Soundclash in Martinique...according to the Rules of the Art

Wat a Bam! Bam!

SOUNDCLASH IN MARTINIQUE…ACCORDING TO THE RULES OF THE ART!

Every clash according to the rules of the Art follows a carefully orchestrated sequence by the event organizer!

The first WAT A BAM! BAM! night will take place on Saturday, November 11 in Martinique at a secret location.

RULE 1 — THE SEGMENTS

A segment is a technical term from the SoundMen jargon designating a specific selection of music tracks played either at a key moment of the night or for a specific duration during a SoundClash.

At the end of each segment, the audience will vote on the decibel meter to award the victory of the segment to the selector of their choice.

“ ART OF JUGGLING ”

For 20 minutes, each selector will take turns showcasing their musical identity to the masses.

SELEKTA TALI —Photo Credit: FABRICE MOREL

20 minutes of selection of popular Jamaican music from all eras for the greatest pleasure of the audience!

“ FOUNDATION ”

For 15 minutes, each selector will take turns playing their best selections of artists commonly considered as foundations of popular Jamaican music.

Toots & The Maytals

A chronological limit has been set to 1978 to provide a framework for the term Foundation.

Example: The Wailers, Toots Hibbert, Max Romeo, Desmond Dekker, etc.

“ SINGA ”

Ken Boothe

For 15 minutes, each selector will take turns playing only, strictly a selection of tracks performed by SINGA, meaning singers.

Example: Sanchez, Ken Boothe are SINGA.

“ DJ ”

For 15 minutes, each selector will take turns playing only, strictly a selection of tracks performed by DJs or even Singjays.

Sizzla

Example: U-Roy and Sizzla are respectively DJ and Singjay.

“ DUB FI DUB ”

The moment of anthology that every selector dreads or eagerly awaits in a SoundClash is indeed the Dub fi Dub!

Each selector will take turns playing one track, with a total selection of 10 tracks!

“45ShootOut”

The Watabambam nights are not just simple clashes but the advent of a unique competition in the world in the form of a championship where each selector scores points and joins an international ranking.

Our rules are the result of reflection and a desire to offer an event where the Massive and selectors can both see and experience a show, enjoy the music to be able to... DANCE and above all say that the night was of a kind... WAT A BAM BAM!!!

More information to come.