Show: Phat Saturday Cypha Syndicated

Where the Caribbean takes center stage over urban beats.

Phat Saturday Cypha Syndicated (PSCS) is a curated archive of the legendary weekly segment from 100 Jamz in the Bahamas. Born from the raw energy of the ‘Phat Saturdayz’ program, the Cypha was a cultural proving ground that allowed local Caribbean artists to showcase world-class lyrical dexterity without the overhead of major record production.

Following the blueprint of mixtape icons like DJ Kay Slay (The Drama King) and DJ Clue, PSCS captures a raw, authentic soundscape where elite Caribbean emcees deliver crafty verses over the era’s most popular urban tracks. Hosted by Africa Allah and Reality, each session is an immersive ‘drama king’ experience, complete with live ad-libs and the high-octane energy of a frontline radio broadcast.

Why PSCS Matters:

Foundational Roots: Hip-hop culture is a direct derivative of Caribbean music traditions like toasting and sound system culture. PSCS reclaims this narrative by placing Caribbean artists back at the center of the global hip-hop dialogue.

Historic Archive: This collection documents the peak of the Bahamian cypher scene, preserving performances that define an era of Caribbean hip-hop before the Cypha fizzled out shortly after the devastation of Hurricane Dorian.

Unfiltered Talent: Experience the ‘mixtape style’ evolution of the Caribbean music scene, where original poetry meets the gritty, minimalist street sound of classic urban instrumentals.

The cypha may have faded from the airwaves, but the signal lives on here. Subscribe to the PSCS archive and experience the 34-year shift from the creative streets to the digital landlord’s archive.