Official Dancehall Reggae Sound Clash: David Rodigan VS Downbeat [New York] 2006
Tony Screw, also known as Downbeat the Ruler, has been captivating audiences across the globe since the early 70s. With his unique mix of on-stage presence, exclusive dubplates, and a knack for keeping dance floors packed, he has earned a well-deserved reputation as a musical icon. Downbeat the Ruler Sound, named after Tony Screw's mentor Sir Coxsone Dodd, has introduced countless reggae enthusiasts to the sounds of Studio One - the foundation of Jamaican music.
For those who are unfamiliar with Tony Screw's background, here is a brief bio. New York City, home to a significant Jamaican community, was relatively unknown in the reggae world until the 1980s. The music's shift from roots to dancehall coincided with explosive growth in the city's local reggae scene. This scene was centered around locally-run sound systems, and Downbeat the Ruler (originally called Downbeat International), founded by selector Tony Screw in the seventies, became one of the most enduring. Downbeat quickly became a regional powerhouse that could compete with the strongest sounds from Jamaica.
David Rodigan's reggae broadcasting career began in 1978 on BBC Radio London. He moved to Capital Radio in 1979 and remained there for eleven years, hosting his legendary ‘Roots Rockers’ show every Saturday night. His credibility was solidified when he began clashing with Jamaica’s champion DJ, Barry G, on JBC Radio in Jamaica. Rodigan went on to clash with all the top Jamaican sound systems in the West Indies, the USA, and England. In 2012, he achieved the ultimate clash victory when he won the Champion Trophy at World Clash Reset in New York.
In 1984, Rodigan joined BFBS (British Forces Broadcasting Corp), where he broadcast his weekly reggae show for 25 years until 2009.
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