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Released April 2026 Catalogue Number WARPLP 415 This album is inviting, warm and dubby. It has cross currents of some of the best chill and dub from the mid-90’s to the late noughties, awakened and re-dubbed. With flying horns from outta space and magical flute parts, it’s a luxurious sound excursion.… The post Nightmares on Wax vs Adrian Sherwood – In a Space Outta Dub appeared first on NiceUp -…
NiceUp Crew · Torchie Mix for NiceUp My love of reggae and dub led to my interest in jungle, dubstep and 140s with roots flavours, and I’ve since gone deep with Afrobeat, cumbia, dembow and reggaeton among other genres. From attending NiceUp and Yardwise gigs from around 2008 through to gigs at venues past and present, I am stoked to be able to share a culmination of these experiences with a mix.……
The rocksteady era was a pivotal, short-lived period in early Jamaican music that flourished roughly between the summer of 1966 and the spring of 1968. It served as the soulful bridge between upbeat ska and rhythmic reggae. It’s characterized by a slower tempo, a deep and driving bass line, yet silky smooth, emotional vocal harmonies.… The post Cannon and The Soul Vendors – Bad Treatment appeared…
Crucial Tempo is an online reggae records shop, based in southern France that ships worldwide, run by Mando. Mando developed his love of reggae as a teenager in the 90’s. A friend had the Bob Marley album Rastaman Vibration and the lyrics of “War” and “Rat Race” got his attention. Then the music began to hit.… The post Mando Top Ten – May 2026 appeared first on NiceUp - Aotearoa Reggae Online .
When : Friday 22 May Where : Havana Bar – 32 Wigan Street, Wellington 8pm kick off NiceUp is back in session with very special guest selector out of Third Eye Hi-Fi, Likklejon. And Wellington favourites, Crazyeye and Grassroots (Echo Vibes Sound System). Spinning the best in bass music, old and new.… The post Stepping Forward – Fri 22 May appeared first on NiceUp - Aotearoa Reggae Online .
When : Wednesday 25 March Where : Havana – 32 Wigan Street, Wellington 8pm start, $10 on the door with limited capacity UK reggae dancehall champion Solo Banton is in session in Wellington for the first time – backed by Jstar and Crazyeye, this one will be special! Solo Banton is in demand around the globe as a leading voice in reggae and bass music.… The post Solo Banton – Wellington – Wed 25 Mar…
NiceUp alongside Foreigndub Sydney, Havana Bar, Bada Bing Sound System, Tāhunanui HiFi Sound System, Stick Mareebo Productions, Heartical Hi Powa, Tāhuna Dub, Roots Fire Sound and Jafa Sound are proud to announce the return of reggae dancehall champion Solo Banton to New Zealand and Australia in March and April 2026. Show dates Sydney : Saturday 21 March @ Reggae Carnival, Rydalmere Football Club…
After a long career in the reggae music business as a soundman and producer, Solo Banton became a vocalist and recording artist through connecting with Kris Kemist of Reality Shock Records. Immediately recognised for his vintage deejay style, lyrical ingenuity, charisma and irrepressible personality, Solo has impacted on bass music and culture far and wide.… The post Solo Banton Top Ten – March…
London-born with lineage in St. Kitts and Nevis in the Caribbean, Solo Banton began songwriting, producing and MCing in the sound system business from an early age. He went on to become a global vocal sensation in dancehall reggae and has been described as one of the pioneers of UK reggae and a legend within the movement.… The post Mungo’s Hi Fi and Solo Banton – Bubble N Wine appeared first on…
When : Saturday 22 August Where : The Cabana – 11 Shakespeare Road, Napier 8pm start, $20 tickets on Eventbrite Heretaunga Dub Club is back for a strictly wax session with Akina Vinyl’s foundation selectors, Freddy Jay and Professor Dynamite, and friends Margot Pierard and Matt Mear. This will be a night of heavyweight selections spanning roots, dub, hip hop and jungle, live dubs, vocals and…