Nuff respek for the tip from da Mighty G, the Riverphonic iPhone just went from zero to dub factor 10 with this excellent mobile radio aggregator, streaming 24/7 from reggae stations around the globe. Studio One to Nuskool Breaks, it's all here at a roll of the dial, with a DJ Selekta FX box for live jammin should you feel so inclined. It works pretty well when stationary and outside, but patchy reception spoils the walkabout listening experience in the city, and as for risking a public performance using the FX tool, yours truly would rather walk over hot coals in a pick tutu on American Idol before going in front of a dancehall crowd relying on AT&T not to drop the signal.
Brand match: a clear way to add value to this service would be to feature radio playlists on the Dub Siren website, so that listeners can go online to check for tracks they like. This is an uncomplicated but time-consuming exercise perfectly suited to marketing interns at brands that like to be associated with the Carribean way of life, really anything from Tropicana to the Gap could fit the bill here. The developers say they have this slated for integration in 2.0, so nuff respek to them too.
