Biography
Little Lion Sound is a renowned reggae sound system founded in Geneva, Switzerland, in 2004 by Nicolas Meury, driven by a group of 12-year-old youths passionate about reggae music from the countryside. In 2016, Jannali Littman joined, enhancing their operations, which include street dances starting in 2006, sound clash victories in France, Australia, and Switzerland, and establishing a Geneva studio in 2010 for dubplate recordings and productions. They co-founded Evidence Music in 2013 with Derrick Sound, releasing over 5000 tracks across reggae, dancehall, hip-hop, and afrobeats, collaborating with artists like Shaggy, Konshens, Shenseea, Capleton, and Brother Culture, while performing over 1000 shows worldwide.
The sound system's musical style embodies Jamaican traditions, masterfully blending reggae, dancehall, dub, and roots reggae with influences from Afrobeat and hip-hop, as reflected in their Spotify genres and viral hits like the 2023 Queen Omega dubplate remix of Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg's 'No Love,' amassing over 120 million views. Their Geneva studio has become a European reggae hotspot, hosting legends such as Capleton, Sizzla, and Brother Culture for exclusive recordings that propel artist careers internationally.
Little Lion Sound's legacy includes being one of Europe's premier sound systems with millions of global followers, setting industry standards through Evidence Music, and fostering new talent like Swiss award-winner Danitsa, while their anthemic studio tracks and relentless touring from Europe to New York and Australia cement their influence in the global reggae scene.
Fun Facts
- Started by five 12-year-old reggae enthusiasts from the Swiss countryside, building their own homemade sound system for 2006 street dances.
- Won sound clash championships in France, Australia, and Switzerland, establishing early credibility.
- Their 2023 Queen Omega dubplate remix of Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg's 'No Love' went viral with over 120 million views across platforms.
- Geneva studio has hosted reggae legends like Capleton and Sizzla, becoming a key European production hub since 2010.
Musical Connections
Key Collaborators
- Nicolas Meury - Founder (Little Lion Sound establishment and operations) [2004-present]
- Jannali Littman - Co-operator (Sound system management and performances) [2016-present]
- Derrick Sound - Co-founder of Evidence Music (Over 5000 releases including reggae and afrobeats) [2013-present]
- Brother Culture - Frequent collaborator on dubplates, singles, and performances (Ghetto Man, Life ft. Brother Culture, Ball Control) [2010s-2025]
- The 18th Parallel - Musical collaborators on tracks (Ghetto Man Dub (2025, Fruits Records / Evidence Music))
- Capleton - Studio recordings and dubplates (Geneva studio sessions) [2010-present]
- Sizzla - Studio recordings and dubplates (Geneva studio sessions) [2010-present]
- Shaggy - Evidence Music collaborations (Label releases) [2013-present]
- Konshens - Evidence Music collaborations (Label releases) [2013-present]
- Shenseea - Evidence Music collaborations (Label releases) [2013-present]
- Queen Omega - Viral dubplate collaboration (No Love remix (2023))
Artists Influenced
- Danitsa - Nurtured talent via Evidence Music (Releases leading to two Swiss Music Awards) [2013-present]
Connection Network
External Links
References
Heard on WWOZ
Brother Culture, The 18th Parallel, Little Lion Sound has been played 2 times on WWOZ 90.7 FM, New Orleans' jazz and heritage station.