Official Dancehall Reggae Sound Clash: David Rodigan VS Downbeat [New Yo...

Official Dancehall Reggae Sound Clash: David Rodigan VS Downbeat [New York] 2006

Since the early 70’s, Tony Screw, a.k.a. Downbeat the Ruler, has been entertaining and educating crowds, from Brooklyn to Berlin, with his inimitable blend of stage presence, exclusive dubplates and a second sense for keeping a dance floor packed. Named in honor of Tony Screw’s musical mentor Sir Coxsone Dodd, Downbeat the Ruler Sound has introduced generations of reggae fans to the sounds of Studio One, the blueprint of Jamaican music.

For those who really don't know the history of Down Beat "The Ruler" here is the bio... New York City, home to a sizeable population of Jamaican emigrants, maintained a relatively low profile in the reggae world until the 1980's. Then, the music's transition from roots to dancehall was accompanied by explosive growth in New York's local reggae scene. In the Jamaican tradition, this scene was centered around locally-run sound systems, and of these, the sound now known as Downbeat the Ruler (originally called Downbeat International) has proved to be the most enduring. Founded in the seventies by selector Tony Screw, Downbeat rapidly became not only a regional force, but one that could compete with the strongest sounds from Jamaica.


Rodigan began his reggae broadcasting career in 1978 on BBC Radio London. He moved to Capital Radio in 1979 and remained there for eleven years broadcasting his legendary ‘Roots Rockers’ show every Saturday night. His credibility was ensured when he began clashing with Jamaica’s champion DJ, Barry G on JBC Radio in Jamaica. He then went on to clash with all the top Jamaican sound systems in the West Indies, the USA and England and in 2012 he won the ultimate clash victory when he took the Champion Trophy at World Clash Reset in New York.

In 1984 he joined BFBS (British Forces Broadcasting Corp) where broadcast his weekly reggae show for 25 years until 2009.


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UK Sunsplash ft Maxi Priest,Gregory Issac,Sugar Minott,Smiley Culture 1985

UK Sunsplash ft Maxi Priest, Gregory Issac, Sugar Minott, Smiley Culture 1985



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Sir Coxsone Ft Frankie P, Pinchers, Tenafly, Mikey General & more @ Clapham Common Park 1986



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U Roy 1970 Version Galore Treasure Isle

Legendary DJ, U-Roy performs "Version Galore" at Treasure Isle recording studios.

Inspired by Count Matchuki he started his professional career as a DJ in 1961 on Dickie Wong's sound system (originally called Doctor Dickies later changed to Dickies Dynamic) moving later to the Sir George the Atomic sound system. Beckford then worked on Sir Coxsone Dodd's sound system where he ran the number two set while King Stitt "The Ugly One" ran the main set. This was followed by a period with Sir Percy before he moved to King Tubby's Hometown Hi-Fi sound system. Beckford's first single "Dynamic Fashion Way" (1969) was a Keith Hudson production. It was followed by the Bunny Striker Lee production "Earth's Rightful Ruler" with Peter Tosh.

In 1970, Jamaican singer John Holt (lead vocalist of the Paragons) heard Beckford toasting over a Duke Reid track at a dance. Holt told Duke Reid about the performance and on his recommendation Duke Reid asked Beckford to come and see him and an informal recording deal was arranged. Beckford's first two singles released on Duke Reid's Treasure Isle label, "Wake the Town" (1970) and "Wear You to the Ball" (1970), were Jamaican hits and established his reputation as one of Jamaica's most popular toasters. Beckford then went on to work with other major producers on the island including Bunny Lee, Phil Pratt, Sonia Pottinger, Rupie Edwards, Alvin Ranglin and Lloyd Daley. 1971 saw the release of Beckford's DJ version of The Paragons' "The Tide Is High". Beckford first toured the UK in 1972 with the artists Roy Shirley and Max Romeo.The tour was organized by Rita and Benny King; the owners of R & B Records based in Stamford Hill, London.

In 1975, the album Dread in a Babylon was released in the US, Europe and Jamaica by Virgin Records. The album achieved significant sales in the UK which was due in part to the ongoing expansion of the Virgin label and stores. The track "Runaway Girl" from the album was released as a single in Europe that same year. The success of Dread in a Babylon led to a series of Tony Robinson produced albums: Natty Rebel (1976), Rasta Ambassador (1977) and Jah Son of Africa (1978). Beckford's international popularity led to the album Natty Rebel being released in 1976 on Virgins' imprint Front Line label in Nigeria as well as in France on Virgin and Polydor.

In 1978 Beckford started his own sound system which he named Stur Gav after his sons; the sound system would launch the careers of a younger generation of toasters and singers including Ranking Joe, Jah Screw, Charlie Chaplin and Josey Wales. In 1980 the pop group Blondie had a world-wide hit with the reggae track "The Tide Is High" which prompted Virgin to re-release the original Paragons' track from 1967 and the 1971 U-Roy version as a single that same year. His most recent album is Pray Fi Di People which was released in 2012.

In 2007 Beckford was awarded the Order of Distinction by the Jamaican government for his contribution to music

Sir Lloyd Coxsone Speaks Out On Dubplate Specials [UNCUT] 2020

Sir Lloyd Coxsone Speaks Out On Dubplate Specials [UNCUT] 2020

Lloyd Blackwood better known as Sir Lloyd Coxsone is an influential figure in the growth of the UK reggae scene, Lloyd Coxsone left his home in Morant Bay, Jamaica, and arrived in the UK in 1962, settling in south-west London and setting up his first sound system, Lloyd The Matador. This venture floundered due to inexperience and Coxsone joined the UK-based Duke Reid sound, but he eventually left in 1969, taking some of that operation’s personnel with him. He went on to form his own sound system, adopting the name of the biggest sound in Jamaica at the time, and also, pointedly, the main rival to Jamaica’s Duke Reid, Sir Coxsone. Coxsone sound soon gained a strong following that eventually led to his residency at the famous London nightclub the Roaring Twenties, in Carnaby Street. Throughout the 70s Sir Coxsone Sound’s success lay with maintaining the sound to rigorous standards, playing the most exclusive dub plates direct from Jamaica, and keeping abreast of trends within the music. Rather than specializing in one particular style, Coxsone Sound offered music for all tastes.

Coxsone, like other sound men, also expanded into the record business, licensing music from Jamaica at first, then trying his hand at his own productions using local UK artists. In 1975 he enjoyed huge success, and kickstarted the UK lovers rock phenomenon in the process, with his production of ‘Caught You In A Lie’ - originally a US soul hit by Robert Parker - featuring the vocal talents of 14-year-old south London schoolgirl Louisa Mark. That same year he issued one of the best dub albums of the era, King Of The Dub Rock, which featured dubwise versions of his own productions and those of Gussie Clarke, mixed in part at King Tubby’s. Other notable records appeared on his Tribesman and Lloyd Coxsone Outernational labels and elsewhere during the late 70s and early 80s, including Fabian’s Jack Ruby -produced ‘Prophecy’, ‘Love And Only Love’ and ‘Voice Of The Poor’ by Fred Locks. Others included ‘Stormy Night’ and ‘Homeward Bound’ by the Creation Steppers, a version of the Commodores’ ‘Easy’ by Jimmy Lindsay (many of which are available on 12 The Hard Way) and many more. During the mid-80s Coxsone handed control of his sound over to the younger elements in his team, notably Blacker Dread, and a new breed of DJs. Blacker released his own productions by the likes of Fred Locks, Frankie Paul, Mikey General, Sugar Minott, Michael Palmer, Don Carlos, Earl Sixteen and Coxsone DJ, Jah Screechy. Recently, as interest in the roots music of the 70s has increased, Coxsone has emerged from his semi-retirement to stand again at the controls of his sound.


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Official Roots Reggae Sound Clash: Jah Shaka Sound System vs Jah Tubby S...

Official Roots Reggae Sound Clash: Jah Shaka Sound System vs Jah Tubby Sound System 1987 pt2

Jah Shaka was born and grew up in Clarendon, Jamaica. But started his musical career in London, England. It was in the mid 70's that he joined the soul & R'n'B sound system Freddie Cloudburst as a soundman apprentice. A couple of years around 1970 he started his own Sound System simply known as Jah Shaka, he favored Steppers productions and often strictly dub.
Jah Shaka took his name from the Zulu leader Shaka, styling himself the African Zulu Warrior. He had a Friday night residency at Phebes Club in Hackney circa late 1978, by the following summer he was playing every Friday at the Noreik, on Seven Sisters road in Tottenham.

In 1980 and 1981 he won the best Sound System section of the Black Echoes Reggae Awards. The top 5 in 1981 were:
Jah Shacka, Sir Cxosne, Fat Man, Ray Symbolic & Moa Ambassa
Jah Shakas sound system was one of the few sounds that stuck to its vision during the 80's when dancehall started getting more oriented on subjects that wasn't concerned about Rastafari, such as slackness, gunman lyrics. As Shacka refused to compromise he went through a lean period but ultimately this gained him a strong following that has continued to grow ever since.

In 2000 he suffered several injuries from a housefire and in 2006 Jah Shaka had much of his equipment stolen. He returned with a new built sound system later the same year.
Jah Shakas son Malachi the Young Warrior has followed in his fathers footsteps and has also become a part of the UK Sound System scene.

Jah Shaka produced a string of highly appraised albums with artists such as Norman Grant (from the Twinkle Brothers), Icho Candy, Vivian Jones, Sgt. Pepper, Max Romeo, Prince Alla, Horace Andy and of course many of his own dub productions.


Jah Tubby's Sound System was established in the 1970's in North London and by 1977 were playing against the biggest Sound Systems of the day.
In early 1979 they had a Thursday night residency at Cubies club in Hackney and a Friday night one at Kippers Youth Club, Aldgate. By the middle of the year they had added a Sunday night session at the Noreik in Tottenham.

In the mid 80's they established the Jah Tubby's and Y&D record labels initially both labels released 12 inch singles up to around 1990 though the Jah Tubby's label was revived in 2000 with a series of 7inch singles and later in the decade with a series of 10inch releases.
In the 80's Aba Shanti I front man Joseph Smith deejayed on the sound using the name Jasmine Joe.
They are still going today and alongside the Sound System and record label they also manufacture amps and other equipment for a new generation of Sound Systems.

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Mackabee Studio Intl from the city of Coventry, in the heart of the UK, over 35 years ago, Mackabee Studio International was
formed. A group of friends from various secondary schools with a passion for roots and culture, rub a dub vinyl and dub plate specials came together. They were unified by their love of reggae music and the sound system; a central feature of Jamaican popular culture and history.
Historically, the Maccabees were a group of Jewish rebels who took control of Judea by conquest, ruling from 167 BCE to 37BCE. The Books of the Maccabees are concerned with the leaders of the Jewish rebellion, of which there are 8 books. Each of which represent the 8 founding members of the Mackabee Studio International crew: Daddy Sly (born in Westmoreland, Jamaica), Mikey Magic, KT, Bush Doctor, Redda Crucial, Observer, Abbey and Nelson Irie. Shortly afterwards they were joined by Sal, Errol Judah, TDK and Ziggy Natulus.

On the birthday Haile Selassie, Mackabee Studio International made its first outing as a sound system on July 23rd, 1981 with a box van loaded with equipment: 16 Bass Speakers; Mid-Range and Tweeter Boxes and Transistor Amplifiers. The newly formed crew had a wide range of expertise, comprising of sound engineers, DJs, MCs, selectors and promoters.
From the very first local sound clash at Coventry Polytechnic to the present day, Mackabee’s versatility and longevity cannot be questioned. Whether juggling with a laptop, playing vinyl or rolling out entirely equipped with full crew, the sound has evolved and moved with the times, whilst still promoting reggae and dancehall artists locally and abroad through their extensive collection of dubplates.

The statistics speak for them themselves. Having played in nearly every city or town in England and clashed against numerous prolific sound systems including: Sir Coxsone, Jah Tubbys, Saxon Studio, Java, Unity, Luv Injection, V Rocket and Sovereign to name but a few, Mackabee is rightfully listed and recognised on the official Sound System map of England. It is also one of the few sounds in the UK to have played out at dances, festival, events and parties consistently across 4 decades.
It has also maintained strong links with Jamaica over this time, not only through the frequent visits to supplement the dub plate box but also by playing on open lawns in the hills of Westmoreland Parish,
Jamaica.

Diversity and versatility has been at the heart of the Mackabee philosophy and the key to survival in the competitive world of sound systems. Over time, numerous other members, have at one point or another been part of the exciting journey that it has made.
Currently Daddy Sly, Mikey Magic, Nelson Irie and Errol Judah remain, with Asher Bantan. Master D and Ice Man have followed in their father’s footsteps and are now the youngest members of the Mackabee Family.

Mackabee is first and foremost, a juggling sound who will always continue to evolve and please their committed and supportive fanbase and you the Dancehall Massives ...

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Don Sinclair Reggae Vibes 2020 Official Update

Don Sinclair Reggae Vibes 2020 Official Update

Don Sinclair Reggae Vibes is an original and ground-breaking platform which has been developed to promote Reggae culture globally. Its central focus is to showcase emerging artists within the genre to display their full range skills, be it singing, toasting or deejaying. Don Sinclair Reggae Vibes also provides the space for established musicians to further enhance their profile, in order that Reggae lovers of all ages can gain access to high quality material and content instantaneously.

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Official Reggae History: Japolion - Exclusive Interview [UNCUT] 2020

Official Reggae History: Japolion Interview - Exclusive Interview [UNCUT] 2020

Musician, Bass Player, Music Tutor, Production Manager, Music Producer , Musical Director, Driver, Roaddie, Road Manager, Tour Arranger, Tour Manager, Radio presenter, Selector, As long as is music I'll be there. I have worked with people like Gregory Isaacs, Sugar Minott, Horace Andy, Leroy Smart, Ras Micheal and the Sons of Negus, Pat Kelly, Ken Boothe, Stranger Cole, Tinga Stewart,Jimmy London; Stevie Face, Chuck Turner, Bunny Li Li, The Abysininans, Dr Alimantado, Fredlocks and many many more both home and abroad.

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