
03:39
Writer: Burro Banton / Composers: Rico O.B.F
01
Wicked Haffi Run
O.B.F
Wicked Haffi Run
04:30
Writer: Danman / Composers: Rico O.B.F
01
Protection
O.B.F
Protection
04:01
Writer: Michael Prophet - Mark Iration / Composers: Linval Thompson - Rico O.B.F
15
Mr Officer
O.B.F
MIXXTAPE
02:08
Writer: Lasai / Composers: Rico O.B.F
01
OUAI ALLO… QUI ÇA ? Charlie P ? Wilsooon ? Wahhhh ?
O.B.F
OUAI ALLO… QUI ÇA ? Charlie P ? Wilsooon ? Wahhhh ?
02:45
Writer: Charlie P - Sr. Wilson / Composers: Rico O.B.F
36
Goodbye Babylon
O.B.F
MIXXTAPE
03:41
Writer: Telly* / Composers: Rico O.B.F
02
Dub Me Right
O.B.F
Do Me Right
03:09
Composers: Rico O.B.F - Telly*
01
Chainsaw
O.B.F
LAVA
04:24
Writer: Charlie Purssord - Belén Natalí / Composers: Rico Biro
10
Kaly Weed
O.B.F
Wild
03:58
Writer: Danman / Composers: Rico O.B.F

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  • Discography
Albums
℗ 2024 Dubquake Records
05-04-2024
Revelation Time
01
Righteous Way
O.B.F
Revelation Time
05:00
Writer: Mark Iration - Rico O.B.F - Dennis Rootical / Composers: Mark Iration - Rico O.B.F - Dennis Rootical
02
Revelation Time
O.B.F
Revelation Time
04:19
Writer: Mark Iration - Rico O.B.F - Dennis Rootical / Composers: Mark Iration - Rico O.B.F - Dennis Rootical
03
Love Sound System
O.B.F
Revelation Time
03:34
Writer: Mark Iration - Rico O.B.F - Dennis Rootical / Composers: Mark Iration - Rico O.B.F - Dennis Rootical
04
Goldfingas - Interlude
O.B.F
Revelation Time
00:28
Writer: Mark Iration - Rico O.B.F - Dennis Rootical / Composers: Mark Iration - Rico O.B.F - Dennis Rootical
05
What a Ting
O.B.F
Revelation Time
03:04
Writer: Mark Iration - Rico O.B.F - Dennis Rootical / Composers: Mark Iration - Rico O.B.F - Dennis Rootical
06
Calling Jahovia
O.B.F
Revelation Time
04:29
Writer: Mark Iration - Rico O.B.F - Dennis Rootical / Composers: Mark Iration - Rico O.B.F - Dennis Rootical
07
Roadblock
O.B.F
Revelation Time
04:21
Writer: Mark Iration - Rico O.B.F - Dennis Rootical / Composers: Mark Iration - Rico O.B.F - Dennis Rootical
Access the complete album info (16 songs)
Dubquake Records
25-12-2023
MIXXTAPE
01
The Beginning (Intro)
O.B.F
MIXXTAPE
01:37
Composers: Rico O.B.F
02
Born as a Winner
O.B.F
MIXXTAPE
03:20
Writer: Rider Shafique / Composers: Rico O.B.F
03
King in the Ring
O.B.F
MIXXTAPE
03:38
Writer: Tenor Lyon / Composers: Rico O.B.F
04
A Message From Above (Interlude)
O.B.F
MIXXTAPE
00:18
Composers: Rico O.B.F
05
Mouth Ah Talk
O.B.F
MIXXTAPE
02:49
Writer: Nazamba / Composers: Rico O.B.F
06
Bittersweet
O.B.F
MIXXTAPE
03:27
Writer: Charlie P / Composers: Rico O.B.F
07
Reggae Rub-A-Dub
O.B.F
MIXXTAPE
03:04
Writer: Sr. Wilson / Composers: Rico O.B.F
Access the complete album info (36 songs)
Dubquake Records
04-11-2022
LAVA
01
Chainsaw
O.B.F
LAVA
04:24
Writer: Charlie Purssord - Belén Natalí / Composers: Rico Biro
02
Vampire Dance
O.B.F
LAVA
03:50
Writer: Xavier Ojeda Serra / Composers: Rico Biro
03
Trees
O.B.F
LAVA
03:26
Writer: Charlie Purssord / Composers: Rico Biro
04
Contrôle la Danse
O.B.F
LAVA
03:28
Writer: Roy Morlat - Rico Biro / Composers: Rico Biro
05
Danger
O.B.F
LAVA
04:22
Writer: Belén Natalí / Composers: Rico Biro
06
Lava (Magma Mix)
O.B.F
LAVA
02:24
Writer: George Scott / Composers: Rico Biro
07
Lighter
O.B.F
LAVA
03:28
Writer: Rico Biro / Composers: Rico Biro
Access the complete album info (16 songs)
℗ 2020 Dubquake Records
29-05-2020
SIGNZ
01
Intro
O.B.F
SIGNZ
02:42
Writer: Nazamba / Composers: Rico O.B.F
02
Ina This Ya Time
O.B.F
SIGNZ
03:58
Writer: Charlie P - IRAH - Killa P / Composers: Rico O.B.F
03
Bun the Evil
O.B.F
SIGNZ
02:54
Writer: Jah Mason / Composers: Rico O.B.F
04
I'm an African
O.B.F
SIGNZ
03:23
Writer: Tippa Irie / Composers: Rico O.B.F
05
Party Ram
O.B.F
SIGNZ
03:26
Writer: Sr. Wilson / Composers: Rico O.B.F
06
Interlude 1
O.B.F
SIGNZ
00:58
Writer: Nazamba / Composers: Rico O.B.F
07
Rebel Daawtaz
O.B.F
SIGNZ
02:48
Writer: Aza Lineage / Composers: Rico O.B.F
Access the complete album info (22 songs)
℗ 2018 Dubquake Records
16-03-2018
Ghetto Cycle
01
New Generation
O.B.F
Ghetto Cycle
05:30
Writer: Charlie P / Composers: Rico O.B.F
02
Policemen
O.B.F
Ghetto Cycle
03:52
Writer: Charlie P / Composers: Rico O.B.F
03
Sweet Reggae Music
O.B.F
Ghetto Cycle
03:25
Writer: Charlie P / Composers: Rico O.B.F
04
Reality
O.B.F
Ghetto Cycle
04:40
Writer: Charlie P / Composers: Rico O.B.F
05
My Introduction
O.B.F
Ghetto Cycle
05:49
Writer: Charlie P / Composers: Rico O.B.F
06
Time
O.B.F
Ghetto Cycle
04:54
Writer: Charlie P / Composers: Rico O.B.F
07
Buss Up
O.B.F
Ghetto Cycle
03:32
Writer: Charlie P / Composers: Rico O.B.F
Access the complete album info (13 songs)
℗ 2014 Dubquake Records
06-10-2014
Wild
01
Dub Controler
O.B.F
Wild
03:03
Writer: Charlie P / Composers: Rico O.B.F
02
Goin In
O.B.F
Wild
03:21
Writer: Mark Hull / Composers: Rico O.B.F
03
Ladies Anthem
O.B.F
Wild
03:32
Writer: I-Leen / Composers: Rico O.B.F
04
Style & Fashion
O.B.F
Wild
03:47
Writer: Lone Ranger / Composers: Rico O.B.F
05
Who's Bad
O.B.F
Wild
03:25
Composers: Rico O.B.F
06
Babylon
O.B.F
Wild
03:48
Writer: Troy Berkley / Composers: Rico O.B.F
07
Poorman Life
O.B.F
Wild
03:47
Writer: Mr. Williamz / Composers: Rico O.B.F
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EPs
℗ 2025 Dubquake Records
03-10-2025
Badminded People
01
Badminded People
O.B.F
Badminded People
03:05
Writer: Max Romeo / Composers: Rico O.B.F
02
Bad Dub
O.B.F
Badminded People
03:04
Composers: Rico O.B.F
03
Badminded People (4-4 Mix)
O.B.F
Badminded People
03:07
Writer: Max Romeo / Composers: Rico O.B.F
04
Bad Dub (4-4 Mix)
O.B.F
Badminded People
03:05
Composers: Rico O.B.F
℗ 2025 Dubquake Records
05-09-2025
Guide & Protect
01
Guide & Protect
O.B.F
Guide & Protect
04:01
Writer: Michael Prophet / Composers: Linval Thompson - Rico O.B.F
02
Raw Born Reggae
O.B.F
Guide & Protect
03:41
Writer: Nazamba / Composers: Linval Thompson - Rico O.B.F
03
Protection
O.B.F
Guide & Protect
04:01
Writer: Michael Prophet - Mark Iration / Composers: Linval Thompson - Rico O.B.F
04
I-Tected Dub
O.B.F
Guide & Protect
04:00
Composers: Linval Thompson - Rico O.B.F
℗ 2024 Dubquake Records
07-06-2024
Evening Love
01
Evening Love
O.B.F
Evening Love
02:57
Writer: Sammy Dread / Composers: Linval Thompson - Rico O.B.F
02
She Nah Lie
O.B.F
Evening Love
03:06
Writer: Nazamba / Composers: Linval Thompson - Rico O.B.F
03
Morning Dub
O.B.F
Evening Love
02:48
Composers: Linval Thompson - Rico O.B.F
04
Gimme Your Love
O.B.F
Evening Love
03:27
Composers: Linval Thompson - Rico O.B.F
Dubquake Records
10-07-2023
Nuh Call the Police
01
Nuh Call the Police (Unplugged in Kingston)
O.B.F
Nuh Call the Police
04:17
Writer: Isha Bel / Composers: Rico O.B.F
02
Nuh Call the Police
O.B.F
Nuh Call the Police
04:11
Writer: Isha Bel / Composers: Rico O.B.F
03
Nuh Call the Police (Truncheon Mix)
O.B.F
Nuh Call the Police
03:50
Writer: Isha Bel / Composers: Rico O.B.F
04
Nuh Call the Police (Corrupted Mix)
O.B.F
Nuh Call the Police
03:40
Composers: Rico O.B.F
℗ 2022 Dubquake Records
22-07-2022
Sweet Sensimilia
01
Sweet Sensimilia
O.B.F
Sweet Sensimilia
03:10
Writer: Barrington Levy / Composers: Rico O.B.F - Barrington Levy - Linval Thompson
02
The Herbs
O.B.F
Sweet Sensimilia
03:11
Writer: Barrington Levy - Nazamba / Composers: Rico O.B.F - Nazamba - Barrington Levy - Linval Thompson
03
Green Dub
O.B.F
Sweet Sensimilia
03:12
Composers: Rico O.B.F - Linval Thompson
℗ 2022 Dubquake Records
28-01-2022
Curfew
01
What a Curfew
O.B.F
Curfew
03:12
Writer: Linval Thompson / Composers: Linval Thompson - Rico O.B.F
02
Curfew Drop
O.B.F
Curfew
03:03
Writer: Linval Thompson - George Scott / Composers: Linval Thompson - Rico O.B.F - Nazamba
03
Curfew Dub
O.B.F
Curfew
03:46
Composers: Rico O.B.F
℗ 2021 Dubquake Records
24-09-2021
Fufu Lala
01
Fufu Lala
O.B.F
Fufu Lala
02:30
Writer: Charlie P / Composers: Rico Biro
02
Fufu Dub
O.B.F
Fufu Lala
02:32
Composers: Rico Biro
03
Rebel Daawtaz (Remix)
O.B.F
Fufu Lala
03:06
Writer: Aza Lineage / Composers: Rico Biro
04
Hustler
O.B.F
Fufu Lala
03:06
Writer: Charlie P / Composers: Rico Biro
05
Rebel Hustler Dub
O.B.F
Fufu Lala
03:06
Composers: Rico Biro
℗ 2020 Dubquake Records
27-11-2020
Signz Series #5
01
Bubble
O.B.F
Signz Series #5
03:48
Writer: Charlie P / Composers: Rico O.B.F
02
Bubble Riddim
O.B.F
Signz Series #5
03:10
Composers: Rico O.B.F
03
Wagwan
O.B.F
Signz Series #5
03:32
Writer: Charlie Purssord - Patrick Knight / Composers: Rico O.B.F
04
Run Mouse Run
O.B.F
Signz Series #5
03:46
Writer: Eek-A-Mouse / Composers: Rico O.B.F
05
Dub Ah Gwan
O.B.F
Signz Series #5
03:42
Composers: Rico O.B.F
℗ 2020 Dubquake Records
27-11-2020
Signz Series #6
01
Driva (No GPS Mix)
O.B.F
Signz Series #6
05:02
Writer: Biga*Ranx - Sr. Wilson / Composers: Rico O.B.F
02
Drift Dub
O.B.F
Signz Series #6
05:02
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Signz Series #6
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Composers: Rico O.B.F