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.
Showing posts with label Killamanjaro. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Killamanjaro. Show all posts

August 21, 2023

1995 - Killamanjaro vs Addies @ Portmore




SOUND: Kiillamanjaro vs King Addies (both)
VENUE: Portmore Entertainment Center, St.Chatherine
DATE: Apr.22 1995
ARTISTS: 
MC: Killamanjaro: Rickey Trooper   
    King Addies: Tony MatterhornBaby Face

NOTE:

The legendary battle between Killamanjaro led by Rickey Trooper at the peak of his career and King Addies of Tony Matterhorn & Baby Face in their youth drew 10,000 people at the time. The two sides never lost their grip on each other, and the storm of dub plates is unmissable!

uno ready fi dis!

May 24, 2023

1998 - Jaro vs Caveman (both side)


 
SOUND: killamanjaro vs Caveman Sound (both side)
DATE: Apr 12. 1998
VENUE: St. Thomas
SELECTOR,MC: killamanjaro / Ricky Trooper
             Caveman Sound / Itermin(?), Military(?)

NOTE:
Caveman's studio located uptown Kingston is not well known to the wider record buying public. This is because his principal business is the "special". Sizzla, Capleton, Yammie Bolo, Luciano and Bushman are all artists who have recorded "special" at Caveman's studio.
Caveman also operates his own sound system, Caveman Sound, the Rastaman sound. Sizzla began his musical career at age 15 as a deejay apprentice on Caveman Sound. So now they show off the tip of the iceberg, buss with exclusive Sizzla, Sizzla & Luciano combination dub, demonstrate the power of cultural sound.
This is one of the most heated clashes of the year thus far.  
When Trooper goes up against the selectors of Caveman and the issue of religion with concious tune comes into play!


(Jaro side)



(Caveman side) 
poor quality...mi fix!



February 25, 2023

2001 - Jah Creation vs Killamanjaro (Jaro side)


SOUND: Killamanjaro
VENUE: skateland, Halfway Tree, Kingston
DATE: Feb.28 2001
ARTISTS: 
SELECTOR: 
MC: Freddie Krueger, Crazy D 


NOTE:
Serial Sound killer Killamanjaro started with top-notch gun tune. Dubs of Sizzla, Ninja Ford, Beenie Man, ward21, bounty killer, TOK and more  on King Jammy's "heavenless","sick","Full Upriddim and other brandnew riddim. War sound had played some Trooper era tune. Even though Jaro didn't play any Garnet tune, in my opinion, Jaro had win in this time.

January 26, 2023

2001 - Jah Creation vs Killamanjaro (Jah Creation side)



SOUND: Jah Creation
VENUE: skateland, Halfway Tree, Kingston
DATE: Feb.28 2001
ARTISTS: 
SELECTOR: Gold Finger(?)
MC: Bad Rasta, I spy(?)


NOTE:
Despite Jah Creation is not well known, has been documented many sound clash on tapes, vs: Jaro, Odyssey, Ricky Trooper, Addies and Stone Love. This time, Jah Creation bravely take on Kingston's hometown hero, Jaro (Freddie Krueger era). Jah Creation was MoBay sound maybe (can listen on Bounty Killer dub "Montego Bay yuh know Jah Creation yuh total obey" )  Dub-fi-dub include many Rasta artists and Top DJ. The MC seems to follow Trooper style, nonetheless the hype is real deal. Must listen!



Jah Creation Dubplate Mix by Selecta Bad Ras 2020