Live DJs

Benson

It all started in high school when I became fascinated by how wires connected to amplifiers, producing the beautiful sounds of music through the speakers.
I started out by managing the baseline when the sound system was playing, never imagining myself as a DJ – until the music chose me. This passion has taken me across Jamaica and beyond, giving me the privilege of playing alongside some of the most prestigious sound systems. From Black Acid to Black Kat, Oneness, and Wilo B, I’ve had the honour of facing renowned names like Killa Man Jiro, Fire Links, Pieces, Bass Odyssey, and Amplex, to name just a few. My journey began with my uncle, who gave me the opportunity to play on the Black Acid sound system. As I started performing, people quickly gravitated toward my song selections and stage presence. I don’t specialise in one genre because I believe every artist is unique, each with their own story to tell through their music. I don’t see myself as I DJ – I’m simply A LOVER OF MUSIC.**

DJ general
I was always a lover of music from the age of 16. I watched my brother as a DJ and always wanted to be one but I was so good at soccer that I didn't follow up. At the age of 22 I started going to a lot of parties while playing soccer, and one night it hit me to follow my second dream. I would travel to listen to Bodyguard and Stone Love play even to England where I got more interested in how the djs played the songs and the feedback from the crowd gave me great satisfaction. Here I am years after I retired from soccer and won numerous soccer titles in Jamaica and Canada. Now I have time to play music to make people happy . I got my name from being in the army and why I call myself dj general.

DJ Jackie
Yours truly dj jackie
Am a lover of music I started to play as youngster stopped for a couple of year's, joined the Jamaica defense force I migrated to the U.S.A found the love of music again about 5 years now
I never stop listening and playing music. Some lovers rock reggae, 80s,90s reggae is one of my specialties. I also have a passion for soul. I have to show my wife my tender side playing love songs to soften moods so I play the kind of music that will take you out of a bad mood and change the mood with some good vibes! The power of MUSIC 🎶

Dj Mark
Lebert Linton - A Journey Through Music

Born and raised in Trelawny, Jamaica, 48-year-old Lebert Linton's musical journey began in the 80s, inspired by Stone Love Sound System's organization and talent. He soon discovered other notable sound systems like Killer Man Jaro, Bass Odyssey, and more, learning about the art of clashing.

Lebert's skills earned him a victory in a Clash at a Dance in Christiana, Manchester, where he met Panther. This led to an opportunity to play with Panther on Black Kat, marking the start of his music career in 1995.
He later worked with G T Taylor from 1999 to 2000, took a brief break, and then linked with Bounty Killer in 2006.

Lebert became an integral part of Bounty Sunday from 2010 to 2017 and eventually landed his first formal job at KFTL. Today, he's proud to be linked with GMPC London, grateful for the love and support.

Mango
Hi, how are you doing? This is Fada Mango. I need lots of fire under my tail to move faster. Anyhow. Growing up as a child, there was a band at the community center where I lived in Effortville, May Pen Clarendon. I used to watch the likes of Glen Washington and Joseph Hill (Culture). We called him Lloydy to play in a band called C35. Both of them used to play the drums. I was fascinated by them. In secondary school, I and a couple of other friends started a band, I was the drummer. We played at schools all around the parish of Clarendon. After leaving school, I tried to learn to be a technician but ended up selling records at the shop. Left that and joined the army. I spent seventeen years, left, and came to Canada, where I met some people with BIG sound systems. Fascinated by this, I told my wife, and she said, "Go for it, so I started buying little pieces of equipment, amplifiers, tweeters, and I was given two speakers from one of the guys with the big sound system. I've never looked back until now. Startec is a great sound system, not too big, and can hold its own. I love music.

DJ Roosta
My musical journey began at a very tender age, probably around 6 years old or even younger. My sister's boyfriend, one of Boston's top DJs in the late 70s, played a pivotal role in my early exposure to music. He would pick me up and bring me to his house, where he allowed me to experiment with his equipment and play records. At that time, hip-hop was just beginning to make waves, and my favorite cousin, who was much older, had acquired two belt-drive Realistic turntables and a mixer from Radio Shack. I eagerly learned how to scratch on those turntables.

During this period, Boston was alive with block parties, which became a regular part of my life. By the time I got my first set of turntables at around 9 years old, I was deeply immersed in the music scene. My brother, who was well-known in Boston, would host alot of rap battles between different hip hop crews,He had become one of the biggest promoters of the 80s. He organized rap acts and reggae parties, and I became a DJ for his girlfriend’s all-girl group, initially known as DJ Bace and the F-MC's.

As the mid-80s approached, I found myself growing disillusioned with rap as it became more commercialized. Dancehall music started to rise in popularity, and reggae artists began to surpass hip-hop artists in terms of success. It was a strange but exciting time. My friends and I gravitated more towards reggae, often sneaking into parties. We’d don Kangol hats, Ballys, or Clarks, and hoped to get in, knowing the organizers wouldn’t mind as long as we paid.

By 1988 and 1989, many of my friends had either dropped out or ended up in jail. At 18, my parents decided to move to Atlanta, Georgia, where my sister was living. It was there that I met Ras Irate, who would become my music mentor. I started playing his sound system, Lion of Judah, and fell in love with dubplates which he didnt have a deep interest for. One of my best friend's brothers owned a burgeoning sound called Black Kat, and I moved to Philadelphia to help with their shows in the U.S. and Canada. Observing his work made me realize I wanted to pursue a similar path.

After some time in Philadelphia, I returned to Atlanta in 1993. While chilling with a friend, we brainstormed names for a new sound system and settled on Infrared Sound. One night, Bigga and I went out to The Royal Peacock, a club we had helped start and that remains the longest-running reggae spot in Atlanta to this day. It felt like a scene straight out of a movie. As I walked by, I encountered the legendary Mr. Fabulous and the great Nicodemus. During our conversation, Nicodemus suggested that Bigga and I should have our own sound system and offered us dubplates to get started.

From that point on, Bigga and I have been dedicated to buying dubplates and expanding our music collection. We were honored to be crowned the champions of Welcome to Sound Clash Season 4 and have played numerous parties and shows since then. I can't forget to acknowledge my partner, friend, and co-owner Bigga—without him, there would be no Infrared Sound. I also want to give a shout-out to all our selectors: DJ Ibraham, DJ Underground Ice, for their invaluable contributions to our journey.

Respect and Manners
Dj Roosta
INFRARED INTERNATIONAL

Ras Ibraham
My love for music began at birth, but it wasn't until I was around 13 or 14 that I truly recognized my passion for it. Growing up with a father in the army, I was fortunate to experience life in places like Panama, Germany, Virginia, Chicago, Georgia, and finally, Cincinnati. Along the way, I drew inspiration from figures like Haile Selassie I, Black Kat, Infrared, Firehouse, Ruffneck, and Sister Kaya. Although I have an appreciation for all genres, my heart belongs to reggae, old-school R&B, and classic hip-hop. Music is my language, and it transcends boundaries, just as my journey has.

My journey as DJ Chumouch began at just 11 years old when my brother and I founded our sound system,
Thunderforce. In the early '90s, we cut dubplates and worked with legends like Vegas and Ken Boothe-experiences that ignited my lifelong passion for music.
Growing up in Jamaica, I was deeply inspired by powerhouse sound systems like Stone Love and Killamanjaro. I had the privilege of playing alongside icons like Pink Panther and hosting legendary Saturday nights in Christiana, where we brought together some of the island's most influential sound.
As a member of the Oneness sound system, I clashed with heavyweights like Bass Odyssey, pushing the energy of Jamaica's music scene to new heights.
Since moving to the U.S. in 1997, my career has evolved, but my love for the music remains as strong as ever. I'm a lifelong student of the craft, committed to staying authentic and bringing a genuine vibe to every set I play.