UK Cup Clash explained

The UK Cup Clash was an annual sound clash held in London since 2001. The series, which was sponsored by BBC Radio 1Xtra,^[1] was interrupted in 2008,^[2] though plans were underway to stage it again in 2013.^[3]

Winners

• 2002: Mighty Crown^[4]
• 2003: Tony Matterhorn^[5]
• 2004: Black Kat
• 2005: Mighty Crown
• 2006: Bass Odyssey
• 2007: Bass Odyssey
• 2008: Bass Odyssey
• 2009: Shashamane International
• 2014: Bass Odyssey^[6]

Notes and References

1. News: 1 Xtra to host third annual soundsytem clash. 15 March 2004. Music Week. 22 January 2012.
2. News: Who will be victorious at final Death Before Dishonour on Easter Monday?. 3 April 2010. Jamaica Observer. 22 January 2012.
3. News: Quickies: Diamond weekend for Macka. 6 January 2012. Jamaica Gleaner. 22 January 2012.
4. News: Two Cultures, One Sound: Mighty Crown's International Reign. Gardner. Laura. 2003. The Beat. 44. 22 January 2012.
5. News: Reggae veteran still winning respect. 21 April 2003. Music Week. 22 January 2012.
6. http://madpeps.com/bass-odyssey-wins-uk-cup-clash-2014/ "Bass Odyssey wins UK Cup Clash 2014"