Mixtape Mondays: Faction Sound, XL Mad, Small Axe Sound

Words by Deejay Theory

Yes massive and crew, welcome back to another edition of #MixtapeMondays reporting live from San Francisco today. We’ve got another well-rounded lineup for your rinsing enjoyment, with all the new dancehall, dub and reggae you need to light up the week.

Faction Sound, Dancehall Saturday Night June 2018: This past Sattaday night Faction Sound Crew took to the airwaves once again live on Sirius XM The Joint for another hour of strictly brand new dancehall from all 4 members DJ Arems, Iron Lyon, Tanner and yours truly Deejay Teeeery. Level up with all the necessary riddims out a road right now including Rice Grain, Zinc Roof and big singles from Vybz Kartel, Ishawna, Masicka, Charly Black, Chris Martin, Popcaan & Jah Vinci and more. Run tune.

XL Mad, Coldriver Mixtape: Big combination here via the Nice Up! Records camp outta London. Get familiar with vocalist XL Mad who joins forces with his Kalymatic Sound affiliates for a short but deep session in UK-meets-JA bass, reggae, dub, dancehall and more. XL rides all these riddims like a boss, so keep your lighters and grades at the ready. Stream below, tracklist and download here.

Small Axe Sound, Word, Sound, Power 2018 Culture Mix: Rounding out the week with some straight meds courtesy of Portland, Oregon’s own selector YT from Small Axe Sound. If you’re looking to catch up on a big bag of new roots and culture press play on this one for over an hour of Monday upfullness. All new one drop selections from the likes of Luciano, Lutan Fyah, Jah Mason, I Octane, Koffee, Gappy Ranks, Busy Signal, Popcaan, Jah Cure and many more. Stream below.