Mista Savona, Lutan Fyah, Bost & Bim – We Want World Peace – Track of the Week
A multinational collaboration (Australia, Jamaica, France), “We Want World Peace” makes a pointed call for ‘The assurance of human rights and fundamental freedom for all without distinction as to…
Johnny Osbourne – We Need Love – Track of the Week
No one can touch soul music like Johnny Osbourne. He's on that ultimate level with Al Green, Curtis, Aretha, Otis, James Brown and Marvin Gaye. Born Errol Osbourne circa 1948 in Kingston, Jamaica,…
Micah Shemaiah – When Yuh Right – Track of the Week
A lamentation of our times, Micah Shemaiah’s catchy refrain of ‘In this life, when yuh right, yuh getting a fight; Now the world's gone soft to the devil’s delight’, sits confidently upon a weighty…
Reverend Danny Dread – Chatty Mouth Defeat – Track of the Week
This track is on the groundbreaking CMO4 riddim provided by Naram, mixed by Disrupt and featuring the one and only Reverend Danny Dread. Distributed by Jahtari, it set a new tone in the era of…
Dr. Alimantado – Poison Flour – Track of the Week
Some things you never forget, like your first kiss, first car and first seven inch single! Mine was a stone cold killer literally, by Dr. Alimantado on Ital Sounds reissued in April 2000. This tune…
Solo Banton Australasian Tour – Wed 5 Feb to Sun 16 Feb 2025
NiceUp alongside Roots Fire Sound, Tāhuna Dub (Wakamana and DJ Pops), Tahunanui Hi Fi, Jafa Sound, Adelaide Reggae and Stick Mareebo Productions are proud to bring Solo Banton, a true reggae…
Skaman Crucial Selection
My Crucial Selection is The Jamaicans, “Dedicated To You”. This was not an easy choice because I love all my ska, rocksteady and reggae 7” vinyl records. However this pick is one of the first…
Stepping Forward – Fri 15 Nov 2024
When: Friday 15 November Where: Havana Bar - 32 Wigan Street, Wellington NiceUp is back in session with very special guest selector, direct from London Town, Conviction Roots. And Wellington…
Brutha Rodz featuring CJ Ruka – Political Lies – Track of the Week
“Political Lies” is a hard-hitting and heartfelt plea to politicians for common sense and basic human decency. As an American, I am hopeful that Kiwi politicians are capable of listening to their…
Peckings All-Stars – Tribute to Fela – Track of the Week
Chris And Duke Peckings are continuing the legacy of their father George 'Peckings' Price. He was the first to bring Jamaican records to London after moving with his wife Gertrude in 1960. With his…
Chief Remedy Sound System Mix for NiceUp
NiceUp Crew · Chief Remedy Sound System Mix for NiceUp Based in Ōtautahi, Aotearoa (Christchurch, New Zealand) Chief Remedy Sound System is the city’s only dedicated reggae sound and one of only a…
DJ Corby Crucial Selection
Right Time is the 1976 studio album debut of influential reggae band the Mighty Diamonds. The album was released by Virgin Records after they signed the Mighty Diamonds, following a search for talent…