Reggae Roast kick off the New Year with a new EP release and launch party at their continued home of The City Arts and Music Project Basement. This release is particularly special to us as it features a dub techno remix from GET SOME affiliate Dark Arx. VERY DREAD.
Righteous EP – Release Date: 7th Feb 2011 | 12″ Vinyl & Download by ReggaeRoast
Roots Fans! London based crew, Reggae Roast have released their latest record, this time from Ghetto Priest. Counting selector David Rodigan amongst early championers of this tune, Evolution is a heavy-weight steppa with a concious lyrical message. On the flip are two remixes, my personal favourite is Richie Phoe’s dub version, but for those who like a more jump-up sound there’s a dubstep cut from rising producer Rack N Ruin.
Evolution – Played by David Rodigan on Kiss 100 FM by ReggaeRoast
On Friday May 14, Reggae Roast returns to Shacklewell Lane to celebrate the launch of their 7” Vinyl release ‘Serious’ on Reggae Roast Records. This is set to be another legendary dance with a host of special guest artists alongside Exel, Moodie & Ramon Judah. Topping the bill is Iration Steppas front man Mark Iration traveling down from Leeds to play an exclusive 2 hour set of dub plates and specials from across the spectrum of sound system music. Anyone who has seen Iration Steppas before will know about Mark’s infectious energy and vibe building capabilities. This is a must for all true reggae skankers! Also performing a special live PA on the night will be: DANDELION. Lead singer of The Hempolics, who’s new single ‘Serious’ release on Reggae Roast Records on 19th April has been tearing up the airwaves over the last few months.
Serious by ReggaeRoast
Serious Digi-Dub Remix by ReggaeRoast
Serious Dubstep Remix by ReggaeRoast
As we kick off this week in the warm up to the party on Friday night, we bring you Exel’s interview and mix from Reggae Roast’s latest show at the Jazz Cafe featuring Ishu.
Name(s):
EXEL & MC ISHU
Where are you from? Where do you live now?
I was born in Hackney and still reside at London fields.
Who are you and what do you do?
I am 24 years old, I run an event & label called Reggae Roast and generally hustle.
A day in the life of you consists of….
Wake up, cup of tea, shower, switch on the mac, do the emails, work, cigarette, work, eat, cigarette, work, Coffee, work, meet my girl, chill, cigarette, eat & sleep. Roughly.
What was the first record you bought?
Cypress Hill – ‘Tequila Sunrise’ 12″
Who influenced your musical career?
Solution Sound System, Ghetto Priest, Adrian Sherwood, David Rodigan, Roni Size, Sizzla
Who are your influences now? (not necessarily musicians)
Ernie B’s – http://www.ebreggae.com/
If you could be anywhere, doing anything in the next 12 months, what would it be?
Sitting in the sun, eating fresh crab, listening to Michael Rose.
Finally, finish the sentence:
GET SOME longer delay!
