{"id":12805,"date":"2017-11-14T23:46:50","date_gmt":"2017-11-14T23:46:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.steppas.com\/steprec\/?page_id=12805"},"modified":"2026-01-20T22:39:43","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T21:39:43","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.steppas.com\/steprec\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading _2cuy _50a1 _2vxa\"><span style=\"color: #00a160;\">Steppas Records<\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"intro-text\">Established in 2010, Steppas Records is a highly influential independent record label from the UK, driven by a deep love for music, culture, and community. Founded with the vision of providing a platform for groundbreaking sounds, the label blends the spirit of roots reggae and dub with forward-thinking experimentalism across the bass music spectrum and beyond. Steppas has grown to represent not only a unique musical identity but also a commitment to social justice, community, and sustainability. By fostering collaboration and showcasing diverse artists from around the world, the label stays true to its ethos of independence, creative freedom, and a global sense of unity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading _2cuy _50a1 _2vxa\"><span style=\"color: #00a160;\">On Tour<\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"intro-text\">International, intergenerational, multicultural gatherings for bass and soundsystem music lovers to experience music they love with no hype, no ego and no distractions. All Tribes Welcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"intro-text\"><b>Previous Tours: <\/b>&nbsp;Australia, New Zealand, UK, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Palestine, Peru, Colombia, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, India, France, Spain, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Slovenia, Slovakia, Ireland, Romania, Poland, Portugal, Belgium, Italy, Faroe Islands, Finland, Lithuania, Malta, Croatia, Czech Republic, Netherlands, Switzerland, Austria, Denmark, La R\u00e9union, Georgia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"intro-text\"><b>Festivals: <\/b>Outlook Festival, Dour Festival, Dub Camp Festival, Fusion Festival, International Dub Gathering, Bourges Printemps, Couleur Caf\u00e9, One Love Festival, Telerama Dub Festival, United Nations of Dub, Sub Dub, Notting Hill Carnival, Reggae Bus, Ostroda Festival, Sunska, Overjam &amp; Many More.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"intro-text\"><span class=\"_4yxo\">Contact:<\/span><strong> bookings@steppas.com<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio same-width\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"15 Years of Steppas Records in 4 Minutes! | Alpha Steppa, A&amp;O, Dub Dynasty, Awa Fall, Nai-Jah, Tinny\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gjv5a-VQZqA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading _2cuy _50a1 _2vxa\"><span style=\"color: #00a160;\">The Vision<\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"intro-text\">High quality, innovative, independent music with a message. Each release curated, designed and produced with love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading _2cuy _50a1 _2vxa\"><span style=\"color: #00a160;\">The Message<\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"intro-text\">We\u2019re a small family-run label with a big (yet simple) message\u2014equal rights, justice, and respect for people and planet. We believe in music that connects, builds community, and bridges generations and cultures worldwide. We\u2019re committed to consistently releasing high-quality, innovative, independent music\u2014celebrating heritage, embracing the future, and always staying true to our roots in sound system culture. We\u2019re deeply grateful for the support of every listener who believes in what we do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading _2cuy _50a1 _2vxa has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4ea4be29ebc87045f786277416744e8b\" style=\"color:#00a160\">#STREETDUB<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"intro-text\">Our #streetdub project takes the studio to the streets, travelling around the world with a mobile studio we feature established and emerging musicians and singers, filmed, recorded and mixed live and direct on the streets. Nearly 100 episodes in and the #streetdub project has reached millions across social media. We use this platform to highlight and shine a spotlight on social, political and environmental issues we feel are important. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PL9gQHqSEV-GqQ974IQA-x3BioJ3rijbGH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><strong>Follow the journey.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio same-width\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"#streetdub\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/videoseries?list=PL9gQHqSEV-GqQ974IQA-x3BioJ3rijbGH\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0c770a5ebf2604603a2e1b0308c86e0f\" style=\"color:#00a160\">Trees<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"intro-text\">The Forest of Dub\u2014We plant a tree for each and every order. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.steppas.com\/steprec\/plant-a-tree\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading _2cuy _50a1 _2vxa\"><span style=\"color: #00a160;\">Licensing<\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"intro-text\">For all international licensing enquires regarding the Steppas Records catalogue please contact: <strong><span class=\"_4yxo\">info@steppas.com<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading _2cuy _50a1 _2vxa\"><span style=\"color: #00a160;\">Steppas Dub-Shop<\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"intro-text\">We stock only the highest grade limited edition vinyl, clothing, merchandise, test-pressings, dubplates and CD\u2019s from a handful of leading independent labels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"intro-text\">Visit the Dubshop: <b><a href=\"www.steppas.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\" data-lynx-mode=\"asynclazy\">https:\/\/www.steppas.com\/steprec\/shop\/<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading _2cuy _50a1 _2vxa\"><span style=\"color: #00a160;\">Press<\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"intro-text\">\u201cPaving the way for a generation keen to tread new waters.\u201d <em>DJ Mag<\/em><br>\u201cOne of the most prolific and inventive dub producers around.\u201d <em>WIRE<\/em> <br>\u201cObliteratingly Heavy Bass.\u201d <em>Q MAGAZINE<\/em><br>\u201cAlbum of The Month.\u201d <em>MIXMAG (ASLP001 &amp; ASLP002)<\/em><br>\u201cA serious player in the soundsystem world!\u201d <em>MIXMAG<\/em><br>\u201cGlobal Rootical Power.\u201d <em>MIXMAG<\/em><br>\u201cEnter a path few can follow, but many can appreciate.\u201d MUZIK<br>\u201cDub to worship.\u201d <em>REGGAE ROOTS REVIEW<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Steppas Records Established in 2010, Steppas Records is a highly influential independent record label from the UK, driven by a deep love for music, culture, and community. 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