I'm surprised how many people had never heard of Twin Star International (judging from our Chat room on ReggaeMania.com), but, after the show was done, it was clear that Twin Star International, though relatively unknown, must be ranked as one of Toronto's Top 10 Sounds.  Friday's show was madd from start to finish - nuff big chunes, wicked speech, braggin', boasting, cussing and dissing!  The entire broadcast is a nice example of a hype selector delivering a solid radio show, [...]

I had previous conversations with Fadda Kat - MC and DJ for Hamilton's Kat Attack Sound and was well aware that I was dealing with a very confident and self-assured selector, despite having only heard this Sound once before.  Kat, with his short but sweet performance on Sound System Fridays left no doubts, his Sound is primed and ready to stand up to any Sound that thinks that they can come and test! Once Kat took control of his music [...]

King Attarney Sound gets full props for their show this past Friday on Sound System Fridays.  Despite being an 'overstocked' Champion Sound, they are often forgotten about by Toronto promoters because they are a Hamilton Sound (out of sight, out of mind) and they don't kiss ass, mine included.  That aside, there is so much depth to the King Attarney box - Father Phantom (owner), as youthful and energetic as he could be, still aims high and remains positive when [...]

Rosa's been in the Sound system business for decades, yet he still stands strong in today's Reggae and Dancehall Scene.  Soul 2 Soul is Canada's longest running Reggae Sound system that is still very active and plays worldwide.  I give this Sound respect as they are constantly rebranding themselves to stay relevant where as other Sound systems fade away or are forced to retire. They have many reasons to brag and boast, including being the sole Canadian agent/rep. for Jamaica's [...]

Big Up Lion Heart Sound for reppin' on Sound System Fridays!  I had seen them compete at GTA CUP CLASH April 15th so I knew what they were capable of.  Once they arrived, Hamma (DJ) set up and went straight to work, or should I say play - LOL!  For the first forty-five minutes or so, Hamma went solo, dropping big chunes and dubs.  He really loves his music, it's evident in his performance - he moves to his riddims, [...]