Trojan Sound System
Trojan Sound System is a group from New York, United States, active from 2001. It works within alternative dance, dance-punk, electronic, indietronica, new wave and post-punk revival.
Overview
The act is founded in 2004 and is described as a collective built around sound system culture. It brings together selectors, vocalists and MCs, and presents reggae as a form of self-expression and protest rooted in Jamaican independence.
Releases and performances
Trojan Sound System releases the Africa - Remixes EP, which includes re-dubs from Toddla T, JFB and Darkstarr Diskotek. It also presents live and Dex N FX shows across Europe and performs internationally. The collective also puts together the mix Deep Culture Roots, built around soulful vocals, studio effects, rapid-fire toasting and heavy bass.
Style
The group’s work combines traditional reggae elements with more modern production approaches, reflecting both preservation and progression within sound system culture.
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