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Lucky Dube
First Name: Lucky
Other Names: Philip
Last Name: Dube
Stage Name: Lucky Dube
Country: South Africa
Born: 1964
D.O.D: 10/18/2007
Primary Language: English

Participations

255
Performer
237
Songwriter
21
Producer
5
Arranger
3
Composer
1
Vocalist
1
Organist
Bio
Lucky Philip Dube, popularly known as Lucky Dube, was a South African reggae artist who rose to prominence in the 1980s, using his music to address the struggles of apartheid-era South Africa. With influences from reggae legends like Bob Marley, Dube's powerful lyrics and unique blend of reggae and African rhythms gained international acclaim. Beyond his musical success, he advocated for social justice and unity. Tragically, he was killed in a carjacking in 2007. Dube's legacy as a pioneer of South African reggae and his commitment to using music as a force for change continue to inspire fans worldwide.
Discography
Albums19
Love Songs
Love Songs2013 • AlbumTracks: 15
Victims
Victims2012 • AlbumTracks: 13
Respect
Respect2006 • AlbumTracks: 12
Soul Taker
Soul Taker2001 • AlbumTracks: 11
The Way It Is
The Way It Is1999 • AlbumTracks: 10
Together As One
Together As One1998 • AlbumTracks: 8
Taxman
Taxman1997 • AlbumTracks: 12
Trinity
Trinity1995 • AlbumTracks: 10
Victims
Victims1993 • AlbumTracks: 10
House Of Exile
House Of Exile1991 • AlbumTracks: 10
Captured Live
Captured Live1990 • AlbumTracks: 11
Prisoner
Prisoner1989 • AlbumTracks: 8
Slave
Slave1987 • AlbumTracks: 7
Umadakeni
Umadakeni1987 • AlbumTracks: 10
Ngikwethembe Na?
Ngikwethembe Na?1985 • AlbumTracks: 10
Abathakathi
Abathakathi1984 • AlbumTracks: 10
Kukuwe
Kukuwe1983 • AlbumTracks: 8
Kudala Ngikuncenga
Kudala Ngikuncenga1982 • AlbumTracks: 10
Lengane Ngeyethu
Lengane Ngeyethu1981 • AlbumTracks: 10
Compilations1
Serious Reggae Business
Serious Reggae Business1996 • CompilationTracks: 17
EPs3
Think About The Children
Think About The Children1986 • EPTracks: 6
Rastas Never Dies
Rastas Never Dies1985 • EPTracks: 4
Working Man
Working Man1985 • EPTracks: 4
Singles2
Reggae Is Strong For Peace
Reggae Is Strong For Peace2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Abathakathi - B-Sides
Abathakathi - B-Sides1984 • SingleTracks: 3
Labels2
Record Labels associated with Lucky Dube - past and current.
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