The Netherlands’ King Shiloh sound have a reputation as one of the heaviest roots and dub rigs in the world. Formed in Amsterdam in 1991, operator Bredda Neil and emcee Ras Lion have shaken up every corner of the globe with their hefty bottomless basslines and cultural lyrics. The Dub...
Ward 21
Jamaican dancehall vocal and production collective Ward 21 have been thrilling their fans since 1999. Named after the psychiatric ward of Kingston’s University Hospital and assembled by master producer King Jammy in the capital’s Waterhouse district, Mark "Mean Dawg" Henry, Andre "Suku" Gray, and Kunley McCarthy have been whipping up...
V Rocket
Nottingham, England has been a Caribbean stronghold since the middle of the last century - and V Rocket Sound have represented sound system culture there since 1964. In the decades since they first started playing at local Nottingham blues parties they have travelled the world, clashing with the likes of...
Sentinel Sound
Stuttgart Germany’s Sentinel Sound System have over two decades’ experience and countless dub specials under their belts. They have participated in clashes and dances across Europe, Jamaica, the USA and South America and have even won the coveted World Clash. Standing watch over the Rototom dancehall as headliners in 2019,...
Stonebwoy
Ghana’s Stonebwoy is both hugely popular on his home continent of Africa and around the world. His name will be known to fans of contemporary reggae and dancehall music through his collaborations with the likes of Sean Paul (Most Original) and Kabaka Pyramid (Borders). His versatility and interconnectedness between Jamaican...
Linval Thompson
Prolific singer and producer Linval Thompson has a catalog of music behind him to delight any veteran of Jamaican music. He began his career recording for Lee Scratch Perry and Bunny Lee in the early 1970s, although he soon began producing himself and other artists, on his Thompson Sound and...
Forelock
The island of Sardinia’s powerful and passionate reggae scene could not wish for better ambassadors than Forelock and Arawak. This group, named after the original dwellers on the island of Jamaica, and their charismatic frontman have come a long way since they took part in the Rototom Reggae Contest 2010...
Arawak
The island of Sardinia’s powerful and passionate reggae scene could not wish for better ambassadors than Forelock and Arawak. This group, named after the original dwellers on the island of Jamaica, and their charismatic frontman have come a long way since they took part in the Rototom Reggae Contest 2010...
Bednarek
Poland has been a reggae stronghold, ever since a crucial visit by the UK’s Twinkle Brothers in the 1980s. Bednarek, an offshoot of now disbanded group Star Guard Muffin, are taking Polish reggae to a new international audience. Taking their name from lead singer Kamil Bednarek, they are currently touring...
Warrior King
Mark Dyer, AKA Warrior King, holds the honour of being a favourite reggae artist of former US president Barack Obama. Born in Kingston in 1979, this fiery Rasta singjay was inspired by his hero Bounty Killer and took part in various talent shows, including the famous Tastee Talent contest. Known...
Third World
Few Jamaican groups can claim to be as enduringly influential as progressive roots outfit Third World. Formed from Kingston’s forward thinking music scene that also produced Inner Circle, Third World’s technical prowess and outernational sound led to a major label deal with Island Records. Their self-titled debut album featured an...