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It is nearly impossible to define or put an exact finger on the sound of The Jai-Alai Savant, but their punk-rock meets dub-reggae blend is certainly very indicative of Darden’s mile-a-minute personality and unique musical roots. “I grew up in a black family in Philadelphia, and the radio in my house was always on to the mostly black stations,� says Darden. “You know, R&B, funk, disco, and groove. I even remember when the first hip-hop song was first played on the radio; I danced around the living room with my mom to ‘Rapper’s Delight’.� Darden also took an interest in reggae and the punk rock scene, cementing early on what would later become The Jai-Alai Savant’s definitive sound.
