Japanese Sound Mighty Crown Adds Their Voice to the Jamaica Music Conference!

To all Sound System aficionados!  Japanese Sound Mighty Crown has been confirmed to speak at the Jamaica Music Conference, and will join the Sound System Summit taking place on November 11^th, 2016.  Location is Edna Manley inside the Vera Moody Auditorium.  This panel is FREE and not to me missed!

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www.JamaicaMusicConference.com

Sound Fest Vibez in the Park!

 Thousands of patrons will flock to New York on July 10^th for the first ever Sound Vibez in the Park!

Hosted by Irish and Chin, and Irie Jam Radio, the event is the first of its’ kind and will take place at Roy Wilkins Park in Queens, New York.  Sound System aficionados will experience a major element of Jamaican music and culture being the Sound System.

14 world renowned Sounds will take the stage which includes Stone Love, Body Guard, Kingston 12 with Shinehead, Metro Media, Mighty Crown, Fire Links, Tony Matterhorn, Renaissance, Massive B, Soul Supreme, King Addies, Banky Hype, Nexxt Level and Road International.

The impeccable lineup of Sounds and Selectors is the events driving force, as are the stars of the sounds who have made local and international names for themselves in Reggae and Dancehall.  Though this is not a Sound Clash, fans can anticipate a certain level of competition as each Sound vie’s for the crowd’s attention.

“This is by far one of our most daring events” says Garfield ‘Chin’ Bourne of Irish and Chin.  “I am confident that the super set of Sounds will build an unprecedented vibe and connection with the audience, which will help make Sound Fest a historical event!”

For more information on this and all Irish and Chin’s events, visit www.irishandchin.com

Mighty Crown Presents ►►► Exco Levi – The Official Mixtape!

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Mighty Crown’s reputation for delivering quality entertainment runs from stage shows, to Sound Clash to merchandise.  Today, Mighty Crown’s reputation extends to the Mixtape market, and front and center is the undisputed Knotty, Exco Levi! 

Both entities have come together to give fans a mixtape which includes Exco’s hit chunes from 2013.  The mix plays so sweetly, you would think you’re at a concert.  Hit songs such as “Life in the Factory,” “Wicked Evil Man,” “Bleaching Shop” and “Storms of Life” which are reminders as to why this artist is one of the best.  Exco’s talent is also a reminder of why renowned producer Donovan Germaine (Penthouse Records) enjoys working with the artist, as well as Silly Walks Discotheque (Germany) and Larger Than Life Records (Boston - U.S.A)!  

When I spoke to Exco about why he decided to put out the mix now, he said “my fans have been asking for this mix, and I wanted to give it to them special, and special comes from Mighty Crown putting the mix together!”  Not only does Mighty Crown do the mix, very prominent artists give customized jingles … Kaboom! 

This is the perfect preview to what you’ll hear at Rebel Salute 2014!  Click the link or the mixtape cover to download the mix and make sure you connect with Exco on Twitter >>> @ExcoLevi

 

http://www.mediafire.com/listen/s7svjxl4acdidh7/Exco%20Levi%20-%20The%20Official%20Mixtape%20-%20Mixed%20by%20Mighty%20Crown.mp3 

World Clash R.E.S.E.T ~ 7 Sounds ~ 1 Champion Courtesy of Irish and Chin!

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World Clash R.E.S.E.T hosted by Irish and Chin did not disappoint for the 2013 season.  7 sound systems vied for the coveted title.  There were hits, misses and surprises.  Here's my take on each sounds performance....

 

LP International was one of the hometown favorites, and though they paced themselves well, could not kick in to overdrive by the end of Round 3 and was shown the door. An impressive note to their performance was their switch from Polly Famous as MC to Shortman. Shorty connected with fans via speech - appealing to New Yorkers.

 

 

Beginning too fast and definitely to his folly is Jazzy T from Renaissance Disco. His French Montana, Ace Hood and Rihanna Dubplates we're impressive, especially for the majority hardcore New York massive, but, Jazzy ignored the golden rule which is never, ever, ever go that hard in round 1. 99% of the time, the sound that does that loses the endurance test and runs out if steam by round 3. So said, so done except that in Jazzy's case he was finished by Round 4 he was gone. The lesson, don't think a Hip Hop gimmick will win you a Clash in the World stage. 

Soul Supreme was a disappointment and there isn't more to say than that. For all their fire-is tic speeches about being from New York and having excess amount of Dubplates, fans expected more but received less. In summation, this sound couldn't catch their rhythm and played themselves out by Round 2.

Another disappointment to the World Clash arena was the performance of Fire Links. After receiving a very generous life line from the audience (who should have eliminated him from Round 1), the much touted sound lacked any fire and resorted to climbing on speaker boxes to impress a very knowledgeable New York crowd. Flop. Not only was he a flop, he disrespected the intelligence of the people who know the foundation if Clash. Fool. 

King Addies performance was good and overall a B+. They had 1 round, Round 2 which was flawless and pure genius. Rinsing Dubplates from Capleton, Jr. Gong and Buju, they ran a reverse play by letting the audience know they could hold off on their extremely heavy artillery of Bounty Killer Dubplates. The Art of war was in full effect all the way to chune fih chune.

Mighty Crown has extreme respect for Reggae, Dancehall and each artist whose made a contribution to the genres. That respect was evident in every round and well respected by the audience. Though they should have made it through to the final round, the New York massive who was rooting for King Addies had other plans. Solid performance by Mighty Crown, and if on neutral ground, would have advanced to the end.

The biggest surprise for the night without doubt was Sky Juice aka Metro Media. From round 1 to round end, Metro Media established that they were not going to throw insults, but would "beat them and teach them."

Using classic Clash chunes from Super Cat, Shabba and Peter Metro (just to name a few, Metro Media appealed to hardcore Clash fans who wanted to be impressed by a sounds use of the fundamentals; they wanted to hear speech, chune and Riddim!

Using the moniker 'freeeeeeeeeeee chune,' Sky Juice gave fans their monies worth and easily earned this World Clash win. I should also note that Sky Juice performed each round at 95 out of 100 or higher. There was no dispute that the crowd gave him the trophy.

Congratulations Sky Juice and Metro Media for the well deserved win. You schooled the youths on how to win World Clash.  If you're a fan of the art of Sound Clash, or you want to be entertained in all genres if music in a dance, add Metro Media to your event!

 

 

 

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P.S.  See you at Reeewind on November 9^th, 2013!