2006 was a huge year for us so wack up the DAB and look back atÌýsome of the biggest international shows:
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Dancehall Unplugged, Jamaica:
During April as part of the week-long celebration of dancehall music and culture, Dancehall After Dark, we brought you reggae artists like you've never seen them before. This acoustic session wasÌýrecorded at the prestigious Bob Marley-owned Tuff Gong studios in Kingston, Jamaica.
Soca Warriors atÌýthe World Cup, Germany:
From June to July, Trinidad and Tobago's Soca Warriors brought carnivalÌýspirit to GermanyÌýwhileÌýattempting to cause a major sporting upset.
Innovation in the Sun, Spain:
In June L Double, Bailey, Crissy CrisÌýand the legendary Mickey Finn hit the Costa del Jungle aka Lloret De Mar inÌýSpainÌýforÌýthe international DnB mashup that is Innovation in the Sun.
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1Xtra USA in ATL:Ìý
During July we hit all four corners of the USA to give you a taste of the hottest new music stateside. Ronnie Herel and G Child kicked off proceedings with a massive RnB show from the hotbed of talent that is Atlanta.
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Irie Jamboree, USA:
September saw us back in the USAÌýfor one of the biggest shows on the dancehall calendar. Featuring performances from Capleton, Beenie Man, the legendary Gregory Issacs as well as big-hitter of 2006, Baby Cham, this was pure fire!
Hip Hop Power Summit,ÌýDominican Republic:
In October weÌýhad a big presence atÌýthis major hip hop event. The Power Summit is where the industry's top artists, DJs, producers and execs meet up to politic, promote and of course celebrateÌýthe culture.