Jamaican-born singer Jimmy James sadly passed away on Tuesday 14 May 2024, at the age of 83.

A wonderful talent and superb showman, Jimmy was also a true gentleman and will be greatly missed by all those fortunate enough to have enjoyed his company over the years. 🧡

Remembering Treasure Isle Records founder and one of Jamaican music’s most popular and influential producers, Arthur ‘Duke’ Reid, who was born on this day in 1923. Which of his golden hits will you be spinning in his honour? #DukeReid

Our artist of the week this week: the magnificent Duke Reid 'The Trojan', sound system operator, studio owner and producer of many of the most popular and influential recordings of the ska, rock steady and classic reggae eras.

A moment for this compilation! Who has this in their collection? What's your favourite track? 🧡 Listen here: Trojan.lnk.to/LIAIBIN

‘Hurt So Good’ had previously provided noted r&b singer Millie Jackson with a major US chart hit, but Allison ‘Susan’ Cadogan’s more restrained rendition, produced by Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry at his famed Black Ark studio in Kingston, Jamaica, her version reaching number 4 in May 1975

Susan Cadogan is our artist of the week this week! What’s your favourite track by this iconic Jamaican reggae singer?

You can now treat your ears to 'Ten Commandments' by Prince Far I on all streaming platforms! Listen and enjoy here: trojan.lnk.to/PrinceFarITenC…

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Our artist of the week this week is Jamaican music pioneer Owen Gray - who recently received the Order of Distinction medal from the Jamaican government! An extremelly deserved and long overdue honour: sflcn.com/the-inspiring-…

We were so very saddened to hear of the passing of the hugely talented singer and founding member of The Sensations and Chain Reaction, Bobby Davis. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and everyone who loved him. 🧡

Happy Friday! 'Unlimited' by Ken Boothe is now available to stream everywhere!

Enjoy: trojan.lnk.to/KenBootheUnlim…

“The original idea for the Official Trojan Appreciation Society was apparently the brainchild of reggae enthusiasts Helen and Rose, who were keen to share all the latest news from their favourite record company with fellow fans.” - The Story of Trojan Records #tbt

Barry Biggs' 'You're My Life' was released on this day in 1977 🧡

It’s Record Store Day! If you’re heading to your local record shop today look out for this exclusive #RSD24 release, ‘Skanking With The Upsetter’ by Lee “Sratch” Perry - the perfect record to be spinning on #420

Record Store Day UK

Out today! Listen to 'Lloyd Chalmers Presents Love For Dub” on all streaming platforms now: Trojan.lnk.to/LloydChalmersp… 🧡🧡

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

This week in 1973, Judge Dread’s typically risque “Big 8” entered the UK charts, where it peaked at number 14.

Remembering the late great Upsetters' guitarist Alva Lewis on what would've been his 75th trip around the sun 🧡