Words by Deejay Theory
#MixtapeMondays time again with a fresh new stack of selections as we cruise into May. Dig into some brand new and classic roots, dubplates and more below.
Rampage Sound Global, If You Go: Reggae Sequel Vol.12: Full-time DJ for Ms. Lauryn Hill and LargeUp family DJ Rampage is back with more conscious selections this week. The latest in the Reggae Sequel series of upful roots and culture mixes comes stacked with new music from Daniel Bambaata Marley, Eljai, Jah9, Chronixx, Akae Beka, Jah Cure, & Many more. Titled after the single from Bambaata Marley, “If You Go“ is said to put you in a conscious, positive mind set and reality. Stream below
King Yoof, 100% Dubplate Mix 2016: We’ve had some truly wicked dubplate mixes pass through our pages recently, and there’s another boomshot coming your way straight from the Chopstick Dubplate headquarters and selector King Yoof. Anyone familiar with ragga jungle recognizes the classic reggae/junglist label and sound, but this mix is a very rare dubplate excursion into the boxes with an unruly tracklist of reggae, dancehall and jungle roots from JA back to the UK. Let’s see some lightaaa! Stream and download below, tracklist here
Safari Sound, City Lock & Stereo Steppas, From Creation Volume 1.: DJ Shirkhan and the Safari Sound family joined by City Lock and Stereo Steppas bring it back once again with a brand new mix of old time classics from dancehall’s soul. In promotion for their new monthly reggae dance in the heart of Stockholm, From Creation licks off some of your favorite foundation dancehall tunes with a friendly reminder to bring yuh queen and leave yuh machine. Catch the vibes below