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Renaissance

By Amilcar Lewis 4 years ago

Most nations regard the highest point of their culture’s relevance or importance to the global society as their ‘Renaissance’ period. So it should come as no surprise that during dancehall music’s most influential period, both within Jamaica and the world at large, a sound system would adopt that title and use it to good effect. For over twenty years, Renaissance Disco has been successfully bridging the gap between hardcore dancehall fans and lovers of hip hop sometimes converting a few from each group. BACKAYARD sat down with Renaissance’s co-founder and by far most visible member Delano Thomas

Stone Love

By Amilcar Lewis 4 years ago

No bull$hit!! That is what Stone Love have been giving dancehall fans for over three decades. Founded by, and still operated by, Winston ‘Wee Pow’ Powell, Stone Love is regarded by the music fraternity as one of the most successful and consistent sound systems of all time with landmark achievements and accolades littered throughout the history of Jamaican music. Impressively, Stone Love is no less relevant today as they continue to be one of the innovators in the sound system game. BACKAYARD was lucky enough to grab a few minutes with Wee Pow as we inquiry about his inspirations and aspirations for his sound. Well, Stone Love?

King Jammys Super Power

By Amilcar Lewis 5 years ago

Just mention the name King Jammys to any so called dancehall aficionados from any corner of the globe and you will hear them try to quote from one of the most impressive discography of anybody that has ever decided to sit around a soundboard. What is less commonly known however, even by those aforementioned experts, was that Lloyd James has an equally as convincing record as sound system operator of King Jammys Super Power.

Black Scorpio

By Amilcar Lewis 5 years ago

Maurice Johnson is the answer. The question of course is “Who is the owner of one of most reputable clash sounds/record labels dancehall music has ever seen?” Black Scorpio has quite a legacy within Jamaican music. Not just some of it, all of it. From breaking landmark talent such as General Trees and Sassafras on the sound system scene to producing reggae classics which truly inspired generations, Jack Scorpio (as Maurice is more commonly known) has been behind it all. BACKAYARD is pleased to have the opportunity to have a meeting with one of the greats of the music biz as we delve into the legend that is Black Scorpio.