Introduction

Founding Piramid Records was not just a musical decision — it was also a tribute to a musical legacy that changed the world. The name is no coincidence. It’s a nod to the legendary Pyramid Records label, founded in 1967 by Australian engineer Graeme Goodall and iconic Jamaican producer Leslie Kong.

Although short-lived, that label played a key role in the spread of Jamaican music in the UK and, by extension, throughout the world. Pyramid was the platform that brought artists like Desmond Dekker & The Aces, The Maytals, Derrick Morgan, and Roland Alphonso to a new generation of listeners in Europe, marking a before and after in the history of Ska, Rocksteady, and early Reggae.

One of its greatest achievements was precisely building a bridge between Jamaican spirit and thousands of listeners in Europe. Piramid Records is born with that same spirit — this time connecting veteran Reggae artists with Southern European audiences who still resonate with roots, Sound System culture, and conscious messages.

But we must be honest: Reggae in Europe is going through a period of cultural decline. The music still lives, yes, but the roots, militancy, and social commitment that once defined it are fading. Booking Jamaican artists has become an almost unsustainable challenge: little support, and sadly, many venues stand empty. Meanwhile, the mainstream fills stadiums with increasingly superficial acts, and the essence of reggae —its power to educate and denounce— is being lost in a sea of algorithms and fleeting trends.

This is why Piramid Records is more than a label: it’s also a platform and a channel to help keep the legacy of Reggae culture alive. Because we believe reggae is not just music — it’s a form of resistance, unity, and awareness.

Thank you for being part of this journey.