I’ts been six years since 4x4, the sound from Redhills, Jamaica were last on the road but Father Duss has decided to dust down the turntables. Soundsystem followers won't have to think too hard to remember the Garnet Silk dub fi dub that 4x4 participated in against Bass Odyssey and Bodyguard back in March 1995.It proved to be a legendary clash..."

This sound has been around since the Biltmore days...They clashed just about everybody back in those days...They've got a deeeeep dubbox...loads of D Brown,Tenor Saw,Garnet,Shabba,Bounty....
"For those who do not understand the significance of the Biltmore Era, an MFC.com History Lesson: The phrase "Biltmore Era" is used to refer to the time period from the late 80s to the mid 90s when New York sounds first made their mark in the international clash arena in a meaningful way.

During this era, New York sounds sent for top sounds from yard and abroad, and systematically clashed them in an attempt to overthrow Jamaica's then monopoly on sound clashes. These New York heavyweights also made it a point to war amongst themselves, making this period the most competitive era (clash-wise) in New York (and the US) sound clash history to date.

Biltmore clashes were known for their high tension (and high profile) one on one battles (thus the term, "Biltmore-style" coined by MFC.com), fanatic patrons, heavy sound systems (acoustic-wise), high fan turnout (i.e. long lines), and in some cases, violent undertones. In addition to sound clashes, this era was also known for some of the wickedest stage shows and juggling dances ever kept.

The Biltmore Era was signified by such New York sounds as Downbeat, King Addies, Ballys, LP Intl, Earthruler, Stereosonic, Soul Supreme, Afrique, Libra Love, Spectrum, Thunderbolt, Firgo Digital, Mini Mart, King Kustom, Techniques, and more. Yard sounds that have blessed the halls of Biltmore include just about every one: Jaro, Bodyguard, Bass Odyssey, Black Kat, Stone Love, Metromedia, Jamrock, Nuclear, Saxon (UK), and SoulJah One (Bermuda) just to name a few.

Even though the era is called "Biltmore" (after the most notorious venue of that era -he Biltmore Ballroom on Church Avenue near Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn), there were also other signature hotspots such as Starlight Ballroom and Flamingo!" This sound can play from juggling to clash, from dancehall to foundation.

Crucial P from Belgium, is one of the country’s most respected soundboys. Regarded to many as one of the selectors who all started it in Belgium. Back in the days forming the first Belgian soundcrew with two friends, Boombastic sound, long before Shaggy came out with the same tune. They where the first sound to play outside Belgium, in Holland and Germany. Still in popular demand on dances, as support for live shows and others, because of the wide varity of music he plays and selects!

Info & bookings: Peterpiessens @ yahoo.co.uk