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	THE BLACK POUND PAYS HOMAGE TO - DAVID RODIGAN

When The Black Pound had the chance to pay homage to a very special and important person who has contributed so much of his life to champion reggae music, we had to decide how to approach this platform. We managed to secure an appointment in his busy schedule. David already had many engagements one of which included him flying to New York to be a presented with an award after beating “Stone Love” Sound System in Jamaica.

What is even more interesting David won every round of the competition. The years of experience have rewarded this champion of reggae music with maximum respect in the industry, and wider world recognition for his devotion.

He has championed reggae music around the world carpeting the wider international community. He has attributed to the increase of reggae music fans spanning the globe. Recruiting new followers in his lifelong journey of his reggae cruise, spreading the gospel and appeal.

We were duly informed by David of the growth of reggae music and sound systems across Europe, in Germany, Italy, France and Spain, all of which boasting sound systems capable of tackling the more experienced sounds from the Caribbean and UK. They have the ability to cut dub plates, chat patois and they have constructed sound systems with the capability to deliver bass that King Tubby would envy.

Sound clashes have always been an important foundation of David’s journey and his worldwide appeal has helped to fill many sound clashes. As with most sound clash opponents they usually find out to there detriment that David has the ammunition and skill to out manoeuvre most opponents leaving them scouring their catalogues of tunes for a worthy response to one of David’s onslaughts.

In the arena of a sound clash David has spent so much time that his judgment and assessment of his opponent’s catalogue of dub plates are always matched with meaning and relevance. You can listen to one of David’s infamous sound clash CD: Stone Love V David Rodigan available at www.myspace.com/davidrodigan.

The Black Pound would go as far as to say David Rodigan has possibly devoted most of his life to reggae music, the people , and the culture. He has also embraced many of the traditions and influences of the Caribbean lifestyle and culture.

In the reggae world of David Rodigan, every song has a meaning , every lyric has a soul, every beat has a root, and every tune has a melody.

In Part 2 of this feature we examine the influences that David has shared on his travels and also the future of reggae music from his perspective.

DAVID RODIGAN – QUICK FACTS
In 1980 David interviewed the legend Robert Nesta Marley. You can listen to this interview by visiting David's great website www.rodigan.com

David has a regular slot on Kiss 100 FM, presenting between 11pm – 1am every Sunday evening. You can listen online at www.totalkiss.com

He is still entertaining our brave servicemen and women overseas with his lively roots rockers show through the BFBS (British Forces Broadcasting Service) for over 20 years. You can listen to David’s BFBS shows online at www.ssvc.com/bfbs

He still has regular sound clashes with the worlds best sound systems all over the world details can be found through his website www.rodigan.com

Visit David's MySpace page www.myspace.com/davidrodigan

DAVID RODIGAN V's STONE LOVE. AMAZURA 2006