Jah Troopers Audio Archives
Jah Troopers to release a catalogue of their live recordings from their Sound System sessions playing Reggae, Dancehall and more.
The Sound System phenomenon
Since the birth of Sound system in the 1940’s in Kingston, Jamaica we have seen and heard some great sounds come from every corner of the world. 1000’s of these sounds are no longer active. Some of the owners have passed away, teams have split-up, people have found new careers or settled down with a family and the equipment and records have been sold or sitting down dusty in a garage or cellar and the Sound and how they played is just a memory which will die with those who share the memories.
Importance of recordings
This highlights the importance of audio and where possible video recordings. History has shown the sounds that recorded their sessions live on long after their active years and with the growth of the internet with download and streaming platforms has made this more impactive on a global scale.
Promotion tool for Sound Systems
Even throughout the golden eras of sound system, Reggae sound system cassette tapes played a big role in prompting the sounds and were the main vehicle for people around the world to hear the sounds play without physically being at the dance. This is how we the world knows about some of the giants in the business.
Jah Troopers Legacy
Jah Troopers built a reputation for the live recordings, starting on cassette then advanced to CD then downloads and streaming. The Sound limited their performances to special occasions in 2018 when then also ended their weekly radio show ‘Vibes Machine Run’ on Inspiration FM which had been running since 2002. Focusing on behind the scenes music work the sound has remained in the public through their live recordings uploaded on various platforms online.
Jah Troopers Audio Archives
As a new product within the Jah Troopers Music brand they plan to release a catalogue of live recordings as part of their ‘Audio Archives’ series. The first release is a session from 2003 in the UK with ‘Likkle Briggie’ son of legendary Dee-Jay Brigadier Jerry.
Listen to Archive: Playlist