News — New Reggae

  • NEW VINYL RELEASE: 'MORE LOVE' FEAT. Ragga Twins & Luciano

    · By Tom Bibby

    We’re proud to announce the arrival of a brand-new 7-inch vinyl release on Nice Up! Records – the heavyweight Reggae Roast Remix of More Love by Ragga Twins & Luciano. This special edition brings together two worlds: the legendary UK pioneers Ragga Twins, whose influence on jungle and rave culture is unmatched, and Luciano, one of Jamaica’s most iconic and uplifting voices. Their original anthem More Love gets a deep, bass-heavy Reggae Roast refix, slowing things down into a dubwise roller designed to shake sound systems to the core. On the flip, you’ll find “More Dub”, a stripped-back version that takes the...

  • Out Now: 'Rockin Dubs' Feat Zen Lewis & Mowty Mahlyka

    · By Tom Bibby

    Reggae Roast are back with a heavyweight new single, “Rockin Dubs”, and this one is set to cause serious waves in the dance! Teaming up with powerhouse vocalist Zen Lewis and the ever-charismatic Dancehall star Mowty Mahlyka, they’ve reimagined the iconic Joyride Riddim with a cutting-edge twist that’s bursting with energy and style. Download or Stream “Rockin Dubs” Now! Blending Zen Lewis’ smooth, soulful tones with Mowty Mahlyka’s gritty, rapid-fire delivery, “Rockin Dubs” strikes the perfect balance between melody and raw dancehall energy. The bassline rolls deep, the production is tight, and the vibes are undeniable — this one’s built...

  • Riddim Breakdown: Joyride

    · By Tom Bibby

    The Joyride Riddim: Dave Kelly’s Slick Blueprint for Modern Dancehall In the mid-1990s, Dancehall was undergoing a transformation. The digital boom of the '80s had matured, and producers were refining their sound — stripping it back while upping the groove. At the center of this shift stood Dave Kelly, the mastermind behind some of Dancehall’s most enduring riddims. Among them, none stood out quite like Joyride Riddim, released in 1996 through his Madhouse Records label. Characterized by its slick, mid-tempo swing, rubbery bassline, and polished drum programming, Joyride Riddim was the definition of smooth. It didn’t hit you over the head...

  • MORE FIRE! ALBUM OUT NOW! - LISTEN NOW ON ALL PLATFORMS

    · By James Harper

    We're excited to finally be able to say that our new LP More Fire! finally drops on the DSPs (Spotify, Apple Music etc) and we can't wait for the world to hear it! LISTEN TO THE NEW ALBUM NOW! FEATURING... Horace Andy, Johnny Clarke, Gappy Ranks, Donovan Kingjay Mr Williamz, Soom T, Horseman, Natty Campbell, Earl 16, Charlie P The album, take you on a joyful journey through the ages of Reggae from Rocksteady & Roots, through to Dancehall & Jungle... We hope you like it :)  MORE FIRRRREEEEEEE! 🔥🔥🔥  

  • NEW RELEASE: Blood & Fire Medley by Reggae Roast, Horseman & Natty Campbell

    · By James Harper

    We're super excited to release our brand new single Blood & Fire Medley from our forthcoming Album 'More Fire!' which is due out at the start of June... Stream on Spotify / Apple Music / Deezer: https://symphony.to/reggae-roast/blood-and-fire-medley Download Here Reggae Roast join forces with two of UK leading voices in the UK Reggae scene, Horseman & Natty Campbell, on this high energy Reggae / Drum & Bass hybrid. Blood & Fire Medley is the latest track from Reggae Roast in the build up to their new album ‘More Fire’ due for release in June 2023 and featuring an array of world...

  • LISTEN: New Reggae Roast Recommends Spotify playlist - Jan

    · By James Harper

    We just dropped our latest Reggae Roast Recommends playlist on Spotify and this month's is really strong with great new music from the likes of Protoje, Horace Andy, Taurus Riley, Luciano, Sizzla, Koffee, Prince Fatty and loads more. We update the playlist monthly, searching high and low for the best new releases and then neatly packaging them for you, in our monthly Reggae Roast playlist, making it super easy for you to keep up to date with the best new music from the world of Reggae. Make sure you give it a follow so you know when future episodes are released....