Silverstar's Gussy hooked up with Marky G & Yardy K from Birmingham's premier soundsystem X-Ta-c 4x4 to get the info on how they ended up being one of the UK representatives for the UK Cup Clash this year.Interview in full | UK Cup Clash detailsThe UK Cup Clash 2006 will be broadcast on 1Xtra Live Saturday 15 April, Midnight - 2am
Listen to find out:
Who X-Ta-c 4x4 really are
What Birmingham's dancehall scene is like right now
How they ended up winning the Winner Takes All event earlier this year
What they think of their competition
Their future plans for dancehall domination
UK Cup Clash 2006 contenders
King Tubby's: Straight outta London, the world renowned soundsystem King Tubby's have been on the scene since 1970. This year will be their first UK Cup Clash.
Mighty Crown: Current UK Cup holders, representing Japan. The only sound to have won twice and participate every year.
Bass Odyssey: Clash veterans from St. Anns, Jamaica. They were heading for a win last year until their captain broke the rules in the no-profanity round.
Sentinel: German sound founded in 1998 and current World Championship holders. The first European sound to take the title, this is their first time in the UK Cup Clash.
LP International: Current New York champions, they have over two decades of clash experience. Claim they're the only sound with a Notorious BIG dubplate!
Sound Trooper: Led by Ricky Trooper from the legendary Killamanjaro sound. Another representative determined to take the cup back to Jamaica.
