Lovers Rock, adjective Romantic style of reggae music cultivated on the London reggae scene, c.1975-1985. While contemporary strands of reggae (dub, roots, rocksteady etc) were becoming increasingly politicised and serious, Lovers Rock maintained a clearer focus on more lightweight, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Aswad, Boris Gardiner, Carroll Thompson, Champion Lover, Clubbers' Decktionary, Deborahe Glasgow, Dennis Bovell, Dennis Brown, Dip Records, Fashion Records, Freddie McGregor, Greensleeves Records, Gregory Isaacs, Janet Kay, John Holt, Ken Boothe, Louise Mark, Lovers Rock, Mad Professor, Massive Attack, Matumbi, Maxi Priest, Mr Loverman, Revue Records, Shabba Ranks, Sugar Minott | 7 Comments

This is not a new record.  It was released at least six months ago by PMR Records.  However, it deserves another mention (it’s had quite a few from blogs all over the world already) as it’s one of those records … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Battle For Middle You, Ben Westbeech, Breakbeat Era, Bristol, Bustle & Out, Cabaret Voltaire, club weapon, DJ Die, DJ Krust, Full Cycle, Jody Wisternoff, Julio Bashmore, Kosheen, Mark Stewart & The Maffia, Massive Attack, Nellee Hooper, Nick Warren, PMR Records, Portishead, Reprazent, Rig & Panic, Rip, Roni Size, Smith & Mighty, Stanton Warriors, The Wild Bunch, Tricky, Ultragroove, Up, V Recordings, Way Out West | 6 Comments