*** THE ROOTS OF SOUND SYSTEM II THIS FRIDAY *** feat. CHANNEL ONE SOUND SYSTEM We're gearing up for another Roots of Sound System party this Friday at the Paperbox. Hearing Channel One and Downbeat the Ruler under the same roof is gonna make for a very special night! Grab your tickets here. RSVP on the Facebook event to get the latest updates and set times.
(The Paperbox, Brooklyn) Over the past decades, Channel One has been instrumental in the preservation and development of Sound System culture in the UK, inspiring an entire new generation of sound systems while influencing the evolution of some of its descendants such as dubstep and jungle among others. Their yearly Notting Hill Carnival appearance has become an institution and they have taken their positive message throughout the UK, Europe, South America and finally, on January 24th, to the USA. Channel One is undoubtedly one of the world's top sound system and has been a true inspiration for us. This is their first ever appearance in the US and it will be an honor to have them perform on our sound! (Photo Courtesy of Seb Carayol)
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. (Photo Courtesy of United Reggae) |