DJ 745

The Irie Jamms Show inna rub a dub style featuring dancehall reggae classics from the 80s. The 1980s era was the decade referred to by many older dancehall fans and entertainers as the time "when dancehall was nice'' Although reggae's biggest superstar, Bob Marley, passed away in 1981, reggae continued to grow in popularity and DJ 745 showcases some of those voices and players of musical instrumen...

It's all about the hit songs for Summer 2016 in this weeks Irie Jamms Show with DJ 745. Tons of brand new music to feature including the current smash hit 'Caution' by Damian Marley (which is inspired by Black Uhuru's 'The Whole World is Africa), Mortimer with his piece on Winta James brand new riddim 'Mile High' and rhythm juggling on Oneness Records 'Maad Sick Reggaeville' riddim and Shamala Pro...

The Irie Jamms Show celebrates International Reggae Day on July 1st 2016 in a 3 hour special featuring a once in a lifetime conversation with the legendary Bunny Wailer recorded in Kingston as well as brand new reggae from Micah Shemaiah, Gentleman, Tony Rebel, Giark Digitalb Inad, Mortimer Mcpherson, Tarrus Riley, EarthKry alongside reggae classics from Peter Tosh, Dennis Brown and Gregory Isaacs...

Strictly vinyl selections in this weeks Irie Jamms Show by DJ 745 broadcasting live from his studios in Leicester City. Expect to hear the best in all things vinyl across the reggae genre past, present and future including the Single of the Week from Protoje & Chronixx Shy FX remix as well as riddim juggling on RoryStoneLove's Braveheart Riddim and Notis Productions Crossroads Riddim. Princess 'Mo...

This weeks Irie Jamms Show catches up with Raging Fyah to showcase their 3rd album 'Everlasting' which debuted at number two on the Reggae Billboard Charts. DJ 745 spoke to lead singer Kumar and Demar (keyboardist) at Raging Fyah HQ in Kingston about the new album, the concept and on working with Llamar 'Riff Raff' Brown at the legendary Tuff Gong Studios. Everlasting was unleashed to the world on...

This weeks Irie Jamms Show sees the legend Freddie Mcgregor take over the show with his musical selections. Earlier this year we sat down with Freddie McGregor at his Big Ship Studios in Kingston, JA and asked him to share a few songs that have had a profound impact on his life as part of our 'Musical Inspirations Series'. The song selections are truly amazing and really help to understand how we...

DJ 745 interviews Daddy U-Roy 'The Originator' in Kingston , Jamaica going back down memory lane tracing his first footsteps into a musical career into five decades, his first meeting with Duke Reid at Treasure Isle, the legendary dances with King Tubby's and the Mighty Sturgav Sound System. One of the innovators of the 'toasting' style over 'versions' of popular songs remixed by dub music pioneer...

Strictly Vinyl Selections from DJ 745 in this weeks Irie Jamms Show including the first play of a limited 10" vinyl record released for Record Store Day by the Late Bunny Rugs with his adaptation of the Cool Rulers 'Rumours'. Showcasing some of the finest reggae releases on vinyl in recent years from artists including Kabaka Pyramid, Chronixx, and Micah Shemaiah as well as riddim juggling on #GoWi...

This weeks Irie Jamms Show celebrates two important anniversaries in the history of Jamaican Music- the 50th Anniversary of the visit of HIM Haile Selassie I to Jamaica and the One Love Peace Concert held at the National Stadium in Kingston where Bob Marley gave a historical performance uniting the hands of Manley and Seaga on stage during his rendition of Jamming. DJ 745 plays a clip of this hist...

In this weeks Irie Jamms Show, DJ 745 interviews Bernard 'Satta' Collins of The Abyssinians live from his home in Kingston, Jamaica. Shining the spotlight on the lead singer of one of the finest groups to emerge from Jamaica in the late 60s. He passionately shares the story of his first forays into music and exactly how their debut single, ‘Satta Amassa Gana’, a song written by himself in 1968 cam...

This weeks Irie Jamms Show is filled with brand new reggae music from all four corners of the Globe. Featuring brand new riddim juggling from Maximum Sounds 'Blueberry Haze ' and Frankie Music's Jah Army riddims as well as our Single Of The Week from JUNO Award winning Kafinal, King Yellowman and Ken Boothe on a three the hard way combination. Riddim Reloaded features Keznamdi and Richie Stephens...

2 April is Garnett Silk's Earthstrong Day. DJ 745 Salutes the man, his music and message in a two hour 'Strictly Vinyl' edition of the Irie Jamms Show. From humble beginnings in Manchester, Jamaica he recorded his first song under the name of Little Bimbo in 1985 before taking the world by storm working alongside fellow artists like Tony Rebel, Uton Green, Yasus Afari and on sound systems includin...

This weeks Irie Jamms Show features an in-depth interview with EarthKry -a quartet of four aspiring singers/musicians from Edna Manley College who released their debut EP Hard Road in 2015. Drawing inspiration from Bob Marley and The Wailers, The Beatles, John Holt, Peter Tosh, Jacob Miller, Black Uhuru and Steel Pulse they tell their story to DJ 745 live from Jamaica and share some exciting news...

This weeks Irie Jamms Show is a 3 hour VINYL SPECIAL where we shine the spotlight on UK's Cultural Warrior Macka B. With a career spanning over thirty years his potent lyrical delivery over some of the finest Treasure Isle and Studio One riddims ever created is a sheer joy. DJ 745 caught up with Macka B in Jamaica to gain a deeper insight into the acclaimed 'Never Played a '45' album produced by P...

This weeks Irie Jamms Show is all about the hottest reggae beats worldwide featuring brand new music from Chopstick Dubplate/Mr. Williamz, Papa Michigan, Exco Levi, King Mas and J Boog. Our Single of the Week comes from Jesse Royal and XTM Nation on a song first heard on the acclaimed 'Royally Speaking' mixtape by Major Lazer's Walshy Fire. Riddim Reloaded features a brand new single by 'Di Captai...

This weeks Irie Jamms Show features a review of Vinyl Thursdays, one of the premier roots music events held weekly in Kingston, Jamaica including LIVE recordings from January 2016 featuring King Harar Sound, Kazam Davis, Rassi Hardknocks, Exile DI Brave, Mikey General, Aza Lineage, Ras Takura, Mark Wonder and many more. The Single of the Week comes from Samory with a scorcher called African Daught...

DJ 745 rounds up some of the highlights of Rebel Salute 2016 a roots reggae music festival held annually in Jamaica. This year marked the 23rd staging of the festival which was originally set up to mark the Earthstrong of its founder, Tony Rebel. It has grown into a 2 day festival which included breathtaking performances from artists including Beres Hammond OJ, Luciano, Queen Ifrica, Nesbeth, The...

DJ 745 meets an icon in the history of Jamaican Music Ken Boothe to share the 'Story of Artibella'.

The Irie Jamms Show looks back at some of the big reggae songs of 2015 in this 3 hour show presented by DJ 745 live on www.reggaespace.com.

DJ 745 plays a 'POWER HOUR' on reggaespace.com featuring 7 year old Princess 'More Fyah' Siyana singing her favourite song from Raging Fyah @ Tuff Gong Studios!!! Brand new music from Chronixx rocking Spanish Town as well as Nadine Sutherland on a hot 12" from Ariwa Records, Jah9's 'Fire' and Macka B on vinyl from 'Never Played a 45' LP

DJ 745's Irie Jamms Show Sunday 18th October 2pm-4pm (UK) online @ radio2funky.co.uk and 95.1FM in Leicester City featuring interviews with David 'RamJam' Rodigan talking about his early reggae influences and Tarrus Riley speaking about his love of the Rocksteady Era in 'Riddim Reloaded' Brand new music from Kabaka Pyramid, Raging Fyah and Romain Virgo alongside classic reggae from Leicester's Gro...

DJ 745 meets Iba Mahr to showcase his debut album Diamond Sox released on VP Records with productions from Born Rolling, Boxlunch, Conquering Lion, Notis and Royal Order Productions. Also featuring brand new music from Alaine, Dalton Harris and George Nooks and a preview of a brand new EP 'Rock On' by the Crown Prince of Reggae Dennis Brown recorded one week before his passing in 1999

DJ 745's Irie Jamms Show Black History Month Special Part 2 radio2funky.co.uk featuring an interview with the 'Pioneer of Toasting' Daddy U-Roy sharing his legendary story of holding the Top 3 chart positions with some classic recordings at Treasure Isle Records, brand new music from Beres Hammond, Jah Cure and Morgan Heritage. In the second hour of the show Kabaka Pyramid talks to DJ 745 about hi...

This weeks Irie Jamms Show features brand new music from Assassin aka Agent Sasco's brand new album 'Theory of Reggaetivity as well as Grammy Award winning Morgan Heritage's 'Strictly Roots'. Our Single Of The Week comes from conscious roots reggae soldier Tafari 'Christian Soldiers'. DJ 745 interviews 12 Tribes of Israel Mic Chanter Rassi Hardknocks and showcases his debut album 'Great Songs' in...

DJ 745's Irie Jamms Show Black History Month Special Part 1 radio2funky.co.uk featuring an interview with Marcia Griffiths sharing her story of the smash hit 'Young Gifted and Black', reggae/ska in Leicester with Laurel Aitken, Jimmy Cliff and the Wailers, brand new music from Kiko Bun and Chronixx telling the story of the 'News Carrying Dread' his 2015 hit single with Inner Circle.....Preservatio...