New Site Provides the Latest Information and Music Samples for Sound Clash Fans

Online, August 11, 2010 (Newswire.com) - First popularized in the 1950s, the Soundsystem concept spread across Kingston, Jamaica as DJs assembled a collection of music gear, loaded them onto their trucks, and took their party on the road. Turntables, records, massive speakers, miles of wires and a generator are all they needed to get a party started. Though the initial music as dominated by American rhythm and blues, the Jamaican beat ultimately took over, as more local music was produced.

Sound Clashing, which is a competition pitting crew members from different Soundsystems, has carved an international following. Sounds from the world over would converge on a venue and battle it out, pitting their skills against other noteworthy opponents. Audience feedback is of utmost importance, and legendary Soundsystems develop a passionate, cult-like following. Some Soundsystems that are in this category include Volcano, Jaro, Downbeat, Stone Love, Mighty Crown and Bass Odyssey.

Sound Clashes primarily feature Reggae Dancehall Music. The objective is straightforward enough: to dominate one's competitors. Soundsystems carefully select their tracks, and almost always feature Dubplates, which are exclusive, personalized tracks. Done right, the sound can whip the crowd into frenzy. This is a critical objective because winners are usually determined by crowd response. Though several formats may be applied during a Sound Clash, the popular format is 30 minutes, followed by 15 minutes, then Dub fi Dub.

To support the legions of fans across the world, DJ14K.com produced SoundClashTapes.com, which is a new blog focused on delivering weekly information on anything and everything that constitutes the world of Dancehall, including news, articles, reviews, trends, music samples, clash reports, upcoming clashes, and links to bestselling albums on iTunes. Anything that takes place, or will take place in the Reggae Dancehall community will receive coverage in SoundClashTapes.com.

Long time Reggae Dancehall fans as well as those new to the genre will find comprehensive coverage in SoundClashTapes.com. The universe of Reggae Dancehall is conveniently assembled in one site, making the search for information, products, music and video a one-stop affair. The sights and sounds that one can experience at SoundClashTapes.com transcend time and place. Foundation Soundsystems are featured alongside new sounds. Where else can you find music and video of King Yellowman from the early eighties juxtaposed with Sound Clash music of 2010?

"All told, SoundClashTapes.com promises to be a welcome resource for the Reggae Dancehall community, the kind of one-stop-shop that makes life that much more convenient for all of us," notes DJ14K, the brains behind SoundClashTapes.com.

About:
SoundClashTapes.com is a resource for the Reggae Dancehall community, which delivers weekly updates featuring the latest news in the Sound Clash world. Visit us for music samples, clash reports, upcoming clashes, the latest trends and much more going on in the Dancehall arena. We are also the owners and operators of DJ14K.com "Tapes R Us" one of the oldest libraries of Reggae Dancehall Soundsystem tapes, CDs and DVDs so make sure to always visit us there as well.

Contact:
DJ14K
http://www.SoundClashTapes.com
[email protected]

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