Rough But Sweet Sound System

Rough But Sweet Sound System was created by Mikey Don in 1989, Originally a Sound System used for House Parties, Pubs and small Events like Christenings, Weddings, Parties and Funerals. The Original Crew consisted of Mikey Don, Digital and MC Ragga Yute. The Crew later expanded with other members including Santa Cruz, Simple Simon, Asha Dread, Scandal Willy and Blackfinger. The early 90s saw Rough But Sweet enter in to the clash Arena with its first clash at Bring your Selector and Come. The following years saw Rough But Sweet Sound System play throughout the UK at various Clubs, Pubs and and West Indian Centres such as the Hayfield in Leeds, Trends in North London, and Hilltop in Kent, the list is endless. In 1990 Rough But Sweet Sound System played their first Notting Hill Carnival in Conlan street W10, relocating to Hazlewood Crescent W10 5DJ where we can still be found today. During this period Rough But Sweet gave the leading German Sound of the time “PowPow Movement” the opportunity of playing their first Notting Hill Carnival. Amongst the Crew was an up and coming MC, now known as the Artist Gentleman. A friendship and collaboration grew from this which led Rough But Sweet Sound System playing annually at various venues in Germany such as Gloria’s and the Petty Prince Club. During 1996 Rough But Sweet’s Sound System was hired by LP International Sound (USA) for the World Clash. Clashing 4x4 Exodus (Jamaica) and Luv Injection (UK). LP won the clash, a victory for Puma and Lee Major and exposing Rough But Sweet Sound System as being on the the Best. Rough But Sweet has continued to grow playing at many events annually. From Notting Hill Carnival, Online Clash’s and Show Cases to Sound System Tours and in 2023 Glastonbury festival, being the first Sound System ever to play as part of the Notting Hill Carnival Experience. Rough But Sweet Sound System is a Member of BASS and one of the licensed sound systems of Notting Hill Carnival and has over three decades of continuous service collaborating with many High Profile Artists from a variety of Musical Genres.