Ever been at a dance, and suddenly the DJ drops a tune that you know, but it’s got a twist—a name drop, a special intro, or a wicked bassline that you’ve never heard before? Well, that, my friend, is the magic of a dubplate. Dubplates are a cornerstone of sound system culture, especially in Reggae, Dancehall, Jungle, and Hip-Hop. If you’ve ever wondered what makes these mystical items of soundclash supremacy so significant, then read on to be enlightened. In the simplest terms, a dubplate is an exclusive version of a track, often personalised with lyrics or sounds unique to...

Volume 48! This time we're focusing on one of the key members of the Reggae Roast Soundsystem family, step forward Donovan Kingjay!