News: Mighty Crown into more than just a 'clash sound'

Sitting unassumingly by the poolside of the Jamaica Pegasus, with the hubbub of the day's World Cup matches still fresh in the minds of many, they made an interesting 'odd couple'.


But don't be fooled by the demeanour and the casual clothes. Sammy T and Ninja, can be lethal, that is if you're an unsuspecting sound system selector.

The two are part of a roughly 15-strong combo that is the the Mighty Crown sound. The set celebrates its crystal anniversary (15 years) this year and thus the members are on the island as part of the activities for their grand celebration, which actually peaks on July 4.

Mighty Crown was born in Japan and wended its way along the dancehall trail to New York's Jamaican community. Winning the World Sound Clash in 1992 made their repuatation as a 'clash' sound and brought them worldwide exposure via tours to various countries.

The touring brought them to Jamaica for the first time in 1996, but for Sammy, the trip was fraught with trials. "I get held up at gunpoint, at knifepoint, I had a bottle thrown at me, all kinda things," he explains.

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