News 18 August 2016
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Author: Eje Ibojie

Here’s your guide to this year’s Notting Hill Carnival soundsystems

Author Eje Ibojie
18 August 2016
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Taking place on the 27th and 28th of August, Notting Hill Carnival is only a week away, and this year the event boasts 38 static sound systems to be the soundtrack to your weekend.

Unfortunately Rinse FM aren’t dominating with a Grime stage this year, but the stages will still be live and there’s loads of ’em – so you’re sure to find your sound.

Here’s your full-proof list of who to see and where at this year’s Carnival.


Reggae


Channel One
– for your dose of pure Reggae from a group who’ve been killin’ it since 1979

Location:  On the corner of Leanington Road Villas and Westbourne Park.                                            


GI Roadshow –
A serene place where you’ll hear reggae and soca

Location: Adella Street


Gladdy Wax Roadshow –
 A 40 year old sound system with of the best reggae collections

Location: 304 Portobello Road


High Grade –
This sound system will be playing bass-heavy reggae

Location: corner of Oxford Garden/St Lawrence Terrace


I’Spy –
Appearing at Carnival for the second year in a row

Location: Corner of Southern Row/West Row


Killer Watt –
Played a role in launching So Solid Crew back in the day

Location: St Luke’s Road/Tavistock Road


King Tubby’s –
Boiler room will be broadcasting from the classic spot all day on Monday.

Location: Outside Clylesdale House.


Mansgrove Sounds –
A sound system which has been heavily inspired by Trinidad

Location : 3 All Saints Road


Metro Glory –
Expect to hear some heavy bass with their reggae

Location: Westbourne Park Road/Ledbury Road


People Soundsystem –
A Jamaica-centric soundsystem

Location : 11 All Saints Road


Saxon Sound –
A sound system that has helped many people get their breaks for several years

Location : Chesterton Road/St Lawrence Terrace


Solution Sound System
– A reggae sound system that established themselves well enough to take the prime spot in 2012

Location : Talbot Road/Ledbury Road


Virgo International –
 Keepin’ it family friendly

Location : Oxford Gardens/Portobello Road

 


R&B

The Fun Bunch – Playing the best in R&B, garage and Hip-Hop

Location: Sutherland Place/Talbot Road


Mark Ross Sound System –
R&B, House and funk

Location : Ledbury Road


Mastermind Roadshow – 
Definitely a classic sound system bringing R&B and soul from 1979 onwards

Location : Canal Way


Sir Lloyd  –
R&B and reggae music

Location : Leamington Road Villas

 


Dancehall


Nasty Love Mixin Lab
– for the best Dancehall and Bashment bangers

Location : Colville Gardens


Platinum Soundsystem –
Dancehall, reggae and jungle songs will be played

Location: Bonchurch Street/Portobello Road

Drum and Bass


CMC Matrix –
perfect place for Drum and Bass fans with a soundsystem that has been experts in pleasing your ears for over 20 years.

Location : All Saint’s Road


Different Strokes –
HipHop, jungle and D&B

Location: On the corner of St Luke’s Road and Lancaster Road

 


Dubstep


Aba Shanti-I
– Dub and roots all day

Location : On the corner of East Row and Southern Row.


Blackstar Showtime
– Various music genres like dubstep and soca will be played

Location: On the corner of Southern Row and Boswarth Road

 


Funky house


4 Play –
 Expect to hear Jazz-funk, jungle and funky house being played

Location : West Row/Kensal Road junction


KCC and the rocking crew –
A sound system which has specialised in playing American Funky House since 1991

Location : Worthington Road