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  • Introducing STEMS!... Make your own Dubs at home!

    · By James Harper

    Ever wanted to learn how to do your own Dub Mixes? Twisting knobs and creating out of this world soudscapes. Endless possibilities at your fingertips.  We want to help get as many people up & dubbing ASAP and start a Dubolution! Thats why were releasing Reggae Roast Stems.... Now you can use the stems from some of our favourite tracks. Heavy Roots tunes with instrumentation and vocals from true greats such as Johnny Clarke & Horace Andy.  Stem Packs are designed to let people experience the endless possibilities of Dubbing by giving them access to high quality recordings of different instruments...

  • Reggae Music: A Vessel For Black History

    · By Tom Bibby

    Throughout October in the UK, numerous events are happening nationwide to celebrate Black History Month, check the links at the bottom of this article to find out more. Black History Month originated in the United States in 1926, but it wasn’t until 1987 that it took root in the UK, thanks to Ghanaian activist Akyaaba Addai-Sebo who spearheaded the movement. He wanted to address racism in Britain and educate people about the history of the African diaspora, establishing October as the month to honour the rich legacy of Black communities in the UK.  Reggae Music has played an important role...

  • A Brief History of The Dubplate

    · By Tom Bibby

    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...

  • Riddim Breakdown: Real Rock

    · By Tom Bibby

    This edition of the Riddim Breakdown series is a special one as we take a look at what has to be one of the most versioned riddims in the history of Reggae. ‘Real Rock’ was created in the late 1960s by the legendary Jamaican band Sound Dimension at the famous Studio One. This riddim has become a cornerstone of Reggae music, influencing countless artists across genres and generations. Its infectious bassline, driving rhythm, and distinctive organ melodies have made it a foundational groove that continues to resonate in music today. The ‘Real Rock’ riddim was crafted in 1967 under the direction...

  • Stevie Hyper D & The Soundsystem Roots of Jungle

    · By Tom Bibby

    A new documentary tells the fascinating but tragic story of Jungle MC Stevie Hyper D, the underground music icon who cut his teeth on the Reggae Soundsystems of South London in the 80s and grew to embody everything that Jungle Music represented. We are supporting the Kickstarter campaign to help get the film in cinemas this year.  Support the project on Kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mcsteviehyperd/hyper-the-stevie-hyper-d-story  Over the past 70 years, Reggae Soundsystem culture has grown from the street corners and lawns of Jamaica to leave its mark on the entire world. But its impact has perhaps been most significant on the...

  • Customise Your 45 Adapters!

    · By James Harper

    We are excited to now be able to offer our community the option of customising their 45 record adapters with their own logos... Our Trojan 45 Adapters have been flying off the shelves recently and we've received some really great feedback from happy customers. You can read more reviews on the product page here. A few people have been asking about the possibility of getting their own logos engraved on them, so we have now added a brand new feature to the site where you can do just that! See below...  These exquisitely crafted record adapters are made from a single...