February 20, 2022

DJ DS "Sound Clash" (Dancehall/Hip-Hop Mix)


Y'all should know by now... I'm a sucker for the genre-bending sound of when Dancehall meets Hip-Hop (and vice versa). DJ DS tackles the popular sub-genre with his latest mix, Sound Clash: When Hip Hop & Reggae Collide. The mix features tracks from Fu-Schnickens, Reflection Eternal, Planet Asia, Johnny Osbourne, Lady Apache, 2Pac, The Notorious B.I.G., D&D AllStars, Sister Nancy, Main Source, Masta Ace, Barrington Levy, Yellowman, Sir Menelik, Tenor Saw, Fat Joe, Mad Lion, Yammie Bolo, Black Star, Poor Righteous Teachers, Smif-N-Wessun, Ninja Man, Da Bush Babees, and so much more! There's lots of unique flips and well-placed transitions throughout. DS adds the following message, too: "I've always had a huge love for reggae and it's related genres... I've taken the two genres and mixed them together, through exploration of the original samples used, reggae remixes of classic hip hop and some a capella's over various other tracks. I've also linked some through phrasing used and hopefully there's a few 'easter eggs' for you along the way to keep you entertained...." Listen below...