Run by Mikey Dread, Jah T and MC Ras Kayleb, Channel One is one of the world’s greatest sound systems. A Carnival staple.
There are 37 official sound systems at Carnival, we’ve picked out the ten that you should check out
Run by Mikey Dread, Jah T and MC Ras Kayleb, Channel One is one of the world’s greatest sound systems. A Carnival staple.
Aba Shanti-I has been a resident at Carnival since 1993, so expect powerful dub and roots.
Born in Lewisham and a regular in Notting Hill, Saxon Sound has had the likes of Smiley Culture, Maxi Priest and Tippa Irie pass through the system.
You’ll be getting hip hop, d&b and jungle from Different Strokes, led by RiperDon, the eldest son of founder Daddy Noddy
Run by Gladwin Wright for over four decades, head to the Gladdy Wax sound system to hear tunes from an epic reggae record collection.
Lord Gelly’s has roots from Grenada, New York, Jamaica and London, all brought together to play reggae, soca and rare groove.
Rapattack has strong roots in the Grenfell community so expect green and a great atmosphere in tribute.
Rampage is one of the biggest sound systems at Carnival and they always come through with special guests, like Wiley who graced the system in 2017.
4Play have been getting the party started at Carnival since 1994 with their mix of reggae, dancehall, funky and jungle.
Consistently one of the best sound systems in the business, crew members past and present will be spinning this year.