Absolutely love David Rodigan. Middle class old white man making no apologies for the music and culture he loves. Speading peace, love and unity. This what the world needs!
There is no DJ in the UK, possibly the world that gives so much information, so much collected knowledge and so much love for their work, then this legend. Sir David Rodigan has truly fed my passion for reggae and helped it grow. I love hearing reggae artists from all around the world shout him out in their song. KING RODIGAN
I've never hate on Rodigan. I have nothing but big 100% respect for the man. His love for reggae is bonafide genuine. All those years ago when he started, did he knew he was going to get knighted? No, he didn't. His reggae knowledge is immense. The man met the legends in person, the stars, the producers, the sound operators. The fact he's white is irrelevant. He, along with Tony Screw's Downbeat and U Roy's Sturgav are keeping reggae alive. Nuff respeck, Roddy!
56postoffice he's not been knighted...has MBE but is often referred to as a Sir. He nearly declined the MBE at that, he only accepted it on behalf of all citizens of Jamaica.
well, actually, the fact that he is white is relevant because it is a testament to the beauty and power of culture vibe, it can unify us all if we open our hearts to it. I myself am a white skinned Cuban and my passion for Reggae is off the charts. But to concur with you, Rodigan the boss selecter
So much love for Rodigan. Few people are so passionate about their craft. Met him in Croatia, London and back in my hometown of Newcastle. Several fistbumps have been shared over the years!
Major respect to rodigan. I use to listern to his music from when I was just a young boy listening to him on sunday nights at my friends place on his rastafarian dads old radio. Later in in life reggae was the music that saved my soul well incarcerated for 4 years as it bought me hope and love in a place that only has violence and upset. Big up reggae music world wide. 1 love
@@snakespreader I’m pretty sure it’s in his autobiography/book he made it goes on about how he first got into music and his first I influences, it’s a really good read if recommend it
Remember the "good old times" when use to sit at the Radio, listening BFBS and "Taped" as much of this stuff as possible. Thx Mr. Rodigan to share your love 4 music with us!
British Jamaican. Born in London. Lived in Kent. Reminds my father’s parties in our old home. Bought Rodigan’s book. Haven’t read yet. Music sounds wonderful!
How'd u like Soul Syndicate+King Tubby+Dennis Brown+Steven Marley?!? I love how he mixes the the history with his love for the music. I only found him last year, yet have been listening to these genres for nearly 20 years. There is no other music like this. None. So now he goes from my favorite King tubby+Jacob Miller to Bitty McClean ... We are fortunate to have such easy access to this. Nothing nurtures my spirit quite like reggae music. Cheers.
Big respect to Mr Rodigan. I grew up Listening and taping the sweetest of reggae music every Saturday back in the days. Love always from one of your biggest fans.
David Rodigan is one of my favourite radio disc jockeys in the world Without the likes of him and Bob Marley I would never had discovered the wonderful music of Jamaica known as reggae. Enough respect to you Mr Rodigan
Keeping it real. As always. I'm 48 from Leicester England. Iv never 4got how yor music "david" has kept me in high in spirits wen I've felt low. Thank u so much. Nuff luv OAKESY. Aka P.74
I was taping his Roots Rockers show on London's Capital Radio from 1980 onwards. A true knowledge and avid collector of Reggae music for over 40 years. Bigup Rodigan.
I grew up in Germany in the 80s listening to some awesome Dub being selected by the Crucial Dave Rodigan on the British Forces Broadcasting service. He is still up there bringing the sound systems to those that would have no idea where to find them.
Born in 1968 and David rodigan my founder of reggae music I remember him on horizon radio capital radio KiSS FM on a Sunday record with my cassette tapes I'm recording hour show man's legends brought reggae to England mega rodigan Battersea London some love silver some love gold some love rocker some love soul by David rodigan makes a good time roll murder style❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊
Got luv n respect for dis man....used to listen to him on my transrister radio....tape him on my tape recorder...then when older used to go see him at some place of oxford road cant temember wot it was called...Radigon a put on da pressure...big infulence ...thought he was a black guy till i see him for fisrt time
I first encountered David Rodigan on BFBS radio whilst stationed in Germany whilst serving in the army in the early 90's, he is world renowned as one of the greatest "selecta" and his knowledge is supreme, he has brought so many artists out of the shadows... respect for a lifetime
Big big up for this man. First got to know of him in 1984.... Rodigans Rockers on BFBS. We played it long and loud before a night on the town in Munster Germany. 👍
Ditto. I was in Wetter an der Ruhr. Home of 23 Base WKSP REME. 3000 German civilians working under about 50 senior rank REME Artificers only short distance from Dortmund but no SSVC tv. So had to listen to BFBS radio instead. Roddigan's Rockers sparked my love for reggae and Dub.
Much respect for all the community that love's great music the man is a legend & much-loved for his knowledge for AMAZING MUSIC AND PEOPLE THAT ASPIRE US VIA MUSIC. much love to ALL my BROTHERS and sisters.nuff love xx people be safe love blessings.
Sir David Rodigan came to LUTON TOWN a few years back the club he played was 61 club and he was good,, I left the club at 2.ooa.m thinking he was done LORD I WENT BACK IN HE WAS STILL PLAYING, HE PLAY A TUNE LIKE THE GIRL ON THE CORNER OF THE STREET,,, I WAS LIKE WHOA YOU CANT SIN LYRIC LIKE THAT BOOM HE STAYED UNTILL 4.00 AM BLESS A TRUE LOVER OF GIVING PEOPLE A GOOD TIME;)
Rodigan played Dublin around the same time as this BR, in Twisted Pepper and I'm enjoying this (i.e. watching at home) more than I enjoyed being at the gig. It's a unique experience, a Roddy gig, with its pros and cons. Like any reggae sound system event with the soundclash formula, the stops and starts break your concentration but with Roddy, the constant pull ups and monologues make you feel like there's more talk and silence than there is music. Also, you're dancing..then you're standing around..then you're dancing again. It gets a bit wearying after an hour. On the plus side, there's some great stuff in the stories, the music (when its on) is fantastic and there's the joyous sight of this fat speccy old geezer leaping around to reggae, doing what most young DJs dream of still doing in their 60s.
The cool ruler ! Ennnnh U ROY , got to see RAM JAM and Saxon sound at the amazing Bournemouth reggae festival and he’s back on the 28th July . The vibe is unreal in dream town b town people from brum , Southampton, London and all over all uniting . Best vibe . RIP TO DJ DEREK another white dove of peace and unity . Bristol / Dorset systems unite ❤❤
Sir David,have you maybe ,just maybe,considered a show in Zimbabwe? Robert Marley came and had a show on our Independance Day ,with Reggae and Dancehall a MASSIVE influence ,with ChillSpot Records spearheading this dispensation,artists like Likkle Art,Libho,Enzo Ishall,Bazooka (Dr Ribhi Riddim) all products of the music from the land of Wood and Water!!!1love,peace and harmony
I Man a true born African Man...and I don't get the hatred people have for Rodigan! As for now Roots is Universal Music, and Rodigan is doing so much for it. So yea Mad Love Rodigan! Signal!
I was reading some of these comments and anybody with sense should David radigan is a good entertainer not really a selector now coxsone was not hating on radigan he was just putting him in his proper place because he is not a godfather for reggae in England it was very disrespectful for those bigger heads in Jamaica to reward him a honour that he doesn't deserve that's all
He never said he was a godfather of reggae but a gateway, a door so to speak to open up for all, the power of reggae and to share the sounds of Jamaica and his love his passion his pride. He is a funny little fella but he is the best in his craft and he respects everyone and doesn't think he is above or better than anyone even tho he kill a sound boy fi dead lol he is an ambassador and loves the Jamaica people as much as their music. Nothing but love and that's facts, hate him or love him he is a legend. From the age of 13 I've been listening to Mr Rodigan, now 43 and I still 1 foot skank sipping pon me rum listening to rodigan and all the old and new sounds 💃🕺🏿 I'm a junglist at heart ❤️
How can Coxsone hate on RamJam?? The man's passion for reggae music & culture is clear, listen to his opening speech keenly. He humbly acknowledges that he's merely a selector & pays homage to all the UK sound systems, including Coxsone!! & this was in 2011!! Jealousy & bitterness never a good thing!
Zimbox TV it's not about his passion it's about the deeper meaning of exploitation and 'others' claiming what's rightfuĺly ours and then giving no true recognition for the founder's and warriors of today keeping the genuineness of Reggea going.
That may be true in general terms but those accusations specifically against Ram Jam are unsubstantiated. That's my point, by all means be angry about cultural misappropriation but the argument is lost when you attack the wrong person & use derogatory language in the process. Unacceptable! Both Coxsone & Rodigan have advanced the cause for reggae in the U.K. albeit in different ways. Rodigan didn't award himself any awards & neither did he call himself king of anything - he never would. So the rastaman's accusation is based on a lie & I can't respect that. Personally, I learn a lot more about Jamaican music & culture when I tune in to a Rodigan session or attend a dance than when I go to some of these Jamaican bashment parties or soundclashes where it's pure fuckery. Screaming obscenities into the mic, daggering BS & where the music is more hip hop than reggae. So just being Jamaican born doesn't necessarily guarantee authenticity. There's no doubt about reggae's origins but the music transcended Jamaica decades ago. Personally I don't see how that is a problem. If Rodigan never existed Coxsone & the 500 sounds that he claims to represent will still be exactly where they are today. There's no need to compete or compare, same mission different platforms. Black culture has been misappropriated for decades & I could give you a 100 names of people who've 'stolen' from reggae but Rodigan's name is not gonna be on that list. You Coxsone & I know that Rodigan is not a parasite, so does many reggae legends & fraternity who have endorsed & validated him over the years. It's a personal thing with Coxsone & unfortunately it reflects very badly on the rasta!
fair point boss but Coxsone too had some good points... the revolution that is Reggae & the heroes of Jamaican music should be bigger than average pop icons. But Babylon is burning and unity is the key!!
I agree, the problem is we live in a world where people will still keep ignorance alive and to be fair, it ain't coming from the down to earth these days
Sonidelite Powell all I have ever heard is roddigan total humble and passionate.. never a big up himself. simply a true lover of the music and culture... I think that a positive impact...
Remember when Rodigan persuaded Shabba to come on stage after Brixton Academy got shot up. I’d only heard The Don🇬🇧 on the radio and I said to my mate “who’s that white bloke coaxing Shabba?” and he said “That’s Rodigan mate, me mums favourite selector”🔥⚡️🔥
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Absolutely love David Rodigan. Middle class old white man making no apologies for the music and culture he loves. Speading peace, love and unity. This what the world needs!
First 🇺🇸 who comments will be about cultural appropriation. 😅
Every tune was fire for its own reason.
Wasn't old when him start buss... check him dubplates from the originators.. man was a Yard in 79.. Saint Rodigan
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There is no DJ in the UK, possibly the world that gives so much information, so much collected knowledge and so much love for their work, then this legend. Sir David Rodigan has truly fed my passion for reggae and helped it grow.
I love hearing reggae artists from all around the world shout him out in their song. KING RODIGAN
Have you heard Durrty Goodz tune called Rodigan?
Sam Leadbeater There are many they just aren't given the platforn Rodigon is.
Too right go david
A ride through reggae history with the 1 and only, David Rodigan! A true legend ❤
I've never hate on Rodigan. I have nothing but big 100% respect for the man. His love for reggae is bonafide genuine. All those years ago when he started, did he knew he was going to get knighted? No, he didn't. His reggae knowledge is immense. The man met the legends in person, the stars, the producers, the sound operators. The fact he's white is irrelevant. He, along with Tony Screw's Downbeat and U Roy's Sturgav are keeping reggae alive. Nuff respeck, Roddy!
56postoffice he's not been knighted...has MBE but is often referred to as a Sir. He nearly declined the MBE at that, he only accepted it on behalf of all citizens of Jamaica.
And why was that do you think!?
I couldn’t say it better!!!
well, actually, the fact that he is white is relevant because it is a testament to the beauty and power of culture vibe, it can unify us all if we open our hearts to it. I myself am a white skinned Cuban and my passion for Reggae is off the charts. But to concur with you, Rodigan the boss selecter
I used to listen to my brothers old Trogen records . Then i found David every Sunday morning on the radio. I'm 59 now and i still love this guys
Look at the joy on that man's face like it's the first time he's hearing this great music. It's awesome to have a passion like that for so long.
Un my first refuge years 99, l was lucky to listen BFBS british forces bro service...with Jhon Peel make my days much easyer...
He brought Reggae to the main stream uk radio station. Blessings man
So much love for Rodigan. Few people are so passionate about their craft.
Met him in Croatia, London and back in my hometown of Newcastle. Several fistbumps have been shared over the years!
Major respect to rodigan. I use to listern to his music from when I was just a young boy listening to him on sunday nights at my friends place on his rastafarian dads old radio. Later in in life reggae was the music that saved my soul well incarcerated for 4 years as it bought me hope and love in a place that only has violence and upset. Big up reggae music world wide. 1 love
David Rodigan is a legend. A true MC. It’s beautiful to see that Mr Rodigan still feels the music after all these years. Much respect.
he's performing in Cardiff tomorrow for the 40th anniversary
When reggae catches your ear it never goes away!
This man tought me so much 40, 45 years ago he's my mentor! Big up mr Rodigan!
Blessed love! 💚💛❤
Salute you "Sir David Rodigan" have been a follower of this man since 1982...... I'm now 50........ And still Frickin' love the man ..... 😍😘💕 💫
Do you happen to know the first record he ever bought? I'm looking for the name of that song haha
@@snakespreader I’m pretty sure it’s in his autobiography/book he made it goes on about how he first got into music and his first I influences, it’s a really good read if recommend it
@@snakespreaderI believe it’s my boy lollipop by Millie small… sorry I’m 5 years late
@@psychonautical6587 pahaha great thanks, It has been so long I forgot why i ever asked. Saw rodigan 5 years ago on some mandy haha
@@snakespreader can’t get better than that. I’m seeing him on Friday!
I am 59 yrs old...David gives me hope ...love you man
What a speech to start his set, respect!
What amazes me about Rodigan, is the guy's enthusiasm for the music he's playing. And by all appearances, he's an encyclopedia of music knowledge.
That intro is legendary
Remember the "good old times" when use to sit at the Radio, listening BFBS and "Taped" as much of this stuff as possible. Thx Mr. Rodigan to share your love 4 music with us!
King Rodigan doing what he does best! I can't think of a better way to spend my life, spinning beautiful records. My Inspiration!
British Jamaican. Born in London. Lived in Kent. Reminds my father’s parties in our old home.
Bought Rodigan’s book. Haven’t read yet. Music sounds wonderful!
The book is 🔥
anthony adolphe Have read the book. Excellent.
Listening to Sir Rodigan play is like going on a musical history lesson. Nuff Raspect Roddy.
How'd u like Soul Syndicate+King Tubby+Dennis Brown+Steven Marley?!?
I love how he mixes the the history with his love for the music. I only found him last year, yet have been listening to these genres for nearly 20 years. There is no other music like this. None. So now he goes from my favorite King tubby+Jacob Miller to Bitty McClean ... We are fortunate to have such easy access to this. Nothing nurtures my spirit quite like reggae music. Cheers.
Big respect to Mr Rodigan. I grew up Listening and taping the sweetest of reggae music every Saturday back in the days. Love always from one of your biggest fans.
David Rodigan is one of my favourite radio disc jockeys in the world Without the likes of him and Bob Marley I would never had discovered the wonderful music of Jamaica known as reggae.
Enough respect to you Mr Rodigan
Keeping it real. As always. I'm 48 from Leicester England. Iv never 4got how yor music "david" has kept me in high in spirits wen I've felt low. Thank u so much. Nuff luv OAKESY. Aka P.74
I was taping his Roots Rockers show on London's Capital Radio from 1980 onwards. A true knowledge and avid collector of Reggae music for over 40 years. Bigup Rodigan.
Rodigan has reggae running through his veins. A true master of his craft. Big up ramjam inna de dancehall
can't believe this gem's for free. thank u selecta ! thank u Jamaica !
The real music teacher sir David rodigan ......nuff respect from the bajan crew##
Wonder if I could book Rodigan to do a speech at my wedding ? ...
kiss mi neck yes but I warn you he will talk too much after a few beers
Hahaha Yes , but i would love that
marry me
MONEY TALKS !!!!!!!!!!!!
Anthony Cox 🏃🏾♂️💨💨💨💰💰💰💰😳
It doesn't matter if you are black white green or any other colour vibes are vibes david rodigan is a legend respect
I grew up in Germany in the 80s listening to some awesome Dub being selected by the Crucial Dave Rodigan on the British Forces Broadcasting service.
He is still up there bringing the sound systems to those that would have no idea where to find them.
Exactly my experience, but from just across the German Dutch border.
Rodigan was born in Germany himself if im not mistaken
@@PeterJanHaas I was in Mönchengladbach, so I could have probably waved to you from there
Born in 1968 and David rodigan my founder of reggae music I remember him on horizon radio capital radio KiSS FM on a Sunday record with my cassette tapes I'm recording hour show man's legends brought reggae to England mega rodigan Battersea London some love silver some love gold some love rocker some love soul by David rodigan makes a good time roll murder style❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊
Got luv n respect for dis man....used to listen to him on my transrister radio....tape him on my tape recorder...then when older used to go see him at some place of oxford road cant temember wot it was called...Radigon a put on da pressure...big infulence ...thought he was a black guy till i see him for fisrt time
Thanks rodigan for kicking off with sir lord comic,the great record breaker that lives in jamaica
sharper than a razor blade
167 people don't realise how many soundboys got deaded by Sir Rodigan
😂😂😂
So, so, so great. A live history of the beautiful and incredible music of Jamaica. How special.
Straight outta Catanzaro, big respect for David Rodigan.
Ma davvero quel pezzo di Jacob Miller era la canzone del Catanzaro? 😂😂 Universal reggae music!!!
Please put up the rest of this show! This set is awesome!
my man has been there for the country and culture from day 100
He knows his onions. I have nothing but respect for him.
Rodigam is king of the UK SOUND
I LOVE this!! Big up the world wide fans! Respect
I first encountered David Rodigan on BFBS radio whilst stationed in Germany whilst serving in the army in the early 90's, he is world renowned as one of the greatest "selecta" and his knowledge is supreme, he has brought so many artists out of the shadows... respect for a lifetime
Big big up for this man. First got to know of him in 1984.... Rodigans Rockers on BFBS. We played it long and loud before a night on the town in Munster Germany. 👍
Ditto.
I was in Wetter an der Ruhr.
Home of 23 Base WKSP REME.
3000 German civilians working under about 50 senior rank REME Artificers
only short distance from Dortmund but no SSVC tv.
So had to listen to BFBS radio instead.
Roddigan's Rockers sparked my love for reggae and Dub.
Bielefeld 1993/1997 Rodigans rockers BFBS 👊🏻
wow rodigan. absolutely fantastic find. please put up the rest of these videos.
Listen to some of these tracks my friend! tell me what you think?
The only English man able to go anywhere in the world, respect
Much respect for all the community that love's great music the man is a legend & much-loved for his knowledge for AMAZING MUSIC AND PEOPLE THAT ASPIRE US VIA MUSIC. much love to ALL my BROTHERS and sisters.nuff love xx people be safe love blessings.
Sir David Rodigan came to LUTON TOWN a few years back the club he played was 61 club and he was good,, I left the club at 2.ooa.m thinking he was done LORD I WENT BACK IN HE WAS STILL PLAYING, HE PLAY A TUNE LIKE THE GIRL ON THE CORNER OF THE STREET,,, I WAS LIKE WHOA YOU CANT SIN LYRIC LIKE THAT BOOM HE STAYED UNTILL 4.00 AM BLESS A TRUE LOVER OF GIVING PEOPLE A GOOD TIME;)
Rodigan played Dublin around the same time as this BR, in Twisted Pepper and I'm enjoying this (i.e. watching at home) more than I enjoyed being at the gig. It's a unique experience, a Roddy gig, with its pros and cons. Like any reggae sound system event with the soundclash formula, the stops and starts break your concentration but with Roddy, the constant pull ups and monologues make you feel like there's more talk and silence than there is music. Also, you're dancing..then you're standing around..then you're dancing again. It gets a bit wearying after an hour. On the plus side, there's some great stuff in the stories, the music (when its on) is fantastic and there's the joyous sight of this fat speccy old geezer leaping around to reggae, doing what most young DJs dream of still doing in their 60s.
The cool ruler ! Ennnnh U ROY , got to see RAM JAM and Saxon sound at the amazing Bournemouth reggae festival and he’s back on the 28th July . The vibe is unreal in dream town b town people from brum , Southampton, London and all over all uniting . Best vibe . RIP TO DJ DEREK another white dove of peace and unity . Bristol / Dorset systems unite ❤❤
Sir David,have you maybe ,just maybe,considered a show in Zimbabwe? Robert Marley came and had a show on our Independance Day ,with Reggae and Dancehall a MASSIVE influence ,with ChillSpot Records spearheading this dispensation,artists like Likkle Art,Libho,Enzo Ishall,Bazooka (Dr Ribhi Riddim) all products of the music from the land of Wood and Water!!!1love,peace and harmony
Look at that. I'll be listening to this going into the new year.
Such a legend . Is it just me or is the Tubbys,Dennis Brown , Jnr Gong Africa dub one of the best ever to be played .
Heard this years before on a Festival i want this song so bad :D
Dangerous.
He certainly knows his stuff.....great voice too !!!
SHARE for 2019! awesome intro thank you legend David Rodigan
Big Up DR. Massive passion for music. Legend
Can't believe I've only just heard of this guy big respect 🙏
I Man a true born African Man...and I don't get the hatred people have for Rodigan! As for now Roots is Universal Music, and Rodigan is doing so much for it. So yea Mad Love Rodigan! Signal!
Living legend. DJ knows his stuff.
Mad respect for David Rodigan he's being doing his ting since I was a youth.
Absolute legend!
I was reading some of these comments and anybody with sense should David radigan is a good entertainer not really a selector now coxsone was not hating on radigan he was just putting him in his proper place because he is not a godfather for reggae in England it was very disrespectful for those bigger heads in Jamaica to reward him a honour that he doesn't deserve that's all
He never said he was a godfather of reggae but a gateway, a door so to speak to open up for all, the power of reggae and to share the sounds of Jamaica and his love his passion his pride. He is a funny little fella but he is the best in his craft and he respects everyone and doesn't think he is above or better than anyone even tho he kill a sound boy fi dead lol he is an ambassador and loves the Jamaica people as much as their music. Nothing but love and that's facts, hate him or love him he is a legend. From the age of 13 I've been listening to Mr Rodigan, now 43 and I still 1 foot skank sipping pon me rum listening to rodigan and all the old and new sounds 💃🕺🏿 I'm a junglist at heart ❤️
RamJam has forgotten more about reggae than we will ever know
Big up rodigan each and every time 💯💯💯💯
This should of to be teached at a certain level at the school...I m not from the UK but this is knowledge...
sound systems must have brought some real unique flavor all of their own back in the day when tech was less advanced and less uniform
Looking forward to catching this man at Fal Reggae fest next month, wot a G!
Who listening in 2021😍😍😍
Here in Chicago. I actually DJ’d in London early 80’s.
Respect David Saxon crew Jamaica true reggae angels
big respect
11:40 is there a Full Version? Heard this years before on Reggae Jam Festival 🤩
Bro i need this song 🔥
Rodiman.! Rulin' Power. Dat famous clash night back den w Barry G. Remember dat session forever!
sharing the love and sharing the knowledge rodigan x
didn't expect this in my sub box! big up rodigan
Thank Jay fi man like Rodigan, him keep the history alive
Whole heapah tune Rodigan you can sure pick them!!!
Reggae is medicine
Respect for you from Curaçao 🇨🇼
big up man like Rodigan🔥🔥🔥❤❤
Just discovered rodigan !
Rodigan with the Jr. Gong dub! What a G!
back to back
He needs an award
That tenor saw dub was a real dud. Rip to a legend,true shame what happened to that man
Big up Ram Jam Rodigan. The ultimate Don
How can Coxsone hate on RamJam?? The man's passion for reggae music & culture is clear, listen to his opening speech keenly. He humbly acknowledges that he's merely a selector & pays homage to all the UK sound systems, including Coxsone!! & this was in 2011!! Jealousy & bitterness never a good thing!
Zimbox TV
it's not about his passion it's about the deeper meaning of exploitation and 'others' claiming what's rightfuĺly ours and then giving no true recognition for the founder's and warriors of today keeping the genuineness of Reggea going.
That may be true in general terms but those accusations specifically against Ram Jam are unsubstantiated. That's my point, by all means be angry about cultural misappropriation but the argument is lost when you attack the wrong person & use derogatory language in the process. Unacceptable!
Both Coxsone & Rodigan have advanced the cause for reggae in the U.K. albeit in different ways. Rodigan didn't award himself any awards & neither did he call himself king of anything - he never would. So the rastaman's accusation is based on a lie & I can't respect that.
Personally, I learn a lot more about Jamaican music & culture when I tune in to a Rodigan session or attend a dance than when I go to some of these Jamaican bashment parties or soundclashes where it's pure fuckery. Screaming obscenities into the mic, daggering BS & where the music is more hip hop than reggae. So just being Jamaican born doesn't necessarily guarantee authenticity. There's no doubt about reggae's origins but the music transcended Jamaica decades ago. Personally I don't see how that is a problem.
If Rodigan never existed Coxsone & the 500 sounds that he claims to represent will still be exactly where they are today. There's no need to compete or compare, same mission different platforms. Black culture has been misappropriated for decades & I could give you a 100 names of people who've 'stolen' from reggae but Rodigan's name is not gonna be on that list.
You Coxsone & I know that Rodigan is not a parasite, so does many reggae legends & fraternity who have endorsed & validated him over the years. It's a personal thing with Coxsone & unfortunately it reflects very badly on the rasta!
fair point boss but Coxsone too had some good points... the revolution that is Reggae & the heroes of Jamaican music should be bigger than average pop icons. But Babylon is burning and unity is the key!!
I agree, the problem is we live in a world where people will still keep ignorance alive and to be fair, it ain't coming from the down to earth these days
Sonidelite Powell all I have ever heard is roddigan total humble and passionate.. never a big up himself. simply a true lover of the music and culture... I think that a positive impact...
Nuff Love to anyone who promotes my Reggae culture..
Remember when Rodigan persuaded Shabba to come on stage after Brixton Academy got shot up. I’d only heard The Don🇬🇧 on the radio and I said to my mate “who’s that white bloke coaxing Shabba?” and he said “That’s Rodigan mate, me mums favourite selector”🔥⚡️🔥
RADIGAN KILLING HIS SET!!!!!! AWSOME!!
SAXON SOUND
BIG UP SIR DAVID RODIGAN BEST DJ EVER IN
Big up for the Catanzaro football team! J. Clarke spreading vibe everywhere
Roddy winning again. Normal tings.
Godfather Roddy run it like a president!
DRAW A TUNEE BIG UPS TO YOU DAVID RODIGAN MAX RESPECT THANKUU 👑🏆👊🎤🔥
11.43 my one dream in life is to have this much energy at his age
Anyone know what music video is being played from about 1 min onwards? Looks like some old French hip hop vid
Tracklist Anybody Cheers
David Rodigan.. Legend.
Legend!! Big up Rodii
Rodigan ya bad!
Track list please!
The king 👑
these man int crowd do not appreciate rodders, love him what a guy
Rodigan is a legend.