Mighty Crown

Mighty Crown

Mighty Crown, also known as the Far East Rulaz, is a reggae sound system group from Yokohama, Japan. It forms in 1991 and continues to operate with MASTA SIMON and SAMI-T as members. The group works within reggae and Japanese dancehall, and it is closely associated with the sound system culture that develops around club events, clashes, mixtapes and live selectors.

Early years and rise in Japan

The group begins as a partnership between friends in Yokohama. It builds its profile by playing in clubs and by selling self-produced mixtapes around Japan. In 1994, it constructs its own sound system, using movable speaker boxes, and starts taking part in clashes against other Japanese sound systems. By 1998, it becomes known as Japan’s sound clash champion, and it remains a major force in the country’s dancehall scene.

Clashes, international work and later activity

Mighty Crown wins several sound clashes in Jamaica and tours internationally. It also works with the Irish and Chin crew. Outside performance, the group expands into fashion and branding, including a clothing line and a Nike shoe project carrying the Mighty Crown name. Through these activities, it remains one of the best-known Japanese names in reggae and dancehall culture.