News — REGGAE

  • The Origin of Soundsystem Culture

    · By James Harper

    Here at Reggae Roast we love soundsystem culture. It brings people together, builds communities and so much more! But where did it all start? In this post we're going to explore the origins of this influential movement that continues to inspire so many people around the world. Soundsystems first emerged in Jamaica after World War II. In 1947, a man named Hedley Jones, drawing on his experience as a Radar Engineer in the British Air Force, built the first amplifier in Jamaica. Using his severance pay from the army, Jones opened a shop selling radios and records. He built the amp so he...

  • Reggae Roast X Reggae Land Mix: 100% Roast productions, Remixes and Specials!

    · By James Harper

    We're super excited to once again be apart of Reggae Land, the UK's biggest Reggae Festival. The line up is insane, so make sure you grab yourself a ticket! Reggae Land was one of our favourite festivals last year. We payed to a packed tent with over 2000 people alongside legends General Levy, Horseman, & Natty Campbell & many more! This year we're back again and to get you in the mood we've put together this exclusive mix for our friends over at Reggae Land. Its packed full of our own productions & Remixes and takes you on journey through Roots, Reggae, Dancehall...

  • Black Friday Sale NOW ON! - Check out our offers!

    · By James Harper

    Our Black Friday Sale is now on! We have put on some great offers for you.... 50% OFF ALL DOWNLOAD BUNDLES - USE CODE 'DOWNLOAD50' This code will only work on album & release bundles (not individual tracks) and includes our album's 'Turn Up The Heat' & 'More Fire' as well as the instrumental albums. In fact every release is included in bundle format. Check out all our release HERE 🔥🔥🔥 25% OFF ALL PRINTS & ARTWORK - USE CODE 'PRINTS25' We have a fantastic selection of Reggae & Soundsystem themed prints and we are giving 25% of ALL OF THEM...

  • EVENT: REGGAE TOTS @ COLOURS HOXTON, SAT 25TH NOVEMBER

    · By James Harper

    REGGAE TOTS VENUE: COLOURS, HOXTONDATE: 25TH NOVEMBER, 2023TIME: 4-6PMLINE UP: KENNY KEN, REGGAE ROAST, HORSEMAN & STEVIE A REGGAE TOTS IS COMING TO COLOURS HOXTON ON THE 25TH NOVEMBER FOR AN AMAZING PARTY, PLAYING THE BEST IN REGGAE, DANCEHALL & JUNGLE TO GET ALL THE FAMILY SKANKING!SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES! BUY TICKETS HERE DJ's Kenny Ken, Reggae Roast & DJ Jesta (10 years old) - MC's Horseman & Stevie A There will be a huge effects show with dancers, performers, cold pyro, bubbles, festival-sized confetti blasts, multi-coloured lasers and lighting, parachute games, giant balloons, licensed bar and face painting!All events sell out in...

  • 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! 🔥🔥🔥  

  • 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.