The Linkup with Warrior Sound | Reggae, Dancehall & Soundsystem Culture

Episode 2 of THE LINKUP takes us deep into European sound system and sound clash culture with Heavy Hammer.Warrior Sound sits down with Raffa of Heavy Hammer Sound to talk about their roots in Salento, the rise of reggae and dancehall in southern Italy, the influence of Sud Sound System and the journey from local dances to international sound clashes.We get into dubplate culture, the art of preparing for a clash, the Riddim Clash era, Heavy Hammer’s 2010 victory, competing internationally and what it takes to survive in sound system culture for decades.The conversation also touches on Jamaica, French Guiana, the changing role of selectors and sounds, and how the clash scene has evolved over the years.THE LINKUP | WARRIOR SOUND monthly Video PodcastNew conversations with artists, producers, selectors and personalities from the international Reggae, Dancehall and Sound System world.Follow Warrior Sound:https://linktr.ee/warriorsoundInstagram: @warriorsoundMerch: https://www.warriorsound.net/shopCollaborations, partnerships & enquiries:[email protected]#TheLinkup #HeavyHammer #WarriorSound #SoundClash #Dancehall #Reggae #SoundSystem

THE LINKUP starts with Jamaican Dancehall superstar Konshens.In the first episode, Warrior Sound sits down with Konshens for a conversation about his journey from the early Sojah days with his brother Delus, the success of Pon Di Corner in Japan, sending music directly to sounds in Europe, and the hunger it took to build an international career.We also talk about the transition into his solo career, records like Winner, Good Girl Gone Bad, The Realest Song, Gal A Bubble, Pull Up To Mi Bumper, Bruk Off Yuh Back and more, as well as creativity, pressure, touring, family life and the current state of Dancehall.THE LINKUP | WARRIOR SOUND meets KONSHENSA monthly conversation with artists, producers, selectors and personalities from the international Reggae, Dancehall and Sound System world.Follow Warrior Sound:https://linktr.ee/warriorsoundInstagram: @warriorsoundMerch:https://www.warriorsound.net/shopCollaborations, partnerships & enquiries:[email protected]