Matisyahu – One Day

early in the week upliftment… been banging this track for a couple of weeks now

His new album “Light” coming on Aug., 25, 2009……
sometimes I lay
under the moon
and thank God I’m breathing
then I pray
don’t take me soon
cause i’m here for a reason
sometimes in my tears I drown
but I never let it get me down
so when negativity surrounds
I know some day it’ll all turn around
because
all my live I’ve been waiting for
I’ve been praying for
for the people to say
that we dont wanna fight no more
they’ll be no more wars
and our children will play
one day x6
it’s not about
win or lose
because we all lose
when they feed on the souls of the innocent
blood drenched pavement
keep on moving though the waters stay raging
in this maze you can lose your way (your way)
it might drive you crazy but dont let it faze you no way (no way)
sometimes in my tears I drown
but I never let it get me down
so my negativity surrounds
I know some day it’ll all turn around
because
all my live I’ve been waiting for
I’ve been praying for
for the people to say
that we dont wanna fight no more
they’ll be no more wars
and our children will play
one day x6
one day this all will change
treat people the same
stop with the violence
down the the pain
one day we’ll all be free
and proud to be
under the same sun
singing songs of freedom like
one day x2
all my live I’ve been waiting for
I’ve been praying for
for the people to say
that we don’t wanna fight no more
they’ll be no more wars
and our children will play
one day x6
ooooooooooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh h

12 the band – Prosper

when I first saw this video I was impressed at the animation… the amount of work put into it…

New video by 12 the band. Animation and Direction by Wendell McShine. Direction by Wadira Albarran.

behind the scenes… recording in the studio

TT – Max Romeo – Rasta BandWagon

Max Romeo with a message to all those wannabe Rasta men.

This is a message from JAH
To all the imitation Rastaman

People run, come, look ya
See why me neva, See me neva see a baldheaded Rasta yet
See one deh, say him a Chinee Rasta
Dis ya one seh him a clean face screw face
Dat deh one seh him wi’ see you in the Iwa
Everyone claims them a Rasta now

Every man wan’ go a Zion
Every man claims them righteous
Some a beat down Babylon
Everyone riding Rasta BandWagon

This is a message from JAH
To all the imitation Rastaman

White men wan’ go a Zion
Di Chine’ wan’ go a Zion
Di Syrian wan’ go a Zion
Everyone riding Rasta BandWagon
If a see a Chinee Rastaman
Never see a clean face screw face
Mi never see a Rasta Babylon
Everyone claim dem a Rasta now

This is a message from JAH
To all the imitating Rastaman

Rihanna Emergency Room

Mario Rihanna Emergency Room

just a demo by Mario featuring Rihanna… released just before RiRi’s visit to the Emergency Room after being allegedly attacked by Chris Brown… prophetic?

TT – Ken Boothe – Everything I Own

Ken Boothe with his #1 hit version of the David Gates/Bread song “Everything I Own”.

(1974/Original Wild Flower Reggae Hits LP)

You sheltered me from harm
Kept me warm, kept me warm
You gave my life to me
Set me free, set me free
The finest years I ever knew
Was all the years I had with you

And I would give anything I own
Give up my life, my heart, my home
And I would give anything I own
Just to have you back again

If there’s someone you know
That won’t let you go
And taking it all for granted
You may lose them one day
Someone takes them away
And you don’t hear a word they say

And I would give anything I own
Give up my life, my heart, my home
And I would give anything I own
Just to have you back again
Just to talk to you, words again

If there’s someone you know
That won’t let you go
And taking it all for granted
You may lose them one day
Someone take them away
And you don’t hear a word they say

And I would give anything I own
Give up my life, my heart, my home
I would give anything I own
Just to have you back again
Just to talk to you, words again
Just to hold you, once again

Where is the LOVE?

“WHERE IS THE LOVE?” (facebook group)

“Unity”, “harmony”, “humility”, “my brother’s keeper”… just a few words that would ideally sum up the unique qualities of human beings. However, in Trinidad & Tobago, it can be noted that the animal kingdom represents these traits more-so than our very own citizens. Crime, disrespect of the person, and dishonesty is tearing through our social fabric at all levels of society. They are disrupting the blessings nature bestowed upon our beautiful culturally rich islands. There will be an eternal upheaval against crime and its offspring. So as concerned and empowered TRINBAGONIANS this is our stance; this is our SCREAM for justice, accountability and compassion; a search for that truly unifying trait of human beings… LOVE.

“Where is the Love?” is the campaign that starts with ME. I am responsible for MY behaviour, MY future. From this understanding of MY responsibilities as a human being, together we shall spread this message throughout our land, bringing together the essential virtues that binds us as Caribbean people, putting our culture to work as the adhesive – through music, theatre, art and literature – we shall campaign for a unified stance against the deterioration of our very essence. “Where is the Love?” will stand up against those who are misguided by mischief and empower them to make successes of their lives.

Come on, let us spread the love. Let’s give someone a helping hand, let us make a stand… together.

WHERE IS THE LOVE ? – THE LAUNCH
L. O. V. E. 20/20 Vision:

Saturday, March 14, 2009 at 8:00pm
@ The Corner Bar, Ariapita Avenue, Woodbrook
whereisthelove.tt@gmail.com

Where is the Love?

Where is the LOVE?

On March 14th, long after the dust and powder clears in Port of Spain, San Fernando and Arima, the heart of Trinidad & Tobago continues to beat, probably at the unhealthy, hesitant rhythm of a troubled people. Yes, we may have put our fear and anxiety aside to jump and wine, but the fact is, the murder rate peaked at 550 last year and is already more than 90 for 2009. This is not right….This is not the way a healthy, cultured country should be living.

We are here to create the change, to be the catalyst and to take this movement forward, the movement that represents the journey to recuperation – Where is the Love?

The Corner Bar will play host to an historic event in 2009. Lead by local artistes D’Fridge (H2O Phlo) and Tim Starr (Spotrushaz), the Where is the Love? campaign will kick off with a massive tribute by local artistes including H2O Phlo, Spotrushaz, 3 Canal, Rizon, Ziggy Rankin and Maximus Dan! We have all come together to make a positive change, starting in the capital and spreading throughout the country, extending to every village, every corner, reaching every home and we believe that we will create the change necessary to get us loving each other again!

Where is the Love? is about empowering, educating and enriching the lives of those who have strayed from the respectful path. We want to show our youth that there is MEANING in life, that opportunities abound to create enriched lives, that a prosperous future is to be had by all.

Where is the Love? is a movement, a love revolution that everyone should be part of, because this affects YOU!

Be at the Corner Bar on March 14th to experience the vibes, hear the message, join us as we seek an answer to the question… Where is the Love?

lyrics by Jason Seecharan & Tim Starr

I don’t know what’s really going on,
everything seems like it’s going wrong,
a lot of craziness in the world today,
young kids losing focus going astray,
tell me why, there’s more lying,
tell me why, there’s more dying,
tell me why, the parents are crying everyday,
tell me why, people are hurting,
tell me why, there’s more pain and suffering,
tell me why, people like they have lost their way,

Chorus
where’s the love
where’s the love
come on let us spread the love,
please give someone a helping hand,
where’s the love
where’s the love
come on let us spread the love,
come on my people make a stand,
where’s the love
where’s the love
come on let us spread the love,
put God close to your heart today,
where’s the love
where’s the love
come on let us spread the love,
his love will never go away,

Verse 2
I don’t know why we can’t live as one,
the whole world feels like it’s upside down,
only poverty hatred and greed,
instead of helping those who are in need,
tell me why, the rich get richer,
tell me why, the poor get’s poorer,
tell me why, there’s no peace and no love anywhere,
tell me why, there’s racialism,
tell me why, young kids in prison,
tell me why, there’s domestic violence everywhere,

Chorus

Rap
Had a dream mankind’s on a mission,
to put peace and love on the shelf for extinction,
could’nt feel love cause now my heart’s missing,
scars on my chest where they made the incision,
wrote this pg cause the kids listen,
L O V E that’s the new mission,
lifespan of a black man with no vision,
is shorter than the legs walking round on a pigeon,
rich man’s on the boat somewhere fishing,
but i’ll take the heat cause i work in the kitchen,
trini to the bone bones break in collision,
L O V E 20/20 vision,

Hook (twice)
come on give a helping hand, (let’s come together)
spread the love here if you can, (support one another)
too much fighting everyday, (show love for your brother)
don’t you know love is the way, (show love for your sister)
help the people who are in need, (people are dying)
too much war hatred and greed, (people are crying)
if you feel you’ve lost your way, (stop all the fighting)
put love in your heart today,
Hook
where’s the love,
bring back the love,
i want some love,
bring back the love,

Chorus 2
where’s the love,
where’s the love,
come on let us spread the love,
help your brother, help your sister,
where’s the love,
where’s the love,
come on let us spread the love,
i wanna know i wanna know,
where’s the love,
where’s the love,
come on let us spread the love,
spread some love here today,
where’s the love,
where’s the love,
come on let us spread the love,
put God, in your heart today.

TT – Max Romeo – One Step Forward

max romeo one step forward 1976

I kinda cut it close with this one… had this in a folder as a potential upload for Throwback Thursday… and well decided on it cause I think it fitting to my current state of affairs… the pops and crackle are authentic… recorded from an original 7″ vinyl record aka 45…

Max Romeo – One Step Forward
(1976/Black Ark/Lee “Scratch” Perry)

Ooh yeah ooh yeah
Na na na na na na
Ooh yeah ooh yeah
Na na na na na na

One step forward, two steps backward
Down inna Babylon
One step forward, two steps backward
Down inna Babylon
One day you are dreadlocks (well dread)
Next day you are baldhead (clean shave)
Onward, forward, don’t step backward
Step out of Babylon
Onward, forward, don’t step backward
Step out of Babylon

Are you a commercialized
Grabbing at the cash-backs?
This is a time of decision
Tell me, what is your plan? yeah

Onward, forward, don’t step backward
Step out of Babylon
Onward, forward, don’t step backward
Step out of Babylon

Straight is the road that leads to destruction
Ooh yeah
The road to righteousness is narrow
Ah let me tell you say
Vindictive feelings aint appealing
The truth is a fact, tell me
Are you a con man, or are you a dreadlocks, eh?

One step forward, two steps backward
Down inna Babylon
Onward, forward, don’t step backward
Step out of Babylon

Ooh yeah ooh yeah
Na na na na na na
Ooh yeah ooh yeah
Na na na na na na

The road is rough and the hill is steep
An let me tell you say
The mountain is high and the valley is deep
Oh yeah oh yeah
Onward, forward, don’t step backward
Step out of Babylon
Onward, forward, don’t step backward
Step out of Babylon
One step forward, two steps backward
Down inna Babylon
One step forward, two steps backward
Down inna Babylon

Ooh yeah ooh yeah
Ah let me tell you say
Ah let me tell you say

Ooh yeah ooh yeah
Ah let me tell you say
One step forward, two steps backward
Down in a Babylon
One step forward, two steps backward
Down in a Babylon
Straight is the road that leads to destruction
Ah hear me when I say
The road to righteousness is narrow
Ooh yeah ooh yeah…

+++++updated+++++
alternate version featuring Prince Jazzbo

ART – an EXPRESSION of LIFE

I’ve transcribed the lyrics to Vybz Kartel’s My Music below because I thought it to be one of the best, so far, to tackle the current issue of censorship by the Jamaican Broadcasting Commission.

The lines that I LOVE are actually at the end of the song…

my music is a reflection of the broader society…
ART is an Expression of LIFE

So True… Vybz takes on this topic as well as I thought he could… he simply questions the Commission…

Let He Who Is Without Sin Cast The First Stone

After all of the Banning and Daggering the censors are also tackling Drinking. I cyar understand this direction… is it that they are trying to be the moral police in Jamaica ala the hypocritical Victorian Era?

Vybz Kartel – My Music

INTRO

ARIF Lend me a pen, me wa write these guys a letter
(uh oh… here comes trouble)

this is not a moral war, a financial war
dem no wah ghetto youths have house and car
tell me why yuh wah decide
wha d public need fi hear
an d public doh know who you are

VERSE 1
wah do Broadcasting Commission
come and use intimidation
all of a sudden dem a ban song
saying sumptin like dat affect d nation
ppl wah know if your lifestyle
allows you to make dat decision
how u fi reach inna public office
without any public election
lemme tell you…

CHORUS
Mr. BC
doh question my morals
min unno mix up in all kind of despicable scandals
and are all of your members
free from drug use and alcohol
have anyone do domestic abuse
treat dem wife like likkle gyal
(AVALANCHE)
ah no my music mashup society
ah no my music
i wasn’t around in 1980
election cause it
ah no my music mashup society
ah no dancehall music
and thats how the public views it

VERSE 2
how we doh know anything bout yuh
Yes u Paragons of virtue
should be put under microscope
yuh clean
what we know wont hurt you
if d music mashup society
and yuh really really sure bout dat
why u never have dialogue
with the artists
forum seminar workshop

CHORUS

OUTRO
my music is a reflection of the broader society
without a violent society
we wouldnt have violent music
ART is an Expression of LIFE
LOVE d Youths
doh KILL dem…

Akon – Beautiful feat. Kardinal Offishall & Colby O’Donis

this song just makes me listen every-time I hear it… I LOVE hearing Kardinal spit his verse… features a cameo by A.R. Rahman aka Oscar winner for Slumdog Millionaire… sorry Colby thought you were a girl :-s
was this song dedicated to a certain Trini?

[Akon]
When I see you
I run out of words to say (oh oh)
I wouldn’t leave you
‘Cause you’re that type of girl to make me stay (oh oh)

I see the guys tryna’ holla
Girl I don’t wanna bother you
‘Cause you’re independent and you got my attention
Can I be your baby father
Girl I just wanna show you
That I love what you are doin’ hun

I see you in the club
You gettin’ down good
I wanna get with you, yeah
I see you in the club
You showin’ thugs love
I wanna get with you

You’re so beautiful
So damn beautiful
Said you’re so beautiful
So damn beautiful

[Akon & Colby O’Donis]
You’re so beautiful
beautiful
beautiful
beautiful
You’re so beautiful
beautiful
beautiful
beautiful
You’re so beautiful

[Colby O’Donis]
Like the clouds you
Drift me away, far away (yeah)
And like the sun you
Brighten my day, you brighten my day (yeah)
I never wanna see you cry cry cry
And I never wanna tell a lie lie lie
Said I never wanna see you cry cry cry
And I never wanna tell a lie lie lie

[Akon]
I see you in the club
You gettin’ down good
I wanna get with you, yeah
I see you in the club
You showin’ thugs love
I wanna get with you

You’re so beautiful
So damn beautiful
Said you’re so beautiful
So damn beautiful

[Akon & Colby O’Donis]
You’re so beautiful
Beautiful
Beautiful
Beautiful
You’re so beautiful
Beautiful
Beautiful
Beautiful

[Kardinal Offishall]
Kardinal told you
Whether the sky blue or yellow
This fella ain’t that mellow
If it ain’t about you (you)
Hourglass shape make the place go (ooohhh)
Waistline makes my soldier salute
I’mma brute (brute)
High from your high heel game
High heels push up ya ass last name
And you livin’ in the fast lane
Eyes like an angel (goddess)
Watch my yellin’ as she undress
Spotless (otless) bad to the bone
Make me wanna go put me in the triple X zone (zone)
Lames don’t know how to talk to you
So let me walk with you, hold my hand
I’mma spend them grands, but after you undress
Not like a hooker, but more like a princess
Queen, empress, president
Pull any way ya got my love
‘Cause your beautiful (okay??)

[Akon]
I see you in the club
You gettin’ down good
I wanna get with you (ohh yeah)
I see you in the club
You showin’ thugs love
I wanna get with you

You’re so beautiful
So damn beautiful
Said you’re so beautiful (so beautiful)
So damn beautiful (so beautiful)

[Akon & Colby O’Donis]
You’re so beautiful
beautiful
beautiful
beautiful
You’re so beautiful
beautiful
beautiful
beautiful
You’re so beautiful

[Akon]
Where’d you come from you’re outta this world
To me (ohh ohh)
You’re a symbol of what every beautiful woman should be (oooh wee)(ohh ohh)

[Colby O’Donis]
I never wanna see you cry cry cry (don’t cry)
And I never wanna tell a lie lie lie (oh yeah)
Said I never wanna see you cry cry cry (ohhhh)
And I never wanna tell a lie lie lie (lieee)

[Akon]
I see you in the club
You gettin’ down good
I wanna get with you (ooh yeah)
I see you in the club
You showin’ thugs love
I wanna get with you

You’re so beautiful
So damn beautiful
Said you’re so beautiful
So damn beautiful
You’re so beautiful

Brick & Lace – Bad to Di Bone

the girls are at it again this time with the Official Video for Bad to d Bone

(Intro)
is this for real
this cant be real
are you for real
i must be dreaming
is this for real
this cant be real
woahhhhhhhhhh

(Chorus)
ya so bad to di bone
cant leave you alone
it’s like yo inside my dreams
a perfect fantasy (X2)

(Verse 1)
cuz every kiss, every touch
boy you got me blushing
you blew mind roll in lika a russian
im on a double baby inna rush
boy you put your spell on me
cuz every minute, every day
boy you got me sensless
i put my god down ? my defences
im inna loop boy lost in you love
boy you know me need it so much

(Chorus)
ya so bad to di bone
cant leave you alone
it’s like yo inside my dreams
a perfect fantasy (X2)

(Verse 2)
a now fling it up, back it up
i make it tear it up
de way you put it on me
i gotta give it up
you know what im in luck
i wanna love you up
i wanna let you know
i never let you go
daddy you have the ticket and you get the price
bad to di bone ah you know me no like
adamana check it but a dem get it klein
that’s why me love you long time

(Chorus)
ya so bad to di bone
cant leave you alone
it’s like yo inside my dreams
a perfect fantasy (X2)

(Verse 3)
cuz every kiss, every touch
boy you got me blushing
you blew mind roll in lika a russian
im on a double baby inna rush
boy you put your spell on me
cuz every minute, every day
boy you got me sensless
i put my god down ? my defences
im inna loop boy lost in you love
boy you know me need it so much

(Chorus)
ya so bad to di bone
cant leave you alone
it’s like yo inside my dreams
a perfect fantasy (X2)

(Verse 4)
a now fling it up, back it up
i make it tear it up
de way you put it on me
i gotta give it up
you know what im in luck
i wanna love you up
i wanna let you know
i never let you go
daddy you have the ticket and you get the price
bad to di bone ah you know me no like
adamana check it but a dem get it klein
that’s why me love you long time

(Chorus)
ya so bad to di bone
cant leave you alone
it’s like yo inside my dreams
a perfect fantasy (X2)