“They’ve been so influential in the sound system fraternity and even the spreading of Caribbean culture in places like Asia, particularly in the 90s, early and mid-2000s come up. He said it was mandatory they visit Trinidad before bringing an end to their musically, barrier-breaking career. Since then, they have been touring major cities in the United States, the Caribbean (Jamaica, Antigua, Bermuda, TT, St Lucia, Barbados, St Kitts, and etc), and Europe (England, Germany, Switzerland, and others)/'Įvent organiser, Kwesi Hopkinson (Hypa Hoppa) of Scorch honoured Mighty Crown’s legacy. On their first appearance in World Clash'99, they defeated sounds from Jamaica and the United States and became the first Japanese sound to get the World Clash trophy. They started playing at local clubs in Brooklyn and Manhattan around 1992 and eventually lead their way to the World Clash '99 held in Brooklyn, NY.

The website said the group 'started living in the United States from the early 90's and gradually learned the Jamaican language and the dancehall flex by hanging out in studios, record shops, and in the streets of Brooklyn, NY.

Members Masta Simon, Sami T, Cojie and Ninja are world renowned certified “sound killers” and master jugglers and have entertained the masses with three decades of top-flight sound clashes and shows, rooted in reggae and dancehall music. Japan was not the only place they have been playing.' Since then, they have been influencing and leading the whole dancehall scene in Japan. 'After building their sound system (movable speaker boxes) in 1994, they started clashing with other Japanese sound systems and became the undisputed and undefeated sound clash champion in Japan (1998). Mighty Crown gradually got their fame by playing at clubs and by selling self-produced mix tapes throughout Japan. Renowned Japanese sound system Mighty Crown celebrate their 30th anniversary and forthcoming retirement at Sound Forge, Port of Spain on Wednesday, as part of their global Final Round Tour.Īn eight-time world clash champion, Mighty Crown is now in the twilight of their illustrious career and has embarked on a world tour to allow fans one last chance to see the “Far East Rulers” in action.Īccording to 'Mighty Crown was founded in 1991 by friends from Yokohama, Japan. Tuesday 6 June 2023 Mighty Crown's Masta Simon, left, Sami-T, Cojie and Ninja. Features Mighty Crown hits Trinidad for Final Round Tour

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