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Jabba

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Steven Beckford, known as Jabba, is a New York-born, Jamaica-raised radio DJ and promoter who joined Bobby Konders on Massive B and Hot 97’s Sunday reggae/dancehall show, and who co-founded and co-hosts the annual Best of the Best show in Miami.

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The Reggae Museum; Jamaica Gleaner; Rise Up NYC Concert Series.

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Bobby Konders & Jabba: Pioneers of Caribbean Radio and Sound System Culture in America

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The Reggae Museum.

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Story · Well supportedDancehall's New York engine

A Jamaica, Queens record shop, a Sunday-night radio slot and a Queens concert hall built dancehall's American home base.

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