Welcome to the official website of Linton Kwesi Johnson (aka LKJ), world-renowned reggae poet and recording artist. As well as information on LKJ himself, here’s the place to find out about LKJ Records, Johnson’s record label, and the artists on it; and purchase music and books from the LKJ shop.

Linton Kwesi Johnson performing on stage at the 100 Club in London, surrounded by a vibrant blue light.

Linton Kwesi Johnson performs at the 100 Club, London
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About LKJ Records

LKJ Records was established in 1981 to ‘put the music back into reggae’.

Its stable of artists reflect the quality and musical originality that Linton Kwesi Johnson first envisaged then, whilst the small but ever-growing catalogue provides listeners with albums that are creative, surprising and eminently worth hearing… again and again.

LKJ Records Artists

Image of Dennis Bovell using a mixing desk
Dennis Bovell
Smiling person wearing a patterned headscarf, captured in black and white.
Jean Binta Breeze
A male singer passionately performing in a recording studio, wearing headphones and holding a microphone.
Winston Francis
Black and white portrait of a man with dark hair and a patterned shirt, standing outdoors.
Steve Gregory
An elderly man with a white beard and glasses plays a trumpet, wearing a light-colored suit, seated against a brick wall.
Shake Keane
Black and white image of a man wearing a cap and jacket, smiling while seated.
John Kpiaye

Click on a picture to find out about each artist.

Shop

Browse the selection of CDs, vinyl and books available from the LKJ Records catalogue. These are now highly sought-after collectors items with a limited amount of stock still available.

Album cover of 'Red Gold & Blues' by John Kpiaye, featuring a colorful background with a guitar neck and the title prominently displayed.
Album cover for 'LKJ a cappella LIVE' featuring a blue background with bold text.
Album cover for 'LKJ Presents' featuring Jean Binta Breeze, Dennis Bovell, Steve Gregory, John Kpiaye, Linton Kwesi Johnson, and Shake Keane against a pink background.
Album cover of Linton Kwesi Johnson's 'In Concert with the Dub Band', featuring a stylized portrait of the artist holding a microphone, with silhouettes of audience members in the background.
Cover art for 'LKJ in Dub, Volume Two' featuring bold yellow text on a green background.
Album cover for Linton Kwesi Johnson's 'Tings an' Times', featuring a portrait of the artist.
Cover art for the album 'Tracks' by Jean Binta Breeze, featuring a stylized image of the artist with vibrant colors.
Album cover for 'More Time' by Linton Kwesi Johnson featuring a sepia-toned portrait of the artist wearing a hat and glasses, with a background of clocks.
Album cover for 'LKJ in Dub Volume Three' featuring bold red text on a blue background.
Album cover of Linton Kwesi Johnson's 'Live in Paris' featuring the artist on stage wearing a suit and glasses, celebrating 25 years in reggae.
Album cover for 'Real Keen: Reggae into Jazz' by Shake Keane, featuring a blue outline of a trumpet on a black background.
Album cover for 'Bushfire' by Steve Gregory, featuring a stylized orange building against a teal background.