Delroy Williams – This Love
(Message 7") The best place to start, as a wise man probably said, is at the start! So this time my Track of the Week will be for the first reggae 7" I brought. I grew up on the outskirts of London…
Donette Forte – Rhythm of Resistance
Jah Works 12" (1991) My track of the week, Rhythm of Resistance by Donette Forte, comes from UK Roots stable, the mighty Jah Works. I first heard this tune several years ago, on a Kiss FM pirate…
Wake the Town
When: Friday 30 May Where: Havana Bar, - 32 Wigan Street, Wellington 10pm till late, free! Musical Discs Coming Your Way! Join Steve the Hat and Winston Spliff in session, with special guest,…
Fire I Blaze (Judgement Fi Babylon) Riddim
Reality Chant have scored again! Following the success of their recent riddim 'You've Been Bad', this local production crew are back with another hot roots riddim to warm the winter months. 'Fire I…
Barrington Levy – Here I Come (Broader than Broadway)
Time 1 (1985) Coming from his fifth studio LP, 'Here I Come' is possibly Barrington Levy's most recognisable tune. Beginning with his signature hook, "shoodley wop wop, ooooweeeeoo" and punctuated by…
Mr Benn ft. Champian – Everytime
NiceUp! Records 7” International Record Store Day has been a great way to celebrate vinyl and local record stores that provide a focal point for selectors, collectors, producers, vocalists and music…
Pablo Gad – Hard Time
This 1980 classic is now most well-known for its highly-sampled pro-marijuana vocals: DJ L.A.B., DJ Madd, Matta, and Ed Solo ft. The Skool of Thought (in turn remixed by Krafty Kuts) have all used…
DJ Dressla Mix for NiceUp
DJ Dressla is a selekta and deejay from the Jahtari family, and part of the PlugDub Sound System, hailing from Leipzig, Germany. Check his mix inna Roots and Foundation style. More info: DJ Dressla…
Gappy Ranks & P-Money – Baddest
With the most recent visit to New Zealand from the man Gappy, I thought it was a great chance to review a tune he collaborated with our local golden boy of hip hop, on. Peter Wadams, or better known…
United Nations of Dub Weekender
28 - 30 March @ Prestatyn, Wales The much anticipated and well-attended United Nations of Dub took place from 28 – 30 March. This 3-day indoor sound system festival that is only in its second edition…
Chronixx – Capture Land
This is the second time I have reviewed a Chronixx tune here, but to be honest, if he keeps up this high calibre, you can expect a few more! 'Capture Land' is off his latest 'Dread & Terrible’…
Hamburg Connection: Crucial Vibes and I-Livity I-Fi in Aotearoa
This summer, local reggae fans were treated to a unique reggae experience. Crucial B of Crucial Vibes Sound System and Julian Livity of I-Livity I-Fi-Roots and Culture Sound System, two veteran…