Mighty Crown (The Far East Rulers).

Hailing from Yokohama Japan, in the far...far east, Mighty Crown is one of the foremost examples of the Globalization of Reggae music and culture. Founded by two brothers, Master Simon and Sammy-T, Mighty Crown have come a long way since their inception into the business in '91.

In the early 90s, Mighty Crown relocated from Japan to Brooklyn New York and became immersed in the Jamaican culture of Dance hall Reggae. They became regulars at the legendary night clubs of N.Y.C, the most famous one being none other than the legendary Biltmore Ballroom, formerly located in Flatbush Brooklyn. It was at these venues that Mighty Crown would experience and see legendary sounds such as: King Addies (Headed by Baby Face and Tony Matterhorn, Killamanjaro (Ricky Trooper), Bass Odyssey, Body Guard, Metro Media, Lp International. But none would influence Mighty Crown more than King Addies, who to this day Mighty Crown rates as the baddest sound of "Dem Times" (Late 80s-90s).

Mighty Crown was determined to set a "New" trend by being the first Japanese sound to enter the World of Clash, and this trend they achieved...!! ! After spending years of studying the business and the different styles of selecting and dee jaying, Mighty Crown was soon to achieve their first dream, by solidifying their place in the industry by winning World Clash.

In '99 Mighty Crown entered Irish and Chin's World Clash tournament, and exited with their very first 1st place Trophy...!!! One year later Mighty Crown forged and alliance with Irish and Chin and allowed the veteran promoter to manage and promote them. This league put Might Crown on the competitive edge, because with Chin as their promoter they saw that they could climb greater heights.

Mighty Crown is a very versatile sound, although Simon and Sammy are brothers, they both bring their very own energy and flavor to the clash arena. Master Simon, who is viewed as the Owner and leader of Mighty Crown is the more serious of the two, exemplifying his passion of the music through his bonafide knowledge of it's history and origin. Simon has masterfully studied Reggae music to a level of perfection. Knowing the history behind every artist and every tune he plays. This understanding of the business has put Simon on a platform of leadership when Mighty Crown is viewed on a whole.

......Sammy-T brings raw energy and fire to the aura of Mighty Crown. Sammy is a Japnese "badman" with rude bwoy shuffling in his heart...!!! It is Sammy T which gives Mighty Crown their famous competitive edge and creativity. When Sammy takes stage to defend "The Crown", there are No limitations to his arsenal of brutally comical tactics. Sammy is truly motivated by a genuine passion for the music he plays and he translates that passion in his own way. Feared by many selectors, whether they wanna admit it or not, when Sammy grabs the mic they know it's an up hill battle from here on.

Mighty Crown is rated by most of the credible veteran sounds as a tough competitor and fierce opponent, but with all their skill they have still experienced bias behavior from some of their rivals. But still Mighty Crown persists, without limitation, playing at any venue that will host them, regardless of the biasness they know they will face. Mighty Crown have been one of the foremost innovators when it comes to their brand of dubs and specials. When Mighty Crown cuts a dub-plate,there is so much creativity that goes into it, making them a bonafide champion sound in the business. Mighty Crown has thus far clashed the likes of: Lp International, Killamanjaro (Freddy), Sound Trooper (Ricky Trooper), The honorable David Radigan, Blunt Posse, King Addies, Bass Odyssey, Black Kat, and many other clash sound systems. Emerging from most of these rivalries no less than second place or winner....!!!

Mighty Crown's love of reggae music is a fine example of the powerful message of spiritual integration imbedded in the music itself. As reggae music is Globalized, more and more cultures are bridged and understood, and we hope that other cultural institutions will embrace the spirit within our music....(Kinky Reggae)....!!!

Tony Matterhorn (The Man fr. Mars).

Tony Matterhorn was born Dufton Taylor jr. on March 9th 1972. Tony Matterhorn was described by his peers as a serious but humorous personality, it was these features which later gave rise to his stardom. Tony was taught by a friend to d.j and in the early 90s he took this talent straight to dance hall`s biggest sounds.


Tony`s talents grew as a selector and he joined the legendary King Addies sound system, headed by Baby Face aka Lion Face. King Addies was a War machine, killing sounds in every clash they entered. Some of their best clashes were fought against the likes of Kilamanjaro, headed by Ricky "Serial Killer" Trooper. Matterhorn quickly gained fame and recognition as a comical General of musical war. He was the secret weapon of the King Addies sound system, playing his role as a War d.j.


In the mid 90s Tony broke from King Addies, and by the late 90s he was soon deported from the states (U.s.a.). He settled in london and resided in Jamaica as well. Convinced of his own unique creativity Tony continued to push for stardom. One day while on a boat in Montego bay, with his friend Ding-dong, dance hall`s newest sensation, he created a hit which instantly topped the charts. This hit was based on the head rolling and the lower body movements of the girls dancing on the Montego beach where his boat lay. He later named this song after the name the women used to describe their talented movements......."Dutty Wine".

Tony`s success came swiftly with the release of this recording, he also went on to top the charts with hits like: Goodas fe dem and Man fr. Mars. Tony is also responsible for the creation of some of Bounty Killer`s greatest hits, as he was once a ghost writer for Bounty Killer, hits such as Suspence, Miss Ivy`s last son, and One of Bounty Killer`s bigggest gun tunes......."War" !!!

The Legendary Ricky "Serial Killer" Trooper

Born Garfield Mckoy, in St. Mary Jamaica, Ricky Trooper is considered a living legend of Sound Clash. Hailing from the Mighty Killamanjaro Sound system, Ricky Trooper is responsible for the "Death" (Career ending) of many sounds.

Ricky started playing for a couple of sounds before joining "Jaro Sound". When he started he had no stage name. When he was young he was a member of a band called the "Magnificent marching band of Troopers". So when he became a selector his former band members called him "Trooper". Eventually after playing for several sounds, Trooper built his own sound and partnered with Papa San, another living legend of Dance hall music. But Ricky`s fame, stardom, and his very name ("Ricky" Trooper), all came from his time spent as selector of the world famous "Killamanjaro Sound System".

Founded in the summer of '69 by Noel Harper aka Papa Jaro, Kilimanjaro which is named after the tallest mountain in the world, became a legend in the Sound System culture. Jaro began as a foundation sound, collecting Studio One riddim`s and Treasure Isle hits. The sound`s name Kilimanjaro, was later changed to Kill-a-man-jaro, on behalf of the many sound system careers they ended in "musical war".

In the early '70s dee jays would play on the big sound systems of Jamaica. Through the '70s and early '80s, the likes of Super Cat, Early B, and Burro Banton could be seen playing on, and "toasting" (chatting) over the riddims played by the Mighty Killamanjaro sound system. Jaro soon became a legendary sound, known for playing the most foundation tunes. Jaro had a whole host of selectors, but it was Ricky Trooper who would join Jaro and show the world the strength of the tallest mountain....!!!

When Garfield Mckoy (Trooper) joined Jaro, Junior Cat was a dee jay for Jaro and he didn't have his famous name (Ricky Trooper) yet. Junior Cat spoke with a lisp and he couldn't properly pronounce "Trooper". So as he would introduce Trooper on stage to play, he would call him "Ricky", hence the legend of Ricky Trooper began.

Ricky quickly became the most feared selector on Jaro sound system, as he became known for creating some of the most creative dubs and specials. When Jaro would clash a sound with Ricky Trooper as selector, it was known that no matter how tough the opponent, Ricky "Serial Killer" Trooper would throw them off the highest mountain (Kilimanjaro).....!!! One of the only sounds to ever clash with Jaro and win was the "Infamous" King Addies, headed by Baby Face aka Lion Face and Tony Matterhorn from Brooklyn, New York, and their most notable rivalry took place in Portmore Jamaica. This clash is considered by Sound Clash lovers as the "Greatest Clash of all Time", a clash in which both sounds would walk away as victors, for the Sound Clash they fought for would end in a draw that night....!!

In '99 Ricky Trooper left Jaro and founded "Sound Trooper". Ricky states that he had no quarrels or beef with Jaro, except that God Blesses the child that has his own....!!! In 2006, Sound Trooper won World Clash`s "Death b4 Dishonor", solidifing his status as a War D.j. who could survive the test of time. Ricky Trooper, who is known as a Badman D.j, is an Icon of Sound System culture and will take up much ink wherever the story of Sound Clash culture is penned......!!! Zion Train Entertainment salutes Ricky "Serial Killer" Trooper.