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Official Notting Hill Carnival Rough But Sweet Sound System Highlights Live 2023

Rough but Sweet Sound System was created by Mikey Don in 1989, It was originally a sound
system used for house parties, pubs, clubs and small events like christenings, weddings,
parties and funerals. The original crew consisted of Mikey Don, Digital, and MC Ragga Yute.
The crew later expanded with other members including Santa Cruz, Simple Simon, Asha
Dread, Scandal Willy and Blackfinger.

The early 90s saw Rough but Sweet Sound System play throughout the UK at various
clubs, pubs and West Indian centres such as the Hayfield in Leeds, Trends in North
London and Hilltop in Kent, the list is endless.

In 1990 Rough but Sweet Sound System played their first Notting Hill Carnival in Conlan
Street W10 as one of the licensed carnival sound systems, relocating to Hazlewood
Crescent W10 5DJ where you can still find them.

During this period Rough but Sweet Sound System gave the leading German sound of
the time “Pow Pow Movement” had the opportunity to play their first Notting Hill Carnival.
Amongst the crew was an up-and-coming MC, now known as the artist Gentleman. A
Friendship and collaboration grew from this which led to the Rough but Sweet Sound System
playing annually at various venues in Germany such as Gloria’s and the Pretty Prince
club.
In 1996 Rough but Sweet Sound System was hired by LP International (use) for the
World Clash at Adrenaline Village. Clashing 4x4 Exodus (Jamaica) and Luv Injection (uk),
LP International won the clash on the Green Machine.
Rough but Sweet Sound System has played consistently at Notting Hill Carnival since
1990 and has collaborated with many artists and dJs such as, Vivian Jones Lorna Asha,
Gentleman, Ms Dynamite, Big Nasty, Katy B, Dinao, D Double E , Heartless Crew, Uncle
Dugs, Chase and Status, Randell, Nicky Blackmarket, Skibadee, Brockie and Det to name
but a few.

Rough but Sweet Sound System in collaboration with piano people brought the newest
genre of music Amapiano to Notting Hill Carnival 2022. Showcasing a day of up an
coming artists in this Genre.

June 2023 Rough but Sweet Sound System was the first sound system to play at
Glastonbury Festival as part of the Notting Hill Carnival Experience, During the festival
Dennis Bovell performed a set with Mikey Don as a tribute set to Jah Shaka on the Rough
but Sweet Sound System.

2023 will be Rough but Sweet Sound System’s thirty-third Carnival, a true veteran with a
bigger. louder, heavier Green Machine.

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