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Juggling

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Juggling describes the sound-system practice of playing a single riddim through a long sequence of different vocal versions, the everyday alternative to head-to-head clash competition and the format behind the 'juggling album' compilations of the CD era.

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Juggling as archive, not filler

Juggling videos and tapes document selector timing, crowd reading, MC partnership and repertory depth. They should be treated as historical evidence rather than secondary material behind formal clash wins.

Stance: juggling as primary sound-system evidence