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  • NEW RELEASE: 'WE RUN THE SCENE' - MR. WILLIAMZ X REGGAE ROAST

    · By James Harper

    CLICK HERE TO PRE-SAVE AND GET AN EXCLUSIVE FIRST LISTEN! Debuted as the opening tune of Shy FX’s Carnival 2025 set, We Run The Scene marks the explosive return of Mr Williamz, one of the most respected and influential MCs of his generation. Alongside Reggae Roast, the UK’s #1 soundsystem crew, they drop a killer slice of modern Dancehall. It’s the first single from their forthcoming ‘We Run The Scene EP’, set for release in May. Honouring the raw energy of 90’s Dancehall with a modern twist, We Run The Scene is a statement track built for soundsystems, festivals and...

  • 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...

  • New Release: Big Soundsystem Remix

    · By Tom Bibby

    We’re back with something extra special for the bass lovers… Our classic anthem “Big Soundsystem” featuring the mighty Brother Culture has just been given a fresh 2025 refix—two huge new remixes that take the tune to the next level! 🎚️ Ed Solo – DnB Roller RemixBass don Ed Solo steps up with a heavyweight Drum & Bass roller, flipping “Big Soundsystem” into a festival-ready weapon. Expect rumbling subs, razor-sharp breaks, and Brother Culture’s iconic vocals riding the riddim in true soundsystem style. If you’ve caught Ed Solo live recently, you know this one has been tearing up dancefloors worldwide. 🌌 Submatic...

  • 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...

  • The Story of 'I'll Get Along Without You'

    · By Tom Bibby

    Our latest single 'I'll Get Along Without You' featuring the great Earl 16, is out now on all streaming platforms, you can also download it in HD from our Bandcamp page here. The release also features a brand new Dub version of the track, mixed by Reggae Roast’s very own Matt Interrupt, which deconstructs the riddim, showcasing each element in the mix. We always love working with Earl 16, he is one of the most revered Reggae singers of his generation, having worked with the crème de la crème of producers in both Jamaica and Europe. He is a foundation Jamaican singer who has...

  • LISTEN: Reggae Roast X Mr Williamz - Portfolio - OUT NOW!

    · By James Harper

    Reggae Roast & Mr Williamz join forces once again to bring you another killer slice of digital Dancehall niceness.