THE LAST SOUND STANDING
What Is A Sound System?
A unique Jamaica musical concept that began in the late 1940s and 1950s. ‘Sound’ recorded music played at dance parties held in houses, lawns, or dancehalls. ‘System’ public address apparatus with turntables attached to it for sound reinforcement and the amplification of music which was played on huge wooden boxes with speakers inside. Sound systems are still a big part of the Jamaican music scene with many famous selectors aka DJs.

Merritone Music
Music is timeless. The Merritone Music formula is guaranteed to get you on your feet and dancing.
Merritone History


One day after school, brothers Trevor and Winston heard a sound while waiting at a Kingston bus stop. The sound was music pumping from Mr. Chin’s Sky Rocket Sound System. The variety of Jamaican mento, calypso, American R +B , and country music instantly captivated them. After many visits to Mr. Chin, they convinced their father.
Val Blake founded Merritone Music in Morant Bay, St. Thomas.

Val Blake dies and leaves Merritone to his 4 sons: Trevor, Winston, Tyrone, and Monte to keep the music playing
