Are you tired of trawling through streaming services trying to find a decent selection? Well, fear not dear reader, we've got you covered! We update our Reggae Scorchers Spotify playlist every month with a brand new selection of the best Reggae, Dancehall, Jungle and more.  We do all the hard work for you, hand-picking a wide range of sounds and styles to keep you bubbling at home, work, or on your commute.  This month's playlist includes artists like Koffee, Kabaka Pyramid, Mr. Williamz,  Ragga Twins, Bounty Killer, Johnny Osbourne, Frankie Paul, Dennis Brown and much more. Click here to add Reggae Scorchers...

Acclaimed music journalist John Masouri has spent the last 35 years interviewing some of the biggest names in the history of Reggae. John’s passion for the music and access to key figures in the evolution of the genre has provided him with a unique perspective and insight that has made him one of our favourite writers here at Reggae Roast.  That’s why we were really excited to discover that John has a new book entitled Pressure Drop coming out 5th September with Omnibus Press. John describes it as "a story rich in adventure, controversy, resilience and imagination, and has its origins in...

Notting Hill Carnival is the biggest street party in Europe, a vibrant celebration of Caribbean culture in the heart of London which is held every year during the August Bank Holiday. While there are many different Carnivals around the world, Notting Hill Carnival is particularly unique. A community-led event founded by anti-racism campaigners in the 1950s, it has grown to be one of London’s biggest events, attended by millions each year. The origins of Notting Hill Carnival can be traced back to the summer of 1958, following a period of increased racial tension and social unrest in Britain, gangs of...

In this second instalment of our Riddim Breakdown series, we are looking at one of the most influential Reggae tracks of all time: Wayne Smith's 'Under Mi Sleng Teng.' Released in 1985, this song didn't just top charts; it revolutionised the entire genre. The tale of 'Under Mi Sleng Teng' began when young musician Noel Davey and his pal Wayne Smith got their hands on a Casio MT-40 keyboard. They'd managed to get hold of it from his friend George "Buddy" Haye, a musician who had been touring the US with The Wailing Souls. Davey was hoping for a Yamaha DX7 synthesiser, but...

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...

This month's Artist Spotlight is an extra special one, as it features none other than James Harper, the DJ, Producer, Soundman and founder of Reggae Roast. So we’re going to dive into James’s story and of course, the story of Reggae Roast. James has dedicated his life to bringing people together through music. He put on his first events as a teenager in Kentish Town, North London in the 90s and has gone on to stage 100’s of events, spanning 4 decades. He has put out dozens of releases, both as a producer and through his label, providing a platform...