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Garfield "Chin" Bourne (l) presents Lloyd “King Jammy” James (c), David Rodigan (r), Jack Scorpio and Downbeat the Ruler (not pictured) with
lifetime achievement awards for their contributions to the growth of competitive sound system culture. Photo courtesy of Irish and Chin, Inc.

third in last year’s Canada Rumble. “Canada sparked a buzz for me, as sounds had no choice
Rumble 2018 was the kick-off to a whole year but to be innovative and quick on their feet

of Irish and Chin’s search for the champions of with tunes from whatever genre they picked

tomorrow’s clash arena. The audience got to (singers, God Bless, ganja man, etc).” (2)

witness good performances from six sounds
that are hungry for fame. Some brought their A The U.S. Rumble, held May 5th in New York City,

game and others were just not prepared for the was won by Dynamq Sound International’s

challenge. Nevertheless, there can only be one Kennedy Lorya. Dynamq mastered the art

champion,” said Irish and Chin co-founder and of music, execution and entertainment,
World Clash promoter Garfield “Chin” Bourne. (1) defeating what many have hailed as the best

set of contenders yet for the clash – including
Next up, the first ever Caribbean Rumble, which Revolution (Washington, D.C.), Jah Mikey

took place in Antigua on March 31 , was won One (California), Black Magic (Atlanta, GA),
st
by Antigua’s 3 Sevens (MC Panther and Selector Webbzite (Rochester, NY), Banky Hype (New

Federal). “I believe that Caribbean Rumble is Jersey) and defending champions Platinum
the ideal addition to the Rumble Series brand,” Kids (New York). (3)

said Bourne. “The Caribbean plays a vital role

in sound clash, so showcasing some of their Soon to come, the Rumble Series will journey

most talented sound systems was critical. I to Japan (June 9 ), Europe (June 23 ) and the
rd
th
truly enjoyed the whole clash…but I have to U.K. (June 30 ) to see who will represent each
th
admit…it was the mystery round that really territory and eventually compete in the World

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