This has been a defining year for one of Charleston’s most diverse bands. The Dubplates, a reggae/dancehall riddim band born and raised in Charleston, draws much of its identity from the diversity of ...

Founded in 2009, the Charleston nine- to 12-piece reggae band the Dubplates has been playing and expanding its Jamaica-influenced soundscape for more than a decade. They are finally reaching national ...

Kingston, Jamaica, is holy land for stateside reggae musicians. For the core members of Charleston dancehall reggae group the Dubplates, a chance meeting with one of their heroes — underground ...

Sound system outfit The Dubplates re-enter the Billboard Reggae Album Chart’s Top 10 this week with Box Full of Steel, which sold another 134 copies to place at number two. Released in June 2017 by ...

In June, American group The Dubplates peaked at number four on the Billboard Reggae Album c hart with Box Full of Steel. The set recently re-entered the chart and this week takes over the number one ...

The Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission continues the 2013 Reggae Nights Summer Concert Series on Saturday, June 22 at James Island County Park. Gates open at 8 p.m. and popular local ...