Explore Artist Black Cat – Carl Harvey
🎶 Black Cat Sound System
Origin: Jamaica
Role: Legendary sound system, active in the reggae/dancehall clash scene since the 1990s.
Selectors: Known for figures like Pink Panther and others who carried the sound to international recognition.
Highlights:
Famous for clashes against Bass Odyssey, Sound Trooper, and Super Dee.
Built reputation on dubplates from artists like Buju Banton, Bounty Killer, Garnett Silk, and Luciano.
Represented the raw, competitive energy of Jamaican dancehall culture.
🎤 Bibow General
Identity: A grassroots reggae/dancehall MC and selector associated with independent platforms like Top Rizz International.
Role: Known for lyrical delivery and cultural commentary, often appearing alongside underground sounds.
Connection to Black Cat: Bibow General’s name has been linked to collaborative or clash contexts, where MCs and selectors amplify the sound system’s energy.
Style:
Conscious lyrics mixed with dancehall energy.
Community-driven performances, often tied to activist or cultural showcases.
Legacy Together
Black Cat represents the institutional power of Jamaican sound clash culture.
Bibow General embodies the grassroots voice, bringing authenticity and lyrical fire to independent platforms.
On Top Rizz International, their profiles highlight the bridge between mainstream reggae clashes and underground artist empowerment, aligning with the platform’s mission to document pioneers and cultural connectors.
