🇯🇲 Today we don’t just celebrate #Reggae — we Reclaim it. From the streets of Kingston to every corner of the globe, reggae is resistance, unity, and culture. Respect the roots. Elevate the voices. #OneLoveOneVoiceOneDay | #IRD2025 | #InternationalReggaeDay

31 years of International Reggae Day and still going strong. In 2025, we reclaim the power of reggae, not just as music, but as a global voice for justice, identity, and love. #OneLoveOneVoiceOneDay | #IRD2025 | #InternationalReggaeDay

“Don’t forget your history, know your destiny.” — Bob Marley. On this #InternationalReggaeDay, we echo those words louder than ever. Reggae is more than vibes, it’s voice. #OneLoveOneVoiceOneDay | #IRD2025 | #InternationalReggaeDay

On this day, July 19, 1994, "Unity" by Big Mountain was released. Frontman Quino McWhinney wrote “Border Town” to critique *undocumented worker treatment*, and the album includes their top‑10 cover of “Baby, I Love Your Way.” It peaked at 174 on the Billboard 200 and sold over

On this day in reggae history: "Stony Hill" by Damian Marley was released in 2017. This album, named after a neighborhood in north Kingston, reflects Marley's commitment to social issues, addressing themes of identity, resilience, and the struggles of marginalized communities.

On this day in 2002, Lil' Dub Chefin’ dropped - a deep dub rework by Space Monkeyz of Gorillaz (UK alt-pop collective). Its success led to the full remix album Laika Come Home. If dub reworks of classic albums are your thing, check it out. reggae.llc/releases/438174 #reggae #music

#OTD in 1990 saw Ragga Trip by The Ragga Twins. This is a UK rave breakbeat jungle cornerstone produced by Shut Up and Dance. But with the Ragga Twins MCing -as they put it - "#Reggae Owes Me Money." The diaspora of reggae runs far and wide. reggae.llc/releases/82456 #RaggaTwins

#OTD: "Our Own Way" by Stand High Patrol was released in 2020. First time I heard them in 2012 I could not believe they were from the West Coast of France. 8-bit reggae with love. reggae.llc/releases/15665… #reggae #music #StandHighPatrol #OTD #reggaehistory

#OTD "At the Control" by Pachyman was released in 2020. Born in Puerto Rico and LA-based, Pachyman blends roots deep dub echoes and heavy bass. reggae.llc/releases/15673… #reggae #music #Pachyman #reggaehistory

#OTD in 1980, Desmond Dekker dropped Black and Dekker on Stiff Records. A ska-infused set from the King of Rock Steady, showing he could still run the dance in the new decade. reggae.llc/releases/12553… #reggae #reggaemusic #jamaica #ska

On this day in 1982, Joe Yamanaka & The Wailers dropped Reggae Vibration, recorded at Kingston’s Tuff Gong Studios. From Japan, this reggae‑rock fusion was Yamanaka’s first after joining the Wailers. Additional personnel included legends like Familyman Barrett & Junior Marvin.

#OTD in 2019, African Shores by Vin Gordon - no vocals, just a gorgeous dub album led by Gordon’s trombone. Spontaneous, spacious horn improvisations over King Tubby/Lee Perry analog dubs. This ones a keeper, but dig through his catalog if you are new - his first Lee Perry