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SEATTLE DANCEHALL REUNION

SEATTLE 10TH ANNUAL DANCEHALL REUNION

Bobby Hustle & Zions Gate Sound present

DUBPLATES 101: BACK TO SCHOOL

Tracklist:

1. ZGS Custom - Jerusalem Riddim (The Wailers)
2. Life Is What You Make It - Worries In The Dance Riddim (Kenneth Hoo Kim)
3. U Gotta B - Entertainment Riddim (Joe Gibbs)
4. Rollin' - I'm In The Mood For Love Riddim (Jammy's)
5. Up In The Hills - Billie Jean Riddim (Claude Evans)
6. I'll Be There - Ganja Farmer Riddim (Label: Caribbean Underground)
7. Run Road - Death In The Arena Riddim (Philip 'Fatis' Burrell)
8. Take Me Away - Sea Of Love Riddim (Robert French)
9. Can't Hold Me/Champion Medley - Lecturer Riddim (Studio One)
10. Better Way - Rockfort Rock Riddim (Steely & Cleevie)
11. Frass Right Now - Answer Riddim (Blacker Dread)
12. Stay High On The Low - Chase Vampire Riddim (Antonio 'Gilly Dread' Gilbert)
13.  Wine It Up - Punanny Riddim (Jammy's)
14. ZGS Custom/Roll Up Medley - Mission Impossible Riddim (Taxi Gang)
15. ZGS Custom - Hot Milk Riddim (Bobby Digital)

Bobby Hustle & Zions Gate Sound - Dubplates 101: Back To School

Y2K Sounds, commonly referred to as simply one of the major sound systems in the US. Based throughout the world in the Virgin Islands, Jamaica, Japan, Texas, Washington and New York. The sound system holds a host of deejays and selectors from throughout the Caribbean, versatile in all types of music and genre. "Our musicians and engineers are trained to be the best of both worlds in the sound system industry, and continue to captivate music lovers around the globe." Y2K Sounds originated in the U.S. Virgin Islands in 1999 with Galiss and Chemist. In 2006 the NY base entered the scene with Shawn, Captain, Specs, Tunda, and Mike and In 2010 with Jahson and Francis stretching the Y2K Sound brand from Texas to the Far East Japan. In 2014 - 216 Dj Savage and King Face became apart of the team to further reinforce Y2K as a force In Texas. In 2015 the Sound re-emerged in Clarendon, Jamaica with Mark, Michelle, Glen Stinger, Collar, Bentz, Kirk and Ratbat. In 2016 the Sound recaptured it's original birth-place with the addition of Star General. Y2K Sounds has became one of most  popular sound systems across the globe, known for its superior sound quality, and maintained this position into the 21st century. It have shared the main stage with some of the world's most Renown and Legendary Reggae and Soca icons to include Bunny Wailer, Ziggy Marley, Damian Marley, Alpha Blonde, Third World, Steel Pulse, Inner Circle, Gregory Isaacs, Israel Vibration, Buju Banton, Beres Hammond, Barrington Levy, Beenie Man, Sean Paul, Bounty Killer, Pressure, Jahman, Hypasounds, Rupee, Edwin Yearwood, Alison Hinds, Lyrikal and countless more...Y2K Sound being very active in the sound clash arena has competed and won clashes in Jamaica, Hawaii, Washington and Brooklyn NY. Y2K Sounds was also recognized as having the best sound system in the "tri-state" and started the trend across the globe that re-captivated the sound system culture around the world. Y2K Sound the Trend setters. Y2K SOUNDS "THE GATEWAY TO WORLD CLASS PERFORMANCE"

“There are plenty of American reggae acts… but none of them as genuine as Bobby Hustle. Built on a broad knowledge of reggae and dancehall music, Bobby’s authenticity is most impressive because it is self-taught and born of a true passion for a genre that most Americans only know through Bob Marley’s ubiquitous Legend CD.” – Dan Dabber, Reggaeville.com

Seattle, Washington-born reggae songwriter and performer, now residing and recording in Los Angeles. His story and sound are like no one else's!

Bobby was first exposed to Jamaican-style music in middle school when he became fascinated by the island rhythms being re-purposed by third wave ska bands like Sublime, Less Than Jake and Reel Big Fish. His adolescent interest in that sound eventually led him straight to the source and he quickly discovered that Jamaica had a lot more to offer than just ska. He began to explore reggae crafted by Jamaican artists who were popular at the end of the 90s – artists like Anthony B, Capleton, and Sizzla – and he quickly became obsessed. He scoured the Emerald City for any reggae record he could get his hands on, hoping to soak up as much Jamaican music, dialect, and culture as he could.

In 2010, Bobby Hustle began voicing reggae productions and, true to his name, he has worked industriously for labels from all over the world. In addition to his home camp, Loud City Music, he has written and recorded songs for many prominent outfits like the bicoastal American crew, Lustre Kings Productions, and German super-group, Jugglerz Records. Since his debut EP, Always On The Hustle, in 2011, Bobby has released five mixtapes, five more EPs and a full length album, It’s The Hustle. In his thirteen year career, Bobby Hustle has contributed songs to over 60 different riddim releases and collaborated with some of the best reggae artists in the world, including the iconic Sizzla Kalonji, prolific artists like Lutan Fyah, Mikey General, Cali P, Collie Buddz, The Movement, Josh Heinrichs and Skillinjah.

All of Bobby’s hard work has given him exposure, and he has built a following from all over the world. Bobby’s music has taken him to places like Japan, Russia, Germany and Italy. He has performed opening duties for crucial reggae artists like Gappy Ranks, Konshens, Protoje, Mr. Vegas and Third World just to name a few. But his success has not come without obstacles, most notably, a two year stay in Costa Rica beginning in 2016, where Bobby awaited trial for a drug trafficking charge that resulted from a misunderstanding while he was on tour. Determined to fight the charge, he refused to accept a plea deal that would have given him a lighter sentence. Bobby knew he was innocent and decided that he would do everything in his power to keep his freedom. After 22 months there, he was found not guilty of all charges and he was able to return to his friends and family in Seattle in December of 2017.

After his return to the US in 2018, Bobby relocated to Los Angeles. His EP, Wolaba Vibes: The Costa Rica Sessions, a collection of songs he recorded while in Costa Rica, came out in May 2019. In December 2019, he renewed his passport and performed two shows in Israel, making his first trip abroad since his trial in Costa Rica. Little did he know, just a few months later he'd be stuck in one place again...

Lockdown didn't stop him. During the height of the pandemic in 2020, Hustle dropped 19 songs including, “As Good As It Seems”. The song was featured on Spotify’s editorial playlist “Sunshine Reggae”, now with over 2.5 million streams on the platform. In 2021, Bobby continued his pattern of frequent releases by offering up two EPs, Side Hustle and The Right Place, as well as a host of singles.

2022 brought new opportunities for the Hustle. Just as live show restrictions began to lift in Southern California, Bobby started his new band and throughout the latter half of the year, they began to perform regularly throughout the region.

Since the Covid restrictions have now officially been lifted, Bobby Hustle is getting back on the road nationally and internationally. Whether he performs with his backing band or with his DJ, Yungg Trip, one thing for certain is Bobby's undeniable stage presence and his love for the craft of entertaining. So make sure you don't miss the opportunity to see this rising star on a stage near you!!!

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