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Official Dancehall Reggae Sound Clash: Downbeat vs Metro Media DUB FI DUB 1998 pt3

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Official Dancehall Reggae Sound Clash: Downbeat vs Metro Media  DUB FI DUB 1998 pt3

It was first owned by Lou Gooden, but when he migrated from Jamaica in 1976, Jimmy Metro take over ownership.
Metro Media Sound System - Sky Juice
The sound was first played/selected by Peter Metro. He was later joined by the current selector big belly sky juice a former selector of Black Zodic. Still a major player in the sound system business, Metro has toured countries such as Canada (1988),Japan (1989) and England in (1984,89,1990).
Artiste such as Josey Wales, Sister Verna and Sister Katy toured Europe with this Veteran Sound System in 1984.
Metro was and is still champion in the clash world . It is well known for their unique dubplates and selecting styles.

After playing one of Bounty Killer's Dub-plates in a dancehall session, reports are that this is what led to his (buss) break into the dancehall and reggae music business in the 1990's.
In the year 2010 the sound is more than 30years old. Still base in the woodford area of Kingston 4, Jamaica, It is still one of the most booked sound system in Jamaica.
It was a thrilling night for clash fans and one of great surprise, as juggling contender Sky Juice/Metromedia won the sound industry's most coveted competition, World Clash R.E.S.E.T. This iconic victory marks the first time a juggling sound won World Clash.

Clash fans turned out in the droves to experience the excitement and energy of World Clash R.E.S.E.T., which was filled with historical moments, performances and music selections. Following Sky Juice/Metromedia's consistency was King Addies, who was fresh off the heels of defeating World Champions Bass Odyssey.


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. In the "rub-a-dub" era of the 1980's, sound systems were as much a showcase for live performances as they were for records, and Downbeat ensured its success by regularly featuring the best of Jamaica's microphone talent. Brigadier Jerry of Jah Love Muzik was a frequent visitor, and other top artists like Josey Wales, Charlie Chaplin, Super Cat, Shabba Ranks, Lone Ranger, Nicodemus, Early B, Jim Brown, Johnny Osbourne, Ninjaman, Papa San, Lieutenant Stitchie, Professor Nuts, Wolfman, Peter Metro, Ricky Sterio, Colin Roach, Major Mackerel, Michigan and Smiley, and more came to New York to perform for the sound. In addition to hosting these Jamaican performers, Downbeat provided exposure for New York's local artists, some of whom went on to achieve worldwide recognition. The core of the Downbeat crew included Shinehead, Louie Ranking, Sister Carol, and Santa Ranking, and other locals like Mikey Jarrett, Burru Banton, Alton Irie, Reverend Badoo, Verdi Green, Neville Valentine, and Brimstone would occasionally appear as well. 

 In addition to this large and varied supply of top-ranking live performers, Downbeat was also known to possess a deep box of "dubplates," exclusive recordings cut by artists for Downbeat alone to play. Featuring custom-built lyrics proclaiming Downbeat’s dominance, these dubplates served the sound well in sound clashes (face-offs in which opposing sound systems exchange exclusive tunes and improvised lyrics in attempts to win crowd support). Armed with its fearsome wax and sizeable host of artists, Downbeat successfully clashed not only American competitors like African Love and Papa Moke, but also top sound systems from Jamaica like Silverhawk, Black Scorpio, Volcano, and Stereo One, who would fly to New York to battle the local champion. 

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