David Rodigan is a British reggae and dance music selector and broadcaster, born in 1951 in the United Kingdom. He is associated with dancehall, dub, dubstep and reggae.

Career

In 1983, Rodigan returns to Jamaica to make a series of broadcasts for Capital. During that visit he meets Barry Gordon, a Jamaican radio DJ known as Barry G, who invites him because he focuses on music rather than politics. Rodigan is described as someone who takes reggae seriously, studies the history of songs and pays close attention to their origins.

Style and reputation

Rodigan is known for his devotion to reggae history and his effort to understand the culture, people and music of Jamaica. He is presented as a selector with detailed knowledge of the genre and its background.