Scene Unseen #1 : Dancehall in Japan

In the first film of a trilogy exploring music scenes around the world, we investigate the continuing, somewhat unlikely success of dancehall and reggae in Japan.

The principle characters include Yokohama’s soundsystem kings Mighty Crown who in many ways paved the way for the scene as it is today.

Batty Bom Bom is one of the scene’s most well known dancers and is a former winner of the prestigious annual Dancehall Queen competition.

The Illmatic Gyalz don’t only teach newcomers to the scene how to do the dance moves, they also educate them on Jamaican culture and language.

For all, dancehall is a fundamental part of their life and the music, the style and the culture runs through them. Whilst outsiders may find their fascination bizarre, the scene is as energetic and vibrant as anywhere on the planet.

#ListenForYourself

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQlVsjBTtXA

Directors: D.A.R.Y.L. (Ed Lovelace & James Hall)
Archive Credit : SPACE SHOWER TV

Boom Flick
Performed by Aidonia
Written by Lawrence/ White/ Edmund
Published by Back 2 Da Future Music/ Greensleeves Publishing Ltd., The Royalty Network, Inc.
Courtesy of TJ Records

Tun up!
Written and Performed by Beenie Man and Green Lion Crew
Published by Green Lion Crew and Sony ATV
Courtesy of Zeke Stern

Movex3 by Cornhead
Written and Performed by Cornhead

Buss a Blank
Performed by I- Octane
Written by Muir/ Witter
Published by Jack Russell Music Ltd and Westbury Music
Courtesy of Maurice Linton, Armz House Records

So Mi Like It
Performed by Spice
Written by Hamilton/ Morris
Published by Greensleeves Publishing Ltd. and The Royalty Network
Courtesy of Notnice Records

Open Eye Signal
Performed by Jon Hopkins
Written by Hopkins
Published by Domino Publishing Company Ltd.
Courtesy of Domino Records

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjzCg-tPkXQ