For more than 20 years Squingy, the charismatic DJ of Jamaica’s Bass Odyssey Sound, has captivated audiences with his energetic stage presence and clever toasting skills. His undeniable talent has earned him the respect of his fellow DJs and fans across the world. Now the world-renowned entertainer has decided to permanently relocate to the United States. The decision was not an easy one for him to make; however, Squingy states that he needs to do what is best for his health and well-being. “For years, I’ve been traveling and entertaining the world. I’ve given everything to my fans and neglected my own body. I have a terminal Illness and it’s time for me to focus on maintaining my health as best I can.

Moving to the US is going to allow me to receive adequate health care.” The decision is undoubtedly going to cause a stir, but Squingy is hopeful that he will continue to receive the love and support he’s been getting for many years. One selector in particular has extended his support during this stressful time. Kirky-C, Owner of Poison Dart Sound, Inc. has been instrumental in Squingy’s transition. “He’s been a great help to me” says Squingy. “He’s given me shelter, he’s provided transportation for me; he’s offered his unconditional friendship and I will always be thankful to him for that.” Kirky-C and others in the fraternity are seeking support from the fans, his fellow DJs and everyone who’s enjoyed Squingy’s music over the years. “Squingy needs everyone’s support right now.

If you’re a selector, DJ, soundman, radio DJ, no matter, he needs us!” Kirky-C and Poison Dart Sound along with Jazzy T from Renaissance Sound, Bobby Chin from Black Chiney, Father Tek from Tek 9 Movements, Unitec Promotions and DancehallReggae.com are organizing several dates across the United States, including Atlanta, New York and Florida, to salute Squingy. All proceeds will go to the celebrated DJ. A schedule for the dances will be published in the upcoming weeks. A fund is also being established in Squingy’s honor. All donations ($1 – $1,000,000) are welcome and appreciated.

ALL DEPOSITS TO BE MADE TO THIS ACCOUNT

BANK OF AMERICA

TAMPA, FLORIDA

NAME ON ACCOUNT: LANDO1971

ROUTING #: 063100277

ACCOUNT#: 229026055991

For more information please contact Kirky-C by email: djkirkyc@gmail.com

Just read on DHR that next years Sottotetto Cup Clash in Bologna, Italy, promoted by Sound Sea Hills and Calypso Big Family, gonna feature

One Love Hi-Powa from Roma

and Irie Crew from Nancy, France

Seems like a nice piece of Clash, mark it in your calendar! 27th of Febuary.

Just have to post this because of my love for nice retro designed Flyers .

Heavy!

After the great success of the first Decades Mix by Walshy Fire, Frank Radio and Walshy Fire hit you up with the second Volume of this Oldies Dancehall Mix.

Make sure you got your diamond socks and Clark Bootee ready while clicking on the frontcover to download this Mix.

The Dutch Champion Sound Herb-A-Lize-It just released the fourth part of their much anticipated Mix CD Series Badman Blues called “Ah Gallis Groove Dis”

You can download the CD by clicking here, also check the (wicked as always) Cover, designed by your mothers favorite designer Hekmek.

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This Saturday, November the 14th, we’re juggling alongside our friends Jackpot Sound at there monthly Dancehall-Party called “Wake the Town and tell the People” at KuCaf on the University Campus in Mainz.

So make sure to check out this wicked combination when you’re around this area.

Hurricane Sound from Bayreuth, Germany gonna Clash in Australia on December, the 5th this year, against Firehouse Sound from Sydney.

The Rules are like

No customs.
Dubs straight.

15 min
10 min
10 min
5 tunes dfd

And this is the incredible Flyer, just like me love it:

Me woulda love if me can say this ya bring back memories, but pity me, me never did deh a Biltmore Ballroom…anyways, just lean back and enjoy the vibes, this is how dancehall supposed to be!

Junior Demus, Little Twitch, Ninjaman, Major Mackarel and Shabba Ranks in a Session.

via Shortman Movements

We’re flying across the pond for another time and heading to the city that never sleeps aka the 5 Boroughs aka the Big Apple.

To be excactly, we’re visiting just one borough uptown called the Bronx.

Maybe you already noticed that I’m not just sticking to the “Young” anymore, neither to the very “Upcoming”, but I think thats not the worst thing if I can feature such sounds as the big, bad and bold

BLUNT POSSE from the Bronx, NYC

#Please introduce your Sound and all the members to the readers.

BLUNT POSSE SOUND FROM BRONX N.Y.

As far as “members” its a Posse of us. Immediate members you we would say Father Blunt, Ajax, Mr. Lee, Dutchman, & Diamond (and we currently working with a new addition to the posse name Mix A- Lot).

Then the street team consists of Aggie B, Tru Dad, Ricky, Run Run, Big Ralph and a few others. So its really and truly a Posse.

#When was the founding of your Sound and since when do you djing?

The Sound was officially launched around 1997 by Father Blunt, Ricky, Dutchman & Tru Dad.

Ajax came along a year and a half later. We got our start doing house parties, basement dances & block parties.

#Can you describe which style your sound plays mostly?

These Days our sound is balanced as a hardcore jugglin clash sound. The style of the sound can vary on any given night. It all depends on the vibe of the patrons.

#Please tell me about the most important cornermarks in the sounds history, like clashes, the baddest dances, etc.

One of our major “corner marks” in Blunt Posse History was when we first played Killamanjaro for our first big dance in a club called ACT III in the Bronx. Afrique sound was originally billed for the dance with Kilamanjaro but they backed out of it two weeks before the date. The owner of the club asked Father Blunt if he could fill in for Afrique. That night everyone including Ricky Trooper was in for a big suprise.

Another cornerstone in Blunt Posse history was when we clashed Mighty Crown in the Bronx. They underestimated Blunt Posse and the dance is talked about still today.

A more recent accomplishment was defeating Bass Odyssey & Luv Injection in UK War Of The Worlds.

#Which plans do you have for your sound in the near future and what are the real longtime plans for it?

In The Near Future we plan To create an even greater international perspective for the sound and eventually turn BLUNT POSSE into a brand.

#Which persons, sounds, artists have influenced you musicallywise?

Basically every soundsystem & producer that has contributed to this dancehall movement in some way or another is an Influence  to Blunt Posse “musically wise”.

#What was the first dubplate you ever voiced, and do you still play it?

One Of The first dubs we ever voiced was “Mr D.C.” by Sugar Minott and we still play it today. We even revoiced it with Sugar in combination with a DJ.

Thank you very much for your time and big up yourself. Also a big thank you to Bonita Desperado again!

You guys can check these Live Audios and Mixes from Blunt Posse in the meantime:

Sizzla Kalonji 45 Mix

Blunt Posse live@U-Club, Germany, March 2008:

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