SOUNDKILLAZ MUSIC DID THE EXIT ADVENTURE!
This year EXIT Festival in Serbia and its sister festival SEA DANCE which took place for the 2nd time at the seaside in Budva, Montenegro recorded its highest ever turn out. SoundKillaz Music members Rivah Jordan and Matthew Radics were there as resident representatives on the Reggae Stage.
Unlike previous years the overall musical representation on the stage that has built a cult following among regular patrons, was much more diverse. Representing the growth and influence Reggae music has had on the musical styles now popular in North America and Europe, a wide variety of Reggae and Reggae based music was in session for the 12 hours a day the stage was active.
From the more classic sounds of Lovers Rock, One Drop and Dub to the more hyper sounds of Hip Hop, Dubstep and Danehall, party goers were treated to high energy sets from the DJ's from sun down to sunrise. A team of vocal performers delivered live PA's at the nightly showtime and could be seen teaming up with the DJ's for impromptu freestyle sessions which the audience always loved.
The legendary Weny Wadada and his Positive Vibration Movement assembled at showtime to deliver their collaborative sets featuring singers from Jamaica, The UK and home country Serbia. Having recovered from a recent illness Wenty took to the stage to display the healing powers of Reggae music and didn't disappoint his many fans.
Other PVM members Ana Perisic and Deepstoned displayed their obvious vocal talents excellently and showed their genuine star qualities. From the UK; Tony 'Terror' Douglas of Terror Tone beautifully delivered smooth classic concious Reggae while deejay Daddy Ranx excited the crowd with his lyrical brilliance. Brothers Cold Fever and Hype Hyphen burned the place down with their unique Desi - Reggae and tight high energy performances while hard core hip hop from London rapper Keys was loved by the crowd who ate up her powerful delivery and sharp lyrics every time she exploded onto the stage. Matthew Radics and Rivah Jordan delivered tracks from their latest albums The One Eye Man EP and Hustlers World in their usual high energy dancehall style. They also treated the audience to a freestyle set as the brothers, together on stage went back to back spitting bars and singing hooks and getting the whole place jumping! Singer Don Minott also lit up the stage with an amazing performance backed by JahMessenJah Sound System and an excellent solo set.
The majority of the DJ sets were filled by Balkan based DJ's and Selectors whose skill and knowledge displayed the profound power and reach Reggae has internationally. Dj's like BBC Asian Network's Yasser Ranjha, Mak Floss, Chay Nelle, DJ Wieyne, Hype Hyphen and Soundkillaz Int. were there to represent the UK and Jamaica. I have to give a personal shout out to DJ's from Serbia and Montenegro who's sets I remember really enjoying as there were many who all contributed to a great atmoshpere. Big up to S. Alcapone, Dada Selectah, Irie Revolution Sound, JahMessenJah Sound, Herbal Queen, Zgoobi Dan, Superstar Selector and Pushta G and every performer that took part. Special thanks and love to all the people who came by to watch and party with us. Much love to the sound and security and management crews and all the people made it an amazing show and asked us to come again.
Videos of performances from the festivals can be found on our youtube page: SoundKillaz Music Network at www.youtube.com/sksoundkillazsk
RivahJordan - All Night - Live at Exit Festival 2015
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhWHOc1Dswk
Rivah Jordan, Don Minott & JahMessenjah Sound Live @ EXIT Festival 2015
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uVtUpLzW-w
