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Rassarella is a recognised sound selector in Jamaica and beyond.

He is regarded as an influential figure in the reggae and dancehall industry. Rassarella is currently the official for Damian Marley and Stephen Marley, he is also the official DJ for the welcome to Jamrock Cruise and also the host of the Sound Clash At Sea held on the Welcome to Jamrock Cruise. Rassarella now operates Zion Train International Sound, which is owned by the Marleys.

Over the years Rassarella has worked with many known sound systems, such as, Black Stone Sound, Super T, Trans Star and Emperor, just to name a few. Rassarella’s time with Emperor Sound proved to be one of the most exciting during that era. He had sound clashes with some of Dancehalls well known sound systems, such as, Kilimanjaro, 4×4 Exodus, Black Cat, Base Odyssey and Jam rock, just to name a few. During that time, he also had the privilege to play amongst some of Dancehall legend sound systems, like, Stone Love, Metro Media, Travellers, Renaissance and Inner City.

kaya Fest 2019

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2018

Rassarella was the official DJ at the Kaya Fest held in California, Bob Marley Birthday Celebration at the Bob Marley Museum held in Kingston Jamaica. In 2017, he travelled to the United Kingdom and Bermuda to do booked shows. Rassarella, with Damian Marley performed on Hot 97 Hebro In The Morning Anniversary, he also performed at the Canabis Cup in LA.

2016

Rassarella on tour with Damian Marley ROAD TO STONY HILL.....this was epic, because the album won the grammy in 2017.

2015

Rassarella was invited to the CATCH A FIRE TOUR, throughout the U.S with Damian Jr Gong Marley, Stephen Marley, Morgan Heritage and Taurus Riley, featuring Super Cat on few shows. That same year he was invited again as the official DJ on the Welcome To Jamrock Cruise, he was also the DJ who played at the sail away party after Damian Marley’s welcome speech The set Rassarella gave the the patrons was to set the tone for an experience to cherish for a life time.

2014

Rassarella was invited to perform on the historic first annual Welcome To Jamrock Cruise, that sailed from Ft Lauderdale to Jamaica, stopping at Montego Bay and Ocho Rios then returned to Ft Lauderdale. The Cruise featured Damian Jr Gong Marley, Stephen Marley, Sean Paul, Baby Sham, Bounty Killer just to name a few.

2012

Rassarella and the other members of Zion Train International started Zion Train Promotions where they created an event called After Dinner Sundayz at Tuff Gong Studios in Kingston. After Dinner Sundayz went on for a year every Sundays and was a big success.

2008

Damian and Stephen Marley decided to build a sound system and called it Gully Bank Sound and Rassarella was invited to be a part of this experience. Gully Bank Sound had 3 selectors Swamp King, Fire Dean along with Rassarella. They played at Bob Marley Birthday Celebrations all over Jamaica from Trench Town to Nine Miles St Ann, Rebel Salute, Fully Loaded, Nine Mile Festival in Miami, Reggae Boyz World Cup Qualifiying games in the National Stadium, in Kingston Jamaica just to name a few of the major events. The name was later changed from Gully Bank to Zion Train International.

Now

Rassarella is currently working on producing an EP on Rassarella Records label expressing his versatility in recording and production.

Rassarella was the head coach of Excelsior High School football Manning Cup team and led his team to the Walker Cup Finals in 2018.