Veteran dancehall selector Supa Twitch has credited his enduring passion for music, discipline, and unwavering respect for sound system culture as the keys to a career that has remained relevant for nearly four decades. Fresh from a standout performance at the recent Joyride event, Supa Twitch said the atmosphere was a reminder of why the music of the 1990s and early 2000s continues to resonate with fans across generations. The crowd came to feel the music, not just hear it.
You could feel the nostalgia in the air, with people singing every lyric from my 90s set like it dropped yesterday. When I touched the stage the energy was electric. It was pure love, which is the magic of a real dancehall crowd,” he said.
Born in Hartford, Connecticut, and raised in east Kingston, Supa Twitch attended St Aloysius Primary School before moving on to St. He relocated to New York in 1991 and is now based in Miami, although he describes the road as his true office. “I was in love with dancehall from the age of 10 and used to sneak out just to listen to sound systems,” he recalled.
His professional journey began in 1988 with the east Kingston-based Supersonic sound system before moving to Black Stone the following year. Inspired by legendary selectors Rory of Stone Love and Webba of Black Stone, Supa Twitch said he quickly realised that selecting was about much more than playing records. “A selector doesn’t just play tunes; a selector moves people.
I wanted to move people,” he told the Jamaica Observer. After migrating to New York, he joined Afrique Soundstation, where he worked alongside respected figures including Jagga B, Crazy Richie, and the late Supa Claude. They taught me versatility and showed me how to take dancehall global without losing my roots,” he shared.
Reflecting on his longevity in one of the world’s most competitive music cultures, Supa Twitch said staying true to the music has always come first. “You have to respect the music, evolve without selling out, and bring 100 per cent every time you perform. Most importantly, you have to keep loving the music.
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