SELECTA MYSTRY

Raised in Flatbush Brooklyn, NY; , son of Joan Lancaster and Mike Passley, also known as "Di Energy Prince", Mystry  discovered his love for music around the age of 11, when he accidentally stumbled on some old reggae records that belonged to his father Mike. 

Unbeknownst to Mystry, his father played as “Preacher” from the King Bosco Sound located in Portland, Jamaica, WI in the late 1960’s to the early 1980’s. Mystry  knew he wanted to be part of “The World’s Greatest Movement”…Music. For him, music represents..."The Heartbeat of the World." Being from a Jamaican background Mystry  was highly influenced by the sounds of The Rock Steady movement, SKA, Roots & Culture, and Lovers Rock. He first became interested in the Dance-hall music scene in 1995. 

At the age of 13, the only thing he requested from his older brother Lanky and his father was a set of turntables and from there, he began being creative, showing his love for the music. This fired passion  translates into amazing mixes, blends, scratching and composing a distinctive sound and beat; which is why no genre of music is too hard for him to play. whenever it comes to music, Mystry is  constantly working to compose the smoothest transition for the perfect mix, while working on his unique style of playing. this unique style is a blend of what he has learned from those who saw his potential and mentored him; Stiff, Allstar and DJ Gringo. 

Mystry  uses his music to bring  a positive message to his crowd, he is sensitive and attentive to the vibes of the people that inspire him. many have said he can be intense, fun and mysterious, which he in return has responded by saying  “I always live up to my name "Mystry". “I play music for the people that speak of love and life experiences”. At the age of 17, he was already being touted as East Flatbush answer to the City. Mystry was the 1st resident DJ for Conscious NYC at Louie and Chan NYC; NY highly acclaimed infamous club spot, in addition to hosting private parties and events in and about the Tristate area and the Caribbean. 

Mystry also joined RedFace Records, No Sleeping Radio and hosted a weekly Internet Radio Show at KnockHard Radio, “Back to Work Mondays”, which helped distribute his first internet release and gave him the ultimate amplifier to be heard worldwide.

Between the ages 19-24, he set out to make an  impact in the city, so he took early warm sets at the Rooftop, Madison Loft and Basa Lounge before becoming a headline name at Belmont Lounge , Reggae Mystic Wednesdays at Bar 13, Vibes Fridays at Madame X Lounge and Hotstepper Sundays at Sapphire Lounge and Sutra Lounge in NYC. Plus who in NYC can forget the 1st Reggaeholics launch party at Don Hills Nightclub. More recent tours to Washington DC with Patty Boom Boom, With major names such as “THE CULTURE KINGS” of the city, King Crown (The Real One), Mikey Assassin (Demolition Sound), Rudie Virgo (Bigga Mention Sound), Dj Gringo (Stateside Revolution Sound), and many more. 

At the age 24, he achieved his big break when he won his 1st Sound Clash Competition to start his life’s passion to becoming not only a Champion but the City’s Champion which he described as ..."the greatest night of my life." It was after this point that he started travelling internationally, getting gigs at big events such as; the memorable Summer Bling Pool Party in Portland Jamaica, WI, Fresh To Death @ Roof Night Club in Portland Jamaica WI, Jamaica’s Independence Day on Winnifred Beach in Portland Jamaica, WI and "Rasta Shellup" @ The Mystical House of Dread in Vineyard Town, Kingston, Jamaica, WI. Mystry was also invited to feature an event in Capture Land, Spanish Town, Jamaica, WI. 
By the age of 30,  Mystry has had the opportunity of interviewing and mixing for many artists which include; Rebel, Crisis, Rudiless, Protege, G-Star, Khari Kill, Jah Bami, Sabatooth, Hotta Flames, Supastarr (Barbados), Quarter Bills (St. Lucia), Zion (Trinidad), Khalilah Rose, Ibijah Lioness, Black Faith,  Thunderlions, Dxl and Hyah Slice from the Jah ova Evil camp in Jamaica. 

 

Since Mystry's arrival in North Carolina, he has played in places such as; Twilight Lounge, Tropix Bar & Lounge, Apostrophe, Bacardi and the #1 Reggae Club in Charlotte, NC Crystals Nightclub, NC Tavern, Reggae Lounge and has also been a guest MC in The Oak Room.
Mystry continues to live his passion for music, alongside the strong aspiration for being a professional at everything he does. 

 

In December 2016, Selecta Mystry won his 7th clash in Bacardi Lounge and then went on to win his 8th in Atlanta 2017. 

Selecta Mystry has now joined Category Sound and has already picked up another win in the clashing world "Bloodbath 2020" @ The Warr Room and is known as the Warr Room Sniper.

Mystry is a fighter and since his 1st party in the City, has been locked into perfecting his craft. 

  

For updates, check Mystry on Facebook and Instagram.
lookout for more events from Mystery in 2020 and beyond.
                                                                                                                  
Written by Keisha Lewis & Tamar Holder