In the Dancehall culture, one of most important aspects is the Dubplate. Vital in Soundclashes and dances, it can either make or break a Sound System. Today, via Boomshoots, DJ/Producer DJ Khaled shows off some of his most cherished Dubplates. Khaled, no stranger to the Dancehall culture, played dubs from the likes of Buju Banton, Bounty Killa, Beres Hammond, Capleton, and more. This is a great watch (and listen) here as I’ve been familiar with DJ Khaled’s presences in the Dancehall. Older fans might remember his appearances at events such as “Fully Loaded” and his contributions via mixtapes. Can he beat Wyclef for having the most expensive dubplate? Stay tuned. Check out the video below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
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In preparation of their upcoming Mixtape, Deejay/Actor Benzly Hype (Me N Mi Kru/Innocent Kru) and DJ Scribz released a new song for “Uptown, Downtown and Roun’ Town“. Titled “Star“, we hear Benzly giving us a history lesson on his start with Innocent Kru, how effective he can be when he steps to the microphone, his displeasure for some of the new songs out and artists who bought their way to stardom, showing respect to some of his peers, and letting everyone know that he and Scribz are stars. A very entertaining song here, If you’re familiar with Benzly Hype and the Innocent Kru, you’ll know they create songs for every taste. Looking forward to the new mixtape and in the meanwhile check out Scribz’s 
Today’s Mixtape comes from the tag team of Equiknoxx Music and Kabaka Pyramid. Titled “Dubplates In Dub“, Kabaka pays tribute to the Jamaican Sound System culture by recording 6 original tracks and freestyles over Channel One instrumentals. Following in the same steps as the “Equiknoxx Introduces Masicka To King Tubby” mixtape, this is sure to bring the new and old generations together. With Kabaka’s lyrical prowess, this is sure to be an “accurate” project. Check out the mixtape below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
Going through his archives another night is Creep from Chromatic. Tonight he released another Vybz Kartel dub titled “Sprite Medley” where he revisited a couple of his old hits for the sound system. Di war get ugly. Feeling nostalgic? Check out the song below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
