Metro Media

Kingston, 🇯🇲 Jamaica

Clash Champion (Multiple)

1971

Founded

55+

Years Active

About Metro Media

Metro Media was founded in 1971 by Lou Gooden at the Baby Grand Club in Cross Roads, Kingston. When Gooden emigrated in 1976, Jimmy "Daddy" Metro (Haldane James) took over the sound. Starting with one Fisher 150 watt amplifier and four Goodman speakers, Jimmy built Metro Media into a clash powerhouse. He discovered Peter Metro in 1981 and later Tanto Metro, transforming the sound into a dancehall force. The sound's reputation soared after their 1984 UK tour. Metro Media is credited with launching Bounty Killer's career after playing his dubplate at a session in the 1990s.

Founder

Lou Gooden

Championships & Achievements

Japan Tour 1989

First UK Tour 1984

Clash Champion (Multiple)

Launched Bounty Killer's Career

Metro Media Audio

Listen to historic sound clash recordings featuring Metro Media

Metro Media vs Stone Love vs Killamanjaro 1990

vs Stone Love vs Killamanjaro (1990)

Associated Artists

Artists who Metro Media has been instrumental in supporting:

Peter MetroTanto MetroMassive DreadJosey WalesBounty Killer

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