SUBATOMIC SOUND SYSTEM AND SCREECHY DAN DROP AN INFECTIOUS NEW SINGLE ‘MY SOUND IS HEAVY’

Get ready for a spring jam that’s both sweet and powerful. Subatomic Sound System and legendary Jamaican vocalist Screechy Dan have teamed up on the vibrant new single ‘My Sound is Heavy’.

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The single blends soulful reggae with classic dancehall, creating an irresistible vibe. The song came to life during a summer tour when Screechy Dan improvised lyrics over a catchy instrumental during a Subatomic soundcheck.

The duo captured that magic in the studio, influenced by artists like Nina Simone and Jamaican icons like U-Roy and Sister Nancy.

The song comes in three versions: a full vocal mix, a dub version with a melodica melody (a nod to reggae legend Augustus Pablo), and a purely dub version.

IT FELT LIKE CAPTURING LIGHTNING IN A BOTTLE

Screechy Dan explained, “The bass line was so heavy, I just started freestyling.” Before they knew it, they had the whole song. Producer Emch added, “It felt like capturing lightning in a bottle.”

The single also pays tribute to the late Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry, a reggae and dub pioneer who collaborated with them for years. The duo is even going on tour to honour Scratch’s legacy.

Subatomic Sound System has been busy lately, working with artists such as Jack Johnson and rising Jamaican stars like Jah9. They were also featured in the Smithsonian Institution’s recent Afro-Futurism exhibit.

ABOUT SUBATOMIC SOUND SYSTEM

Subatomic Sound System and legendary Jamaican vocalist Screechy Dan have teamed up on the new single ‘My Sound is Heavy’. Reggae Tastemaker

Subatomic Sound System has been the leading live dub and bass scene in New York City since 1999. Rooted in Jamaican music, Subatomic Sound System embraces future sounds, creating a bridge between generations and transcending time.

Since 2011, they have been collaborating with Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry, recreating the Black Ark studio magic on stages all over the world.

Emch, the founder of Dub Champions Festival, spearheads their core squad, which includes percussion legend Larry McDonald and saxophonist Troy Shaka Simms.

In 2020, they made history by performing the world’s first live dub album, ‘Blackboard Jungle Dub’. Their influence has evolved from roots dub to dancehall-infused hip-hop and electronic fusion, resonating worldwide.

ABOUT SCREECHY DAN

Subatomic Sound System and legendary Jamaican vocalist Screechy Dan (left) have teamed up on the new single ‘My Sound is Heavy’. Reggae Tastemaker

Screechy Dan is a talented artist from Brooklyn, US. He started performing in Kingston, Jamaica, as a child. He is known for his versatile vocal abilities and made history in dancehall reggae by yodelling over a reggae track.

His collaboration with Red Fox on ‘Pose Off’ was a massive hit. Screechy Dan signed a major record deal with Polygram Records and has been featured on the Disney Channel’s Grammy-awarded ‘Father Goose’ children’s album.