Jah Militant
Active since 1998, Ras Weeda, selector and operator of the Jah Militant sound system, is part of the tradition of cultural sound systems, broadcasting conscious reggae and a vector of unity. Focused on the message and the music, it is throughout France and Europe that Jah Militant has been spreading its vibrations for more than 25 years now, mixing dubplates, productions, exclusive tracks and militant selections.
Also a producer for two labels (Jah Militant and Back in the days), Jah Militant is at the head of a sharp and original catalog reflecting a spiritual and committed reggae.
I-tal Soup & Danman
I-TAL SOUP is an independent record label founded by Petah Sunday and Mighi Tsadiq in 2013. The music production is directed by Petah, a multi-talented musician and producer who handles the compositions,
arrangements and mixes, playing and recording most of the instruments at I-tal Soup Studio. The label’s musical style is UK roots sound system oriented, with militant steppers riddims, heavy bass lines and cultural lyrics. The executive production is currently managed by Ninjahdread from 10000lions sound system .
Since the first release in 2014, Ital Soup music gained
popularity by being played on the most legendary sound system as Jah Shaka, Aba Shanti , Channel one sounds ystemand many more,and collaborating with important artists names as Akae Beka , Pablo Gad to name a few.
As a performer Ital Soup has featured in differents events around Europe and India touring the most important festivals and venues, staging with a live show that consists of a 100% dub plate showcase filled with exclusives, unrevealed productions and upcoming releases, toasted live on the mic by the veteran Jamaican superstar Danman MC.
In addition to the official releases, I-tal Soup has been
working with countless international producers, providing mixes, musical arrangements and instrumental performances with its distinctive trademark.
Claston Brooks, known as Danman aka Sunny Voice, is a Jamaican-born musician with over 20 years of international experience. Born in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica, he moved to the UK at age 11, where his musical journey began, including playing bongo drums in a revival church.
His recording career started in 1995 at Hudawi Centre, leading to collaborations with Andy Black of Big Noise Productions and joining Iration Steppas Sound System, with whom he released his debut 10 » vinyl, Too Much War, and toured Europe, but also Indica Dubs the heavyweight track Righteous Man.
Impressa Sound & Alexis
Impressa (aka Sista Emma) has been a respected selector on the UK sound system scene for years, bringing righteous selections with an important message for one and all. From humble box lifting beginnings, she grew with knowledge and skill to one day build her own sound. Through hard work and determination, she has now completed phase 1 of her sound system with more to come. Impressa Sound System is one of only a handful of female-run sound systems active in the UK today.
Alexis, a vocalist originating from the Freedom Masses stable in Manchester, now working independently in the UK sound system scene. After the explosive release of her first solo single “No Regrets” in 2023 (Roots Addis Muzik), you can hear more of her sweet vocals & conscious lyrics at UK festivals and sound system sessions. Some of her 90’s work with Freedom Masses is available now on Subdub’s double album Digital Africa.
Ital Power & Benji Roots
Ital Power music is a record label and studio founded in 2009 by M.Ital and Ital Shash from west London.
Alongside the music, came a Soundsystem.
Salomon Heritage & Tenah
It all started in the mid 90’s when Roots Arna began to collect record vinyls and specially Jamaican Roots Reggae Music .
As part of the Reggae, the UK Sound System Culture became his main influences to be a Conscious Music Selecter .
After been part of many different Music Collective and Sound System, in 2009 Roots Arna decide to create his own identity: Salomon Heritage . Salomon Heritage build an Home Made Sound System characterize by a Warm and a Clear Sound .
SH became also a Record Music Label access on the melody and the Spiritual Music, that collaborated with many different Producer/Artist like Kibir La Amlak, Murray Man, Prince Jamo, King General, Aba Ariginal and Ras Tweed.
SH Record label have now a large catalog of Maxi’s and LP’s that have been played by many Sound System and Radio Show Internationally (Jah Shaka, Channel One, David Rodigan...)
Roots Arna have being touring all over the world (Europe, USA, Jamaica...) to spread through his Musical Selection the Conscious and Spiritual Message.
Tenah - a rub-a-dub deejay/singer, musician, and producer from the outskirts of Marseille, draws his inspiration from roots and Jamaican rub-a-dub.
Active on the French and European dub scene, he has performed at events such as Rototom Sunsplash (Spain), Island Station (France), Dubquake (Switzerland), and Stand Firm (Belgium), among others.
Currently involved in various projects as a singer and musician, he collaborates on tracks with labels like 1988 Records, Pure Niceness, and Odyssée Records. He also produces for his own label, Hatta Sounds, launched in 2021, where he creates and operates the faders under the name Prince Treety.
Sasha Steppa
Sasha Steppa is a dynamic sound system selector from Bristol, renowned for her selections across reggae, roots, and dub. Since launching her brand in 2012 and soundsystem in 2022, Sasha has quickly made a name for herself on the global stage. Her resume includes performances at events such as Rototom Sunsplash, International Dub Gathering, Dubquake, Boomtown and Glastonbury where her sets have captivated audiences with her deep, authentic vibes.
Sasha’s talent and passion for the genre has also led her to make history as the first women to bring her soundsystem and share the stage with the legendary Channel One Soundsystem at Bristol’s own Teachings in Dub, further cementing her reputation as a key figure in the reggae and dub scene.
Whether she’s selecting music on her own soundsystem or collaborating with other iconic acts, Sasha Steppa continues to push the boundaries of reggae music, bringing her unique performances to audiences around the world.
Sistah Queen Sheeba
Sistah Queen Sheeba is based in the Netherlands with roots from North Africa, Surinam & India. She started going to dub events in the late 90’s where she established a profound love for Rastafari and Reggae music.
Since around 2009 she began making her own music and since 2016 she started up her own studio Sheeba Sound Studio. She always loved singing so it just came natural for her to voice her own riddims.
She is bringing sounds off Jah lightning and thunder to spread awareness in this prelious times and to uplift one and all with her versatile selection & upfull vibrations inspired by the most High HIM.