Track of the day 🎶 Which John Holt tune do you have on repeat this week?
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"Funk the Reggae Beat" is out now! https://trojan.lnk.to/funkthereggaebeat
The perfect pair for any record collection 🎶 Grab your copies of 'Living For The City' and 'Funk The Reggae Beat' now from https://trojanrecords.tmstor.es - available in multiple formats.
Boris Gardiner's 'Reggae Happening' is our album of the week! What's yours?
Our 'Summer Reggae' playlist is due an update! Fill up the comments with your ultimate Trojan summer tracks 👇🌞
We're are shining the spotlight on the fantastic Boris Gardiner as our Artist of the Week!
On this very day in 1986, Boris Gardiner's 'I Want To Wake Up With You' entered the UK charts.
Trojan advert from July 1979 - can you spot your favourite track? #throwback
Today we have Susan Cadogan's "Hurt So Good" on repeat 🎵 You can check out the official lyric video over on our YouTube channel https://youtu.be/O0LeKs6foYA?si=LwwMFAoz_YAtOJND
This week’s Artist of the Week is Susan Cadogan. 🎶 Which of her tracks is your favourite?
Remembering and celebrating Desmond Dekker on what would have been his 85th birthday 🧡 A pioneering figure in ska and reggae, Dekker helped bring Jamaican music to audiences around the world, leaving behind a catalogue of songs that continue to inspire generations.
This week’s Artist of the Week is Stranger Cole. A true pioneer of ska, rocksteady and reggae, Stranger Cole played a defining role in the development of Jamaican music. Explore the music and enduring legacy of one of the genre’s great voices https://Trojan.lnk.to/strangercoleFA
Leslie Butler’s 'Ja-Gan' is back on transparent vinyl for the first time since its original release in 1975. A landmark melodica-dub recording, this long-awaited reissue brings a sought-after reggae classic back to collectors and fans alike. Get your copy at https://trojan.lnk.to/Ja-Gan
Released in 1969, Harry J All Stars’ “Liquidator” became an international breakthrough, climbing to No. 5 in the UK charts and earning its place as one of reggae’s most enduring instrumentals. Do you remember the first time you heard “Liquidator”?
Living For The City' coming to you on 10th July, brings together a selection of reggae interpretations of classic r&b and soul recordings from the 1970s. Pre-order your copy now https://trojan.lnk.to/livingforthecity
We are celebrating the brilliant Harry J as our artist of the week! Today he would have celebrated his 81st birthday 🎈
Today we remember the brilliant Owen Gray on what would have been his 87th birthday 🧡
Happy International Reggae Day! Which Trojan tune are you spinning to celebrate? 🌞
Carroll Thompson is our Artist of the Week 🎶 A true pioneer of Lover’s Rock, her music continues to define the sound of the genre. Listen to her greatest hits here: https://trojan.lnk.to/bestofcarroltIN
Join us in wishing Freddie McGregor a very happy birthday! 🥳
On this very day in 1971 Dave & Ansel's "Monkey Spanner" entered the UK charts going on to become a Top 10 hit!
'Living For The City' brings together a selection of soulful reggae recordings from some of Jamaica's most celebrated artists. Pre-order your copy https://trojan.lnk.to/livingforthecity
Summer is officially here! Which Trojan tune is going to be your soundtrack of the season? 🌞
Freddie McGregor is our Artist of the Week - one of reggaes most soulful voices.
Today we remember the great Augustus Pablo on what would have been his 72nd birthday 🧡
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.
Happy birthday to Eric Donaldson 🎉 Take a moment to revisit his iconic solo hit “Cherry Oh Baby”, winner of the Jamaican Festival Song Competition in 1971 and later covered by UB40.
Coming 10th July: Living For The City - Soul Reggae Classics. A mix of enduring classics and long-unavailable rarities, all brought together on one collection. Pre-order now https://trojan.lnk.to/livingforthecity
Our Artist of the Week is former singer of the West Indians, Eric Donaldson.
On this day in 1971, Bob Andy and Marcia Griffiths entered the UK charts with “Pied Piper”, which would go on to reach No.11.