current_members website years_active label past_members background genre article_title name occupation
russ d. bell-brown -lsb- http://www.disciplesbslbm.co.uk/ official website -rsb- 1986 to present boom -lrb- since 1996 -rrb- shaka lacka -lrb- since 1993 -rrb- backyard movements lol bell-brown group_or_band roots reggae , dub the disciples -lrb- band -rrb-
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the disciples -lrb- band -rrb-

the disciples are a dub roots reggae group that was formed in 1986 by brothers russ d. and lol bell-brown .
they are said to be named by jah shaka after producing exclusively for jah shaka .
they recorded 4 albums of instrumental dub for jah shaka 's king of the zulu tribe label during 1987 to 1990 .
russ d. acquired some very basic recording equipment in 1985 which started their productions .
over the years this has seen many changes moving from a bedroom with 4 and 8 track recording to a small purpose built studio which now comprises full 24 track recording and mixing facilities .
the disciples built their own sound system in 1991 and played events across the uk for the following 5 years after .
they played alongside notable uk sounds like aba shanti-i , iration steppas and channel one sound system .
musical content was strictly roots reggae and dub music from all eras .
their first label , boom shacka lacka , was formed in 1993 for releasing heavyweight instrumental dubs and this included a release of prowling lion .
they also produced another album , for those who understand .
during this time their tracks featured on compilations for labels such as virgin -lrb- macrodub series -rrb- , dope on plastic , zip dog and dubhead .
further albums where released with artists such as rootsman , dayjah and sister rasheda .
in 1996 they formed their second label , backyard movements , which was designed for releasing roots reggae vocal releases .
the label has seen works with both homegrown and jamaican artists including prince allah , michael rose , bunny lie lie , lutan fyah , prince malachi , tony roots , danny vibes , christine miller , ras mac bean , high priest , anthony que and others .
since 1996 the disciples sound system was dissolved and brother lol pulled out of the business , russ d. continued with both the label and dj ` ing , teaming up with long-time friend jonah dan .
the works continue in the disciples backyard studio for their own productions and other labels .
