"The beauty of this industry is that there are no rules” - Jazzie B

Soul II Soul became the biggest sound system in the world. They redefined contemporary culture. Along the way the way they accumulated number one singles, Grammy Awards and sold millions of records and had ‘that sound’ -often imitated, but never bettered and heard around the world

Jazzie B and the sound of Soul II Soul showcased the culture clash of UK Britain and the sounds that he absorbed. From the dub plates of he sound system, the West End clubs that he sometimes struggled to gain admittance to, punk, the homogenous sound of UK radio and everything in between, all helped shape the Soul II Soul sound. 

Entrepreneur, producer, musician Jazzie B shares his story of London, life and how those influences helped him take the sound of the black underground around the world.

Union Black - The Black British Producers Behind Global Albums 

A Down St Production 

Executive Producer - Danny D

Editor Engin Hassan 

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