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mad decent worldwide radio #53 - Reggae Champion - David Rodigan
mad decent worldwide radio #53 - Reggae Champion - David Rodigan
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Length:
25 minutes
Released:
Sep 8, 2009
Format:
Podcast episode
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HELLO UNIVERSE!
Another day, another podcast. Recently we were in London with Major
Lazer, and Diplo took the opportunity to interview BBC presenter and
sound system operator Sir David 'Ramjam' Rodigan. Many of you must be
like 'WHO!?' but in reggae dancehall circles, this man is a living
legend. You see, the reggae dancehall arena is ruled by selectors and
sound systems, and the mighty David Rodigan has been holding his own
for more than thirty years.
To paraphrase, back in the 60s it was about 'records, football and girls' when he first started going down to Jamaica. With his onstage
antics and captivating story telling, he is as much a staple of
dancehall culture as the music he plays. And make no mistake, this
isn't any bland marketing gimmick - the man full up ah CHUNE, and
still can kill sound and buss dance. So widout further ado, we bring
to you, from waaay out inna inglan, Daaavid Rodigaaan....
Another day, another podcast. Recently we were in London with Major
Lazer, and Diplo took the opportunity to interview BBC presenter and
sound system operator Sir David 'Ramjam' Rodigan. Many of you must be
like 'WHO!?' but in reggae dancehall circles, this man is a living
legend. You see, the reggae dancehall arena is ruled by selectors and
sound systems, and the mighty David Rodigan has been holding his own
for more than thirty years.
To paraphrase, back in the 60s it was about 'records, football and girls' when he first started going down to Jamaica. With his onstage
antics and captivating story telling, he is as much a staple of
dancehall culture as the music he plays. And make no mistake, this
isn't any bland marketing gimmick - the man full up ah CHUNE, and
still can kill sound and buss dance. So widout further ado, we bring
to you, from waaay out inna inglan, Daaavid Rodigaaan....
Released:
Sep 8, 2009
Format:
Podcast episode
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