Nice Up Radio replay reconnects global reggae scenes with deep playlist

Nice Up Radio this month made a full replay of its World of Reggae broadcast available on SoundCloud, offering a curated journey through roots, dub and contemporary sounds that links Jamaica with the Middle East, Africa and Europe. The programme originally aired on 12 January 2026 and the replay was posted on 13 January 2026 with a complete playlist and short description, giving selectors and crate diggers an easy reference for set-building and regional discovery.

The show’s lineup mixes heavyweight Jamaican names with regional and international acts. Standouts include Damian Marley’s “Fighter (Cansa Trinity Remix)” and “My Sweet Lord,” extended mixes of Gregory Isaacs’ “Working Hard” and Shabba Ranks’ “Get Up Stand Up & Rock,” and classics from Sister Nancy, Luciano and The Tamlins. Horn-led and instrumental textures appear via Dean Fraser and Fever Horns, while roots steppers such as Exco Levi and Anthony B keep the message front and centre. Equally notable are non-Jamaican contributions: The Sleeping Camels’ “Persian Reggae,” TriXstar’s “Freedom for Iran,” Shami Bey’s The Toad Ring and regional acts like MediSun, Panchita Latouche and Cathy Matete, which broaden the show’s geographical reach.

For DJs and radio programmers the replay functions as both a playlist template and a scouting tool. Use the set order to study pacing between instrumentals, vocal dub cuts and more dancefloor-oriented extended mixes. The inclusion of acoustic and remix versions, such as Luciano’s “I Can You Can (Acoustic Mix)” and Damian Marley remixes, demonstrates simple ways to transition between roots-heavy moments and crossover grooves. The full tracklist provided with the SoundCloud upload lets you cue tracks, check versions and source rarities more efficiently.

Community relevance goes beyond immediate DJ use. The broadcast highlights how reggae continues to be a vehicle for cross-cultural dialogue, connecting political and regional themes from “Freedom for Iran” to classic messages of uplift in “Like A Mirror” by Anthony B and “No War” by Michael Palmer. For sound systems and selectors building themed nights or international showcases, the replay is a practical reference for blending heritage tracks with newer, geographically diverse material.

Check the SoundCloud replay and playlist to map out a 45- to 90-minute roots set, mark tracks to dubplate or request, and update crates with the regional gems highlighted here. The replay reinforces a simple truth for the community: reggae’s rhythms still travel, and well-curated radio remains one of the best ways to spot the next essential track.