Laid Blak

Laid Blak have been at the heart of Bristol’s urban reggae scene for over half a decade, drawing inspiration and energy from their home city, and using this to fuel the gigs and releases that have gained them a cult local following. Now the rest of the world is taking notice, resulting in a Rototom award for best Northern European Reggae band, and support slots with international stars such as Aswad, Nitin Sawhney and Julian Marley.

Formed initially as a studio project showcasing the talents of Jungle veterans DJ Bunjy and MC Joe Peng, Laid Blak have since grown into a heavyweight eight-piece outfit described as ‘the ultimate festival act’ by Brighton Noise. By turns catchy, hypnotic, furious and sweetly melodic, their music has a global appeal, fusing elements of rock, funk and bhangra to create a unique sound with a reggae heartbeat. It’s infectiously danceable and optimistic, yet Laid Blak also have a more thoughtful side, and their lyrics detail the reality of city life with unflinching honesty.

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