Bong Productions sound system was founded in 1996. Being influenced by the big annual reggae festival in their hometown (Catch a vibe at Reggae Geel), the taste for reggae was instant.
Rootstuff, Mourad, Critical and Bong Jr., the soundsystem selectors from the early days were all dj-ing before they started playing the sound, so they already knew the tricks of the trade.
In '98 a new member joined the jugglin team, 'MajeStical', a dj from Antwerp who has selecting skills like no other, 90’s stylililililee. He left the sound and started MajeStical Productions, a cassette distribution/soundsystem and is still playing in the Antwerp area.
Y2K Charlie arrived in the dancehall squad, quickly mastering the skills of MC, he became a true new rising Bong Star. Main selector Rootstuff and Charlie will continue to “reggae-nize” Belgium, Big Bad and Heavy.
Over the years Bong Productions organised a number of dances in different cities as Geel, Brussels, Leuven and Antwerp and played alongside international and Belgium’s finest sound systems. Bong Productions’ mission to spread (the love for) reggae music even expanded internationally.
2000
Bong invited the ‘Gentleman Rudebwoy’ David Rodigan to Antwerp
2001
On special request of the Bong Crew Jigsy King came to Belgium ***longside Boombastic and Ricky Trooper feat. Harry Toddler.
2002
Bong Productions went on (an international) tour with Jigsy King and 14K
2005
Bong played alongside Stone Love and invited Delly Ranx
2006
Bong longside Buju Banton***Link up with Jamaican producer/artist Kabeeba***Reggae Geel
2007
Initiator Catch A Mic contest @ Reggae Geel
2008
Birthday bash with Max Romeo***
Reggae Geel
Already 12 years in the business, Bong Productions’ Prophecy Continues…
More Fire is back the 15th of November 2008 with the far east rulers: MIGHTY CROWN! Nuttin’ but dancehall and sweet Caribbean vibes all night long! Cocktailbar and nuff free gifts!
Come and check out the single "STAY" !!!! Soon to be expected a videoclip of Stay, filmed & directed by: Tijmen Hauer. & Regina Kelaita. Stay Tuned !!!
RELEASEPARTIES: ++++++++++++++ NOVEMBER 7 @ SCHELDAPEN ANTWERP(B) (Butsenzeller Live ! with Lars Senders, Chocolatelovers, Dieter Sermeus, Lesbian Mouseclicks and too many deejays...)
NOVEMBER 22 @ DB'S UTRECHT (NL) (Butsenzeller Live ! with Lesbian Mouseclicks, Tanzkonsol, Tin Foil Hats and dj-sets)
Lors des trois dates au Poche, en plus de morceaux inédits, cet admirateur inconditionnel de la chanson à texte, parcourra l'ensemble de son répertoire d'un registre plus acoustique à la rythmique implacable de sa verve sans concession... pour nous mener en fin de soirée à son indéfectible « partie festive ».
Nog is merci voor de Bongvibes inna de Spiegeltent, we hebben er zwaar van genoten! (desondanks het geluid het wat liet afweten, waarvoor nogmaals onze excuses ;-))