About us

In the 1950s, Jamaica began to record and release its own Mento music, and the island’s music industry took its first tentative steps.
Soon, sound systems appeared and American RnB shook the island. By 1963, sound system operators were recording up-tempo Ska, symbolizing the optimism of a newly independent Jamaica.

In 1967, Jamaican music evolved into Rocksteady, which became the foundation of reggae rhythms for decades to come. In the early 1970s dub versions and the deejay gained prominence, and the growing awareness among Jamaicans of their black identity became a focal point of the emerging Roots Reggae style.

During the 1980s, the focus shifted again to having fun in the dancehall, and music primarily to be heard in the sound systems became increasingly popular. Known as “Dancehall” music, it went through a digital revolution and the effect of this phenomenon is still being felt today.

The blood of reggae continues to run through the various kinds of Jamaican music and there are remarkable recordings from each of these different periods. We aim to comprehensively cover the 50-plus years of Jamaican music, and pass on many magnificent recordings, which are non-commercial and highly artistic. Carefully handing down the tradition of reggae music - that is Dub Store Records.