Silly Walks Discotheque bei Tracks auf Arte, 02.02.

Morgenabend ab 23:40 werden die legendären Silly Walks Discotheque in einem Beitrag der wunderbaren Arte-Sendung “Tracks” gefeaturet.

Also unbedingt einschalten!

[Video] Exco Levi – Storms of Life

This is the first single of the forthcoming Silly Walks Album called Storms of Life. Make sure to get it when it dropsMay, the 18th!

[Preview] Silly Walks Discotheque – Storms of Life LP

Silly Walks just came up with this snippet mix of their forthcoming album Storms of Life, which will be released may, 18th.

Sounds good!

Footage of Silly Walks 20th Anniversary

Everybody, please watch this video of last month’ celebration of Silly Walks Discotheques 20th Anniversary in Hamburg, Germany.

20 Years! This is fucking huuuuge!

By the way, Silly Walks will be in Saarbrücken next week for the october edition of the Jamaican Lounge.

Sounds like a plan for everyone of you, don’t it?

Jackpot got the Title

Last night, Jackpot Sound out of Mainz, Germany defeated X-ta-C 4×4 from Birmingham, UK in the Destination:Kingston Soundclash 2010 in Hamburg, Germany.

Unfortunatly Jackpots MC, Simma, was sick and couldn’t make it to the clash. But nevertheless they got the title with Marcus from Sting Like a Bee on the Mic as the Replacement Killer.

From what I’ve heard it was a deserved win, but not a landslide victory.

Young, gifted and baaad #17

Today, we’re talking with a sound from the north of Germany, which is known for its excellent Dances, much appreciated Mix CDs and their good reputation all over germany and europe.

Ladies and Gents, please welcome the Righteous Warriors Massaya Sound from Hamburg to our Blog!

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

Massaya Sound – Hamburg’s finest in reggae and dancehall

Our Sound consists of 5 Members: Trappa (the MC) and the 4 selectors Smart, Semik, Roman and Till.

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

The sound was founded 2003 by Trappa, Semik, Roman and Pruzza who decided to leave the sound in 2004. A few months later Till was integrated in the sound. Smart joined the sound in 2008.

We all have different musical backgrounds. Trappa and Semik used to be in a rap crew called “Subkultur” in the 90s where they had their first stage experiences. Smart was the main selector of the parked-up sound Hammerheart soundsation which was founded in 1995.

#Can you describe which style your sound plays mostly?

We play all kind of styles of reggae music. It all depends on the massive. But I guess we are known for not only playing what the people already know but to vary our style throughout an evening. There are more then 50 years of jamaican music out there and many songs – not only out of the last 20 years – deserve to be danced to.

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

Hm, the cornermarks of our sound. Let me start with an event called “Upclose and Personal” which was our first dance we organized ourself. We played alongside the Hamburg roots and dub sound “Stepping Warrior” in the legendary venue “Rote Flora”. Over 600 People came out to enjoy this session and most Hamburg Soundmen came over. It was aswell our first collaboration with Nico Liebetanz who since then is responsible for the whole Massaya Artwork and our CI.
Another cornermark was the win of the Hamburg 45 Clash 2005. In that clash we played our first Spruddy One Dubplates and they got HUGE forwards. Spruddy One is part of the Massaya Family. He’s the first lovers-singer (who has various different topics, still) from germany and we try to support him in every aspect.
During the last years we were juggling alot – touring the whole a germany and several parts of Europe.
One of the most important cornermarks was our dance alongside Black Scorpio and General Trees in 2005. The Dance was held in the Basement of the Rote Flora which is a very small lane that only fit a handfull of people. Vibes Mad!
Our biggest success was to be the first dancehall sound from continental europe to ever win a clash in the UK – the “Bring You Tunes And Defend Your Sound Euro Edition” clash in London in March 2009.

#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 are planning to defend that title in Camden (London) on November 29th. Then, there might be a next clash in the UK in early 2010, but it might as well be that the promoter for that clash cancels his plans – we’ll see and let you know.
In the long run, we’re thinking about establishing Massaya as a label to put out a few productions. We’re still a bit hesitant about it cause that would also mean to voice less dubs and we’d probably take a break from clashing for a little while.

all pictures (c) by niculai constantinescu

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

We are highly influenced by the soundsystem culture in a whole. Too many to name them all. In fact we are all inspired by different personalities and sounds – to each his own. But just to drop some names: the hamburg local soundsystem who were active in the 90′s had a huge impact on us i.e. “Lionhearts”, “Hammerheart”, “Crucial Vibez”, “Roots Commandment”, “Silly Walks”. On top of that we are inspired by Soundsystem tapes and live recordings from all sounds all across the world.

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

Our first dubplate was General Degree. We dont play it too often though.

Thank you Semik for the Answers!

Please check the latest Mix of Semiks Satisfaction Guaranteed Series by clicking the Cover.

Also check Massayas Soundcloud Profile for the other Mix CDs of this Series and some more stuff.

Destination Kingston Clash

This Saturday another clash is coming up, in Hamburg, Germany. Promoted by Massaya Sound.

It’s called Destination Kingston Clash, and the opponents are Jackpot Sound from Mainz, Hakuna Matataa from Meissen and Music Master from London.

Destination Kingston Clash

As already mentioned a while ago, Jackpot from Mainz, Hakuna Matataa outta Meissen and Music Master from London gonna clash in Hamburg on 24th of october.

Now here’s the flyer for this clash (done by nliebetanz.de).

Jackpot vs Hakuna Matataa vs Music Master

A next clash has just being announced by the promoter on the german dancehallboard.

The whole thing will not happen until the 24th of october, but nevertheless i’ll let you know about it.

Jackpot Sound (Mainz, Germany)

vs.

Hakuna Matataa Sound (Meissen, Germany)

vs.

Music Master (London, UK)

@Waagenbau, Hamburg.

Don’t know about the rules yet, but i’ll keep you updated.

New ol’ something #3

Hamburg got a new weekly wednesday dance called “Jamaican Estate” where Juggla, Shinig Criss, Benjahman & Lars Vegas spinning the records in weekly rotation.

But the main part about this post are the flyers they made for this events because of their oldschoolish look, and you know about my love for those flyers/posters.

I absolutely dig them!

Check some: