As Caribbean American Heritage and Black Music Appreciation months unfold in June, premier presenter of Caribbean leisure, Garfield “Chin” Bourne, is bringing ’90s Hardcore Dancehall vibes to Brooklyn, New York.
By way of his leisure imprint, Irish and Chin, the esteemed occasion producer presents “World Bash,” an electrifying sound system stage present set for Saturday, June 28 on the historic Crown Hill Theater. Now in its third U.S. iteration, this yr’s “World Bash” convenes prime sounds who contributed to Brooklyn’s historic 90’s Dancehall scene, together with LP Worldwide, Soul Supreme, Earth Ruler, and Killamanjaro.
The rivalries of the featured sounds definitely add sparks to “World Bash.” Notably, they carry the historical past of a few of Brooklyn’s greatest sound conflict competitions. In addition they have a few of the greatest dub plate anthems within the area.
Simply think about the vibes and sounds of legendary Brooklyn venues like Tilden, Biltmore, Starlite Ballrooms, Aristocrat Method, and Afrika Home, to call just a few. The musically charged occasion will recapture the period’s pleasure, giving new generations of followers a possibility to expertise the magic, whereas mature concertgoers will embark on a nostalgic musical and cultural journey. All will witness the uncooked, timeless vitality of sound system tradition.
“Brooklyn is the U.S. mecca of sound system tradition,” declares Bourne. “After years of staging most of my sound system occasions in Queens… I believed it will be particular to return to Brooklyn with my latest model, World Bash! The lineup displays the wealthy historical past of 90s Brooklyn sound system tradition.”
Including to the extremely anticipated occasion is the “Quadruple Crownin” of 4 sound system icons, together with Danny Dread, Downbeat, Don One, and Jah Sensible. These stalwarts are being celebrated for his or her invaluable contributions to sound system tradition and impression on Jamaican music and tradition.
“Within the midst of the thrill, I wish to stress the significance of honoring the legends of the tradition,” says Bourne.
“Giving flowers to those icons is overdue. Danny Dread, Downbeat, Don One, and Jah Sensible have poured their distinctive presents into sound system tradition for many years. They have to know the way a lot they’ve impacted music, tradition, and the world. We are saying Thank You!”
Devoted to presenting genuine sound system tradition to worldwide audiences for over 25 years, Irish and Chin added World Bash to their expansive leisure model in 2023. Launched in honor of Mighty Crown’s retirement, World Bash has been held within the U.S., UK, and Canada.
