The sound system was started in 1989 by Keith Walford in Alexandria, Saint Ann who began this musical path from his vast collection of cassettes and records which he played at numerous house parties and local events. Paralleled by the demand for his services, the re-emergence of sound system domination on the Jamaican entertainment scene led to establishment of Bass Odyssey Sound System. He provided the capital start-up, receiving technical assistance from his colleague Bunny Hayles, who he had met through the Poker Machine Business. Walford soon relieved himself of selector duties focusing solely on management after welcoming new young talents such as 'Tinna One', 'Glamma G',' Squingy' and 'Lenny'. Glamma G and Squingy, the most formidable tag team for sound clashing in the early nineties, also known as the "juggling twins" because of their close biological resemblance; took the Bass Odyssey brand beyond the boundaries of the island copping numerous trophies worldwide. In 1994 there was split between Walford and Hayles, where Hayles went on to pursue other business ventures. Walford, along with the selectors reaffirmed their dedication and commitment to Bass Odyssey and the music taking the sound system to higher heights with notable global achievements and rise in popularity. In 1997 Lenny and Glamma G went on to pursue solo careers, Skinny, Worm, Dwayne and Mark joined the crew, later accompanied by Damion, Harry D, Shootah, Lexxy, Charly Blacks, Keithy (Keith Walford Jnr), Speng, Villy and Rat.

In addition to weekly appearances in Jamaica, Bass Odyssey performs in the Caribbean, Central America, the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia namely Japan on several occasions, including David Rodigans birthday bash in 2003 and the Riddim Clash 2006, a yearly sound clash sponsored by the German reggae magazine Riddim.

Bass Odyssey have played and won the UK Cup Clash in 2006 and 2007 also the 2008 title making it three consecutive years. Most recent clash wins include Guinness Sounds of Greatness 2009 and UK Tag Team Cup Clash 2010 alongside David Rodigan and One Love both sound systems out of Europe.

On a brighter note, Charly Blacks has received much acclaim as a recording artist with many hit songs under his belt, notably "Nuff Love" produced by another Bass Odyssey member, 'Dj Mark' and also "Rich dis Year". He currently has many tracks in rotation both locally and internationally garnering solo performances as a recording artist.

"Bass Odyssey believes in versatility and creativity. The fundamental aim is to take Jamaican music and culture to the world, blessing up events with a truly natural vibration. We support young talent and will do everything within our efforts to preserve the number one seller from this beautiful island of Jamaica, our music"

It's a reggae sound. Selectors on Bass Odyssey Zimbabwe are Trixx Manaty, Skolar D, Sling Shot, Terrie Ganzie and Korry D. The sound is based in Harare's high-density suburb of Budiriro. Last year (2007, they won the best sound award at the 100 sound Clash at City Sports center in Harare playing alongside Bashmouth, Mob Mafia and Hotta Flex which was hosted by Stereo 1. Their biggest dream is to meet their international counterparts. They have won several sound clashes in and around Zimbabwe.