Tracklist:

1. Mowty Mahlyka - Mash Up the Dance
2. Parly B - Talking Parrot
3. Ponchita Peligros - Follow Style
4. Ras Mat-I, Jago & SK Simeon - Josephine Calling
5. Interrupt - Mash Up the Dance (Version)

After making a name for himself with a series of successful releases on labels such as Reggae Roast, Scotch Bonnet Records, Raider Records and Chopstick Dubplate, London based Digital Reggae/Dancehall producer Interrupt brings you the first release on his homegrown label INTERRUPT MUSIC.

Paying tribute to the digital reggae style of the late 1980s, this riddim EP showcases 5 brand-new cuts of the ‘Turn On the Heat’ riddim, featuring a host of top contemporary vocalists from around the world.

The title track features UK based artist Mowty Mahlyka AKA Dark Angel paying tribute to the new generation of Soundsystem culture. Mowty’s powerful ragga vocal on this fast-paced dancehall riddim makes for a hard-hitting track guaranteed to mash up any dancehall! 

Next up comes ‘Talking Parrot’ from acclaimed UK artist Parly B, which was included on his debut album ‘Lyrics Spree’ on Scotch Bonnet Records, receiving support from DJs such as David Rodigan
and Steve Lamaq. This track now gets a re-release alongside the other three new vocal cuts and version in 2021.

‘Follow Style’ features the vocal stylings of Spanish DJ queen Ponchita Peligros, who worked with Interrupt on their hit single ‘International Affair’ back in 2015. Ponchita’s unique voice and DJ vocal style brings a fresh and quirky take on the track, with lyrics inspired by Soundsystem culture and ruba-dub dancehall sessions!

The fourth track, ‘Josephine Calling’ brings together Italian singer Ras Mat-I, London-based MC Jago and Australian/Ugandan singer SK Simeon in a three-vocalist combination, featuring fast-chat lyrics
which tell the story of a girl named Josephine, paying tribute to Sanchez & Stinger Man’s ‘Hello Josephine’, which was one of the original cuts of the ‘Turn On the Heat’ riddim.

Finally, Interrupt delivers an instrumental version of the riddim, designed for DJs and vocalists to run live in the dancehall.

We hope that you enjoy this release as much as we enjoyed putting it together! As we move into the post-pandemic world, we can’t wait to get back to playing real Dancehall sessions and we hope that this release gets you in the mood to Mash up the Dance in 2021!

Mash Up The Dance EP (feat. Mowty Mahlyka, Parly B, Ponchita Peligros, Ras Mat-I, Jago & SK Simeon)

Interrupt Music Presents: Kuff Riddim EP - Tribute to Y&D.

1. Tony Rebel - Rude Boy Soldier (Interrupt Remix)
2. Apache Scratchy - The Stepper (Interrupt Remix)
3. Interrupt - Rude Boy Dub
4. Interrupt - Kuff Riddim (Version)

This one is a bit of a mashup! - a remake of a classic Y&D riddim, featuring vocals from Tony Rebel and Apache Scratchy, taken from the acapellas of Gussie P's 'The Cutter' 12" series.

Also features a particularly crazy dub version of 'Rude Boy Soldier', as well as a straight riddim version.

Available for free download on Bandcamp: https://interruptmusic.bandcamp.com/album/kuff-riddim-ep-tribute-to-y-d-free-download

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Kuff Riddim EP (Tribute to Y&D) - Free Download

Get the full six track EP from bandcamp! http://interruptreggae.bandcamp.com/album/in-a-rub-a-dub-style-2

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Interrupt & George P - Suger & Spice

Get the full six track EP from bandcamp! http://interruptreggae.bandcamp.com/

Interrupt & George P - Wicked Me Nah Wicked

Cutty Ranks - The Stopper (Interrupt Remix) [Level Headed Riddim]

Interrupt remix of 'So Rotten' by Blak Twang ft Jahmali, set to a remake of the original riddim from 'Politics' by Jahmali on Penthouse Records, from which the song first originated!

Available for FREE DOWNLOAD! https://interruptmusic.bandcamp.com/album/blak-twang-ft-jahmali-so-rotten-interrupt-remix-free-download

Blak Twang ft Jahmali - So Rotten (Interrupt Remix) [FREE DOWNLOAD]

Re-rub of King Jammy's Skylarking Riddim, voiced by Saimn-I

Saimn-I - Mic Chanting (Skylarking Riddim)

Interrupt Music is proud to present ‘In-Between the Times’, a six track EP, showcasing a broad range of styles from the talented singer/MC Deemas J and reggae/dancehall producer Interrupt.

Stream/Download: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/interruptdeemasj/in-between-the-times-2

After working together on a number of projects including the track ‘More Fire’ from Reggae Roast’s ‘Turn Up the Heat’ LP, and performing together at various shows around London, Interrupt & Deemas J formed a connection over a mutual love of reggae and dancehall music which would take them into the studio in 2020/2021.

The opening track ‘Do You No Wrong’ features a heavy, bass driven dancehall riddim from Interrupt, with Deemas J’s jazz-scat influenced vocals making for a catchy, fast paced, high-energy dancehall tune, guaranteed to get the crowd moving in the dance.

Next up is ‘Lover’, which showcases Deemas J’s unique DJ style, with lovers-rock inspired lyrics over an eclectic 80s style digital reggae beat.

The third track ‘Super Sharp Freestyle’ is another high-energy dancehall tune which features improvised off the cuff lyrics from Deemas J over Interrupt’s dancehall re-rub of the classic jungle tune ‘Super Sharp Shooter’. The vocals showcase Deemas J’s talent as a live performer, recorded in a single take with a huge range of vocal styles including fast chat, rapping and falsetto singing.

‘Congo Man’ is a song which pays homage to Deemas J’s ancestry, with a heartfelt melodic vocal over a heavy 90s style one drop riddim from Interrupt with an earth shattering bassline.

‘Love is on the Rocks’ takes us back to the lovers theme, with lyrics borrowed from Neil Diamond’s hit song of the same name, re-imagined by Deemas J over another heavy bassline led riddim, creating a unique take on the classic song.

Finally ‘Chill’ features an uplifting and quirky 80s style digital reggae beat, inspired by Steely & Cleevie’s ‘Bigger Boss’ riddim, with Deemas J delivering some sweet vocal melodies, once again in a style reminiscent of the lovers rock movement of the 1980s.

Interrupt & Deemas J - Chill

Available on 2 x 7" records on Sound Transmission Records.

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Carl Meeks - Me Nuh Ina It
Derrick Parker - What You Gonna Do
Tippa Lee - Dash Dem Weh
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Carl Meeks - Me Nuh Ina It / Derrick Parker - What You Gonna Do / Tippa Lee - Dash Dem Weh

Interrupt Music is proud to present its first 7” Vinyl release - Little Herb Tree, produced by Interrupt, featuring vocals from Donovan Kingjay.

‘Little Herb Tree’ features the soulful vocals of Donovan
Kingjay, singing an ode to all herbalists and ganja planters over a heavyweight roots/steppa riddim produced by Interrupt, with backing vocals from Sarah Iman Telman.

The B side ‘Little Herb Dub’ features a fully fledged dub
version, taking the track into the echo chamber for a heavy instrumental dub cut.

Both cuts are pressed onto quality 7” vinyl, limited to 300 copies with full colour labels, individually numbered sleeves and an Interrupt Music sticker while stocks last!

INTM-001 Donovan Kingjay - Little Herb Tree / Interrupt - Little Herb Dub (7" Vinyl)

Beserker Riddim EP: https://interruptreggae.bandcamp.com/album/beserker-riddim-ep-ft-skaaki-apprentice-cocoa-tea-buju-banton

Cocoa Tea & Buju Banton - Go Home Soundboy (Interrupt Remix)

Producer Matt Interrupt from Reggae Roast Soundsystem has teamed up with south London MCs Deemas J and Mista Jago for their upcoming full length album ‘We Don’t Stop’ - due for release in late April 2023.

The second single ‘Keep the Faith’ is out on Friday 14th April, and features guest vocals from west Irish singer Cian Finn, who provides a positive and uplifting chorus, encouraging people to keep the faith in times of hardship and struggle.

Inspired by recent years of pandemics, lockdowns and economic hardship, Keep the Faith provides a much needed positive message,  warning people not to go astray and to instead focus on doing good in their community and helping others.

Deemas J and Mista Jago’s verses continue this theme, with Deemas warning people not to ‘fall into the dark’ with a killer fast chat style verse. Mista Jago’s verse then complements the two singers with a raw and heavy ragga style vocal.

Produced by Matt Interrupt, the 80s digital dancehall inspired riddim gives the song a hard and heavy undertone, designed to get the crowd moving in the dance!

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Deemas J & Mista Jago meet Interrupt - Keep The Faith (ft Cian Finn)

Download/Streaming: distrokid.com/hyperfollow/interruptdeemasjjago/we-dont-stop-2

Producer Matt Interrupt from Reggae Roast soundsystem has teamed up with south London MCs Deemas J and Mista Jago for the full length album ‘We Don’t Stop’!

This 9 track album is packed full of reggae and dancehall scorchers, with Deemas J showcasing his unique and varied vocal style alongside the raw and heavy ragga tones of Mista Jago. Together, the two MCs tackle a broad range of lyrical subjects and styles, backed by Interrupt’s contemporary take on late 80s and early 90s style dancehall riddims.

The album features guest appearances from Irish reggae and world music singer Cian Finn, providing vocals on the track ‘Keep the Faith’ and London based MC Clapper Priest, featuring on the title track ‘We Don’t Stop’, with additional backing vocals from Sarah Telman and horns by Papa B.

From the fun and quirky upbeat sounds of Roller Boot Disco and Summertime, to bass-heavy soundsystem tunes such as Sweet Little Bird and Rollercoaster Ride, this album is sure to tick all the boxes for any fan of soundsystem and dancehall music, featuring a broad range of tunes designed to keep the crowd dancing and keep the ears engaged!

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Deemas J & Mista Jago meet Interrupt - Roller Boot Disco

Deemas J & Mista Jago meet Interrupt - Sweet Little Bird

1 Hour mixtape of 100% Interrupt productions & dubplates including lots of forthcoming and unreleased tunes!

TRACKLIST:

Daddy Freddy ‎– Baba Loo Baba La Baba Loo Baba Laba (Interrupt Dubplate)

Chopstick Dubplate ft Jah Mason & Louie Rankin - Soundboy Gone (Interrupt Remix) [Forthcoming Chopstick Dubplate]

Joe Yorke & Parly B - Hard Time Living [Forthcoming Sound Transmission Records]
Interrupt - Hard Time Dubbing [Forthcoming Sound Transmission Records]

Daddy Freddy - Yes, We a Blood (Interrupt Dubplate)
Ras Michael & The Sons of Negus - Jah Jah Children No Cry (Interrupt/Reggae Roast Remix) [Unreleased]

Timbali & Peppery - Badda Than Dem (Interrupt Remix) [Raider Records]

Parly B - Yorkshire Raggamuffin Medley (Interrupt Dubplate)
Tony Rebel - Rude Boy Soldier (Interrupt Remix) [Interrupt Music]
Interrupt - Rude Boy Dub [Interrupt Music]

Rivah Jordan, Natty Campbell, Shumba Youth & Hannah B - Reminisce (Interrupt Remix) [Hotta Den Records]

Carl Meeks - Me Nuh Ina It [Sound Transmission Records]
Tippa Lee - Dash Dem Weh [Sound Transmission Records]
Derrick Parker - What You Gonna Do [Sound Transmission Records]

Deemas J, Mista Jago & Cian Finn - Keep the Faith [Interrupt Music]

Daddy Freddy - Bad Boy a Street (Interrupt Dubplate)

Sublime - Doin' Time (Interrupt Remix)

Donovan Kingjay - Strive [Forthcoming Interrupt Music]
Interrupt - Strive Dub [Forthcoming Interrupt Music]

Carl Meeks - Tek Life (Riddim by Warrior Dread, mixed by Interrupt) [Sound Transmission Records]

Clapper Priest - DJ Pon Di Circuit [Interrupt Music]

Dignitary Stylish - New Idea [Ram Goat Records]

Donovan Kingjay - Little Herb Tree [Interrupt Music]
Interrupt - Little Herb Dub [Interrupt Music]

Deemas J - Congo Man [Interrupt Music]

Dan'Jah - Gun Talk (Interrupt Remix) [Unreleased]

100% Production Mix 2023

Big combination from Joe Yorke and Parly B, produced by Interrupt. 
Out now on Sound Transmission Records.

Available on 7" vinyl and digital download.

https://soundtransmissionrecords.bandcamp.com/album/joe-yorke-parly-b-hard-time-living-2

Joe Yorke & Parly B - Hard Time Living / Interrupt - Hard Time Dubbing

Free Download available on Bandcamp: https://interruptmusic.bandcamp.com/track/young-developing-mixtape-100-y-d-selection

Y&D was a sublabel of Jah Tubby's studio during the late 80s and early 90s, home to singers such as Dixie Peach, Gadman, Little Clarkie, Sugar Dee, Frighty, Errol Bellott, Colonel Mite and Crucial Robbie (now of AFTV fame).

While Jah Tubby's sound was known for more spiritual steppas and rootsy music, the Y&D label was formed as an outlet for young and developing UK dancehall artists with a fresh 'nowadays' style.

Backed by the Offbeat Posse at Jah Tubby's studio in Hackney, the sound of these records is definitively UK digital dancehall. The riddims are simple, raw and heavy, accompanied by some of the finest up-and-coming singers of the UK dancehall scene in its prime.

Tracklist:

Dixie Peach - Tonight is the Night
Sugar Dee - Worries in the Dance
Frighty - Me Na Rap Up
Sugar Dee - Danger
Little Clarkie - Bubble-N-Rock
Andrew Paul - Under Me Sensima
Little Clarkie - Can't Come a Dance & Stand Up
Dixie Peach - Run Come Follow We Now
Dixie Peach - Sight the Move
Sugar Dee - Come We Just a Come
Gadman - Pon the Spot
Errol Bellot - Chatterbox
Junior Chin - Run Come
Dan Ratchet - Big Rumpus
Little Clarkie - Meditation
Dixie Peach - Raggamuffin and Rambo
Colonel Mite - This Side Up
Peter Bouncer - Rough Neck Sound
Crucial Robbie - Me Myself and I
Peter Bouncer - Huff-N-Puff
Crucial Robbie - Ugly Man
Little Clarkie - Big Up Your Chest
Andrew Paul - Get in the Dance
Errol Bellot - This is for You
Errol Bellot - When I was a Youth
Little Clarkie - Kick Up a Dust
Dixie Peach - Get Up & Skank
Frighty - Raggamuffin Girl
Colonel Mite - Pretty, Pretty
Andrew Paul - Can't Take it No Longer
Errol Bellot - Bad Rumours
Junior Chin - In the Dancehall Tonight 
Sugar Dee - We a De Don
Junior Chin - Posse Move
Colonel Mite & Sammy Ranks - Bounty Hunter
Gadman - Me Na Ramp
Captain Leafie & Lieutentant Green - Settle-N-Cool
Gadman - Mike Shy
Gadman - Shock Out
Crucial Robbie - Don't Sniff the Coke
General Slaughter - Mouth-A-Massey
Daddy Gadman - Get Lively
Little Clarkie - Dancing Time
Sugar Dee - Nice Up the Dance
Dixie Peach - Ten Steps
Little Clarkie - Cowboy Style
Frighty & Colonel Mite - Life

Young & Developing Mixtape (100% Y&D Selection)

Stream/Download: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/interruptdonovankingjay/strive

Interrupt once again teams up with vocalist Donovan Kingjay for a cover version of Shinehead’s classic hit song ‘Strive’, originally released on Elektra Records in 1990.

After hearing Donovan KingJay singing the song live during many soundsystem sessions in London, Matt Interrupt decided to rebuild the riddim, staying faithful to the vibe of the original version, but giving it a cleaner, more modern production style for 2024.

The song features positive, inspiring lyrics, encouraging the youth to strive for their goals, and keep a positive mindset in the face of hardship; a message which is just as relevant today as it was in 1990!

The release also includes a full dub version, and an instrumental riddim version for selectors to run in the dance.

Interrupt & Donovan KingJay - Strive Riddim

Interrupt & Donovan KingJay - Strive Dub

Interrupt & Donovan KingJay - Strive

Producer Matt Interrupt comes with a brand new EP featuring three vocal cuts on a fast paced 80s style digital dancehall riddim, based on Wayne Smith’s ‘Cry for Love’.

The title track ‘Stop Me Again’ features the legendary dancehall artist Daddy Freddy, alongside south London MC Mista Jago. Daddy Freddy has been an unstoppable force on the reggae scene for years, recording his first album in 1986, and winning a Guinness world record in 1989 for world’s fastest MC.

‘Memory Lane’ features Zen Lewis, who has made a name for himself in the UK jungle scene over the last few years with a string of quality releases on labels such as Jungle Cakes. Memory Lane showcases Zen’s melodic and unforgettable vocal style, with lyrics reminiscing about a long lost relationship.

‘Visit’ features Tenor Youthman, who collaborated on Interrupt’s first ever full length album ‘We Rule the Dance’ back in 2016. ‘Visit’ is a light-hearted tune, with a vocal style reminiscent of Jamaican artist Nitty Gritty, who has been a long standing influence on Tenor’s vocal style.

Finally, the EP also includes an instrumental version for selectors and DJs to run in the dance!

Stop Me Again EP

Stop Me Again EP (Ft Daddy Freddy, Mista Jago, Zen Lewis & Tenor Youthman)

Remix of Carl Meeks - Bad Boy (Cool Down Your Temper) in a late 80s/ early 90s digi style!

Produced using the acapella version on Checkmate Records 12".
Riddim inspired by a diffarent cut of the same song on Natty French Records 12" titled 'Bad Bowy'.

Complete with instrumental dub version.

Available for free download via Bandcamp: https://interruptmusic.bandcamp.com/album/carl-meeks-bad-boy-cool-down-your-temper-interrupt-remix

Carl Meeks - Bad Boy (Cool Down Your Temper) (Interrupt Remix)

Parly B vocal on a remake of King Jammy's Jack Slick Riddim. Next cut to Tenor Youthman - Bad Boy!

Parly B - Pose Up (Interrupt Remix)

Remix of Tenor Youthman - Murderer on a brand new cut of King Jammy's Crucial Boy Riddim.

Original produced by Kamaha - https://soundcloud.com/frankie-dread/tenor-youthman-murderer-interrupt-mix

Tenor Youthman - Murderer (Interrupt Remix)

New riddim! remake of Shinehead - Strive on the African Love label.

Created with a Yamaha DX27 and CS01 as well as some plugins.

Click here for a video of the riddim being produced: https://www.facebook.com/pg/interruptreggae/videos/?ref=page_internal

My Heart is Gone Riddim (Shinehead - Strive)

Remix of The Offspring - Pretty Fly for a White Guy in a digital reggae style!

Free Download - Bandcamp: https://interruptreggae.bandcamp.com/album/interrupt-pretty-high-for-a-white-guy-the-offspring-remix-free-download

Interrupt meets The Offspring - Pretty High For A White Guy [FREE DOWNLOAD]

Upbeat remix of Daweh Congo's 'Herb Tree' - 87BPM

Daweh Congo - Herb Tree (Remix)

New dancehall tune from Dignitary Stylish on a remake of Andrew Paul - Digikal. Available now on Ram Goat Records!

Buy on Bandcamp: https://ramgoatrecords.bandcamp.com/track/new-idea

Dignitary Stylish - New Idea (Ram Goat Records)

1 Hour of the finest, purest and most addictive anti-coke tunes.

Tracklist:

Demon Boyz - Don't Touch It
Crimestopper - Drugs Addiction
Super Beagle - Drug Game
Sluggy Ranks - Cocaine
Crimestopper - Don't Touch Crack
Clemont Irie - Koloko
Little Kirk - Don't Touch the Crack
Frankie Wilmot - Sensimila
Carl Meeks - Jackmandora
Courtney Melody - Put it Down
Briggy Paul - Nah Tek It Up
YT - Cokehead
Speng Bond - White Horse
Jr Dread - No Cocaine
Jr Delgado - Campaign
King Kong - Move Insane
King Kong - Paro Dem Paro
Anthony Redrose - Para Fanatic
Pato Banton - Dont Sniff Coke
Shinehead - Gimme No Crack
Pinchers - Blinking Something
Spaceman - Tell Them No Do It
Dr Alban - No Coke
The Determination - Just Say No
Ricky Grant - Free Basing
Danny Red - Crack Seller Man
Michael Rose - Monkey Business
Tannoi - Cocaine Mash Up Your Brain

No Cocaine Mixtape

It's nearly summertime! So here's a track to get you in the mood - a remix of Sublime's classic 'Doin' Time' on a remake of the 'Get a Lick' riddim, complete with spaghetti western whistles and Beastie Boys samples. Available for free download!

Bandcamp

Sublime - Doin' Time (Interrupt Remix) [FREE DOWNLOAD]

Remix of Little John's 'Nuff a Dem a Gwan' (Jammy Dubplate Special)

Skylarking Riddim (Interrupt Refix)


Little John - Nuff a Dem a Gwan REMIX (Skylarking Riddim) FREE D/L!

Remix of Trevor 'Pan Bird' Levy 'Nah Run From the Clash' Original riddim by King Tubby

Trevor 'Pan Bird' Levy - Nah Run From the Clash REMIX [Level Headed Riddim]

A selection of digital love songs, mixed by Interrupt.

Tracklist:

Eric Donaldson - Your Love
Bionic Singer - Broken Heart
Wayne Smith - Cry for Love
Lukie D - A Love Song
Singing Melody - Any Time You Want To
Carl Meeks - Beautiful Woman
Pinchers - Young Fresh and Green
Struggle  - If You Love Me
Mikey General - Don't Stop (Gimme Your Love)
Echo Minott - Been So Long
Courtney Melody - Girl You Turn Me On
King Kong - Is It Love I Am Feeling

Digital Love Mixtape

New cut of Little Harry's 'Concrete Skin, originally released on Jah Life, remade and re-voiced in 2020 for Roots Renegade Records.

Produced, mixed and mastered by Interrupt for Roots Renegade.

Little Harry - Concrete Skin (Roots Renegade Records 2020)

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Red Hot Chili Peppers - Give it Away (Super Sharp Riddim)

Digital Reggae/Dancehall producer based in London, UK. 

Riddim maker, Music Producer and Selecter at Reggae Roast Soundsystem. www.soundcloud.com/reggaeroast

Other labels I have worked with include:
Scotch Bonnet Records, Ram Goat Records, Raider Records, Cubiculo Records, Sound Transmission Records, Pure Niceness Records, Born on Road, Chopstick Dubplate, Sagete Records

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