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The purpose of this website is to bring you a comprehensive and searchable database of Jamaican Roots Reggae Albums from 1970 to 1985. This site is a completely free source of information for all reggae lovers and collectors [More...]

ROOTS ARCHIVES AWARDS 2008 RESULTS

We are pleased to announce the results of the Roots Archives Awards 2008 :

Best Vocal Reissue : Johnny Osbourne - Truths And Rights
Best Vocal Compilation : Culture And The Deejays At Joe Gibbs
Best Dub/Instrumental Album : The Roots Radics Meets King Tubbys
Best V.A. Compilation : The Mystic World Of Augustus Pablo
Best Record Company : Pressure Sounds

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LATEST ALBUM RELEASES

Dub Specialist - Dub

Heartbeat - #HB 342 - Sep. 16, 2008

Get ready for an excursion in dub through the vaults of reggae's legendary Studio One label presented by the Dub Specialist himself. 18 extra heavy dubs from down on Beat Street featuring some wicked musical shots picked, and guaranteed, to fill the mind or the dance floor. Studio One rules the musical world with heavy, heavy shots and these 18 dubs are no exception. So respect. Bass for days, echo licking, and rhythm macka. Compliments to the Dub Specialist. Originally released as HB 142. read more...