Lovers Rock, often dubbed 'romantic reggae' is a uniquely black British sound that
developed in the late 70s and 80s against a backdrop of riots, racial tension and sound
systems. Lovers Rock allowed young people to experience intimacy and healing through
dance- known as 'scrubbing'- at parties and clubs. This dance provided a coping
mechanism for what was happening on the streets. Lovers Rock developed into a
successful sound with national UK hits and was influential to British bands
(Police, Culture Club, UB40) These influences underline the impact the music was making
in bridging the multi-cultural gap that polarized the times. The film sheds light on a
forgotten period of British music, social and political history
