My name is Marek Bogdański. I was born in Łódź on November 22, 1982. I am a music producer, composer, DJ, remixer, and the founder of Superfly Studio recording studio and Tropicadelic Records label. For over 25 years, I’ve been involved in music production, mixing, and mastering. At 16, I began composing my first tracks using Fast Tracker II. Later, I switched to Fruity Loops, and in 2004, while working on my debut album, I started using Cubase — which I still use today.
I started my musical journey over 34 years ago, at just 8 years old — together with my friend Jarek Zaręba, we formed our first music group. It had no name, but apparently some recordings are still circulating online. We sang and played on Jarek’s piano and kitchen pots, driving his mother crazy.
At the age of 12, I joined the brass orchestra at Primary School No. 182 in Łódź, and later the Polish Post’s Representative Brass Band, where I played percussion instruments.
In 1999–2000, I founded my first hip‑hop crew, called Kooperacja, together with Wojtas (Tezet), Adam (Lasot), Michał (Frans), and Agnieszka (FQB). We recorded an EP with four tracks, still available online: “Szwadron”, “100 % Siebie”, “Całkiem Nowy Styl”, “Kim Dla Hip‑Hopu?”, and “Szwadron (Trip Hop Remix)”.
In 2001, the Dreadsquad project was founded. The name dates back over 25 years and ties into my former activity — making dreadlocks. People in Łódź from that time may remember the iconic stickers saying: “Want dreadlocks? We can help.” The project quickly gained local fame, mainly thanks to numerous events in clubs like Forum Fabricum (later Cube, Blue, Jazzga, Bagdad Café, DOM, and P28), which drew great crowds.
In 2002, DJ Funksion (Łukasz Rodziewicz) joined the crew. Together, we recorded four mixtapes: Na Dobry Początek (2003), Raggamafia (2004), WySoca Temperatura (2004), and Back in Town (2007) — which fueled many house parties.
Łódź quickly became too small. We moved on with ambition and consistency. In 2003 and 2004, we won first place at the national Soundclash, beating the competition. We also performed across Europe — in the Netherlands, England, Scotland, Germany, Austria, Portugal, Lithuania, Czech Republic, and Slovakia.
In 2005, I released my first producer album — Dread za Dreadem (Wielkie Joł). It was a compilation of my best productions from five years, re-recorded in Warsaw’s Wielkie Joł studio, featuring top Polish vocalists and international guests: Natural Dread Killaz, Ras Luta, Tede, Numer Raz, Pablopavo, Mista Pita, Banda Tre, Sidney Polak, Mercedes, Fu, Reggaenerator, Globus, Deer, Smokin Bway, Papastyl & Baldas, Tony Jr Big.
The album was not only a musical journey through genres like reggae, dub, dancehall, soca, reggaeton, and hip‑hop — it also symbolized the growing influence of Caribbean music in Poland. Thanks to extensive collaborations, “Dread za Dreadem” became a landmark for fans of Caribbean-style music.
In 2008, I began collaborating with Kacezet (Piotr Kozieradzki), which resulted in the album Stara Szkoła (2009). Rooted in reggae, raggamuffin, ska, and dub, it featured playful and humorous lyrics, nods to classic Jamaican riddims, analog tape echo, spring reverb, Casio MT‑41 old‑school sounds, and Commodore 64-style tones.
Despite its retro inspirations and unique instrumentation, the music was presented in a modern context — reflecting evolving technology. It was my biggest solo project, as I managed everything: production, instrumental and vocal recordings, mixing, mastering, and CD release under my new Superfly Studio label.
In 2012, my third producer album as Dreadsquad was released — The Riddim Machine. The record was available on CD in an eco-friendly digipack, in digital format (mp3/wav), and as a 12″ vinyl.
The album contains 16 tracks in the styles of reggae, ska, rocksteady, digital, dancehall, and dubstep, recorded with artists from Jamaica, the United Kingdom, Germany, and the USA. There were also Polish accents — including a track with Kasia Malenda, a dubstep remix by Radikal Guru, and a reggae version of the classic by Mieczysław Fogg, “To ostatnia niedziela” (This is the Last Sunday).
For two years, I worked intensively with the top of the world reggae scene, including U Brown, Perfect Giddimani, Ward 21, Skarra Mucci, Dr Ring Ding, and Jahdan Blakkmore. My productions were released not only on Superfly Studio but also on foreign labels such as Germaica, African Beat, and Cast-a-Blast. Thanks to this, Dreadsquad, alongside Radikal Guru, became one of the most recognizable Polish projects on the global reggae scene.
After hundreds of performances in Poland, European tours began, and today Dreadsquad has performed in Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, the USA, Canada, Brazil, India, and Japan. Reggae, dancehall, ska, rocksteady, and hip-hop constantly flow through DREADSQUAD’s productions and performances. I freely blend genres, playing with sounds based on deep bass tones and broken rhythms. Jamaican music is often combined with modern sounds like Breakbeat, Jungle, Dubstep, and Garage.
My music mainly serves for fun and dancing; sometimes it’s energetic and lively, and other times slow and meditative. It’s my passion, hobby, and way of life — you can hear and see that.
Many of the vinyl singles, EPs, and albums I’ve released have reached top sales positions in the best DJ shops across Europe. Mashups of my productions have become a staple in the crates of genre pioneers such as J Star, Upstate Rockers, Mr Blennd, and even Daddy G from Massive Attack.
Discography
Albums:
- Dreadsquad – Reggae from the desert / Superfly Studio 2024
- Cian Finn – What’s Next / Emerald Isle 2024
- Dreadsquad – The Riddim Machine vol.3 / Superfly Studio 2017
- Dreadsquad – The Riddim Machine vol.2 / Superfly Studio 2017
- Dreadsquad & Blackout JA – World Destruction / Superfly Studio 2016
- Dr Ring Ding & Dreadsquad – Dig-it-all / Superfly Studio 2014
- Dreadsquad – The Riddim Machine / Superfly Studio 2012
- Kacezet & Dreadsquad – Stara szkola / Superfly Studio 2009
- Dreadsquad – Dread za dreadem / Wielkie Joł 2005
Singles / EP / Remixes / One-Riddim albums:
- Dreadsquad feat. Piotr Zabrodzki, Kubix, Alex Hazas – Ethiopian Rhythm / Superfly Studio 2024
- Dreadsquad, Don Fe, Craig Crofton, Piotr Zabrodzki – Yèkèrmo Sèw / Superfly Studio 2024
- Dreadsquad & Kasia Malenda – Rzeczywistość / Superfly Studio 2022
- Dreadsquad & Kuba Kaczmarek – Muzyka / Superfly Studio 2022
- Dreadsquad & Tom Spirals – She Shook Me Up / Superfly Studio 2021
- Dreadsquad & Craig Crofton – Ode to Tommy / Superfly Studio 2020
- Dreadsquad & Dub Princess – Too Much Juggling / Superfly Studio 2020
- Dreadsquad – Friendenemy Riddim / Superfly Studio 2019
- Dreadsquad, Dub Princess, Trinity, Don Fe, Dougie Conscious – Friendenemy Riddim / Superfly Studio 2019
- Dreadsquad – Freedom Train Riddim / Superfly Studio 2017
- Dreadsquad – Indian Gyal Riddim / Superfly Studio 2017
- Dreadsquad – Rolling Thunder Riddim / Superfly Studio 2017
- iLLBiLLY HiTEC – Rude Boy Talk (Dreadsquad Rmx) / Echo Beach 2017
- Fat Frog feat. Ras Demo – Everyday (Dreadsquad RMX) / PurpleFade Records 2017
- Menace-live – Prove me wrong (feat. Dreadsquad) / Too Hip Records 2017
- Jstar feat. Ranking Joe – Badboy Stepping (Dreadsquad Rmx) / Jstar Records 2016
- Cian Finn – So Nice (Dreadsquad Remix) / Emerald Isle Records 2016
- Chainska Brassika – Knowledge Is King (Dreadsquad Rmx) / Chainska Brassika 2016
- Taiwan MC – Gwaan Gyal (Dreadsquad Electro Ska Rmx) / Chinese Man Records 2016
- Dreadsquad & Blackout JA – Girl like you / Superfly Studio 2016
- Dreadsquad & Blackout JA – Last tune (feat Kush Arora & Smerins Anti-Social Club) / Superfly Studio 2016
- Dreadsquad – Modern Time Riddim / Superfly Studio 2015
- Dreadsquad feat. Kojo Neatness – Boom Sound (Remixed) / Superfly Studio 2015 / 12”
- Dreadsquad feat. Million Stylez & Richie Riott – Gimmi Di Vapor (REMIXES) / Superfly Studio 2015
- Dreadsquad & Kojo Neatness – Boom Sound / Superfly Studio 2014
- Skarra Mucci – Love Train / Rawkaz Clan 2013 / 7″
- Daddy Ranks – Old Veteran EP / Jam Vibez Sound 2013 / 12″
- Dreadsquad – Digital Rules Riddim REMIXED / Superfly Studio 2013
- Dreadsquad & Everton Chambers – Better World / Scotch Bonnet 2013 / 7″
- Dreadsquad – Bun Dem Riddim / Superfly Studio 2013
- Dreadsquad – Digital Rules Riddim / Superfly Studio 2013
- RDX & Dreadsquad – Warning EP / Superfly Studio 2013
- Dr Ring Ding & Dreadsquad – Your Sound is done / Superfly Studio 2013
- Featurecast feat. Greg Blackman – Get lovely (Dreadsquad Remix) / Jalapeno Records 2013
- Turntable Dubbers & Sebski feat Top Cat – I like your style / Dreadsquad Rmx /Nice Up 2012
- Face T – We rule the area / Dreadsquad Rmx / Dub Avenue 2012
- Dreadsquad – MT-41 Riddim REMIXED/ Superfly Studio 2012
- Dreadsquad – MT-41 Riddim / Superfly Studio 2012
- Dreadsquad & Natalie Storm – Beat that Chest / Superfly Studio 2011 / 12”
- Dreadsquad – Sleng Teng International Riddim / Superfly Studio 2011
- Dreadsquad & Kasia Malenda – Soulfly EP / Superfly Studio 2011
- Dreadsquad & Lady Chann – Island Lovin / Superfly Studio 2011 / 12”
- Turntable Dubbers feat Brother Culture – Get Lively / Dreadsquad Rmx / Cast-a-Blast 2011
- Dreadsquad feat Tenor Fly – Sweet Thing / Superfly Studio 2011 / 12”
- Dreadsquad – Question Riddim / Germaican Records 2011
- Dreadsquad feat. Ward 21 / Lady Chann – Jump & Skip / Money ah dem God / Superfly Studio 2010 / 12″
- Dreadsquad – Screw Dem Riddim / African Beat 2010 / 4 x 7”
- Dreadsquad – Caravan Remixes / Superfly Studio 2010 / 12″
- Dreadsquad – Mash-ups – 7″ bootleg / Diamond Records 2008/ 7″
- Dreadsquad & Papa Zura – PLay that blend vol.2 / PLay that blend 2007 / 12″
- Dreadsquad & Dj Twister – PLay that blend vol.1 / PLay that blend 2006 / 12″
Mixtapes:
- Dreadsquad – Is back in town / Mixtape 2007
- Dreadsquad – WySOCA Temperatura / Mixtape 2004
- Dreadsquad – Raggamafia – Mixtape 2004
- Dreadsquad – Na dobry początek – Mixtape 2003