Roots & Culture 345 Items

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2024 | EU | Original (On Top)

Ronnie Davis

No Man Is Free

7" | 2024 | EU | Original (Digikiller)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Re-edition of this serious roots anthem from Ronnie Davis;

a crucial 'flying cymbal' sound recorded at Channel 1 in 1976.

Produced by Pat Scabba. Dubwise version on the flip side.

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Judah Eskender Tafari

Rocky Road

Dice The Boss Aka Pama Dice

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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We've been overdue to let off a modern gem from the Wackie's vaults, so here we go. Another of our favorite 12 Tribes related artists, the late great Judah Eskender Tafari, on a hard and moody but uplifting digital stepper straight from the Bronx. B-side features a great ghostly raw rhythm version from Bullwackie.

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Teahouse From Emperor Roscoe / Brixton Cat

7" | 2024 | UK | Original (Harlem Shuffle)

7" | 2024 | UK | Original (No Ice Cream Sound)

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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“Tea House From Emperor Roscoe” by Dice The boss aka Pama Dice was first released as a B side of the early Reggae classic “She Caught The Train” by Ray Martell released in 1970 on the Trojan sublabel Joe (which we also release separately on the 22nd of March 2024) whilst “Brixton Cat” was released in 1969 on the Duke Label under a Joe logo. This is the original song with Dice The Boss/Pama Dice toasting on this striking organ driven Boss instrumental. It is strange but brilliant track as sometimes the best Boss tunes can be. “Brixton Cat, Big And Fat” was released in 1969 on the Duke Label under a Joe logo. It was also showcased on the 1969 eponymous Trojan album along with 13 other Joes All Stars tracks. This upbeat, syncopated track underpinned by aggressive organ riffs tells the story of a famous working “belle” of Brixton as illustrated on the L.P. Rare and brilliant Boss tune! Both titles are skinhead reggae killers that have never been reissued and are very much in demand.

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Charlie P & Jman

This & That

The Paragons / Earl Lindo

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Hot off the press this riddim from No Ice Cream Sound sees Charlie P & Jman go truly back to back inna sound system style and pattern.

This instrumental fuses elements of both rubadub and roots. The heavy organic drums and the rattling bass line is seasoned with driving horns and a skank perfectly suited to the incredible lyricism of Jman & Charlie P. Don't sleep on this one, especially if you are after a hard copy as only a run of 300 X 45s will be up for grabs. A must have for any discerning collector.

The B side takes a delve into the depths of a true dub mix; an amalgamation of spring reverb and tape delays take this mix into a different listening space. The dub keeps true to the A side's rhythm while simultaneously entering a new realm which gives a nod to some of the great dub mixing engineers of our time.

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Wear You To The Ball/The Ball

7" | 2015 | Reissue (Duke Records / Buyreggae)

Release: 2015 / Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Freddie Mcgregor / Little John

Rock This Session / Man To Man Is Unjust

12" | 2024 | Original (Jah Fingers)

Release: 2024 / Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Prince Alphonso & The Fever

Burning Spear

7" | 2024 | UK | Original (Original Gravity)

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2024 | US | Original (Mod Sounds)

Red Stripes & King Zepha

Lion Red Vinyl Edtion

7" | 2024 | EU | Original (Infinite Density)

Release: 2024 / US – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Limited edition vinyl single from Hong KONG's top ska/reggae act who teamed up with modern British producer King Zepha foe this heavy 70s styled roots affair. Features B Dubbs on vocals/chatting, with a dub on the flip. Red vinyl in picture sleeve.

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Jah Schulz Meets I Fi

More Love In The City

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2024 | EU | Original (La Tempesta Dub)

Andrew I,Reggie Amma

Ask Them

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Jamaican Champ / Spice Girl

DJ Tron

7" | 2024 | EU | Original (Burning Sole)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Electronic & Dance, Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2024 | UK | Original (333)

Gumbae Culture

Take It Easy

7" | 2024 | UK | Original (333)

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Death Is Not The End's 333 series continues with this killer slice of digi roots out of late 90s NY, also a big Jah Shaka selection at the time.
Take It Easy was produced by Ricky "Mad Man" Myrie - a reggae/dancehall producer active since the early 90s, and who was also providing writing and production on breakthrough albums for VP from Sean Paul, Capleton & others at this time. Featuring a sharp and poignant vocal from Gumbae Culture, it was recorded at the legendary Philip Smart's Long Island-based Hc&f Studio, under the engineering guidance of Smart's brother-in-law and long time studio partner, Michel McDonald. The record's haunting xylophone licks, razor sharp snares and menacing subs perfectly combine throughout the vocal cut, and really come to the fore on the version for a raw and stripped back masterclass in digital dubwise.

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Bionic Singer

Botha Warning

7" | 2024 | UK | Original (Planets)

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Another big Shaka tune from the late 1980s - Bionic Singer's anti-apartheid shot 'Botha Warning' - coming out of the same Jamaazima vaults as Hugh Maddo's Pop Style LP that we reissued late last year under the kind courtesy of the imprint's Nami Harmon.

The late Bionic Singer a.k.a Osbert Maddo, or more commonly Madoo, was brought up in East Kingston and as a child attended the legendary Alpha Boys School. He began singing together with his brother UU Madoo (aka Hugh Maddo) and soon became a regular on the Stereophonic soundsystem during the late 1970s. Recording mainly with Joe Gibbs & Errol Thompson and for Winston Riley's famed Techniques stable through the early '80s, he then moved to the US in 1983. Ceasing to record for a period, he returned towards the end of the decade under the Bionic Singer alias on the Bronx-based Jamaazima label, recording this searing indictment of South Africa's apartheid government under P.W. Botha following his stroke in 1989.credits

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Aj Brown

Human Nature

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Soul Jazz Records presents

Studio One Power Mix!

CD | 2024 | UK | Original (Soul Jazz)

7" | 2024 | UK | Original (Time Capsule)

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Brand new collection of Studio One killer tunes, focussing on the late 70s, 80s and beyond.Since the early 1960s Clement "Sir Coxsone" Dodd had established Studio One as the unparalleled leader in reggae music in the world. In the years that followed he established the careers of countless reggae legends - Bob Marley & The Wailers, Marcia Griffiths, The Skatalites, Horace Andy, Dennis Brown, Burning Spear and many more.From its inception Studio One had been at the forefront of every major development in reggae music - ska, rocksteady, roots, DJ, dub and, starting in the second half of the 1970s, dancehall.

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Tokyo Riddim Band

Lazy Love

Living As A Brother / Caring For My Sister

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Tokyo Riddim Band continue their journey striding across times and cultures, this time with their colourful keyboardist and frontwoman Mimi Kobayashi breathing new life into a song she originally penned in 1981. ‘Lazy Love’ first featured on Mimi’s highly sought after Coconuts High LP, which she recorded in LA recruiting top session players to play alongside her. It was also included in Time Capsule’s 2024 compilation of Japanese reggae - Tokyo Riddim 1976-1985.

This soulful pop tune turned deep dub cut retains the romantic charm of the original, whilst the tasteful performances of the Tokyo Riddim Band and Ras Tavaris combined with Prince Fatty’s studio magic give the song a newly found depth.

London based Tokyo Riddim Band is a unique fusion of cultures, bringing together the vibrant energy of three generations of Japanese female musicians with the eclectic sounds of London. Their dynamic performances blend reggae drums, funky bass lines, and the smooth City Pop guitar, all magically dubbed-out live on stage. This is not just music; it's a cultural phenomenon, offering a fresh and exciting take on the reggae scene.

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Bunny Lie Lie, Scientist

12" | 2024 | EU | Original (Trojan / Buyreggae)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Nucleus Roots & Don Hartley

Irie Meditation

7" | 2024 | UK | Original (Nucleus Roots)

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Nucleus Roots & Simon Dan

Lie Dem A Tell

7" | 2024 | UK | Original (Nucleus Roots)

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Kingston 11 / Ain't Nobody Here But Me

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The Royal Rasses

12" | 2024 | UK | Original (God Sent / Jah Fingers)

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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CD | 2024 | UK | Original (Vibes And Pressure)

Natty

The Divine Trinity

7" | 2024 | EU | Original (Real Rock)

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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For soul-reggae artist Natty, music isn’t just pleasure, it is also a healing power.

The London-raised singer-songwriter has been on a remarkable journey of creative and personal discovery in recent years, moving his partner and children to rural Jamaica to live off-grid and off the land, while delving deep into studies on music’s mental and physiological properties .

The result of this journeying is Natty’s expansive, fourth album, The Divine Trinity. Across nine tracks he employs his trademark vocal power and uplifting melodies to explore everything from earthy funk grooves to guitar-strummed yearning, emphatic spoken word entreaties and spacious, dubbed-out reggae.

Partnering with his longtime band The Rebelship once more, Natty also expands his reggae-influenced sound through the instrumental frequencies of South Asian tablas, Zimbabwean mbira and wooden flutes. “There’s so much that I’ve never done before in this record,” he explains. “We have a song in 5/4, inspired by my time learning music in Zimbabwe, as well as sound bowls, the song of the crickets from the land we live on in Jamaica and hand drums from all over. Its ancient frequencies combined with classic songwriting, allowing people to tune into the power of music.”

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Zion Train

Zion High Feat. Dubdadd

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African People - H.I.M. Speech

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Real Rock Records proudly presents an exciting collaboration between the legendary Zion Train and the British sing-jay Dubdadda. This single, extracted from the early 2000s album “Original Sounds Of Zion,” is a true sound system thriller. The tune features catchy horns and irresistibly danceable rhythms, with Dubdadda in top form. It comes with a special Zion Train label design. Don’t miss out on this one!

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Earl 16

7" | 2024 | UK | Original (Partial)

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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* Top slice of early 90’s digital roots from reggae legend Earl 16, best known for his work with the likes of Lee Perry, Augustus Pablo, Mikey Dread, Leftfield and Dreadzone.

* Produced by Earl Sixteen and previously only available on Earl’s 1992 LP `Boss Man’ (released on CD as `Roots Man’).

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7" | 2024 | EU | Original (I Grade / Before Zero)

Sow And The Reap

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Everything Bless Feat. Tiken Jah Fakoly

7" | 2024 | EU | Original (I Grade / Before Zero)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Black Carbon Feat. Chronixx

7" | 2024 | EU | Original (I Grade / Before Zero)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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12" | 2024 | UK | Reissue (Revolutionary Sounds)

The Revolutionaires

Release: 2024 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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12" | 2024 | UK | Original (333)

Cooly

Freedom

7" | 2024 | JP | Reissue (Drum & Bass X Rock A Shacka)

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Rare as hen's teeth digital dancehall from out of late 80s/early 90s NYC, via Cooly aka Koolindian aka Super Cat's cousin Andrew Maragh, originally released on his own Mad Indian Records - reissued here for Death Is Not The End sub-label 333.

Maragh sang in church choirs and on soundsystems in Jamaica before moving to New York in the 1980s where he quickly became involved on the underground music circuit, taking inspiration from his cousin the legendary Super Cat. "Freedom" was penned while he was incarcerated, and details the unfairness of the judicial system at that time, alongside the heartfelt need to "hustle everyday to make ends meet, whether that's picking up scrap metal or cutting lawns or voicing dubplates, whatever you do to make a dollar", says Maragh.

Having bought an Ampex tape in Manhattan, Maragh headed over to the legendary Philip Smart's Hc&f studio on Long Island with the intention of laying down his lyrics on the version to Dennis Brown's "Children of Israel". After hearing the song however, Smart went ahead and built this one-away "Freedom" rhythm on the spot. The track was then carried to Count Shelly's Super Power Records where it was then pressed & distributed as the first and only release on the Mad Indian label around the turn of 1989/1990.

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Lord Tanamo

You'll Never Know

Foolish Heart (A Sidney Mills Remix)

Release: 2024 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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"You'll Never Know" was released as a coupling to "In The Mood For Love" on Ska Beat in the UK. Everything from the intro to the lyric and rhyme scheme is beautiful. Tanamo is good at calypso style singing, but the sad tune also suits him well. The coupling song, "I Love You Truly", is a wonderful song with a fast and furious performance of the Skatalites in their heyday and Lloyd Knibb's powerful drumming. Lord Tanamo's Lovers Ska, Double Sider!

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Frisco

7" | 2024 | JP | Original (Smokey Branch)

Release: 2024 / JP – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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12" | 2024 | UK | Original (WhoDemSound)

Dub Vizir

Dub Vizir EP

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Electronic & Dance, Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2024 | JP | Reissue (Drum & Bass X Rock A Shacka)

Lord Bryner

Lock And Key

Drippin' Summer Feat. Mizuki Ohira

Release: 2024 / JP – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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"Lock And Key" was written by popular Trinidadian singer Lord Bryner. The chorus will stay in your head all day, and it is rare to find an original calypso that is so pop. The coupling is by Orville Alphonso. The melody has the smell of the Caribbean, and the ska vocals are sure to be a hit with calypso lovers. Two songs full of Caribbean moods are coupled.

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Slowly

LP | 2024 | JP | Original (Flower)

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Studio Reggae Bash Volume 3

Release: 2024 / JP – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Reggae & Dancehall

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Slowly feat. Mizuki Ohira "Drippin' Summer", a popular song that was included in a series of popular compilation series in Japan last year, and has over 10,000 listeners in less than a week after its release, is finally available on 7-inch analog! Slowly, which has been selling out 7-inch singles in rapid succession, welcomes next-generation singer/songwriter Mizuki Ohira as the featured vocalist for this smoky, summer anthem with vocals that mix coolness and passion. The coupling track features a superb Dub Mix by e-mura of Bim One Production!

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Booboo'zzz All Stars

LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Baco Music)

18,74 €* 24,99 € -25%

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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12" | 2024 | EU | Original (Periodica)

Mystic Jungle

Words Of Love

7" | 2024 | JP | Original (Vortex)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Reggae & Dancehall

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Two years on from the seductive disco deviance of his previous full length, Mystic Jungle returns to his home base Periodic Records with a two track 12” single titled “Words of Love". Masculine and feminine vocals interplay amidst textures of dreamy dub delirium, their tones smooth, yearning and androgynous as they plead over and over... repeating “Say You Love Me” like some spell of desperate romantic magic. Splatters of tropical island percussion move through starbound synth hooks, and sparkles of stellar vapor sooth the soul as moonlit organ chords ride equatorial riddims and chunky funky FM-bass riffs while all around, saxophonics blow like a humid mediterranean breeze. And on the flip, the extended version gives plenty of space over to club-minded dubwise drum intros, freely floating vocal layers, and seriously sun-scorched guitar solos that send waves of fire ripping through the air.

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Robert 'Dubwise' Browne

Could You Be Loved

7" | 2024 | UK | Original (Lovedub Limited)

Release: 2024 / JP – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Reggae & Dancehall

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A Disco Reggae cover of BOB MARLEY's immortal classic “could YOU BE Loved” in a Vortex sound! "Could You Be Loved“, one of BOB MARLEY's best-known songs, has been given a new spin on Disco Reggae by Robert ‘’dubwise”” Browne, while remaining faithful to the original! The song starts with an a cappella chorus and then moves on to the guitar riff that is essential to this song. The gradual build up of the song will shake both your body and your heart! An instrumental version is included on the reverse side. The mix engineer is Steven Stanley, who created the innovative sounds of Grace Jones, Tom Tom Club, and others.

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Prince Fatty

Black Rabbit

The Skatalites / Dub Specialist

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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With the fantastic 'Black Rabbit,' dub don Prince Fatty masterfully navigates the realms of dub and reggae, infusing each track with his signature vintage sound and infectious grooves. The single is a great trip through rich basslines, swirling echoes, and soulful melodies that all showcase Fatty's exceptional production skills and deep understanding of Jamaican music traditions. From the laid-back instrumentals to his lively vocal performance, this tune has timeless charm and undeniable authenticity so is a testament to Prince Fatty's enduring influence in the contemporary reggae scene.

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Man In The Street / Banana Walk

7" | 2015 | UK | Reissue (Soul Jazz)

Live At The Record Plant 73 Green Vinyl Edtion

Release: 2015 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The Skatalites’ massive dancefloor ska Anthem + some serious dub on the flip

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Bob Marley & The Wailers

LP | 2024 | EU (The Vinyl Champ)

7" | 2024 | JP | Original (Muffin)

Release: 2024 / EU

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Bob Marley is considered one of the pioneers of reggae. The Jamaican singer and songwriter formed Bob Marley & The Wailers in the sixties, with worldwide success following in the 70’s. By 1973, Marley was a superstar. Reggae's most transcendent and iconic figure, Bob Marley was the first Jamaican artist to achieve this international level of superstardom. This live studio recording is the peak of his career and features hits like ‘Get Up Stand Up’ and ‘Lively Up Yourself’.

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Sonia

Cloudy

Fyah Bun / Fyah Bun Ga-Pi Mix

Release: 2024 / JP – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Muffin Records' second single is an original song by Sonia, created based on the concept of "making music out of requests for radio programs". Singer-songwriter Sonia from Aomori emotionally sings about a heart shaken by being dumped by a loved one. EMI (radio DJ) and GEL (guitar) from Nagoya's Japanese duo "EMI&GEL," who captivate listeners with their unique worldview, will complement the Showa mood of the music. Enjoy it with a killer dub b-side by 2shanti (Dub mix) and Goja Bongos (Kette Drums).

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Erika Crymson & U-Key

7" | 2024 | JP | Original (Loop Dub)

Pazoodug Meets Hummingbird

Release: 2024 / JP – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Erika Crymson, who has consistently released on Loop DUB Records and continues to spread her love of reggae, and U-key, who is known for his globally successful "vibes Still Alive", have combined to release a new 7" vinyl! Guest musicians include Koji Shiono (dubjuana Midnight System/rude Bones) on basic tracks and mixing, MAI (ex-THE Redemption) on trumpet and Kiichi (dubjuana Midnight System) on percussion! Side-AA is mixed by Ga-pi, the frontman of the Thailand-based ska band T-bone and dub master of Jahdub Studio, which features and produces artists from around the world! Mastered by e-mura (mura-sta/Bim One Production), cover design by Voba Head.

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Time Flies

7" | 2024 | JP | Original (Hummingbird)

Natsu Wo Aruku (Feat. Ayumu Kasai) / Natsu Wo Aruku Keiichi Sokabe Sakaide Remix

Release: 2024 / JP – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Collaboration between world-renowned dub creator Hummingbird and Reggae/hiphop crossover rapper Pazoodog! Hummingbird, a dub creator who collaborates with artists from around the world and is active in Japan and abroad, and Pazoodog, known for its free musicality that crosses over Reggae and Hiphop and gaining recognition for its unique lyricism and flow, are now set to release a 7" record! This song incorporates the universal theme of the passing of time into a somewhat mature and melancholy sound with Hummingbird's sophisticated beat along with Pazoodog's unique lyrical flow.

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Happfat

7" | 2024 | JP | Original (Roundtwo)

Release: 2024 / JP – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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12" | 2024 | EU | Reissue (Jamwax)

Wade Dyce

Money Mare

LP | 2024 | EU | Original (La Scimmia)

Release: 2024 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Wade "Jimmy" Dyce was an original member of Cultural Roots. He was a vocalist and played a key role in shaping the sound of the group. Cultural Roots emerged as a four-part harmony group for producer Donovan Germain in the late 1970s, releasing « Revolutionary Sounds » and « Mr Bossman » which counts among ‘Jah Shaka's favourite tunes’. Then they released « Hell A Go Pop », one of the Greensleeves label’s lesser-known classics. In the early 80's, Wade Dyce produced alone three songs at Chris Stanley's famous Music Mountain studio. Wade Dayce surrounds himself with the best musicians of the time, namely the Revolutionaries, but does not remember the exact formation apart from Sly Dunbar on drums and Bongo Herman on percussion. « Humble », « Money Mare » and « Hide & Seek » are three forgotten songs that can be described as killer roots from the middle of the 80s and which you can (re)discover again through this reissue on the original Moving On label. For this release, Jamwax worked with Parade Studio for this original and unique Disco 45 cover graphic creation. Today, Wade, now sixty-seven years old, is living in Salem, Massachusetts, where he graduated in 2010 as a mental-health specialist. Long live to the Cultural Roots !

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Blundetto X Pupajim

Tancarville

19,99 €*

7" | 2024 | EU | Original (Seafront International)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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After the digital release of their first EP last September, which already accumulated over 1 million streams on Spotify, Blundetto and Pupajim return on a full-length version of their recent collaboration.

Les Rythmes Ruban invites you to immerse yourself again in the unique sonic universe of Pupajim and Blundetto. They welcome saxophonist Laurent Bardainne on "Les Plages du 22" and deliver 8 tracks blending Roots Reggae and Poetry.

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U Brown & Jah Warrior

Rougher Than The Rest

19,99 €*

I Don't Mind / Dub Don't Mind

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Originally made back in 2002, this tune has never had a well deserved single release, so here it is remastered and backed with a version previously unreleased on vinyl! U Brown tells a story of his involvement in the soundsystem scene since the late 60’s, so come take a ride on this heavy musical excursion...

Produced by Jah Warrior, mixed by Dougie Wardrop at Conscious Sounds Studio, mastered by Sam John at Precise Mastering.

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Rhoda Dakar

7" | 2024 | EU | Original (Sunday Best)

19,99 €*

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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2LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Youz)

Broussai

Solidaires

20,39 €* 23,99 € -15%

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Kultural Grooves)

Shakedown Unlimited

20,79 €* 25,99 € -20%

7" | 2024 | JP | Original (Parking Lot Sounds)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Kultural Grooves is thrilled to unveil Shakedown Unlimited’s inaugural album, a masterpiece crafted amidst the vibrant cultural backdrops of Italy and Spain. This album is a testament to the eclectic talents that are part of the contemporary European Reggae, Funk, Soul, and Jazz scenes. Steering this sonic expedition are the adept Michal “Michu” Krygiel, also known as Baodub, and the inventive Davide “Deez” Di Sauro. Michu, a stalwart in the dub sound system and electronic scene, not only anchors the album with his foundational drum beats but also takes the helm in mixing and recording. Davide, with his creative spark, orchestrates the album’s arrangement and composition, weaving in his unique bass rhythms that echo his past work with The Officinalis and Napoli Rockers Syndicate, alongside the pulsating beats of Afrodesia’s ‘Episode One’. Their artistry is amplified by the spirited strumming of guitarists Andrea Farias and Alessandro “Sugar / Papa” Rizla, and the percussive precision of Giosuè Perna, whose collaborations with Periodica Records and Aloe Vera have refined their collective harmony, enriching the musical journey with a diverse palette of auditory hues. The album’s vocal prowess is delivered by Payoh Soul Rebel, whose voice stands unrivaled in the European reggae and soul landscape. The icing on the cake is undoubtedly the presence of Andres Balbucea, the singer, composer, and pianist of the breakout Disco/Afrobeat band, Parlbleu. A fellow member of the Napoli Rockers Syndicate, like the pianist Giulio Neri, Andres is entrusted with the entire composition of the organ sound for this album—an indispensable element of offbeat music—imbued with his unmatched touch. The brass arrangements, a soul-stirring element of the album, are the brainchild of jazz maestro Enrico Fumo, with the alto saxophone melodies woven by the esteemed Jah Wind, a name synonymous with reggae aficionados. The fusion of these musicians and their diverse styles, rooted in a strong reggae foundation yet infused with Soul, Funk, Latin, and Jazz, is visually encapsulated by Riccardo Corda. Corda, a visionary designer whose work has graced albums like ‘The Mauskovic Dance Band’ by Soundway Records and ‘Bar Mediterraneo’ by Nu Genea, lends his artistic signature to this album, further solidifying its place as a modern classic. The trumpet and trombone are in the capable hands of the Valencian duo, Jonas Sanchez and Manuel Pardo, masters of brass who bring a vibrant soul to every note. Shakedown Unlimited’s debut is more than an album; it’s a musical journey enriched by the essence of the Mediterranean, a reggae anthology that resonates with the soulful rhythms and vibrant influences of its heritage. We are beyond delighted to present this auditory treasure, a testament to the enduring spirit of reggae and its universal appeal.

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Mighty Caskets

Green Eyes / The Cat

LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Buenritmo)

Release: 2024 / JP – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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In 2024, a 7-inch that will bring tears to the eyes of all ska fans has been delivered! A cover of Jimmy Smith's "The Cat" with organ and tenor intertwined is also included. The first single by Mighty Caskets, formed around Ichimura of EX. Cool Wise MAN, is "green EYES," a bluesy, superb instrumental ska with a melancholy tenor saxophone melody and shuffle beat that hits the heart. In addition, the B-side features a garage-inspired cover of Jimmy Smith's "The Cat," which takes one's breath away with its thrilling and sensational organ tones. Recorded and mixed & mastered by E-mura (bim ONE Production).

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Reggae Per Xics

El Cuc Quàntic

12" | 2024 | EU | Reissue (Jamwax)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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With visual and literary references from Dr. Who, Star Trek, Buck Rogers, H.G. Wells, or Moëbius, the new album by Reggae Per Xics (the family oriented project from The Penguins) delves into time-travelling, one of the yearnings most dreamed of by children and adults of all generations to the rhythm of Jamaican styles such as ska, rocksteady, reggae or dancehall.

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Winston Fergus

In Ting Sound

Scootering On! / Marseille Soreil

Release: 2024 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Jamwax presents the resurrection of a hard-hitting space synth masterpiece that's set to ignite your senses and shake the very foundations of sound systems worldwide. 'In Ting Sound' is a sonic juggernaut, a hard-as-nails sound bwoy killer that refuses to be confined to the constraints of time. With its pulsating beats and infectious rhythms, this track commands attention from the moment the first note hits. But it's the heavy drums that truly set it apart, pounding with relentless force and driving the groove forward with unstoppable momentum. Get ready to embark on a sonic journey like no other as this reissue comes with three exclusive unreleased tracks : 'Mandela': Feel the pulse of liberation with this uptempo digital killer, featuring Winston's impassioned plea to "Free Nelson Mandela...he never done no wrong, he is just a conscious man..." Let the rhythm of justice resonate as you groove to this powerful anthem of freedom. 'Life All Over': Flip over to the B-side for a digital roots tune that- hits hard with its strong bassline and conscious lyrics. "Life AllOver" dives deep into the essence of existence, delivering a message of hope and resilience that reverberates with every beat. 'Finnegan' aka 'Life All Over Dubwise': Prepare to enter the realm of dub mastery. The second part of "Life All Over" takes you on a journey through the echoes of space and time, where the music transcends boundaries and the spirit of dub reigns supreme. About Winston Fergus : Winston Fergus, a stalwart of the UK reggae scene whose career spans over four decades. Winston kickstarted his journey in 1976 as the vibrant lead singer of The Equators, renowned for their iconic track 'Father Oh Father' released under Joe Sinclair's esteemed Klik label. Not only did The Equators make waves in their own right, but they also provided the musical backdrop for rising star Pablo Gad, solidifying Winston's reputation as a mentor in the industry. In 1977, Winston ventured into solo territory with the soulful release 'Give Me Love' on Jah Jah Bus, marking the beginning of a prolific solo career. Lightning Records recognized his talent and signed him, resulting in the release of 'African Woman'. Throughout the '80s, Winston remained a prominent figure, collaborating with luminaries like Clement Bushay, Clive Stanhope, and John Dread, producing hits such as 'Jezebel Woman', 'Keep On Dancing', and 'Hope For The World'. In the late 80's, Winston's entrepreneurial spirit led him to establish his own imprint, Fergie Music label, marking a new chapter in his illustrious career.

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Blue Beat Players

7" | 2024 | JP | Original (Green Union)

Toki Wo Koete Yukou Feat. Matsurika United

Release: 2024 / JP – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Blue Beat Players' latest music release is now available! “Scootering on!”, a power ska tune that starts with the exhaust note of “Lambretta” (The NUMBERS!) and features Masayuki “Marc” Hayashi's vocal and chorus interplay, is included on the A-side. The B-side is “Marseile Soreil”, an authentic lovers' rock full of love dedicated to Yumi, a member of the band who passed away earlier this year.

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Pancho & Mr Hero

LP | 2024 | JP | Original (Boso Vinyl Aikoukai)

Losing Track / I'm Where It's At

Release: 2024 / JP – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The first 7" by "Boso Vinyl Aikoukai," formed by record-loving members in Kamogawa, Boso, Chiba Prefecture, is now available! The recording features Pancho from K-zion, active in Kamogawa, Boso, and guest performers MR Hero and Matsurika united, who is well-known for her work on "the Entertainer" produced by Naniwaman. The song "Toki Wo Koete Yukou" (Let's Go Beyond the Time) is a wonderful song filled with positive messages like 90s Japanese reggae. Limited Pressings!!

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Rude Bones

7" | 2024 | JP | Original (Parking Lot Sounds)

Tread Along / Tread Along Version

Release: 2024 / JP – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Rude Bones, a pioneer in the Japanese ska-core scene, releases two of its latest releases on 7”!! This EP features a bold Rocksteady arrangement of the Northern Soul classic “I'm Where It's At” by The Jades! In contrast, “Losing Track” is an up-tempo ska number with a sharp and catchy melody that is sure to get ska dances and singalongs. Both are big tunes that symbolize the current Rude Bones and will resonate well with past and future fans.

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Bunny Wailer

7" | 2024 | UK | Original (Dub Store)

No Wahala Sound Orchestra

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Two roots classics from Bunny Wailer originally released on the Solomonic label.

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On Gossamer Clouds

12" | 2024 | UK | Original (No Wahala Sounds)

7" | 2024 | UK | Original (Move & Groove / Dub Store)

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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No Wahala Sound Orchestra is a contemporary, London-based collective with members from backgrounds as diverse as Jamaica, Ghana, Bangladesh, Poland, Trinidad, Denmark, Ireland and the UK.Gideon Coe ( 6Music) Neil Luscombe (bbc Radio 3) and Steve Barker ( BBC Radio Lancashire) have all offered their support over the years.
The music takes in elements of electronica, jazz, reggae, dub poetry, Afrobeat, classical Indian music and many other global sounds."On Gossamer Clouds" is a compilation of some key recordings over the last ten years. It features 12 tracks which vary in styles and mood, but form a coherent whole.

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Kingstonians

Sufferer / Kiss A Finger

LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Les Rythmes Ruban)

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Two classic rocksteady sides from Derrick Harriott's Move & Groove label.

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Blundetto Pupajim

Tancardub

Kodama And The Dub Station Band

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Les Rythmes Ruban invites you to immerse yourself again in the unique sonic universe of Pupajim and Blundetto. ”Tancardub” is the Dub versions of Tancarville LP. Rock on!

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Is This Love

7" | 2024 | JP | Original (Kurashi)

Hortense Ellis & Big Youth

Release: 2024 / JP – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Kazufumi Kodama is a Japanese trumpet player and producer for some of Japan's earliest and most influential dub groups. His claim to fame is the work he did with the group Mute Beat in the late 80s, many articles citing this group as the very first dub group to exist in Japan. Even if this isn't true, he certainly pushed the genre to its most popular in the country. His current band "Kodama And The Dub Station Band" released their first cover album "Tomoshibi" in 2023 from P-vine, and now some finest songs are released on 7inch ep! This 7" ep includes a cover of Bob Marley's classic 'Is This Love' which inspired Kodama to make a covers album. Bob Marley's positive vibrations are arranged as an instrumental song and made into a dynamic and excellent cover.

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Hell & Sorrow / Tribulation

7" | 2024 | UK | Original (333)

Fikir Amlak & Crucial Rob

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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The outstanding original cut of the late Hortense Ellis' Hell & Sorrow, originally produced and released by Jimmy Radway for his Fe Me Time label in the mid 1970s and backed with the legendary Big Youth's DJ counteraction Tribulation - now reissued via Death Is Not The End's 333 series.

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Black Sun (Damaged Sleeve)

LP | 2024 | UK | Original (Akashic)

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Kodama And The Dub Station Band

You've Got A Friend

7" | 2024 | JP | Original (Kurashi)

LP | 2024 | EU | Original (King Solomon)

Release: 2024 / JP – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Kazufumi Kodama is a Japanese trumpet player and producer for some of Japan's earliest and most influential dub groups. His claim to fame is the work he did with the group Mute Beat in the late 80s, many articles citing this group as the very first dub group to exist in Japan. Even if this isn't true, he certainly pushed the genre to its most popular in the country. His current band "Kodama And The Dub Station Band" released their first cover album "Tomoshibi" in 2023 from P-vine, and now some finest songs are released on 7inch ep! "You’ve Got A Friend" was written by Carole King for her album "Tapestry" in 1971, and Kodama & Dub Station band arranged the masterpiece as a dub song.

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Ras Teo And The Naturals

Coming Home

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2024 | EU | Original (Sticky Buttons)

Natacha Fink

Pirarublue

7" | 2024 | JP | Original (Flower)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Reggae & Dancehall

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Irresistible Brazilian blues reggae from the heart of the Amazon rainforest. A psychedelic guarana induced trip and ode to the fading indigenous cultures and shifting hegemony in Brazil. This one-off release by Manaus native Natacha Fink was originally written in 1986 as the lead track on Nossa Musica - a compilation celebrating regional music from the Amazon. Emerging out of the dictatorship, Natacha and her fellow artists rejected the aesthetic standards driven by internal colonialism and sought out new ways to express themselves away from the styles of the dominant Rio-São Paulo axis. What surfaced was a melodic blend of genres, with Natacha’s haunting vocals and playful lyrics gliding over an arrangement of guitars and double bass. Vocal backing is led by Torrinho, well known for his layered composition style, whose song ‘Porto de Lenha’ is recognised throughout Amazonas as an unofficial anthem. Hidden within the Amazon, Pirarublue lies in that wonderful space between innocence and honesty. Proudly exploring cultural and ecological spaces through a refreshing, ghostly infectious groove. For fans of Gal Costa, Elis Regina, Chico César, Jorge Ben Jor and Joni Mitchell.

Accompanying Natacha’s beguiling single is the field recording “Unseen Songlines” by artist and academic Nimalan Yoganathan. The composition immerses the listener in the soundscapes of Mamori Lake, a remote village inside the Brazilian Amazon. Nimalan explores the ambiguous perception of sounds emanating from the dense rainforest and deep beneath the Amazon River, where we hear the sounds but cannot see their sources: an acousmatic concert performed by the rainforest itself. Processed field recordings of birds and frogs, as well as underwater hydrophone recordings of dolphins and fish subtly weave throughout electroacoustic textures and beats. The listener is invited to hone in on the musical subtleties hidden throughout the environment. The compositional methods employed in this piece draw on the concepts of sonic rupture, presence, absence and memory found in the dub music tradition.

This limited edition 7” by Sticky Buttons puts these two outlying works together for a unique listening experience, combining the human and more-than-human experience of life at the heart of Brazil. Both uniquely Amazonian but with a universal appeal.

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Reggae Disco Rockers

What The World Needs Now

LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Pork Pie)

Release: 2024 / JP – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Reggae & Dancehall

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Burt Bacharach's immortal masterpiece “what THE World Needs NOW IS Love” is covered soulfully by the diva Tina! The collaboration between Reggae Disco Rockers and Tina, a diva celebrating her 25th anniversary, has finally come to fruition. This is a must-hear release featuring Tina's soulful rendition of a classic song that has been sung through the ages and generations, with RDR's style of lovers' rock. The B-Side contains a Silent Dream Version reconstructed around a piano instrumental.

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V.A.

Ska Ska Skandal No. 7

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Spinna B-Ill / Yota Kobayashi

We're In This Love Together / A-Klass-Trings

7" | 2024 | JP | Original (A-Klass)

Soon Forgotten / Mainstream

Release: 2024 / JP – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Reggae & Dancehall

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Spinna B-ill's sweet cover of Al Jarreau's 1981 classic! A double-sided 7" record featuring a sweet cover number of Al Jarreau's 1981 classic "We're In This Love Together" by Spinna B-ill and a guitar instrumental tune by Yota Kobayashi on the B-side!

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Response & Pliskin

12" | 2024 | Original (Okbron)

Release: 2024 / Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Lavery & Bow Street Runner

Butterfly Bass

12" | 2024 | EU | Original (Sub Code)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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12" | 2024 | Original (Live History)

V.A.

Lhrv07

Release: 2024 / Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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12" | 2024 | EU | Original (Dispatch Dubplate)

Philth

Disdub024

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Himitsu No Kakera (The Fragment Of A Secret)

Izumi Meets Hummingbird

7" | 2024 | JP | Original (Izumi)

LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Dhoko)

Release: 2024 / JP – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Izumi, the organizer of 'rhythm DE Yoga' at Shinjuku Open, is set to release the first 7-inch record in collaboration with the globally renowned dub creator, Hummingbird! Hummingbird, a globally acclaimed dub creator, brings forth a blissful dub mix filled with joy. The cheerful and soothing pop melodies, reminiscent of a storybook, gently envelop a nostalgic and warm world, creating a delightful atmosphere.

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Dhoko

Parables Of Dhoko

Dancing Shoes Record Store Day 2024 Red Green Vinyl Edition

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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(...) Each of the songs you will listen to was taken from studio original tapes, presented as full lenght, or extended cuts — alternative versions from the previous 45rpm records released along the yeras on confidential Dhoko label. All recordings and mixes were executed with all possible care with the aim of conducting love through space and time to reach you (...)" Backsleeve notes.

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Mikey Dread

10" | 2024 | EU | Original (Music On Vinyl)

22,94 €* 26,99 € -15%

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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12" | 2024 | EU | Original (Real Rock)

Lee Scratch Perry

I Am A Madman

LP | 2024 | Original (Universal)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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"Limited edition of 500 copies from the Trojan Records vaults. Lee 'Scratch' Perry with Mad Professor on the mix, featuring the monumental Madman Dubwise version on the B-side—a true 80s classic. Original Trojan label reproduction, a top collectors’ item. Courtesy of Real Rock Records."

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Black Uhuru

Red

Release: 2024 / Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Tape | 2024 | JP | Original (Cmt)

Natsu Summer

Orange Airmail

7" | 2024 | JP | Original (Special 10)

Release: 2024 / JP – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Reggae & Dancehall

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City Pop / Reggae singer "Natsu Summer" releases new album in 2024! Produced by Cunimondo Takiguchi from Ryusenkei. Natsu Summer's latest release is a blend of danceable lovers' rock and soothing city pop, with ama-piano rhythms and steppers. Produced by Cunimondo Takiguchi of Ryusenkei, the album is not just reggae or city pop, but also throws out some new ideas. The cover of a hidden Japanese Lovers Rock song from the 90's, which is not easily released on record due to rights issues, is sure to attract attention!

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Yohlu

Mokuren

7" | 2024 | JP | Original (Arrround Wicked Sound Maker)

Release: 2024 / JP – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Reggae & Dancehall

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Fukuoka-based soul unit YOHLU's latest single is now available as a 7-inch release on the up-and-coming label Special 10 Records! The cover was drawn by Ho Chi Minh City-based illustrator Daniel Tingcungco. The EP couples the reggae~lovers rock Side A “mokuren,” which takes a step forward into a new realm from the traditional sound based on soul, R&B, and hip-hop, and the straight pop Side B “melty,” which shines with its chorus work.

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Gudtings

Sweeter Than Your Lover

LP | 2024 | UK | Original (Mad Clown Productions)

Release: 2024 / JP – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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A killer tune by Gudtings, a Lovers Rock band based in Jakarta, Indonesia, is now available on a 7-inch! A double-sider coupling a sweet & tropical masterpiece by Indonesian Jakarta Lovers Rock band Gudtings + a spicy & dreamy dub by Ichihashi Dubwise! Arrround Wicked Sound Maker's first analog 7” release!

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Paulette Tajah

Journal Of A Butterfly

LP | 2024 | Original (Island)

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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After the successful release of Paulette Tajah's 'Journal Of A Butterfly' EP on digital format, it's now turn for the vinyl LP to be released. The quality is excellent and the whole album is an absolute must to listen to. The songs are brilliantly recorded and we at Mad Clown Productions are sure it will end up in many vinyl collections across the world.

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Third World

Journey To Addis

Release: 2024 / Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2024 | JP | Original (Kissing Fish)

Haruno

Spring Has Come

LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Wise)

Release: 2024 / JP – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Singer-songwriter Haruno is releasing the long-awaited 7-inch version of "Spring Has Come," a collaboration song for the Technics Eah-az80 Wireless Earphones! The theme of the album is spring, and was produced in collaboration with Taku Inoue, who has written songs for Ado, ano, and Hoshimachi Suisei, among others. The B-side features a remix by "pas TASTA," a six-member Jpop project that uses the Internet as a medium to transcend national borders.

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Max Romeo

Max Romeo Sings Classics

Nuff Bad Boy / Crunchy Paradise Pink / Purple Marbled Vinyl Edition

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Wise Records is thrilled to announce the release of the EP 'Max Romeo Sings Classics'. The EP includes newly recorded versions of "Kingston Town", "Man Next Door" and "No Place Like Home", recorded with Max's touring band during a break between gigs on tour in France, and mixed by legendary producer Dennis Bovell.

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Fez The Kid

10" | 2024 | EU | Original (Meditator Music)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Pork Pie)

Yellow Umbrella

The Black Album

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Pork Pie)

Yellow Umbrella

The Yellow Album

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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12" | 2024 | EU | Original (Shella)

Jerry Brown

Dreadlock Lady

Youth Meets Radical Dance Faction

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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A slice of deep ethereal roots and dub from Summer Records label boss Keith "Jerry" Brown circa 1978.

Hailing from Trenchtown, Jerry was an original member of the Rocksteady group "The Jamaicans" before migrating to Toronto. He set up Summer Records in the basement of his suburban home in Malton near the airport, a subterranean music sanctuary for the likes of Prince Jammy, Jackie Mittoo, Johnny Osbourne and Willi Williams.

Dreadlock Lady features Jerry's yearning falsetto over a hazy instrumental courtesy of the Ishan Band and showcasing horns-man Fitty's transcendent flute and Sax solos. The Dub enters even more surreal territory with Jerry at the controls putting the tape machine through its paces, reminiscent of wilder outings at Wackies Studio.

Stay tuned for a short documentary on Jerry Brown featuring a wealth of archive and never before seen footage Co-directed by Chris Flanagan and Directed by Graeme Mathieson, produced by The National Film Board of Canada.

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Cockroach Town Red Vinyl Edition

LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Cadiz Music)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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7" | 2024 | UK | Original (Lovedub Limited)

Prince Fatty

Black Rabbit

Release: 2024 / UK – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Gee)

Soul Sugar

Just A Little Talk

Linval Thompson Meets Roberto Sanchez At The Ark

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Organic Grooves, Reggae & Dancehall

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Authenticity is important in music culture, at least to those whose relationship with it is a lifelong love affair. As listeners, we instinctively respond to artists whose musical output is an authentic representation of their inspirations, experiences and working methods.
By any measure, Guillaume Metenier’s collaborative Soul Sugar project oozes authenticity. It began in the late 2000s as an outlet for the virtuoso organist and producer’s updated takes on ‘60s and ‘70s soul-jazz and Hammond funk, but over the years it has evolved into something entirely different: a vehicle for classic dub and reggae inspired musical fusions made in collaboration with friends and like-minded musicians. As a result, Soul Sugar albums mix impressive musicianship with great grooves and untold nods to the sounds and artists that have helped shape Metenier’s musical outlook.
This authentic approach and soul-enriching sound is naturally in evidence on Soul Sugar’s firth studio set, Just a Little Talk, which is set to be released by Metenier’s own Gee Recordings label in March 2024. This time round, Metenier’s close circle of musical collaborators includes Blundetto, Samuel Isoard, Yvo Abadi, Jolly Joseph, Jahno, Shniece, Slikk Tim and Leo Carmichael. While many are old friends who have appeared on previous albums and singles, there are some first-time collaborators too.
This familiar-but-also-fresh approach is mirrored by the blend of tracks on offer on Just a Little Talk. New songs and instrumentals sit side by side with a small selection of on-point cover versions – something Metenier has been doing since the inclusion of Jimmy Smith and Dr Lonnie Smith covers on 2009 debut album Nothing But The Truth. Memorable covers since have included ‘Why Can’t We Live Together’, ‘I Want You’ and ‘Never Too Much’, all featuring the honeyed voice of Leo Carmichael.
This time round, the headline-grabbing covers are undeniably special. You’ll find takes on Curtis Mayfield’s ‘Makings Of You’, re-framed as a languid roots reggae song featuring voiced by the returning Carmichael, and Donald Byrd’s ‘Blackbyrd’, which Metenier has brilliantly re-imagined as a fabulous fusion of Studio One dub and Blaxploitation funk.
Yet it’s the album’s original compositions that arguably stand out. For proof, check lovers rock-influenced reggae-soul treat ‘The End of Your World’ (featuring heart-aching roots style lyrics and Junior Murvin-esque lead vocals by Jolly Joseph), the similarly conscious ‘Just a Little Talk’ and recent single ‘Top of My List’– an effortlessly emotive gem marked out by Metenier’s weighty dub bassline and Shniece’s incredible lead vocal.
The original instrumentals, in which Metenier often trades licks and solos with guitarists Slick Tim and Samuel Isoard, are similarly impressive – and, to return to our theme, as authentic as they come. Fittingly, one of these – ‘Tubby’s Ghost’ – was originally written and recorded in 1998 with bassist Patrick Bylebyl, who was then Metenier’s partner in a project called Seven Dub. It is, then, a new cover of one of Metenier’s own tunes – and a pleasingly heavyweight one at that. It delivers a genuinely pleasing conclusion to Soul Sugar’s most true and authentic album to date.

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Marijuana Sessions In Dub

LP | 2024 | EU | Original (A-Lone)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2024 | EU | Original (A-Lone)

Zambeze

Portrait Of A Roots Man

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Higher Bound)

Free Indeed

LP | 2024 | EU | Original (Studiok)

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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Available on April 20th, we're excited to unveil "Free Indeed" by Akae Beka and Higher Bound Productions on vinyl for the first time as part of our ongoing collaboration with Higher Bound Productions.

Produced in 2012, this remarkable collection represents a tapestry of deeply resonant melodies and emotions showcasing the perfect harmony between Vaughn Benjamin and producer Ryan 'Ishence' Willard showcasing their undeniable artistry. With each note and lyric, they both paint a vivid portrait of their shared creative vision, demonstrating an unparalleled synergy and depth of expression. "Free Indeed" ships on 4/20.

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Raspigaous

Nouvel R

Release: 2024 / EU – Original

Genre: Reggae & Dancehall

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