Mixtape Mondays: Jah Warrior Shelter, So Shifty, The Heatwave

Words by Deejay Theory

Yes, people, another Monday is upon us… and more music and warmer temperatures are arriving as well. Dig into some sunny selections below.

Jah Warrior Shelter, Jah Warrior Stunner: Bay Area-based champion sound Jah Warrior Shelter Hi-Fi bring nothing but good reggae music for a jumpstart to the Spring season. With a nice custom intro from the one Sizzla Kalonji – and combining with Stunner of the Month as part of their quality mixtape series – the big man King I-vier steps in to deliver the nicest one-drop and culture tunes to shed some vibes on your surroundings this week. Stream and download below, tracklist here.

So Shifty, Sweet Like Oreo: Once again the So Shifty dons come through with the flames from out there in chilly Hamburg. You never know what’s gonna reach the Soundcloud from this camp, other than consistent heat in every lane and country road known to the Caribbean. For their latest jaunt the fellas dig more in depth into the rapidly rising crossover between African and Jamaican dancehall music, with Afropop to start and bashment to finish. Stream and download below, tracklist here.

The Heatwave, Soca Season 2015: The UK gang at The Heatwave are well known for supplying the hungry massive with all the necessary accompaniments to prepare ravers like you for any event. Soca season and T&T carnival just passed but you can play back all the energy right here or get an early start getting hype for Notting Hill Carnival on that side of the pond come August. Stream and download below, tracklist here.