'SERIOUS' SINGLE RELEASE | Release Date 12/4/10

Reggae Roast Records are proud to present: ‘Serious’, the debut single from The Hempolics. The band formed in London in early 2009. Spawned from the urge to make real music, they have created a perfectly balanced, organic, yet distinctly bionic style. The Hempolics crew includes artists such as Maxi Jazz, Paolo Nutini, Harry Collier, Dandelion and One Eskimo. Lead vocalist of the group; Dandelion takes the reigns on this track with an extremely catchy hook and fantastic melody line.

Over the past 3 years Dandelion has recorded tracks with some of the biggest names in Reggae and Dubstep. Highlights include; CCTV, released on the Hyperdub imprint, which achieved airplay on Radio 1 and was then re-released by the legendary Soul Jazz Records label. The Hempolics have just been confirmed as the official support act for Faithless on their 2010 UK tour, so you can expect to hear a lot more from the band over the next few months.

‘Serious’ has been released on a limited edition 7” vinyl, distributed worldwide by Cargo Records. All tracks and remixes will also be available for download from all digital outlets.

£5

Including P&P

'ROOTS UPRISING' COMPILATION CD | Released 14/12/09

Roots Uprising was created as a realisation of the vitality within the UK Roots music industry. Since starting Reggae Roast events in 2007 Exel & Moodie have worked alongside some of the most talented producers, singers, MCs and musicians in this country. The aim of this album is to show that Reggae music is as alive as ever, over 30 years after its creation and continues to grow from strength to strength.

The track list reads like a who’s who of British Reggae and features a selection of well respected artists such as Adrian Sherwood and Brother Culture, alongside emerging talents including Dub Terror and Ramon Judah. Throughout the 12 carefully selected tracks the piece glides through organic Roots, digital Dancehall, hard hitting Dubstep and uplifting Steppers. The album in seamlessly mixed by Exel & Moodie, using authentic sound system techniques and dubbed-out samples.

Roots Uprising is a prime example of the versatility, and distinctly vibrant style that Reggae Roast has become synonymous with; a consistently positive and conscious message combined with earth shattering bass-lines and booty shaking beats.

£8

Including P&P

'WILLING & ABLE' SINGLE CD | Released 12/10/09 - SOLD OUT

We are proud to present ‘Willing & Able’ the first of a number of releases on the newly formed Reggae Roast Record label. ‘Willing & Able’ is the debut single from producer Exel and features the vocal talents of Brother Culture and Ghetto Priest, two of the UK Roots scene’s most captivating artists. ‘Willing & Able’ is a prime example of the versatility, and distinctly vibrant style that Reggae Roast has become synonymous with; a consistently positive and conscious message combined with earth shattering bass-lines and booty shaking beats.

SOLD OUT

REGGAE ROAST LIVE SESSION : 1

We are pleased to announce we have just launched the first in a series of live session CDs. The recording features a full 80-mins of LIVE and unedited action from our recent session at Jazz Cafe with Mad Professor. The album features a selection of the toughest roots, dub, dancehall and dubstep tracks from JA and the UK mixed by DJs Exel & Moodie, hosted by Ramon Judah & MC Ishu.

£4

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