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System Clash: The Best Sound System of All-Time.

Tobias — Sun, 12 May 2013 19:44:20 +0000

In the lead-up to this year’s edition of »Culture Clash« in New York city, Red Bull Music Academy asked reggae writers Eddie Stats, David Katz, Rishi Nath and Paul Bradshaw to weigh in with their pick for the best sound system of all-time in a series of articles they called »System Clash«.

Stats chose Stone Love for the musical variety they played, them pioneering the art of juggling, revolutionizing the dub plate game, their clean sound and them being the first truly global soundsystem:

By the end of the ’90s, Stone Love had franchises in New York and London as well, solidifying their supremacy and making them the only sound that could play three different dances in three different cities – on three different continents.

Katz picked Jah Shaka for their sound manipulation skills, their consequent focus on positive sounds of actual importance as well as the spiritual vibes in their sessions:

A Jah Shaka session really is akin to a religious experience; even those who claim not to be religious themselves will often report feeling something spiritual there.

Nath went with Massive B for their massive radio presence, their high-quality promotion, their record label and their consistent and longstanding connection to the dancehall community:

You can’t just think of Massive B doing good things for New York. You have to think in another way: being from New York, look what they’ve done. Try to imagine reggae without Massive B? You can’t.

Finally, Bradshaw repped for Sir Coxsone Outernational for him recognising the value of youth and the need for fresh ideas within his team, him maintaining long-standing links with Jamaica’s finest producers and artists and his sound boasting an unrivalled selection of music:

Lloyd possessed a gravitas that was commensurate to the Knighthood he had bestowed upon himself.

You can read all articles clicking on the links at the beginning of each paragraph above. Enjoy!

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»Boom Bap Riddim« f/ Mavado, Popcaan & Sean Paul.

Tobias — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 21:05:19 +0000

A couple of days ago, Funk Flex put out his »Who You Mad At? Me Or Yourself« mixtape. It e.g. features the Tedsmooth-produced »Boom Bap Riddim« with tunes from Mavado, Popcaan and Sean Paul.

Should anyone know if/when the riddim gets a proper release, please let us know. In the meantime, check the audio below.

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Major Lazer feat. Busy Signal »Watch Out For This«.

Tobias — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 20:07:28 +0000

Major Lazer’s second album »Free the Universe« hit the iTunes store today. So far, my favourite tunes besides the singles that had been released upfront, are »Jessica« featuring Ezra Koenig, »Keep Cool« featuring Shaggy, and »Playground« featuring Bugle.

However, the latest video for the album is for »Watch Out For This (Bumaye)« featuring Busy Signal. The Jay Will production pays tribute to the styles and aesthetics of the 90’s dancehall era:

The team even went so far to bring on Earl “Biggy” Turner, the noted designer behind some of the era’s most memorable fashions (for Shabba, etc.), as a consultant. (via LargeUp)

Watch the video above, pass by the Major Lazer pop-up shop at Miss Lily’s if you are in NYC, and check the Major Lazer website for upcoming tour dates.

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The Resurgence of Boxing in Jamaica.

Tobias — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 22:35:59 +0000

For their latest Sevens Clash feature, Sean Stewart and Alexander Richter visited Stanley Couch Gym in Kingston.

They caught up with Sakima Mullings and Devon »Concrete« Moncrieffe, two popular fighters, as well as their promoters, Willie Yap and Christopher Brown to talk about the current resurgence of boxing in JA.

It’s a great time for boxing in Jamaica right now. [...] Contender was not the be all end all, so we’re thankful that this Mayhem series started after that also to keep us busy, keep us getting fights, building our record, mastering our skills, so that when we do get on the big stage, the international stage, we’ll be ready and we’re going to bring those belts and titles back to Jamaica.

Check the full story here.

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Vybz Kartel feat. Ronny Trettmann »My Crew« RMX.

Tobias — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 21:51:37 +0000

Soul Force have teamed up with Symbiz to create a dancehall-meets-dubstep remix of Vybz Kartel’s Kingston Story hit tune »My Crew« (Mixpak Records). It features additional vocals from German dancehall director Ronny Trettmann who will drop his debut album »Tanz auf dem Vulkan« on May 10.

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GABE at Subliminal Projects.

Tobias — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 21:33:31 +0000

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Art in the Dancehall – the exhibition curated by Al Fingers and Suze Webb celebrating illustration and design in Jamaican music, from 1979 to the present day – recently hit Subliminal Projects in Los Angeles.

That meant that also some work from SEEN’s GABE was displayed at Shepard Fairey’s gallery and it means that if you are interested in in buying some of his prints or work from other Art in the Dancehall artists like Daniel David Freeman, Denzil “Sassafras” Naar, Ellen G., Jamaal Pete, Peter Edward, Robin Clare, Tony McDermott or Wilfred Limonious, you should head over to the Subliminal Projects online store.

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Goldrush International »Dancehall Fraternity Vol. 1«

Tobias — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 12:49:14 +0000

WILDLIFE! keeps blessing us with nice nice music these days. One week after he dropped his »Roxy Reboot« album release, he kicks off a new bashment mix series: »Dancehall Fraternity« is named after Goldrush International’s regular dance at Wasserwerk Club in Bern (Switzerland) and volume one sets a high standard for those to follow.

Find the tracklist after the jump.

01. Konshens – So Mi Tan
02. Mavado – This Morning
03. Baby Cham – Lawless
04. Chronixx – Odd Ras
05. Chan Dizzy – Standard
06. Konshens – Drink And Rave
07. I Octane – We Nice
08. Popcaan – Road Haffi Tek On
09. Mavado – Caribbean Girls
10. Mavado – Mr. Tek Weh Yuh Gal
11. Khago & Zamunda – Mi D Gal dem A Talk Bout
12. Popcaan – Youth Affi Born
13. I Octane – Education
14. I Octane ft. Chipmunk – Star Life
15. I Octane – Do Road Rough
16. Vybz Kartel – Party Vybz
17. Vybz Kartel – Party Me Say
18. Popcaan – Party Non Stop
19. I Octane – Love Di Vibes
20. Tommy Lee – Duh Yuh Thing
21. Konshens – Walk & Wine
22. Aidonia – Pon Di Cocky
23. Demarco – Wine & Brace
24. Konshens – Thank God Fi Di Gal Dem
25. Mavado – Can’t Happen
26. Popcaan – Protect Them Lord
27. I Octane & Marcus – Nah Stop Pray
28. I Octane & Bounty Killer – Badmind Dem A Pree
29. I Octane – Mad Dem
30. Assassin – Don’t Violate
31. Flippa Moggela – Hear Mi Hear
32. Mavado – Million Dollar Man
33. Khago – Money Pile Up
34. I Octane – Straight
35. Tommy Lee – Me Nuh Tek Diss
36. Vybz Kartel – Smokers
37. Popcaan – Bad Anyweh
38. Popcaan – Food Haffi Run
39. Tommy Lee – Party Non Stop
40. Vybz Kartel ft. Gaza Slim – Can’t Do Without Me
41. Konshens – On Your Face
42. Aidonia – Jook So
43. Aidonia – Tan Tuddy
44. Vybz Kartel – Get Your Own Lighter
45. Vybz Kartel – Ever Blessed
46. Calado – Make Me Feel
47. Mavado – Agony
48. Mavado – Special Kind Of Gal
49. Mavado ft. Karian Sang – Take It
50. I Octane – Gyal A Gimme Bun
51. Lady Saw – Heels On

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SEEN recommends: WILDLIFE! »Roxy Reboot«.

Tobias — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 13:41:16 +0000

Photography of Big Youth and Johnny Rotten by Dennis Morris

Ever since WILDLIFE! told us that he would be working on a release »clashing Jamaican artistes and british Punk rockers together« in an interview back in late 2010, I had been anxious for it to hit the streets.

One week ago, that time had finally come and »Roxy Reboot« was well worth the wait.

WILDLIFE! managed to track down Knox (The Vibrators), TV Smith (The Adverts), Charlie Harper (UK Subs), Duncan Reid & Honest John Plain (The Boys) – all legendary figures from the UK’s first punk rock movement to reinterpret their favourite reggae classics. Simultaneously, he collaborated with Ward 21, Natalie Storm, Serocee and Terry Lynn who reinterpret some influential punk classics.

The result is a 2013 version of what it sounded like when punk rock and reggae met in London 35 years ago and it’s as original, raw, and powerful as it gets. You can feel the passion only very personal projects carry in every single of the eight tunes on »Roxy Reboot« – my personal favourites being »Kingdom Rise Kingdom Fall« and »Pissheadsville«.

Go get your hands on this modern classic now – if you’re quick you might even be one of the lucky 300 owners of the limited vinyl edition designed by Mettler Mettler & Mettler.

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P Diddy live in Jamaica alongside Tommy Lee, Kiprich and Beenie Man.

Tobias — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 20:43:09 +0000

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Sean »P Diddy« Combs teamed up with Supreme Promotions to host “Bad Boys Clash” – a sound clash and party at Halfway Tree in Kingston, Jamaica, last Friday.

The clash featured Foota Hype, Black Kat, Tony Matterhorn and Bass Odessy. During the party, Combs went on stage to perform live alongside Tommy Lee, Kiprich and Beenie Man.

See some footage above.

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Sound Business

Tobias — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 13:01:35 +0000

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