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...

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...

In this article, we delve into the history and significance of these small but essential devices that played a key role in preserving the legacy of vinyl singles.

Brand new mix now up on the Greensleeves Records Mixcloud courtesy of our very own Adam Prescott Music 

Expect heavy Roots, Reggae, Dub & Rubadub from the Greensleeves mighty back catalogue all played inna Soundsystem stye with Echoes, Delays, Reverb & Sirens!

Reggae Roast Soundsystem family Adam Prescott has teamed up with Russian singjay for a 6 track 12" EP due for release on Moonshine Recordings 18th December. 

Artwork inspired by our recent LP 'Turn Up The Heat' by the amazing Sophie Bass!