Another huge addition to the Killer Groove Records squad! We’re excited to welcome Milan’s rock steady and early reggae ambassadors The Appetizers, blending authentic Jamaican roots with attitude and a modern spirit. “Make It Reggay” kicks off the band’s powerful comeback and serves as the first single from their highly anticipated second studio album, Keep Your Step, set for release in Spring 2026 on limited-edition LP, CD, and digital formats.
“Make It Reggay” drops December 5th on all digital platforms. Pre-save it HERE
The Appetizers are a rock steady and early reggae band born in Milan in 2020, brought together by musicians deeply embedded in the Italian and international reggae scene. Different paths, shared vision: recreating that vintage Caribbean and American sound with authenticity, respect, and a forward-thinking edge.
Drawing inspiration from Jamaica’s golden era and channeling the soul of Delroy Wilson, Alton Ellis, the early Wailers, and The Upsetters, The Appetizers carry forward the essence of bass culture with a pure, fully organic approach. Their debut album Listen Up! (2022), released via Belgian imprint Badasonic Records (home to The Slackers, The Aggrolites, David Hillyard & Victor Rice), featured ten original tracks and a dub cut by Victor Rice. Distributed across Europe, the UK, the US, and Japan, it quickly earned international recognition among reggae connoisseurs and selectors worldwide. Following extensive touring—including shows with The Slackers, Black Uhuru, Skip Marley, and more—the band returned to the studio to record Keep Your Step, their second album produced by Killer Groove Records. Here the band expands its musical language, weaving together the spirit of historic Jamaican labels like Studio One and Treasure Isle with ’60s funk, arriving at a warm, organic, and timeless sound: soul, Jamaican roots, and modern sensibility in perfect balance. Their lyrics explore heartbreak, social issues, and reflections on life and music, performed with dedication and respect for tradition while always pushing forward.
If you’re into The Skatalites, The Ethiopians, and those classic Caribbean rhythms, this one’s for you.
