Since 50’s the sound systems that sprang up downtown Jamaica have been not only the place to spin 45 and dancing but also the most popular and important hub of great innovation for reggae music and Jamaican culture. Today the excitement of 45 era (not CDJ era) has faded into memory but fortunately countless live recordings remain. Many of them were sold as cassette tapes. Give many thanks and great respect to the original owners, who kindly released their treasures. So now, bigop all massive! URFD post vintage sound tape 70’s - early 2K. For all Jamaican reggae music and sound system lovers. Hope uno enjoy! ONE LOVE.

February 15, 2023

1994 - Addies vs LP Int'l Biltmore (King Addies side)




SOUND: King Addies
VENUE: Biltmore Ballroom,Brooklyn,NY
DATE: July.23 1994
ARTISTS:  
SELECTOR: Baby Face
MC: Tony Matterhorn

NOTE:
Biltmore Ballroom(Church Avenue in Brooklyn) was a legendary venue that defined the 80s/90s NY dancehall and sound clash. "The Biltmore Era" was signified by such NY sounds as Downbeat, King Addies,LP Intl, Earthruler etc... and also blessed yard sounds as Jaro, Bodyguard, Bass Odyssey, Black Kat, Stone Love, Metromedia etc... Biltmore clashes were known for their high tension one-on-one battles, fanatic patrons, heavy sound systems, high fan turnout in some cases violent atmosphere. And this is no exception to the legendary sound clash between two of NY iconic sounds.





"The Biltmore Era" ('96?)



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