Soul and reggae have shared a close connection for decades.
From the late 1950s onwards, Jamaican artists drew inspiration from US r&b and soul, reworking popular songs through a distinctly Jamaican lens. By the 1970s, these reinterpretations had become a defining part of the reggae landscape, blending American melodies with island rhythms, production styles and perspectives.
'Living For The City' celebrates this musical exchange, bringing together a selection of soulful reggae recordings from some of Jamaica's most celebrated artists.
This press advert appeared in Disc magazine in June 1971, promoting Dave & Ansel Collins’s hit LP 'Double Barrel' - which went on to reach number 41 on the UK albums chart by 7th August. #throwback
Rest in peace, Stranger Cole. Your voice, talent, and pioneering spirit helped shape the soundtrack of generations. Thank you for the timeless music and the lasting impact you made on ska, rock steady, and reggae. Your legacy will continue to inspire and live on through every note.
Coming 10th July: Living For The City - Soul Reggae Classics.
Featuring a selection of soulful reggae interpretations from the 1970s, this essential compilation showcases how Jamaican artists reimagined some of the era's most influential r&b sounds.
A mix of enduring classics and long-unavailable rarities, all brought together on one collection.
This week we are commemorating the King of Ska, Desmond Dekker, 20 years on from his passing.
Dekker's influence on ska and reggae remains as powerful as ever. As one of Jamaica’s first global music stars, he helped bring the sound of Jamaican music to audiences worldwide, reaching the UK charts seven times between 1967 and 1975.
His landmark hit “Israelites” made history in April 1969 as the first Jamaican-produced single to reach No.1 in the UK, paving the way for generations of reggae artists that followed.
A true pioneer whose music and legacy continue to resonate decades later.
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Soul and reggae have shared a close connection for decades.
From the late 1950s onwards, Jamaican artists drew inspiration from US r&b and soul, reworking popular songs through a distinctly Jamaican lens. By the 1970s, these reinterpretations had become a defining part of the reggae landscape, blending American melodies with island rhythms, production styles and perspectives.
'Living For The City' celebrates this musical exchange, bringing together a selection of soulful reggae recordings from some of Jamaica's most celebrated artists.
Pre-order your copy trojan.lnk.to/livingforthecity
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Freddie McGregor is our Artist of the Week - one of reggaes most soulful voices.
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Today we remember the great Augustus Pablo on what would have been his 72nd birthday 🧡
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This press advert appeared in Disc magazine in June 1971, promoting Dave & Ansel Collins’s hit LP 'Double Barrel' - which went on to reach number 41 on the UK albums chart by 7th August. #throwback
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Rest in peace, Stranger Cole. Your voice, talent, and pioneering spirit helped shape the soundtrack of generations. Thank you for the timeless music and the lasting impact you made on ska, rock steady, and reggae. Your legacy will continue to inspire and live on through every note.
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Coming 10th July: Living For The City - Soul Reggae Classics.
Featuring a selection of soulful reggae interpretations from the 1970s, this essential compilation showcases how Jamaican artists reimagined some of the era's most influential r&b sounds.
A mix of enduring classics and long-unavailable rarities, all brought together on one collection.
Pre-order now trojan.lnk.to/livingforthecity
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Our Artist of the Week is former singer of the West Indians, Eric Donaldson.
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This week’s Artist of the Week is Bob Andy, one of reggae’s most influential songwriters.
Explore his essential catalogue and listen to his standout tracks at trojan.lnk.to/andybob
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This week we are commemorating the King of Ska, Desmond Dekker, 20 years on from his passing.
Dekker's influence on ska and reggae remains as powerful as ever. As one of Jamaica’s first global music stars, he helped bring the sound of Jamaican music to audiences worldwide, reaching the UK charts seven times between 1967 and 1975.
His landmark hit “Israelites” made history in April 1969 as the first Jamaican-produced single to reach No.1 in the UK, paving the way for generations of reggae artists that followed.
A true pioneer whose music and legacy continue to resonate decades later.
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Fill up the comments with suggestions of who you think should be our next artist of the week 👇
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