It’s that time of year again — 420 is almost here! And what better way to celebrate the international herb holiday than with a specially curated selection of classic and contemporary ganja anthems from the world of Reggae, Dub, Dancehall, Jungle and beyond? At Reggae Roast, we’ve been flying the flag for sound system culture and herbal meditation since day one, so we’ve put together a heavyweight playlist packed with strictly high-grade selections to soundtrack your session — whether you're sparking up with friends, chilling in the sunshine or reasoning deep into the night. Our 420 Ganja Anthems playlist features...

We’re big fans of Tippa Irie here at Reggae Roast – a true veteran of the UK sound system scene and a pioneer of fast-chat toasting who helped lay the foundations for UK dancehall, jungle, and grime. Now, Tippa tells his story in his powerful new autobiography Stick To My Roots – a must-read for any lover of sound system culture. From his early days on Saxon Sound to international hits like “Hello Darling” and collaborations with the likes of Black Eyed Peas, the book dives deep into the highs and lows of a career spanning over four decades. It’s an...

Spring has sprung and the sun is making a rare appearance here in London, so the vibes are warming up nice and easy! Here at Reggae Roast HQ we're looking forward to 420 Day this month. For those who don't know, 420 Day is the 20th of April and it's the internationally recognised day for ganja smokers to celebrate their love of the sacred herb.  But where does the term "420" actually come from? The origins trace back to the 1970s in California, where a group of high school friends, known as the Waldos, used "420" as code for their after-school meetups...

Catch our Reggae Roast Soundsystem Pop-Up Shop at Reggae at The Run Out this Sunday 30th of March in Wood Green, North London. We'll be spinning tunes on our FAYA Soundsystem and selling merch at special rates all day long! The classic Vinyl Market is back at The Goodness Brewing Taproom in Wood Green, North London. You'll find a huge selection of Reggae brands and labels and lots more on offer, see full details below... As well as bringing some choice vinyl and merch you’ll also be able hear one of our new Soundsystems live and direct. GO TO THE STORE NOW We'll have special...

Just announced! We’re back on the road again this summer with the mighty UB40 and Bitty McLean! We’ll be bringing along two of the top-ranking DJs in the country- Mr Williamz & Horseman!  These are guaranteed to be a scorchers so get your tickets while you can!! Tickets Available Here DATES: 15th June 2025 - Southampton Summer Sessions - Reggae Roast ft Mr Williamz20th June 2025 - Live At The Piece Hall - Reggae Roast ft Mr Williamz21st June 2025 - Lincoln Castle - Reggae Roast ft Mr Williamz28th June 2025 - Llangollen - Reggae Roast ft Mr Williamz6th July 2025...

Our Reggae Roast House Party in Camden on Sunday 2nd March 2025 was a huge success, with tickets sold out and good vibes all round! Check out our recap video below and read on for a run down on the event.  Delicious Roast Dinners were being dished out throughout the day with families enjoying the warmer weather and sunshine spilling from our Simba rig on the ground floor.  Tunes provided courtesy of Adam Prescott, Matt Interrupt, Clifford Junior and Steve 'Vibration Lab' Walker. Then, later into the evening we turned up the heat with the FAYA rig upstairs. The Duppy...