One of the best things about hearing a live Reggae Soundsystem, is the selector or DJ's creative use of sirens and outboard FX to add that extra unique flavour and spice to the mix.  As DJs, we know how satisfying it is hitting that button before a big drop, or slapping some lickshot delay on a transition. So when we were building our Soundsystem we searched high and low to find the best gear.  We were lucky enough to meet Sandro Musetti, founder of Benidub Audio Electronics who specialise in building the finest Dub sirens and outboard FX units.  Benidub products...

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...

We’re back with Episode 2 of the Reggae Roast Soundsystem Sessions – our exclusive monthly series celebrating the roots and future of UK soundsystem culture. The episode Premieres on our YouTube Channel this Thursday 6th November at 5pm- tap the link below and hit the notification bell to watch it with us when it drops! Soundsystem Sessions Episode 2 This episode features three of the most exciting artists in the UK scene: 🎤 Mr. Williamz – One of the UK’s leading reggae artists, known for his classic sound system flow and hits like Your Style, We Run the Scene and London....

🔥 New Drop Alert: The Raggamuffin Black & Gold Collection Has Landed! 🔥 Reggae Roast is proud to announce the launch of our brand-new clothing range:  Raggamuffin Black & Gold Collection. A bold and timeless line paying tribute to the roots of sound system culture with pure style and quality. This exclusive range features all-black premium garments — t-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts and hats — all finished with striking gold accents inspired by the energy and elegance of reggae heritage. Each piece proudly bears the iconic Raggamuffin logo and the Reggae Roast leaf, a symbol of unity, creativity and the rebel spirit...

As part of our Soundsystem Sessions series, Reggae Roast are proud to launch a brand-new series of Live Dub Mixes, offering a rare glimpse into the art of modern dub production. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel and add the Playlist to your favourites! In this series, Reggae Roast producer and engineer Matt Interrupt steps behind the mixing desk to perform live dub versions of classic Reggae Roast releases — showing exactly how echo, reverb, filters, and FX are used to bring a tune to life in real time. Matt performs one-take live dub mixes using a combination of analogue outboard gear and...

When Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica, it left behind devastating damage, destroying homes, livelihoods, and vital infrastructure. As a brand deeply connected to Jamaican culture, we at Reggae Roast felt compelled to do something to help. We’re proud to announce the release of two brand-new limited edition T-shirts, designed to raise money for the Hurricane Melissa Relief Fund. All profits from these shirts will go directly to supportjamaica.gov.jm to provide emergency aid, rebuilding support, and long-term recovery assistance. The designs are printed using Printful’s print-on-demand service, which means each shirt is made to order, helping us reduce waste while ensuring that...