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We are very sad to announce that pioneering DJ who revolutionised the sound of Jamaican music in the early Seventies – Ewat Beckford aka U Roy has passed away at the age of 78 yesterday in Jamaica.
RIP U Roy, The Originator
#uroy
#versiongalore
#dj
#reggaepioneer
#toasting
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Trojan mourns the passing of legendary reggae icon Toots Hibbert, frontman of the groundbreaking reggae and ska group Toots & The Maytals. Our condolences to all his family, friends, and loved ones.
#TootsHibbert
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RIP Terry Hall ♥️
Such an important contributor to the musical conversation of the 70s. His lyrics spoke out against the right wing politics, whilst championing multiculturalism.
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We are so sad to hear of the passing of Toots. A true pioneer who changed lives and brought so much joy through his music. We have lost a true legend. Your music will live on forever Fredrick Nathaniel “Toots” Hibbert.
🖤 RIEP 🖤
#TootsAndTheMaytals
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On this day in 1962, Jamaica gained independence after 300 years of British colonial rule. A very special date in history. 🇯🇲
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This week's artist of the week: The Maytals - arguably the finest Jamaican vocal trio of all time. 🇯🇲
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Dreadfully sad news. Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry, the mighty Upsetter had passed away, aged 85.
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Rest In Peace the mighty king of ska, Prince Buster, Voice of the People: an inspiration, a legend and a great man.
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"Guns Of Naverone" by The Skatalites entered the charts on this day in 1967 🎶
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Lee “Scratch” Perry was born on this day in 1936. Join us as we kick off his birthday celebrations, with more to follow this week! 🎂🧡
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Jamaican music giant, Bunny Lee, has very sadly passed away. Bunny was massively influential in shaping Jamaican music, starting as a record plugger in the 60’s, then, as a pioneering producer, from the rock steady era through to the dancehall years of the 1980’s.
#ripbunnylee
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MONKEY MAN - Famously covered by both The Specials and Amy Winehouse (not to mention Kylie Minogue & The Wiggles!), this memorable classic by The Maytals entered the charts on this very day in 1969. A true boss reggae anthem.
#tbt
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'Hurt So Good' by Susan Cadogan entered the charts today in 1975. Listen to it in full here: 💛
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Thinking of Toots and his family as he is treated in hospital, we pray for his speedy recovery. This specially curated playlist pays due respect to undoubtedly one of most generous, talented and influential artists. Get well soon Toots 🙏🏾
✅ LISTEN >
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Born on 1st September 1938, Alton Ellis, the Godfather of rock steady is out artist of the week this week.
Do you have a favourite track by Alton Ellis?
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Merry Christmas to all of our wonderful followers 🧡🎄
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Our artist of the week this week is the Queen of Reggae herself, Marcia Griffiths.
Marcia Griffiths has remained at the forefront of her profession for a period spanning over half a century, consistently reinforcing her status as the most popular female vocalist in Jamaica.
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"Stir it Up" by The Wailers was released on this day in 1968. Does this feature in your singles collection? Give it a spin today if so! 🎂
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The iconic "Double Barrel" by Ansel Collins entered the charts on this day in 1971, and made it to the no.1 spot. Give it a spin today:
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Commemorating the late, great, Lee 'Scratch' Perry. Arguably reggae's greatest ever producer. A true genius who will be hugely missed. Thank you for the music Lee 'Scratch' Perry, your legacy will live on forever.
🔗 🔗
#Leescratchperry
#leeperry
#legend
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Remembering the most exquisite vocalist in reggae, Gregory Isaacs, 10 years after his passing. Gone, but never forgotten 🙏🏾
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Pressure Drop 🧡 Listen to our Maytals playlist on Spotify at
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Today marks the 51st anniversary of ‘Liquidator’ by the Harry J All Stars entering the British pop chart.
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#liquidator
#reggaeanthem
#popchart
#officialcharts
#trojanrecords
#harryjallstars
#reggae
#ska
#rocksteady
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The Maytals - The Essential Artist Collection is out next Friday. Order your copy (2 CD/2 Colour LP) now!
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On this day 50 years ago Desmond Dekker’s hit ‘Israelites’ stormed the charts! It was the first ever reggae song to reach No.1 in the
@officialcharts
listen to full track here >
#desmonddekker
#israelites
#officialcharts
#reggae
#reggaemusic
#spiritif69
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Today we honour the birthday of Ken Boothe! Born on this day in 1948. 🎂
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Symarip’s well known anthem SKINHEAD MOONSTOMP was originally released in 1970, however in 1980 the single was reissued in the wake of the 2 Tone craze.
On this day in 1980 the track entered the UK chart and went on to peak at
#54
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Today we remember Bob Marley who was born on this day in 1945. What are your top 3 tracks by Bob Marley and the Wailers?
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The hugely missed Bob Andy, who sadly passed away yesterday morning, recently performing his rock steady classic 'Let Them Say', in Kingston, Jamaica.
#bobandy
#letthemsay
#ripbobandy
#voiceofanangel
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Today marks the 75th anniversary of the arrival of the passengers of the Empire Windrush to the UK. On this
#WindrushDay
everyone at Trojan would like to celebrate the contribution and achievements of the Windrush generation and their descendants. 💚
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Truly devastating news about the extremely sad loss of the amazing Millie Small following a stroke.
While still a young girl, recently arrived in London, she introduced the music of her native Jamaica to the world at large with her global hit, 'My Boy Lollipop'.
RIP Millie 🖤
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On this day 38 years ago the world lost the King of Reggae. Rest in everlasting peace Bob Marley 🖤
#bobmarley
#kingofreggae
#reggaemusic
#jamaicanmusic
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We were so saddened to hear the news that Aston “Family Man” Barrett (far left) passed away on Saturday aged 77. A true talent who'll be sorely missed.
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Remembering the late, great Bunny Lee, producer of scores of major Jamaican music classics, who was born on this day in 1941.
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Happy New Year from Trojan Records, let's make 2024 a great one 🎉
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Our artist of the week this week is the magnificent Phyllis Dillon. A remarkable talent who between 1966 and 1973 recorded some of the finest rock steady and reggae recordings ever to see issue.
Do you have a favourite song of hers?
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Toots Hibbert ‘Showing Signs of Improvement’ After Being Hospitalized. Thinking of
@tootsmaytals
and hoping he makes a speedy recovery 🖤
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Today we mourn the loss of Lester Sterling, one of the co-founders of The Skatalites. A true pioneer in Jamaican music.
#lestersterling
#rip
#theskatalites
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One of the concepts proposed for the 50th anniversary boxset… a wooden box with 25 x 7" singles (50 tracks), with the smaller box inside to house a 7” adapter, antistatic cloth and record cleaning brush. Just the one sample was made.
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Happy 85th Birthday to the legend that is
@ScratchLee
A true pioneer in Jamaican music, an innovative producer celebrated for his pivotal role in dub. Enjoy your day sir.
#leeperry
#leescratchperry
#dub
#jamaicanmusic
#blackark
#reggaemusic
#trojanrecords
#musicproducer
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15 years ago we lost the first Jamaican superstar - Desmond Dekker.
We salute you legend. Thank you for the music you’ve left us with.
#desmonddekker
#israelites
#itmek
#jamaicansuperstar
#jamaicanmusic
#riep
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After taking The Paragons to new heights in the late 60s, John Holt went on to become one of Jamaica’s most popular performers, scoring a host of hits - including the international breakthrough ‘Help Me Make It Through The Night’ a global hit in 1975, peaking at
#6
in the UK.
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Our artist of the week this week is Jamaica's Crown Prince of Reggae, the legendary Dennis Brown!
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Derrick Morgan turns 84 today! 🎂 Which track will you be spinning today to honour this reggae legend?
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#recordstoreday2020
The Ska (from Jamaica) was originally intended for release in 1966 by R&B Records,the album remained lost for over half a century before the ¼” master tape was discovered in the Trojan archives earlier this year. Featuring
#TheMaytals
#KenBoothe
#ClancyEccles
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"Doctor Lester" by The Maytals was released on this very day in 1969. 🎵
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A song that never fails to spark joy! Order The Maytals Essential Artist Collection here: or stream now.
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Remembering the late great Desmond Dekker who we lost on 25th May 2006. Thank you for the music. Forever missed 🖤
Watch the Israelites official lyric video >
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Happy Birthday Marcia Griffiths OJ! Born 22nd November 1949 🎂
Marcia deservingly won the Order Of Jamaica award this year for her exceptional service to the nation in the field of reggae music both locally and internationally.
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Althea & Donna’s “Uptown Top Ranking” never fails to bring some joy to an afternoon. 🌞
#reggae
#trojantunes
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Horace Andy was born on 19th February 1951. We wish one of Jamaica’s most popular and enduring recording artists a very happy birthday for yesterday 🤴🏾
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And just like that, it’s September. Here’s a look back at the top Trojan singles in September 1977, let us know your top track from this list!
#TrojanHistory
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To celebrate
#ReggaeMonth
Trojan Records has commissioned a brand new, short video to highlight the history of reggae music, a genre that has had a profound impact on modern music of today.
We salute 🇯🇲
@whynowworld
Full vid -
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Remembering Millie Small today, on what would have been her birthday. Forever missed...
#milliesmall
#happybirthday
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A very sad day for reggae music with the loss of another great singer-songwriter, Delroy Washington, who sadly passed away in London this morning...
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Released on this very day in 1968 - who remembers this classic boss revival of Derrick Morgan's debut hit? 🎶
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Ken Boothe's Essential Artist Collection is available to pre-order here: .
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The Pioneers' single "Money Day" was released on this day in 1970. We recommend you give it a spin today!
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Our new release 'Ska La-Rama' launches this Saturday! This colour vinyl edition showcases some of the most sought-after Treasure Isle tracks from the final two years of the ska era, along with other rarities from the period that are finally making their vinyl debut.
@RSDUK
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If you’re in the Barbican area, we strongly recommend paying a visit to
#FromTheCaribbeantoCoventry
, the free exhibition at
@barbicanlib
!
Find out more:
Here are some of the Trojan pieces that are featured in the exhibit 👇
@BarbicanCentre
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Remembering the legend that is John Holt, today on the anniversary of his passing.
#6years
#johnholt
#1000voltsofholt
#trojanrecords
#mrbojangles
#alibaba
#theparagons
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Musical pioneer Derrick Morgan is our artist of the week this week!
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John Holt is in the spotlight as our artist of the week! 🧡
What's your favourite song by John Holt?
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In tribute to the great Aston ‘Family Man’ Barrett, who sadly passed away earlier this month, the group with whom he first made his mark as one of Jamaica’s finest bassists, The Hippy Boys aka The Upsetters, are this week’s Trojan Artists of the Week 🎵
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Ken Boothe's 'Crying Over You' was released in January 1974. Give it a listen here:
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Sad news today. Rest in peace Harry Belafonte. 🧡
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On this day exactly 50 years ago Toots and the Maytals hit ‘Monkey Man’ entered the UK Chart at No.47!
#monkeyman
#toots
#tootsandthemaytals
#themaytals
#trojanrecords
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Thank you for all the love for the forthcoming Trojan film / documentary: Rudeboy. We'll let you know where you can see it as soon as we know. In the meantime here's the poster for the film.
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For well over forty years, Alton Ellis' inimitable voice thrilled hundreds of thousands worldwide on countless classic ska, soul, rock steady and reggae recordings, many of which he also happened to have penned.
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Merry Christmas to one and all! We hope you all have a fabulous day 🎄🇯🇲🎄
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On this day 20 years ago, the legend that is
#leescratchperry
won the BEST REGGAE ALBUM
#grammyaward
for Jamaican E.T.
#onthisday
#onthisdayinmusic
#trojanrecords
@ScratchLee
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Througout the 50s and 60s ska spread through the streets of Kingston, Jamaica...fierce competition meant the music melded, adapted and morphed quickly...ska soon made way for rock steady. Watch the full video on the history of reggae music here -
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We are celebrating the brilliant Harry J All Stars as our featured artist of the week!
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Tomorrow, the legend that is Lee 'Scratch' Perry celebrates his 83rd birthday and to mark the occasion, he is this week's Trojan Artist of the Week, with 60 of his self-produced recordings featured on the newly updated Spotify playlist:
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2018 marks 5 decades since our label changed the British musical & cultural landscape. To mark the occasion, we are plotting a year-long celebration, taking in a series of music releases, live events, a definitive coffee table book and documentary.
Store:
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Happy Saturday! Which of these 4 Trojan Records tracks are you feeling today? 🌞
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In anticipation of his birthday next week, today for the first time on streaming services we launch Lee "Scratch" Perry's 2000 landmark album - On The Wire.
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Remembering the late great Upsetters' guitarist Alva Lewis on what would've been his 75th trip around the sun 🧡
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The king of ska himself, Desmond Dekker is our Artist of the Week this week. "The Song We Used To Sing" was released back in 1970 - who has it in their record collection?
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That voice! Which Phyllis Dillon track is your favourite?
Here's a taster of the wonderful "Love is All I Had" single and B side "Boys And Girls Reggae". Head to to listen to our
#PhyllisDillon
playlist.
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Rudeboy: The Story of Trojan Records is on
@skyarts
NOW! TUNE IN 📺
.
#trojanrecords
#rudeboy
#rudeboythestoryoftrojanrecords
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Who remembers this old Maxell Tape advert from the 80’s 😂!! If you’re still a little unsure about the lyrics to Desmond Dekker’s hit ‘Israelites’ head over to our YouTube page for the official lyric video >>
#desmonddekker
#israelites
#ska
#reggaemusic
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Rest in Peace Legends
Apple Gabriel
Bob Andy
Delroy Washington
Millie Small
Bobby Digital
Dobby Dobson
Toots Hibbert
Johnny Nash
Bunny Lee
Remembering those we lost in 2020
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”Mix It Up” by The Kingstonians was released on this day in 1968. Do you have this in your record collection? 🎶
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On this day 15 years ago we lost The Godfather of Ska, Laurel Aitken.
Your music lives on.
.
#skinhead
#blackskinhead
#porkpiehat
#unity
#laurelaitken
#godfatherofska
#trojanrecords
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Remembering Cecil Bustamente Campbell AKA
#PrinceBuster
today.
The world lost a true pioneer in reggae and ska music on this day 4 years ago.
#trojanrecords
#reggae
#ska
#2tone
#madness
#jamaicanproducer
#jamaican
#rocksteady
#allmyloving
#onestepbeyond
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This Sunday marks 61 years since Jamaica gained independence. 🇯🇲
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Marcia Griffiths' beautiful cover of The Beatles' "Don't Let Me Down" features on Marcia's Essential Artist Collection, which you can listen to here: 🧡
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🎶 Lovers Rock, the second in the
#SmallAxe
collection of five films from Steve McQueen, is on tonight at 9pm on BBC1 and
@amazonprimevideo
in the US on 11/27.
We can’t wait to hear the music in this film. Don’t forget to listen to the official
@smallaxe
playlist on Spotify.
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Remembering the one and only Cool Ruler - Gregory Isaacs, today on what would have been his 70th birthday.
•
Gregory Isaacs is this week’s Trojan Artist of the Week. Listen to the playlist now —-> ✅
Includes
#nightnurse
#mrcop
#slavemaster
and more
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