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REGGAE TRAP

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Kaptin Barrett

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Feb. 19, 2024, 6:07 p.m.

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Jada Kingdom, Koffee, Yaadcore, Popcaan, Fyah Roiall, O.B.F, Dre Island, …

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modern reggae, dancehall, reggae fusion, jamaican dancehall, dancehall queen, reggae, …

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BOOMTOWN 2022 - KAPTIN'S LIVE TIPS

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Kaptin Barrett (AAA Badboy)

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This was my final year at Boomtown and I'm really happy with how the line up turned out! Big shout out to James, Alec, Earache, Manidexterous, Tribe Of Frog, Kelvin and all the other programmers, plus Becca, Tara and Paris for making it happen as well as Lak, Chris and …

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Jan. 29, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

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396

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Kofi Stone, Afriquoi, Onipa, Nines, Nkulee Dube, Norris Brown, Nova …

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modern reggae, uk alternative hip hop, modern ska punk, uk …

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Kaptin Barrett Radio - Play On Shuffle

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Kaptin Barrett

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A mixture of nourishing sounds both old and new for any occasion. This is the family friendly version without swearing (hopefully please let me know if any has slipped through) but if you want the other one just hit me up on kaptinisdead@gmail.com

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Jan. 24, 2024, 11:38 p.m.

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313

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Bob Andy, Ty, Etta James, Billy Paul, Lutan Fyah, SAULT, …

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soul, reggae, roots reggae, classic soul, modern reggae, funk, indie …

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FOLK MY LIFE

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Kaptin Barrett

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Some of my favourite folk and roots releases between 2016-2022. Wonderfully understated emotion, great songs and raw talent. UK artists mostly but not exclusively.

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Jan. 17, 2024, 7:16 a.m.

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93

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Maudlin, Broadside Hacks, Cosmo Sheldrake, Auka, Lisa Knapp, Angeline Morrison, …

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traditional british folk, traditional english folk, british folk, chamber pop, …

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NEW YORK BLOCK PARTY: THE ROOTS OF HIP HOP

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Kaptin Barrett

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Nov. 12, 2023, 11:09 a.m.

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167

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Incredible Bongo Band, James Brown, Bobby Byrd, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Fred …

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soul, classic soul, funk, southern soul, rare groove, disco, p …

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Deep

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1970s

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RAGGA: 91 - 95

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Kaptin Barrett

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Although Ragga dates back to the late 80s, there was a certain sound, energy and attitude from the early to mid 90s that really hit me hard. When dances like the Bogle or the Butterfly were big and acts like Buju Banton, Capleton, Beenie Man and Bounty Killer became super …

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Nov. 11, 2023, 12:39 p.m.

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103

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Beenie Man, Buju Banton, Cutty Ranks, General Degree, Ninjaman, Bounty …

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old school dancehall, dancehall, reggae fusion, deep ragga, lovers rock, …

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1990s

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Caribbean

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WELCOME TO ZAMROCK: 70s Psychedelic Funk Rock from Zambia

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Kaptin Barrett

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Zambia gained independence from Britain in 1964 but the musical influence remained and in the 70s there were handful of bands that combined Psychedelic Rock, Blues and Funk with traditional homegrown sounds. The scene was short lived due to AIDS and a turbulent economy but the music was incredible.

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Nov. 10, 2023, 11:27 p.m.

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29

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Ngozi Family, Chrissy Zebby Tembo, Amanaz, Five Revolutions, Peace, WITCH, …

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afro psych, acid rock, african rock, stoner metal, classic afrobeat

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JUNGLIST SOLDIERS 2020 (JANUARY - MARCH)

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Kaptin Barrett

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The Jungle flame still burns brightly in 2020. Here's a selection of my favourite tracks from the first quarter of the year.

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Nov. 8, 2023, 1:06 p.m.

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80

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RMS, Veak, Peshay, Benny Page, Dillinja, Chopstick Dubplate, Kumarachi, Scattyone, …

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jungle, ragga jungle, uk dnb, jump up, drum and bass, …

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JAB JAB: GRENADA & CARRIACOU SOCA

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Kaptin Barrett

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French creole for Devil, the Jab Jab Mas on the J'ouvert morning of Grenada Carnival is one of the most interesting and certainly eye catching of traditions. Revellers cover themselves in oil or black paint and wear horns and chains. Jab Jab soca is heavily influenced by the sights and …

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Nov. 8, 2023, 3:21 a.m.

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253

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Lava Man, Tallpree, Jab King, Luni Spark & Electrify, Ghage …

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grenada soca, soca, lovers rock, uk reggae, bajan soca, chutney

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2010s

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Happy

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Loud

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Caribbean

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UPLIFTMENT: CONSCIOUS REGGAE VIBES

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Creator:

Kaptin Barrett

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There's no music better suited to hard times than Reggae and there's no better music to get you through them either. This is a selection of positive affirmations, conscious insights and just plain old good vibes uplifting tunes. Don't forget to spread the love if it helps.

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Nov. 6, 2023, 12:36 p.m.

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118

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Chezidek, Anthony B, Fantan Mojah, Clinton Fearon, Blackout JA, Blend …

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modern reggae, roots reggae, dancehall, reggae, lovers rock, reggae fusion, …

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2010s

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PARADISE GARAGE: Larry Levan's Legendary Selections 1977 to 1987

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Kaptin Barrett

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Without a doubt one of the most important clubs in music history, the Paradise Garage in New York ran for a decade between 1977-87 and from it was born House and Garage music. Larry Levan was the resident DJ and this playlist is a selection of the music we know …

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Nov. 6, 2023, 2:10 a.m.

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1879

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Top Artists:

Donna Summer, Larry Levan, Grace Jones, Sylvester, Gwen Guthrie, The …

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disco, post-disco, funk, classic soul, quiet storm, soul, motown, deep …

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Deep

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1970s

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OFF ME NUT

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Kaptin Barrett

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A decade's worth of gold from one of the UK's finest rave labels, an underground Sheffield sensation who's artists all carry the same mix of heavy bass, irreverant humour and a magpie approach to rave history taking everything from Donk to Dancehall, Bassline to Breakcore, Grime to Gabber and beyond

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Nov. 5, 2023, 10:06 a.m.

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58

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Phatworld, Thorpey, Superior Cornrows, Vincent Van Sloth, K-orse, Basshound, M-Project, …

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bass house, old school bassline, breakcore, bassline, mashcore, j-core, bristol …

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Deep

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2010s

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HILLBILLY, COUNTRY & OLD TIME FOLK: 1920s & 30s

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Kaptin Barrett

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With its roots in Celtic Folk music, English Ballads and the Blues, the old time music of the Appalachian mountains and Southerrn US states became commercially available in the 1920s and gave birth to the unstoppable force of Country music (as well as Bluegrass in the 1940s). This is jus

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Nov. 5, 2023, 3:52 a.m.

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208

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AC (Eck) Robertson, Various Artists, G. B. Grayson, Frank Proffitt, …

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traditional folk, appalachian folk, vintage old-time, old-time, vintage country folk, …

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Deep

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2000s

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STEPPERS: FROM ROOTS TO RAVING

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Kaptin Barrett

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First introduced by Phil Chalender at Studio 1 and made popular by drummers such as Sly Dunbar (of Sly and Robbie), the 4/4 steppers beat is a powerful force when used right and it has become ubiquitous in the sound system raves of Europe. This is a little selection of …

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Nov. 5, 2023, 3:32 a.m.

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182

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Vibronics, Cultural Warriors, Queen Omega, Lee "Scratch" Perry, Dubkasm, Iron …

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dub reggae, uk dub, dub, roots reggae, reggae, ragga jungle, …

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Deep

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2010s

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Caribbean

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NEW JACK SWING

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Kaptin Barrett

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Here it is, the sound of late 80s and early 90s RNB mixed with Hip-hop, the soundtrack to my first club outings to Tom Toms in Cardiff (shout out DJ Tyler) or to the back of class rinsing some of these albums on my walkman. But you didn't have to …

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Nov. 5, 2023, 1:54 a.m.

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312

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Bobby Brown, TLC, Bell Biv DeVoe, Guy, Johnny Gill, Richard …

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contemporary r&b, new jack swing, r&b, urban contemporary, boy band, …

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1990s

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Mixed Mood

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R&B

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HIGHER LEARNING - NOUGHTIES UK HIP HOP

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Kaptin Barrett

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Higher Learning was a Hip-hop night in Cardiff that I ran with Dregz and Ruffstylz for over a decade starting in 2000. This is the soundtrack to those golden years, many of these acts played the night whilst the others are representative of what else was happening around the country …

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Nov. 2, 2023, 5:07 p.m.

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55

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Johnny B, Braintax, Doc Brown, Roots Manuva, Jehst, Keltech, Dubbledge, …

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uk hip hop, uk alternative hip hop, conscious hip hop, …

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2000s

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Hip Hop

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SHANGRI LA - LIVE AT THE NAUGHTY CORNER

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Kaptin Barrett

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A selection of some classic underground bands from around the world that have blessed the stages of Shangri La at Glastonbury since 2008.

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Oct. 30, 2023, 9:09 p.m.

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57

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12 Stone Toddler, Father Funk, Alejandro Toledo And The Magic …

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gypsy fusion, electro swing, dub punk, uk reggae, modern ska …

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BREEZE: Afrobeats and Caribbean Pop

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Kaptin Barrett

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The best in new sunshine drenched pop music from across Africa and the Caribbean.

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Oct. 30, 2023, 6 p.m.

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16

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Fireboy DML, Master KG, Shenseea, KANIS, Burna Boy, One Time …

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dancehall, afrobeats, nigerian pop, soca, afropop, nigerian hip hop, modern …

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DUBSTEP: NOUGHTIES

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Kaptin Barrett

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Oct. 29, 2023, 7:37 a.m.

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45

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Benga, Zomby, Joker, Peverelist, Coki, Caspa, Flowdan, Youngsta, Kode9, Kromestar, …

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classic dubstep, future garage, wonky, purple sound, deep dubstep, uk …

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2000s

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MIAMI BASS

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Kaptin Barrett

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From it's Electro inspired roots to the high tempo Booty Bass bangers, plus a few from the Car Audio scene for good measure. Make sure you play this with bass but watch your speakers, Miami Bass didn't get it's name for nothing.

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Oct. 29, 2023, 5:25 a.m.

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50

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Dj Jock D, DJ Jealous J, mc gemini, Dynamix II, …

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miami bass, bass music, miami hip hop, old school hip …

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2010s

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Hip Hop

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NORTHERN SOUL

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Kaptin Barrett

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All night raving in the UK dates back to the 1960s when Mod influenced clubs in places like Manchester, Wigan, Blackpool and Stoke On Trent ended up gravitating to a stomping Motown influenced sound which eventually became known as Northern Soul. Here's a heavyweight selection of personal favourites

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Oct. 4, 2023, 11:54 p.m.

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109

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The Sharpees, Billy Butler, Bobby Wells, Brenda Holloway, Bunny Sigler, …

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northern soul, classic soul, southern soul, motown, deep northern soul, …

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2000s

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BLUES: 1920S

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Kaptin Barrett

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Just watched Ma Rainey's Black Bottom on Netflix and realised I needed to finish this playlist!

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Oct. 2, 2023, 6:35 p.m.

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77

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Alberta Hunter, Clara Smith, Bertha Chippier Hill, Bessie Smith, Big …

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traditional blues, country blues, acoustic blues, blues, classic female blues, …

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NEO SOUL: 1995-2005

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Kaptin Barrett

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Neo Soul is a meeting point between Hip-hop, Soul, RNB & Jazz that saw it's golden age from the mid 90s to the mid 00s, so I've focussed on that decade. There were of course great tunes before and many since but I'll save those for other playlists. I've combined …

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Oct. 1, 2023, 4:25 p.m.

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Erykah Badu, D'Angelo, Angie Stone, Redman, Bilal, Amp Fiddler, Macy …

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neo soul, r&b, urban contemporary, hip hop, east coast hip …

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FIELD MUSIC: UK FESTIVAL FAVOURITES

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Kaptin Barrett

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A selection of bands past and present whose popularity is undoubtedly married to their time in the fields. Many live and breathe festivals and so this latest situation is no doubt extra hard for them. Go check them out and maybe buy some merch if you become a fan.

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Oct. 1, 2023, 1:27 a.m.

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Eva Lazarus, Cara, Afro Cluster, Age of Glass, B'tol, Babyhead, …

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gypsy fusion, uk reggae, dub punk, electro swing, modern ska …

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EVERYBODY LOVES THE SUNSHINE

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Kaptin Barrett

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I didn't intend on making a fully sun drenched 70s jazz funk and soul playlist but I wanted to make something to go with this amazing weather we're having and once I started with Roy Ayers the rest just fell into place. It certainly shows my Hip-hop roots too, loads …

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Sept. 28, 2023, 10:32 a.m.

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Annette Peacock, Earth, Wind & Fire, Bill Withers, Bob James, …

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jazz funk, soul, funk, soul jazz, classic soul, quiet storm, …

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1970s

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Quiet

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WEST AFRICAN GROOVES

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Kaptin Barrett

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I wanted to include as many West Africa countries as I could so there was no chance of slimming this playlist down to my usual 60 tracks. Because of that I've also kept it in alphabetical order. Enjoy this selection of Funk, Soul, Rock and a little Afrobeat from West …

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Sept. 28, 2023, 10:26 a.m.

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172

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Top Artists:

Marijata, Bala Miller, Adamah & Agbote, Africa 70, Afro Cult …

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classic afrobeat, afrobeat, afro psych, afro-funk, afropop, highlife, west african …

Emotion and Other

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Deep

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BRITCORE - UK HIP HOP CLASSICS (88-93)

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Kaptin Barrett

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Considering it was such an integral influence on UK music such as Rave, Jungle, Big Beat and even Grime, the breakbeat driven raw sound of this era of UK Hip-hop rarely gets talked about. Lots missing on Spotify and allow the US accent in places (it was early), but enjoy …

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Sept. 25, 2023, 2:24 a.m.

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Criminal Minds, Demon Boyz, Hijack, Hardnoise, Silver Bullet, Blade, First …

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britcore, old school uk hip hop, ragga jungle, rave, jamaican …

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1980s

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UPLIFTING SOUNDS FOR ISOLATED HUMANS

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Kaptin Barrett

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A little nourishment for the soul in these troublesome times.

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Sept. 24, 2023, 2:35 p.m.

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Lazarus, Mr Jukes, Johan Hugo, Black Sage, Amadou & Mariam, …

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british soul, indie soul, alternative r&b, brass band, bboy, afropop, …

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70s LOVERS ROCK: THE BIRTH AND ROOTS OF A BRITISH REGGAE PHENONEMON

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Kaptin Barrett

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I was going to do a strictly UK playlist but couldn't pass up the chance of including some of my favourite Gregory Isaacs, Dennis Brown and Alton Ellis tracks, all of whom helped to influence what would become known as Lovers Rock, a very British form of Reggae music.

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Sept. 24, 2023, 6:09 a.m.

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Marie Pierre, Matumbi, Dennis Brown, Janet Kay, Alton Ellis, John …

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lovers rock, reggae, roots reggae, rocksteady, uk reggae, dub, early …

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Caribbean

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CHICAGO BLUES

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Kaptin Barrett

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Although few Blues musicians started off in Chicago, there is no question that many important players made the city their home at some point. This playlist pulls in a few of them from across every generation, plus some of my lesser know favourites. It covers Blues but also RNB and …

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Sept. 24, 2023, 1:17 a.m.

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Top Artists:

Buddy Guy, Muddy Waters, Mavis Staples, Koko Taylor, Bo Diddley, …

Top Sub Genres:

chicago blues, traditional blues, blues, electric blues, acoustic blues, soul …

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Blues

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BLUES: THE GREAT DEPRESSION - 1930S

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Kaptin Barrett

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30s America was a time of massive hardship, upheaval and migration - what better soundtrack than the Blues. It's no wonder really that it took hold like it did during those years and grew to become the most influential musical form of popular music. These are some of my favourites …

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Sept. 23, 2023, 7:07 a.m.

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Top Music

Top Artists:

Lead Belly, Georgia White, Robert Johnson, Aunt Molly Jackson, Barbecue …

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traditional blues, country blues, acoustic blues, blues, delta blues, chicago …

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1990s

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Chill

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EAST AFRICAN GROOVES

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Kaptin Barrett

Description:

My knowledge of East African music was incredibly limited until I visited Uganda & Tanzania last year. This playlist is something of a history lesson but eschews traditional styles in favour of soulful, jazzy grooves. Bands are from Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, Sudan and Somalia mostly.

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Sept. 23, 2023, 1:57 a.m.

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1083

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Top Artists:

Dur-Dur Band, Sunburst, The Cranes, Amabano, Alemayehu Eshete, Niki Dave …

Top Sub Genres:

ethio-jazz, arab groove, ethiopian pop, afrobeat, kikuyu pop, afro psych, …

Emotion and Other

Track Popularity:

Deep

Release Decade:

2010s

Mood:

Mixed Mood

Style:

Varied

Main Genre:

Mixed

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JUNGLE: 93-94

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Creator:

Kaptin Barrett

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Sept. 22, 2023, 12:53 a.m.

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217

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Nookie, Top Cat, M-Beat, Cutty Ranks, Tek 9, Boogie Times …

Top Sub Genres:

jungle, drum and bass, ragga jungle, hardcore techno, hardcore breaks, …

Emotion and Other

Track Popularity:

Deep

Release Decade:

1990s

Mood:

Amped

Style:

Varied

Main Genre:

Mixed

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DUB PUNK & PUNKY REGGAE

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Creator:

Kaptin Barrett

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Sept. 19, 2023, 2:09 a.m.

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873

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Top Artists:

The Clash, Sublime, The Skints, Moral Crux, Mano Negra, Babyhead, …

Top Sub Genres:

dub punk, punk, ska, uk reggae, modern ska punk, ska …

Emotion and Other

Track Popularity:

Deep

Release Decade:

1970s

Mood:

Mixed Mood

Style:

Varied

Main Genre:

Mixed

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BOOGIE: 80S STREET SOUL & ELECTRO FUNK

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Creator:

Kaptin Barrett

Description:

Perfect summer smooth grooves from the Post Disco era. A mixture of classics and lesser known jams. Boogie was a name that came from the UK later (like Northern Soul I guess), but it's not a bad way to fit these Electro Funk / Electro Soul tracks together.

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Sept. 18, 2023, 10:53 a.m.

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913

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Top Artists:

Alton Edwards, Aurra, Butch Dayo, Change, Chemise, Circle City Band, …

Top Sub Genres:

post-disco, disco, funk, post-disco soul, quiet storm, soul, classic soul, …

Emotion and Other

Track Popularity:

Somewhat Popular

Release Decade:

1980s

Mood:

Mixed Mood

Style:

Varied

Main Genre:

R&B

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80S UK SOUND - DANCEHALL TO RAGGA HIP HOP

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Creator:

Kaptin Barrett

Description:

When Dancehall landed in the UK the artists here really made it their own and developed their own sound which became a big influence on the UK Rave / Dance scene later on . I'm gutted Spotify doesn't have the likes of Smiley Culture or Peter King but hopefully this …

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Sept. 17, 2023, 9:48 p.m.

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155

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Top Artists:

Tippa Irie, Pato Banton, Asher Senator, Macka B, Tenor Fly, …

Top Sub Genres:

old school uk hip hop, ragga jungle, uk reggae, lovers …

Emotion and Other

Track Popularity:

Deep

Release Decade:

2000s

Mood:

Danceable

Style:

Varied

Main Genre:

Mixed

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ROOTS REGGAE CLASSICS

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Creator:

Kaptin Barrett

Description:

In many ways, the fact that Roots Reggae from the 70s and 80s is still so relevant today is shocking and saddening. The need to explain to society that Black Lives Matter may be exhausting at times, but this is certainly fuel for the fire that can help to keep …

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Sept. 17, 2023, 7:05 p.m.

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5818

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Top Artists:

Junior Byles, Peter Tosh, Gregory Isaacs, The Gladiators, Israel Vibration, …

Top Sub Genres:

reggae, roots reggae, dub, rocksteady, lovers rock, uk dub, old …

Emotion and Other

Track Popularity:

Somewhat Popular

Release Decade:

1970s

Mood:

Mixed Mood

Style:

Varied

Main Genre:

Caribbean

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BOOGALOO - 60s LATIN SOUL

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Creator:

Kaptin Barrett

Description:

When the rhythms of Caribbean Islands such as Cuba and Puerto Rico met with 60s soul music in the streets of New York, Boogaloo was born and it has been a huge influence on a lot of the citys music since from Salsa to Hip-hop to House. This is timeless …

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Sept. 17, 2023, 3:05 p.m.

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3192

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Top Artists:

Mongo Santamaria, Ray Barretto, Joe Bataan, Joe Cuba Sextet, The …

Top Sub Genres:

boogaloo, latin jazz, salsa, afro-cuban percussion, mambo, cuban rumba, jazz …

Emotion and Other

Track Popularity:

Deep

Release Decade:

1960s

Mood:

Mixed Mood

Style:

Varied

Main Genre:

Mixed

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UPLIFTING DNB VIBES

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Creator:

Kaptin Barrett

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Added:

Sept. 17, 2023, 1:03 p.m.

Followers:

45

Top Music

Top Artists:

Makoto, Peshay, Ulterior Motive, DJ Marky, Kabuki, London Elektricity, Artificial …

Top Sub Genres:

drum and bass, jungle, liquid funk, uk dnb, ragga jungle, …

Emotion and Other

Track Popularity:

Deep

Release Decade:

2010s

Mood:

Amped

Style:

Loud

Main Genre:

Electronic

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