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05/06/2026

On this day in 1971, Bob Andy and Marcia Griffiths entered the UK charts with “Pied Piper”, which would go on to reach No.11.

Released as the follow-up to “(To Be) Young, Gifted & Black”, the track further established the duo’s popularity with British audiences and marked another key moment in their UK success.

03/06/2026

Summer is just around the corner! Which Trojan tunes are you going to have on repeat this season 🌞?

02/06/2026

Fill up the comments with your answers to the latest instalment of Trojan Trivia 👇

01/06/2026

Have you listened to Funk The Reggae Beat yet?

Bringing together funk-driven reggae from the early 1970s, the compilation captures a moment when Jamaican artists fused heavyweight rhythms with the influence of US soul and funk.

Grab your copy at https://trojan.lnk.to/funkthereggaebeat and be sure to tag us in your photos.

This week’s Artist of the Week is Bob Andy, one of reggae’s most influential songwriters.Explore his essential catalogue...
01/06/2026

This week’s Artist of the Week is Bob Andy, one of reggae’s most influential songwriters.

Explore his essential catalogue and listen to his standout tracks at trojan.lnk.to/andybob

29/05/2026

Out now on vinyl and CD: Funk The Reggae Beat.

A collection rooted in the early 1970s when Jamaican music was absorbing US funk and reshaping it into something bold, heavy and unmistakably its own. Featuring cuts from Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry, Lloyd Charmers, Nicky Thomas and more.

Highlights include “Jungle Lion”, “Is It Because I’m Black” and “Shaft”, showcasing deep basslines, stripped-back rhythms and groove-led production throughout.

Available now https://trojan.lnk.to/funkthereggaebeat

28/05/2026

Today we’re revisiting one of the earliest promotional music films created in Jamaica for an international audience, featuring Desmond Dekker & The Aces.

27/05/2026

Pause to find your next Desmond Dekker listen! Share down in the comments what you landed on 👇

26/05/2026

Between 1967 and 1975, Desmond Dekker reached the UK charts seven times, becoming one of the genre’s most recognisable voices.

His landmark hit “Israelites” made history in April 1969 as the first Jamaican-produced single to reach No.1 in the UK. Its success helped push reggae into the mainstream and created new opportunities for artists including Bob Marley, Jimmy Cliff and T***s & The Maytals.

This week we are commemorating the King of Ska, Desmond Dekker, 20 years on from his passing.Dekker's influence on ska a...
25/05/2026

This week we are commemorating the King of Ska, Desmond Dekker, 20 years on from his passing.

Dekker's influence on ska and reggae remains as powerful as ever. As one of Jamaica’s first global music stars, he helped bring the sound of Jamaican music to audiences worldwide, reaching the UK charts seven times between 1967 and 1975.

His landmark hit “Israelites” made history in April 1969 as the first Jamaican-produced single to reach No.1 in the UK, paving the way for generations of reggae artists that followed.

A true pioneer whose music and legacy continue to resonate decades later.

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