Sound system (DJ)
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speaker enclosures
for a Jamaican sound system party.A sound system is a group of
PA system or sound reinforcement system
, typically for a dance event or party.
Origin
The sound system concept originated in the 1950s in
music genres, and some bands or producers still call themselves sound systems, such as Dub Narcotic Sound System and the On-U Sound System. When Asian Dub Foundation are advertised as Asian Dub Foundation, the whole band performs, but when they announce themselves as Asian Dub Foundation Sound System, members of the band mix and play music (by other artists, as well as their own) while one or two MCs rap
over the songs. The term also has become connected with sound reinforcement systems by DJs.
Free party
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Music played at the parties See also Rave music |
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The term "sound system" is also used to refer to a
electrical generator; the generator enables the sound system to be set up anywhere. A sound system collective is usually five or more people, with larger sound systems having more members. Equipment is owned by some and others are DJs, record producers or enthusiastic ravers who help out. They will be the people who organise free parties and teknivals
and will be a group of friends with similar interests. Some owners purposely use second hand equipment, to reduce their risk if the equipment is stolen or damaged. This type of rig is called a "suicide rig" and usually used at insecure locations where it may get stolen or damaged and if it is suspected that police will have knowledge of the party.
Sometimes a sound system collective is well known for its wide travels. This type of collective can be described as modern
amphetamines and LSD, and complaints about messes left behind by such parties have given the scene a negative reputation. However, despite such complaints, the scene continues to grow with a large following in Bristol, Abergavenny, Newport, London, Devon and Cornwall
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See also
- Dub music
- Free party
- Free tekno
- Rave
- Reggae
- Rocksteady
- Ska
- Sound clash
- Sound system (Jamaican)
- Teknival
References
- ^ Hylton, Ria (19 October 2022). "A history of UK sound system culture". DJ Mag. Retrieved 13 February 2024.