The sound system influence is undeniable in hip-hop, in jungle, drum and bass, now EDM.

The energy Major Lazer presents on stage is guided by sound system sessions of years ago.

We're doing unusual records that sound big, have a pop feel, and we're getting better at it.

Detroit is right now a new Mecca for Hip Hop.

In the late '80s and early '90s, there was a slightly retro drum sound that was popular in hip-hop music called the 808 bass drum sound. It was the bass drum sound on the 808 drum machine, and it's very deep and very resonant, and was used as the backbone as a lot of classic hip-hop tracks.

We won't be in any reggae publications or websites.