Empress Naima’s strictly vinyl selections are solid and bass-heavy, yet sweet and conscious.

Empress started on Kfm radio back in 2004, and has been involved with several local radio stations since. She has played at festivals such as Prana, Sundaise and Splore as well as many sound system dances and community events.

Empress is passionate about supporting artists and is an advocate for diversity and inclusion in the music scene.

You can catch her every second Wednesday on Base FM’s Peace & Dub show and on the Jafa Mafia Sound System.

Empress says 'Big up the NiceUp crew for keeping Aotearoa Reggae whanau untied and massive thanks for the invitation. I have selected a mix of some of my fave artists that I have enjoyed sharing and promoting in the last few years. Blessings!'

More info: https://www.facebook.com/Empress-Naima-1588915888006630

Empress Naima Mix for NiceUp

[From Selector Warric] Since I discovered sound system I have been hooked. I began collecting and building speakers and audio equipment in the hopes of building my own sound system and studio.

After some time, along side my crew and with guidance from other sound systems around the country, we launched Roots Fire Sound in 2017 with the goal to create a vibe and share music with people.

Since then we run a radio show showcasing all aspects of bass music - Roots Fire Radio, every Monday, 8pm to 9.30pm on RDU out of Christchurch. We also aim to run sessions on the first weekend of every month, as well as playing shows across the country.

At the end of the day we are just a bunch of people with big speakers who love music and like to have a good time, but we also try to educate people, on the music, the history and the culture that we are so lucky to be a part of.

Music is a universal language, gather and join us in conversation.

More info: www.facebook.com/Rootsfiresound

1. Scientist - Blood on His Lips

2. King Tubby & Roots Radics - Dub Organiser

3. Bunny Wailer - Rise and Shine + Dub

4. Horace Andy / King Tubby - Dub in Heaven 

5. King Tubby - Natty Dread Dub

6. Scientist - Chariot Dub

7. Black Roots - Tribal War 

8. The Chosen Brothers - Mango Walk

9. Ini Kamoze - General 

10. Freddie McKay / King Tubby - Inna mi Yard

11. Wayne Jarrett / Scientist - Love in a mi Heart + dub

12. Earl 16 meets Manasseh - Walls of the City + Dub

13. Johnny Clark - Jah Jah in Dub

14. Martin Campbell - Give me the Money

15. Purpleman - Go Boom it Up

16. Tristan Palmer - Joker Smoker

17. Billy Boyo - One Spliff a Day

18. The Twinkle Brothers meet Jah Shaka - New Day

19. Dennis Bovell - Rowing

20. African Head Charge - Full Charge

Roots Fire Mix for NiceUp

Jamin-I comes through with a vinyl selection for NiceUp Aotearoa. 

Starting out collecting 7" records from Jamaica after living in the Caribbean for work, Jamin-I's passion  for bass culture and conscious messages has extended to many genres over the years.

Residing in Raglan, Jamin-I is the brains behind the notorious Raglan Sunday Sessions, which has been running for over a decade. He has hosted many reggae legends like Mungos Hi Fi, Mad Professor, DJ Vadim, YT, Charlie P, Soom T and Jstar to name a few.

Vinyl Culture - Raglan is his latest project, providing a platform for vinyl collectors to play their music, share passion and connect. In honour of this, he was more than happy to put together a selection of vinyl for the occasion.

From vintage to present, classics to rare, Jamin-I's selections are about the message and good vibes.

More info:
www.facebook.com/raglanmassive
https://soundcloud.com/jamin-i
https://www.instagram.com/vinylculture.raglan

Jamin-I Vinyl Mix for NiceUp

Explosion Sound System, Northern Ireland’s heavyweight Dub Kings, are a Belfast-based collective who have been promoting reggae and dub alongside sound system culture for nearly 20 years.

The crew represent a mix of both classic and upfront modern reggae, roots and dub in a conscious style.

'This mix was recorded in our studio in Belfast on a cold afternoon.
A few of the crew got together and selected some of our favourite songs that we have been listening to lately. We set up the sirens and FX, locked the door, lit the fire and ran the tape...'

Positive sounds, heavyweight bass pressure and upfull vibrations guaranteed.

More info:
www.explosionsoundsystem.com/
www.facebook.com/Explosion.Soundsystem/

Explosion Sound System Mix for NiceUp

Kia Ora NiceUp Whanau and Lion Rockers Family, 

This mix comes fresh out of my basement! I never do mixes, and on the few times I have they have always been to tape, so this is a very rare thing!

The selection are unplanned and spontaneous, very similar to a Lion Rockers session, with each tune riding off the next. 

It was originally meant to be a UK steppers mix, as we are one of the only crews running those styles in New Zealand, but it was a Sunday afternoon... So you get a selection of 70s roots music, pretty much all original 12" and 7" (we only play vinyl) and a fair bit from 1978. So it's still stepping, just not modern!

Enjoy. 
Guidance and Protection. 
Joshwa and the full Lion Rockers Hi-Fi Whanau

Keith Goode - Jah Jah Deliver Us (Under-Ground) 7"
Ras Michael & The Sons of Negus - None A Jah Jah Children (Grounation) 7"
4th Street Orchestra - None A Jah Jah Children (Rama) 7"
Jackie Mittoo - Instramanic (Manic Records) 12"
Keith Hudson - I'm No Fool
Vin Gorden - Grass in the Sun (Third World) 12"
I Jah Man - I'm a Levi (Haile I Hymn LP)
Desi Roots - Uptown Rebel+ Dub (Hawkeye) 7"
Johnny Osbourne - Folly Ranking (Greensleeves) 12"
DJ Cut - Folly Ranking 12"
Desi Roots - He Ain't Coming + Dub (Hawkeye) 7"
Keith Hudson - Felt the Strain (Test Press) 12"
Reggae George - Fig Root + Dub (High Note) 7"
Twinkle Brothers - What Do You Want + Dub (Twinkle Music) 7"
Jah Woosh - Jah is the Ruler (Yard International) 12"
Prince Robinson - Everyone Has Got to Go + Dub (Olympia) 7"
Creation Stepper - Homeward Bound (Nation Wide) 12"
Willie Steppa - Homeward Bound (Tribes Man) 7"
Lion Youth - Rat A Cut (Virgo) 12"
Errol Dunkly - Lion Rockers Dubplate Special (10" plate)

Lion Rockers Hi Fi Mix For NiceUp

Tom B is a DJ and collector of fine music with a deep affection for the humble 7 inch vinyl record.

In 2019 he and long time friend East Larry started up Jive Turkey - a party that celebrates the little records. 'We're big advocates of the multi genre, open-format approach to DJing and you can hear this coming through strongly at each of our nights.' Jive Turkey happens on the last Friday of every odd-numbered month at Havana bar in Wellington.

'Huge thanks to the NiceUp crew for inviting me to submit a mix, it's an honour to be asked to contribute, but also it has inspired me to reach into the dusty corners of my collection and pull out some music that I don't really get to play out often.

The mix takes in roots, dub, trip hop, hip hop, dancehall and a couple of in-betweeners - I really hope you all enjoy!'

More info:
www.instagram.com/jiveturkey45s/

Little Records with Big Sound - Tom B Mix for NiceUp

Kia ora Nice Up Whanau,

I’ve been DJing for over 30 years, starting out in the early 90s as a box boy for the Mighty Axis Sound System.  It was a hard introduction to sound system culture in the North of England and I eventually became a selector and DJ.

My addiction to vinyl and DJing became so great that I opened my own record shop, Proper Records. We also ran a couple of drum and bass labels, ‘Birth’ and ‘Home Grown’ which pumped out about 25 vinyl releases.

Aotearoa and Northland have been home for over 16 years now. I’m currently the resident DJ for Jacman Entertainment, if you’ve been to a reggae show up North, I’m the fellow warming up the crowd for the big names.

My SoundCloud page is bursting with reggae and most of its sub genres. There are dedicated artist mixes, Studio One sets and SoundCloud’s most listened to, King Tubby mix.

Live DJ sets are always strictly vinyl only, all killers with no fillers, dancefloor reggae mixed and played proper. 

Aroha nui
Big G / Gaz Jarman

More info:
www.soundcloud.com/biggnewzealand 
www.facebook.com/artbygazjarman

Big G - Festival Rockers Mix For NiceUp

Tommy Danger from Scottish sound system collective Mungo's Hi Fi talks to The Groove Thief, ahead of their New Zealand tour.

They discuss new productions and projects, how the crew operates and has evolved, working with authenticity and respect, the upcoming tour, and how Jamaican music and culture has spread around the world. 

Also featuring both classic and fresh Mungo's riddims.

Photo: Bartosz Madejski, www.bartphoto.co.uk

Mungo's Hi Fi Interview with The Groove Thief

DJ Vadim provides a taster of his upcoming Dubcatcher album, out June 16 2014, in a reggae style and fashion.

Bob Marley - Burnin and Lootin
DJ Vadim - Action
Major Lazer - Sweat (Mungo's Hi Fi remix)
Lealea - The Road (DJ Vadim remix)
The Black Seeds - Wide Open (DJ Vadim remix)
Drilla - Mama Says
Jago - Wicked Try (DJ Vadim remix)
Symbiz - Soundbwoy Dead (DJ Vadim remix)
DJ Vadim - I'm Feelin U (Yes King remix)
Busy Signal - Ghetto Commandments
Prince Fatty vs Mungo’s Hi Fi - Say What You're Sayin
DJ Vadim - Originate
DJ Vadim - Hope
Matthew McAnuff- Be Careful (DJ Vadim remix)
Chronixx - World Under Seige
Derrick Morgan - What A La La Bam Bam
Capleton - Wah A Dem A Do
Damian Marley - Gunman World
DJ Vadim - If Life Was A Thing

DJ Vadim - East London Reggae Tings

Multifaceted musician and dub maestro, Ticklah, has been a continual and integral part of the NYC music scene for over a decade. With a natural knack for re-creating vintage Jamaican sounds, reggae revivalism lies at the forefront of his heavyweight productions. In his exclusive mix for NiceUp, Ticklah focuses on songs which speak of global problems, alongside themes of devotion and perseverance. Inna Roots and Culture style!

https://soundcloud.com/victor-axelrod
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ticklah-Victor-Axelrod/81641501985

Freddie McGregor - Jah Can Count On I
Michael Prophet - Warn Them Jah
Steve Baswell - I Am Getting Bad
The Chantells - Desperate Time
Jah Lion - Police and Soldier
Prince Far I and Prince Michael - Who Has Eyes to See
Barry Brown - Big Big Pollution
Judah Eskender Tafari - Land of Confusion (Ticklah remix)
Wailing Souls - Kingdom Rise
Jackie Mittoo - Wall Street
Yabby Yu - Deliver Me From My Enemies Dub
Sugar Minott - Death Trap
The Meditations - Babylon Trap Them
Junior Byles - Beat Down Babylon
The Ethiopians - Promises
Bongo Herman, Les and Bunny - Salaam (Peace)
Victor Rice with Cedric I.M. Brooks - Major Vikkly
Rob Symeonn / Ticklah - Rob I Land Dub
Sluggy Ranks - Nah Bow Down
Ticklah - Nature Loving Dub
Barrington Levy - Poor Man Style
Lone Ranger - Rise To Meet Jah
Don Carlos - I'm Not Giving Up
Sugar Minott - Rough Ol Life
Sugar Minott - Devil's Pickney
Half Pint - Cost Of Living
Lloyd Forrest - Where It's At
Little Roy - Jah Can Count On I

Ticklah Mix For NiceUp

Representing Bristol, DJ Stryda has 18 years experience uplifting the masses with his Sufferah's Choice radio show. He is also one half of the duo Dubkasm, who release top quality recordings on their Sufferah's Choice Recordings label. 

Always ramming out venues with his Teachings in Dub sessions, he is responsible for bringing many of the top sound systems and shows to Bristol. Regularly DJing live himself, his musical bag is always packed tight with the latest vinyl discs and exclusive dub plates direct from the Dubkasm studio. 

An ambassador for roots reggae, DJ Stryda continues to uplift the people with Jah music.

www.dubkasm.com

DJ Stryda Mix For NiceUp

Based in Ōtautahi, Aotearoa (Christchurch, New Zealand) Chief Remedy Sound System is the city’s only dedicated reggae sound and one of only a handful throughout the country.

Hand built by owner operator Fat Controller, the sound system was first launched in 2015 and has since been rebuilt, rearranged and tuned to be a solid competitor in the city's sound system scene.

Chief Remedy Sound System is not only backed by a top quality sound but also a top ranking crew. Livity and Heavy Liftah accompany Fat Controller to run bi-monthly sound system dances, going by the name of Pressure Sessions. These sessions are accompanied by a number of special one-off dances scattered throughout the year to fill up the calendar.

The crew also broadcast on international streaming site Real Roots Radio and run monthly takeover shows on the city's long running reggae radio show Dubwize RDU 98.5FM.

The Chief Remedy crew are veterans in the country's reggae scene and come with a traditional yet original style, selecting, juggling and mixing a full spectrum reggae sound, from vintage dub and roots through to the freshest dancehall and future sounds of dub.

More info:
www.facebook.com/ChiefRemedysoundsystem

Chief Remedy Sound System Mix for NiceUp

This selection represents one of my favourite phases of Reggae, the Rockers (Steppas, Roots Reggae if you like)of the mid-to-late-70s. The heavy basslines, rocking double-time drum patterns and percussion enthralled me at the time as they still do now. 

These are all original 7'' 45's except for Peter Austin's 'The Ghetto', which is a recent re-issue, but as it's from the same period of time, fits perfectly! I hope you enjoy listening as much as I did compiling this selection of AUTHENTIC ROOTS ROCK REGGAE! 

Check Keith hosting the ‘Reggae Rock‘ radio show on mi-soul.com, Wed 9pm-11pm GMT
 
TRACKLIST
The Exporter All Stars - Export 77 
Version
Vinnie Taylor & The Revealers - Hard Times
The Revealers - Work It Out
Hot Rocks - Bada Bada
The Revolutionaries - Bada Version
E. Clarke - Jah See Them
Version
Rudolph Francis - Time To Release
Peter Austin - The Ghetto (Can Be A Beautiful Place
GHETTO DUB-STUD ALLSTARS
Trevor Ranking - Pass The Chalice
Version
Jah Stitch - Real Born African
Winston McAnuff - Armageddon Time
The Congos - Ark Of The Covenant
The Congos - Noah Sugar Pan
Ijahman Levi - Jah Heavy Load
Jahman All-Stars - Straight To Blackwax Locks
Joe Higgs & Jimmy Cliff - Sound Of The City
Rising Son - Everyone Should Have A Home
Tommy McCook - Death Trap
King Tubby - Living Style

Keith Lawrence 100% Foundation Rockers, Roots Reggae Mix For NiceUp

Carrying the knowledge of the local selectors and mentors who have paved the way before him, Chapters brings a wicked mashup of old school dancehall and new school bashment.

Chapters Mix for NiceUp

Originally from Romford, East London, D`erb has been living in Christchurch, New Zealand since 1994. He has been mixing since 1982, starting with electro and early rap, moving through acid house and all forms of dance sounds, with jungle and drum and bass always being a big part of his musical selection. He has played many clubs, parties and radio shows in both countries.

D`erb has co-hosted the jungle show "Metrobeatz" on Christchurch RDU 98.5FM frequently over the past 26 years and is currently doing a monthly show on Drop FM.

He says, "It's 30 years since I started playing here in New Zealand. I want to give a big thanks to everyone along the way who has checked me in session or listened to any of my recordings. It has been a pleasure to bring the vibes and make people dance. Much love to all the famo!"

More info:
https://soundcloud.com/derb-1

D`erb Jungle Mix for NiceUp

UK crew, Roots Factory, bring you an essential mix of some of their favourite records, unreleased gems, and home-made heavyweight dubplates and specials.

Since 2007, Roots Factory have been making waves on the European circuit, headlining club nights and festivals all over. They have also been busy in the studio releasing two 12" records, as well as a very limited series of dubplates cut especially for sound systems.

Their selection is a mix of old and new, never forgetting the pioneers who helped shape the sound, while making forward-thinking music with a modern feel.

More info:
https://soundcloud.com/rootsfactoryrecords 

1. Matic Horns and Jofis - Increase the Peace (Mighty Oak Records - unreleased)
2. Rosa Shanti - Never Catch My Soul (Nu-Roots Records - release soon come) 3. Cian Finn - Trouble a Bubble (release soon come)
4. Prince Alla - Get Burned (Conscious Sounds 12”)
5. Dougie Conscious - Burning Dub (Conscious Sounds 12”)
6. Ramon Judah - Not Afraid (Roots Factory dubplate)
7. Faada Ras - A Jah Me Fear (Roots Factory dubplate)
8. Brigadier JC - Bliss Dub (Roots Factory Records 12”)
9. Martin Campbell - To Be Outside (Jah Works)
10. B-No feat. Trevor Junior - People Are Changing (Cubiculo Records 12”)
11. B-No - Version (Cubiculo Records 12”)
12. Obajah - Worldwide War (Roots Factory dubplate)
13. Brigadier JC - Version (Roots Factory dubplate)
14. Thorpido - Burn Babylon (AES Music)
15. Danny T - Hard Times (unreleased)
16. Afrikan Simba - More Unity (Roots Factory Records 12”)
17. Hornsman Coyote - Horns Movement (Roots Factory Records 12”)
18. Baba Ras - Itational Utterances (Roots Factory dubplate)

Roots Factory Mix For NiceUp

London producer Jstar blazes trails with his high quality productions and deep digging selections.

With a multitude of productions on major record labels through to independent releases, Jstar is also a top quality tour manager and global DJ with over 15 years experience rocking dancefloors around the world. He mixes up bass music, Tropical beat and Dancehall with Reggae influences. 

His latest project sees him teaming up with stable of talented singers and MC’s for his first studio album, 'Stand To Order’ and Dub Ep ‘Dub To Order’.

Check Jstar's mix for NiceUp, where he has dug some heavy roots business with conscious messages for these times. Respect!

www.jstarmusic.com
www.facebook.com/jstarremix
www.soundcloud.com/jstar-1

Jstar Roots Mix for NiceUp

Delhi Sultanate has long pioneered the sounds of reggae and hip hop in India. In addition to his solo career, he owns and runs @bassfoundationroots sound system with his partner Begum X. New Delhi's first hand built reggae sound system. He is also lead vocalist for India's first ska and rocksteady band The Ska Vengers.

BFR Sound System play strictly vinyl selection across a range of Jamaican genres and a vast collection of dubplates. The sound supports free speech, political activism and community development. They are on a mission to take reggae music to the heart of India and connect worldwide.

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Delhi says, "Reggae music means different things to different people and each one of us, selectors, artists, promoters have a role to play in what it can become. Reggae can be banal, meaningless hippie feel good music, it can be murder music, it can be homophobic and materialistic. 

Reggae can also express ideas of pan-Africanism, Blackness and Negritude connecting us to the philosophy of Aime Cesaire and the grandiose worlds of thought of Marcus Garvey and Malcolm X. It can forever remind us of the brutality of colonial history and the grace and dignity of those who have fought against it. This is what sets reggae apart from all other popular forms of music. To quote Sizzla, “We wont bow to the colonial slave master nor their principle – not time at all  - that is why we have reggae music – reggae music don’t only mean you come sing and dance and put on red gold and green nothing nah guh so”.

I try to cut dubs in a unique way so when people come to a BFR Sound System session, they get a chance to hear from their favourite artists in ways they have not before. Sometimes, I also like to develop a theme through riddim selections. 

The mix opens with a couple of cuts on a version of the Money Money Money riddim produced by Chris McGuiness. The original tune is a combination with myself, Sizzla and a singer from India called Comrade Bant Singh and has not yet been released. It’s my wish that some of you google who Bant Singh is and learn about his story. 

Bant Singh, was attacked by powerful land lords in his area for fighting a case against them after the rape of his daughter. He was attacked so viciously that his arms and legs had to be amputated. Not long after the operation, he was on his hospital bed. Singing songs against the opressors. His words are like drops of blood.

After a few cuts on Sizzla’s version of ‘Everyman a Little Way Different’ you’ll hear a one away cut of Errol Dunkleys tune. This is an acetate from the mighty Coxsone collective. I don’t believe that this version of the cut was ever released. 

I hope you enjoy the mix. Come visit one of our sound system sessions if you happen to pass through India at the right time. Zindabad".

Bass Foundation Roots Mix For NiceUp

Radikal Guru especially in the mix for NiceUp, ahead of his Australasian tour. Strictly heavyweight dubwise business. All killer!

Check him in session in New Zealand:
Friday 26 October @ Laundry, Wellington
Friday 2 November @ Neck of the Woods, Auckland

Radikal Guru ft. Echo Ranks - Warning (RG roots mix)
Gentleman's Dub Club - Riot (Radikal Guru rmx)
Only Joe - Wicked Land (Radikal Guru rmx)
Radikal Guru ft Double Tiger- Build Fire
Numa Crew-  Knowledge (Shabba vip)
Radikal Guru ft. YT - Stay Calm
Radikal Guru - Stay dub
Dubbing Sun & Digit ft. Troy Berkley - One Big Tune A Day
Von D ft. Rider Shafique - Frictions
Blue Hill - Bassuka 
Radikal Guru ft Echo Ranks - Raggamuffin Soulhjah (Seklleman rmx)
Ago & Lapo (Numa Crew) - Skankers Chant
Halcyonic & G Roots ft. Junior Dread - Future
De Tu - Babylon Falls (Bukkha rmx)
Sekkleman - Dancehall Graveyard ft. Baptiste
Radikal Guru - Empire dub (Kandee & Lix rmx)

Radikal Guru Mix for NiceUp

DJ Vadim in the mix for NiceUp before he returns to New Zealand and Australia this March for the Dubcatcher 3 Tour – Flames Up!

A prolific artist for over 20 years, Vadim is an evolutionist in sound, constantly pushing boundaries and creating cutting edge beats across hip hop, reggae, dub, bass, soul, funk and grime.

Grounded in the foundation, creating beats of the future.

More info:
www.djvadim.com

DJ Vadim Mix For NiceUp

Ali T began running sound systems in Scotland over 10 years ago. Always focused on reggae and bass music, he was a regular at the Mungo's Hi Fi 'Walk and Skank’ night in Glasgow and on the festival circuit.
 
Ali then moved to New Zealand and built Wakamana Sound System alongside musical collaborator, Cai. In the last few years he has been pushing Wakamana forward, running sessions across the South Island, hosting a bi-weekly radio show on Drop FM and playing various venues and festivals as DJ Wakamana.

Ali says, “I wanted this mix to represent sound system culture in New Zealand, so I decided to roll straight dubplates. I want to big up all artists that contributed and NiceUp for the opportunity. Run it!"

More info:
@wakamana
www.facebook.com/wakamananz/

Wakamana Sound System Mix for NiceUp

Livity’s obsession with reggae music began when he moved to Dunedin to begin a Fine Arts degree. He started attending reggae dancehall nights at Bath Street, saying ‘I was that annoying kid asking the DJs for track names’.

Soon after this his vinyl addiction began. He was invited by General Dread from Renegade Sound System to present a show on Radio One. Not long after he started playing at Bath Street’s weekly reggae nights.

In 2006 Livity supported Luciano and met Messenjah from Reality Chant Productions backstage, the day before moving back to Christchurch. This lead to joining Messenjah and Nazarite on the Dubwize show on a regular basis and doing gigs as a crew. He has now been running the show solo for 6 years.

He is a regular fixture on Bass Factory and Chief Remedy Sound Systems, has supported many internationals and played countless festivals and local gigs.

Livity loves all reggae from militant Rasta roots to the slackest dancehall.

He says, 'I wanted to create a mix that reflects the diversity of reggae music that I love. I find mixtapes hard as there are so many songs I want to squeeze in, so I used tunes that I've played in recent DJ sets and tried to create something with flow while ripping through some different styles. Respect to all crew nationwide pushing the sound in their own ways, I hope you enjoy the mix'.

More info:
www.facebook.com/dubwizeshowrdu/

                              

Livity Mix for NiceUp

"In 1972 I was 16 years old, and although I was still at school I had two paper rounds and a Saturday job which provided money for going out, clothes, and most importantly, records.

While all but a couple of friends had unceremoniously ditched reggae as their music of choice I had already made the step up from buying UK releases on Trojan and Pama’s labels to buying ‘pre-release’, 7” 45 rpm records that were freshly imported from Jamaica. The latest sounds with wildly exotic label designs or mysterious, rubber stamped white labels.

Sometimes these tunes would take months to be released over here, and now and again there would be a record which didn’t get released at all, adding to the value – and the exclusivity – of the copy I was lucky enough to own.

We all have our own ideas about ‘the best year for reggae’, and of course it’s very subjective, but I’ve always looked back and seen 1972 as a very special year, not just because it was an important part of my youth, but also for the sheer quality of the music. Reggae was changing, the deejays were becoming even more prominent, the lyrics were getting more socially conscious and exhilarating dub mixes were starting to take over from the rather plain B-side ‘versions’. This was the sound of the future!"

More info:
www.dubvendor.co.uk
www.facebook.com/FashionRecords/

Chris Lane Vintage Vinyl Selection - ‘72 Special

Jafa Mafia are pioneers of the Aotearoa, New Zealand reggae sound system scene and are major forces in its development and progression. They are based out of Auckland, loaded with dubs, with an unrelenting commitment to bringing music to the people!

Selectors Tobi and Merriman roll out a vinyl mix of recent conscious reggae, roots and beyond.  This one goes out to the land protectors world wide.

More info:
www.facebook.com/Jafa.Mafia/

Track listing
Shower of Rain - Winston Reedy
Nuclear Age - Milton Blaze
Door Peeper - Winston Reedy
Jah is Standing By - Winston Reedy + Salute
Reggae Rocket - Micah Shermiah
Where I'm From - Kiko Bun
Second Chance - Lila Ike
In the Hills - Nazamba + Linval Thompson
Onward - Shuga + Russ Disciple
Take Me Jah - Samory I + Rory Stonelove
Rasta Road - Chronnix + Kabaka + Dre Island
My Time - Kabaka Pyramid
Guess Who? - Tarrus Riley feat. Michael Rose
Roots Woman -  Jay Spaker
Country Life - Mankind
Dance to the Reggae - Starkey Blanton
Mr Officer - Cornell Campbell
Give a little Love - Gregory Isaacs 
Reggae Music - Junior Cat
Smoking Floating - Ward 21
T&T session Queen Omega + Manu Digital
Kettle Wire - Ira Jones
Wha dem a do - Chary I + King Konsul
Gangstas - Charlie P + OBF
Ragamuffin -  Koffee
Where I'm Coming From - Lila Ike

Jafa Mafia Mix for NiceUp

The brilliant Doug Mungo's, co-founder of the celebrated and pioneering Glasgow sound system and bass music production collective, lays down a 2-part new year mix before he reaches New Zealand and Australia with Eva Lazarus. 2020 celebration. Upfullness!

Mighty Diamonds - Pass the Kutchie (Dubplate)
Mungo’s Hi Fi ft Chronixx - News carrying dread (Dubplate)
Mungo’s Hi Fi ft Cian Finn - Go lassie go (Dumbarton Rock)
Little Roy - Prophecy (Dubplate)
Mungo’s Hi Fi ft Johnny Clark - Rain keeps falling (Scotch Bonnet Records)
Mungo’s Hi Fi ft Ranking Levy - Raindrop skanking (Dubplate)
Mungo’s Hi Fi ft Papa San - Gospel (Dubplate)
Mungo’s Hi Fi x Eva Lazarus - Dub be good to me (Scotch Bonnet Records)
Fat Freddy’s Drop - Ernie ft Pugz Atomz, Blvck Spvde, Graziella Affinata (DJ Vadim remix) 
Mungo’s Hi Fi x Eva Lazarus - Gasoline (Scotch Bonnet Records)
Mungo’s Hi Fi ft Brother Culure - Ing (Scotch Bonnet Records)
Mungo’s Hi Fi ft El Fata - Mary Jane (Scotch Bonnet Records)
Mungo’s Hi Fi ft Top Cat - Herbalist (Scotch Bonnet Records)
Cian Finn - Refugee (Escape Roots remix)
SK Simeon - Dem wanna be my friend (Red Robin)
Parly B, Daddy Freddy, Tippa Irie & Interrupt - Lyrics Spree veterans cut (Scotch Bonnet Records)
Mungo’s Hi Fi ft Ruben da Silva - Search no more (Scotch Bonnet Records)
Mungo’s Hi Fi ft Pupajim - Bike Rider (Scotch Bonnet Records)
Chief Rockas & Mr Williamz - Heavenz (Scotch Bonnet Records)
Naram ft General Jah Mikey - Ites green and gold (Scotch Bonnet Records)
Johnny Go Figure - Crucial (Scotch Bonnet Records)
Mungo’s Hi Fi x Eva Lazarus - Light as a feather (Scotch Bonnet Records)

More info:
www.mungoshifi.net

Mungo's Hi Fi Mix for NiceUp - Part 1

The brilliant Doug Mungo's, co-founder of the celebrated and pioneering Glasgow sound system and bass music production collective, lays down a 2-part new year mix before he reaches New Zealand and Australia with Eva Lazarus. 2020 celebration. Upfullness!

Ward 21 - Can’t do we nuttin (Dubplate)
Mungo’s Hi Fi ft Charlie P - Rules of the dance, Kahn remix (Scotch Bonnet Records)
Traces - Hear seh (Scrub a dub)
Mungo’s Hi Fi ft Sizzla - Dry Cry (Dubplate)
Mungo’s Hi Fi ft Gardna and Charli Brix - In my zone 
Alxzndr - Golden Gate (Scrub a dub)
Fat Freddy’s Drop - Cay’s crays (Digital Mystikz Remix)
Rtkal & Shokryme - B.B.S.
Holly Cook - Sugar Water (Mungo’s Hi Fi remix)
Mungo’s Hi Fi ft Soom T - Jump up quickly (Scotch Bonnet Records)
Mungo’s Hi Fi x Eva Lazarus - Babylon Raid (Scotch Bonnet Records)
Mouse Outfit - Who gwan test (Mungo’s Hi Fi remix)
Mungo’s Hi Fi ft Marina P - Some a say (Scotch Bonnet Records)
Mungo’s Hi Fi ft Marina P, Dennis Alcapone, Tippa Irie - The beat goes Ska! (Scotch Bonnet Records)
Mungo’s Hi Fi x Eva Lazarus - We weren’t made for this (Scotch Bonnet Records)

More info:
www.mungoshifi.net

Mungo's Hi Fi Mix for NiceUp - Part 2

As part of NiceUp's monthly mixtape series, Jahtari head honcho Disrupt has prepared this wicked selection of his favourite tunes from the classic early 1980s rub-a-dub period...

Jahtarian Rub-a-dub Mixtape - for NiceUp.org.nz

6FtSTIX aka STIX of Rise & Shine Rockers and Majestic Roots Sound System was formally introduced to sound system culture back in 2011. Experiencing Aba-Shanti-I at the junction of Southern & East Row, W10, London ignited the fire. From there the education, research and record collecting began. 

After moving back to his hometown of Tauranga, Bay of Plenty he and Amelio-B formed Rise & Shine Rockers in 2016. The crew played sessions every now and then until the summer of 2019 - 2020, when the pace was picked up with a busy summer and gigs across the Bay of Plenty. Over this summer period he was also welcomed into the Majestic Roots crew with Mikey Majestic.

Stix says, ‘For this mix I’ve taken a selection of my favourite tunes that I’ve played out over the summer. It’s a very approachable selection with out trying to go deep and obscure. These songs always brought the vibes particularly at the Voodoo Lounge 'At The Dub Market' sessions in Mt Maunganui. Big up NiceUp Aotearoa for the opportunity to present a mix.’

More info:
www.facebook.com/riseandshinerockers/

Tracklist:
Intro taken from the film ‘Yardie’ (2018).
1. At The Dub Market - Tommy McCook & The Agrovators
2. Funky Reggae - Tommy McCook
3. Gunga Din - Rico
4. Natural Progression - Aswad
5. Great Tribulation - Hugh Mundell
6. Music Is My Desire (Discomix) - Pablo Moses
7. Feel Good - Norris Reid
8. Give A Little Loving - Barry Brown & Stama Rank
9. Mystic Music - Hard Rock
10. None Shall Escape The Judgement - Earl Zero & The Soul Syndicate
11. Too Much Confusion - S.E.B. (Soul Explosion Band)
12. All The Love Is Gone - Monyaka
13. Rock And Come On Ya - Johnny Osbourne & Pappa Tullo
14. Soul Vibration - The Teacher
15. Jungle Lion - The Upsetter
16. Return Of Django - The Upsetter
17. We Are Neighbours - David Isaacs
18. Smoking My Ganja - Capital Letters
19. Express Yourself - Leroy Sibbles
20. Bobby Bobylon - Freddie McGregor
21. If You Ask Me - Leon Dinero
22. Bandits - Screechy Dan
23. Uptown Top Ranking - Althea & Donna
24. Ina Jah Children - Dhaima
25. It Dread In A Rome - Larry Marshall
26. Golden Hen - Tenor Saw
27. Zunguzung (Discomix) - Yellowman
28. Spark It - Quantic ft. Shinehead
29. Vinyl Lover - JonnyGo Figure
30. Fussin N’ Fightin - DJ Vadim ft. Demolition Man
31. Incredible (Wrongtom Remix) - General Levy
32. Who Knows (ShyFX Remix) - Protoje ft. Chronixx

All vinyl selection. 
Hardware setup: 2x Technics SL-1200MK2, Allen & Heath XOne:92 Mixer, Klementz Audio NJD Siren and Dub Delay combined unit.

Rise & Shine Rockers - At The Dub Market, Best of Summer 2019 - 20

Riddim Tuffa come with a brand new, exclusive mix for NiceUp, packed with their fresh productions and remixes. This mix features some of their most favorite tunes of the moment, from producers like OBF, Iron Dubz, Tradesman, Dub Machinist and Idren Reality. Dub it!

More info:
www.riddimtuffa.co.uk

Idren Reality & Shelly Thunder - Kuff Remix
Dub Machinist & Home T, Cocoa Tea, Shabba Ranks - The Going is Rough Remix
Riddim Tuffa & Tippa Irie - Tippa pon the mic Dubpate
Riddim Tuffa & Mr Williamz - Raggamuffin Icon Remix
Riddim Tuffa - Raggamuffin Dub
Tradesman & Ranking Dread - General Remix
Iron Dubs & Dangerman - Ghetto Youths Remix
Iron Dubs - Ghetto Youhts Dub
Riddim Tuffa & Dixie Peach - Run Come Follow me now Dubplate
Riddim Tuffa & El Fata - Rocking in the Frontline Remix
Riddim Tuffa & Danman - Jah Jah Rain Dubplate
Riddim Tuffa - Jah Dub
Riddim Tuffa & King Kong - Not a Bwoy Cyan Test We Remix
Riddim Tuffa & Escape Roots - Melodica Dub
Riddim Tuffa & King General - Digikal
Riddim Tuffa - Digikal Dub
OBF & Martin Campbell -  Urban Style
OBF - Urban Dub
Riddim Tuffa & M. McAnuff & Parly B - Be Careful Remix
Riddim Tuffa - Careful Dub
Riddim Tuffa & Danman - Dreadlocks
Riddim Tuffa - Dreadlocks Dub
Riddim Tuffa & Danman - Give Thanks & Praise

Riddim Tuffa Mix for NiceUp.Org.Nz

This ‘Love Rockers’ mix offers up a blend of Lovers Rock, Reggae Soul, covers and general Reggae Love songs, giving the listener an all round warm summer loving vibe.

Throughout 2020 I opened my ear to more of the sub-genres and off shoots of reggae. Adam Prescott dropped his ‘Soul Adventures Mixtape’ in late-2019 and I had that on steady rotation through 2020. I’ve been really digging the U.K. Lovers Rock sound pioneered by Dennis Bovell.

Athens of The North and Emotional Rescue have been reissuing some gems that have helped me explore the Lovers Rock sound more, along with a taste of Disco Reggae.

The last track of the ‘Love Rockers’ mix is a contemporary cover of a disco track which will lead this mix into a part 2 ‘Disco Rockers’ mix at some stage.

If you dig this mix be sure to watch Steve McQueens ‘Small Axe: Lovers Rock’ on the BBC along with the rest of the ‘Small Axe’ movie series.

STIX aka 6FtSTIX of Rise and Shine Rockers and Majestic Roots Sound System.

Tracklist
1. Gregory Isaacs - Rock On (Murder Observer Style)
2. Errol Dunkley - Darling Ohh!
3. Alton Ellis - I’m Still In Love
4. Marcia Aitken - I’m Still In Love / Trinity - Three Piece Suit
5. Hollie Cook - Postman
6. Chronixx - Majesty
7. Christine Lewin - Juicy Fruit
8. Misses Misty - Mellow Mellow, Ride On
9. Devon Russell - Give Me Your Love
10. Johnny Osbourne - Ice Cream Love
11. Creation Rebel - Love I Can Feel
12. Charmaine Burnette -  (Am I The) Same Girl
13. Jennifer Lara - Big Surprise
14. Crucial Rockers - Teardrops (Womack & Womack)
15. Pama International - Man Next Door
16. Dennis Brown - Love Has Found Its Way
17. Hard Rock - Feel No Way
18. Al Charles - Outstanding 
19. Jean & Trevor - Back Together Again
20. Janet Kay - Silly Games
21. Lord Echo ft. Lisa Tomlins - Thinking Of You

Recorded live from vinyl in ‘The Soul Room’ studio January 2021.

More info:
www.facebook.com/riseandshinerockers
www.facebook.com/majesticsoundsystem.nz

Rise and Shine Rockers - Love Rockers

The second in the Ghetto Red Hot Mix Series by DJ Art Official AKA Newtown Sound, which began in 2005. A series dedicated to spreading the best in 80s, 90s and current dancehall reggae, with classic old and new-school Jamaican influenced hip-hop from the UK, US, Canada, Europe and NZ.

Featuring Messenjah, Iya Fari, Raggadon, Dam Native and more.

More info:
www.newtownsound.co.nz

Ghetto Red Hot Vol.2

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