Jonathan

Adult social care — England

01Profile

A Jonathan Photo

03Interview

Describe your style in three words?

Traditional reggae skinhead.

The first track you played on repeat? And where did you play it?

Dandy Livingstone - Suzanne Beware of the Devil

Suzanne. Played on an old radiogram as a kid... found the 7inch in a pile of old records. Didn't have a clue what it was but l loved it!

A song from your favourite album? And what does this track mean to you?

Jimmy Cliff - The Harder They Come - From "The Harder They Come" Soundtrack

It's all about his voice... sends tingles down the spine.

A song from your most memorable gig?

Orbital - Impact (The Earth Is Burning)

1994 I think. A hot Glastonbury... they were the first electronic act to headline and I'd embraced the chemical generation a little too much that weekend. Blew my mind along with thousands of others.

A song that always gets you up and dancing?

Nora Dean - Barbwire

It's all about the rhythm... it's raw rudimentary production just adds a real charm!

A new song you're listening to? Why do you like this artist?

Nouvelle Vague - Too Drunk To Fuck

I had a pinky phase growing up. Dead Kennedys were a huge influence on me both musically and politically... I heard this almost lounge core version recently and the sassy vocal delivery drew me in!

Best song to turn up loud? And why?

Easy Star All-Stars - Time (feat. Corey Harris & Ranking Joe)

A classic pink floyd track reworked in a reggae dub style. The production is in a class of it's own and the bass wraps you up like a duvet... it's a musical hug.

A song that defines the teenage you? And the memories it evokes?

UB40 - Food For Thought

I remember being grounded for a whole summer holidays for being a little sh@#. This played constantly. The brass hook and bass infectious.

An anthemic song? Why does it get your pulse racing?

Toots & The Maytals - Funky Kingston

From that uptempo piano intro the rhythm has you hooked. Then that voice... arguably the best in reggae kicks in and it's all over!

Best song to end an all-nighter?

Andy and Joey - You're Wondering Now

No words needed!

04Playlist Notes

03Interview

Describe your style in three words?

Traditional reggae skinhead.

The first track you played on repeat? And where did you play it?

Dandy Livingstone - Suzanne Beware of the Devil

Suzanne. Played on an old radiogram as a kid... found the 7inch in a pile of old records. Didn't have a clue what it was but l loved it!

A song from your favourite album? And what does this track mean to you?

Jimmy Cliff - The Harder They Come - From "The Harder They Come" Soundtrack

It's all about his voice... sends tingles down the spine.

A song from your most memorable gig?

Orbital - Impact (The Earth Is Burning)

1994 I think. A hot Glastonbury... they were the first electronic act to headline and I'd embraced the chemical generation a little too much that weekend. Blew my mind along with thousands of others.

A song that always gets you up and dancing?

Nora Dean - Barbwire

It's all about the rhythm... it's raw rudimentary production just adds a real charm!

A new song you're listening to? Why do you like this artist?

Nouvelle Vague - Too Drunk To Fuck

I had a pinky phase growing up. Dead Kennedys were a huge influence on me both musically and politically... I heard this almost lounge core version recently and the sassy vocal delivery drew me in!

Best song to turn up loud? And why?

Easy Star All-Stars - Time (feat. Corey Harris & Ranking Joe)

A classic pink floyd track reworked in a reggae dub style. The production is in a class of it's own and the bass wraps you up like a duvet... it's a musical hug.

A song that defines the teenage you? And the memories it evokes?

UB40 - Food For Thought

I remember being grounded for a whole summer holidays for being a little sh@#. This played constantly. The brass hook and bass infectious.

An anthemic song? Why does it get your pulse racing?

Toots & The Maytals - Funky Kingston

From that uptempo piano intro the rhythm has you hooked. Then that voice... arguably the best in reggae kicks in and it's all over!

Best song to end an all-nighter?

Andy and Joey - You're Wondering Now

No words needed!

04Playlist Notes