Conscious Reggae

#Reggae #Culture #OneStone Born in the 70s golden age of reggae, Jamaican outfit Culture returned with this defining 1996 album, "One Stone". Culture’s music, featuring the brilliant vocals of Joseph Hill, is roots reggae delivered with genuine emotional intensity. "One Stone" Song List: Addis Ababa 00:00 A Slice Of Mount Zion 03:19 One Stone 07:24 Tribal War 11:22 Blood A Go Run 15:21 I Tried 19:11 Mr. Sluggard 22:46 Get Them Soft 27:34 Satan Company 31:30 Down In Babylon 35:58 Rastaman A Come 39:20 Girls Girls Girls 43:28 Performer Credits: Lead Vocals - Joseph Hill Bass - Anthony "Lion" Arthur Drums - Dean Pond Engineer - Fathead Guitar - Ricky Richardson Keyboards - Noel Aitkens, Tony Asher Mixed By - Jim Fox Percussion - Harry T. Johnson Saxophone - Dean Frazer Trombone - Nambo Robinson, Vin Gordon Trumpet - Chico Backup Vocals - Albert Walker, Ire'land Malomo Arranged and Written By - Joseph Hill Recorded at Mixing Lab, Kingston, mixed at Lion & Fox Studio, Washington. Originally released in 1996 on cassette and CD in collaboration with Sanctuary Records for North America & UK, RAS Records for Europe, and vinyl with Gorgon Records in Jamaica. Please support Culture on their official online sites: / officialculturereggae http://www.culturereggaeband.com/

#mellomood #danceinnababylon #move MELLOW MOOD - Dance inna Babylon (J. Garzia) Album: Move! Produced in 2009 by Paolo Baldini for Alambic Conspiracy Executive producer: Mellow Mood Recorded/Edited/Mixed by Paolo Baldini at the Dub Alkemy Studio Mastered by Wolf Studios, London, UK Videoclip by Fart Film Entertainment - 2010 Special Tnx to: Armando Avallone Stream on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2wr7t1D All Rights Reserved. https://mellowmoodmusic.com / mellowmood / mellowmoodofficial / mellowmoodita http://latempesta.org Lyrics Dance inna Babylon, until its throne a fall I'n'I who see teachings of the Rastaman Back inna the yard living gets so hard Never play the game of a politician Dance inna Babylon, until its throne a fall I'n'I who see teachings of the Rastaman Back inna the yard living gets so hard Never play the game of a politician With righteousness I will bring you to my heart Reveal you all I have ever heard And everything will be so far away 'Cause you to me mean every word I say Me just can't try to fight that all only with me hands But with you here, with no fear, I know it could be better And I always know where we a come from And I'll fight till Jah keep me so strong! Dance inna Babylon, until its throne a fall I'n'I who see teachings of the Rastaman Back inna the yard living gets so hard Never play the game of a politician Dance inna Babylon, until itsthrone a fall I'n'I who see teachings of the Rastaman Back inna the yard living gets so hard Never play the game of a politician Inna this race, where people rise and fall Ain't got no money? well you've got to bow! But with your work, with the knowledge of your edge You won't believe to every single word dem say Me not a soldier, it's not there where I'm supposed to be And ain't no work, ain't no game, me nah work for your deals Me see everyone suffering alone But together dem can't never get we down Dance inna Babylon, until its throne a fall I'n'I who see teachings of the Rastaman Back inna the yard living gets so hard Never play the game of a politician Dance inna Babylon, until its throne a fall I'n'I who see teachings of the rastaman Bagk inna the yard living gets so hard Never play the game of a politician Blaze, blaze up the fire, and look down the road Blaze, blaze up the fire, for dem who neva bow Blaze, blaze up the fire, and look down the road Blaze, blaze up the fire, becaw dem neva tell you what Children suffering, struggling for politic strategy Dem neva care 'bout woman, only what dem a conquering Dem boundaries and barriers control all we humanity But sufferah still shouting and you won't hear about it! Songwriters: Jacopo Garzia Producer: Paolo Baldini Composer: Jacopo Garzia Lyricist: Jacopo Garzia

“Chariot of Love” is a roots‑reggae single by Ijahman Levi (born Trevor Augustus Sutherland), originally released in 1977 on the UK label Organisation (run by producer Dennis Harris). Album: Ijahman & Madge Label: Organisation – ON 001 Country: UK Released: 1977 Genre: Reggae Style: Roots Reggae, Dub Produced by Ijahman Levy Executive producer T. Sutherland Published by Tree Roots Music *** Uploaded only for your musical pleasure. I will get no profit from this, and every credit goes to the composer/producer of the song. If you think I should remove this video, just keep in touch with me, and I will remove it immediately.

Over an hour of 100% clean conscious #Reggaemusic featuring tracks from #sizzla, #luciano, Anthony B, #CocoaTea , Garnet Silk. Jahmali, #ShabbaRanks and more. With works from the talented producer #BobbyDigital and a host of others. No copyright infringement is intended. For entertainment purposes only. All credits due to artist and production teams. Support the artists by purchasing music through all legal means. download this mix: 👇 https://www.patreon.com/posts/downloa... If you enjoyed the music you can leave a $dollar to my PAYPAL to help build the channel: [email protected] 00:00 Intro 00:03 Lift up your head - Everton Blender 02:27 Ghetto People Song - Everton Blender 04:25 If Jah Is BY my Side - Tony Rebel 05:40 Are you satisfied - Ras shiloh 07:05 No Looking Back - Uton Green 08:13 Oh Jah - Sugar Black 09:17 A Piece Of The Blender - Everton Blender 10:49 Rumour Dem Ah Spread - Anthony B 11:52 Hurt The Heart - Anthony B 12:49 One Thing - Anthony B 13:54 Blend Dem - Everton Blender 14:54 She's Mine - Barrington Levy 16:22 Blow Your Nose - Everton Blender 17:51 Coming Harder - Everton Blender 18:52 Raid The Barn - Anthony B 19:55 Holding Firm - Sizzla 21:57 Love Is - Garnett Silk 23:25 Love is the answer - Garnet Silk 24:58 UNCHAINED - JACK RADICS 25:51 Land Of Love - Marcia Griffiths 27:08 Child of a slave - Ras Shiloh 28:23 Mama africa - Garnet Silk 29:47 come back home - Beres Hammond 31:14 Fly De Gate - Bionic Steve 32:00 Hills And Valleys - Buju Banton 33:25 Not an Easy Road - Buju Banton 34:46 Guide Over Us - Sizzla 36:31 El Shaddai - Jahmali 38:30 Messenger - Luciano 39:37 Hurry Up And Come - Cocoa Tea 40:12 I Wonder - Sizzla 42:31 Never Diss the Man - Sanchez 44:07 In This Together - Luciano/Louie Culture/Terror Fabulous 46:45 Thank You - Chevelle Franklyn; Lady G 47:45 Bless the youths - Sizzla 48:48 Poor People - Shabba Ranks 49:49 Laba Laba - George Nooks 50:45 no worry bout dem - Shabba Ranks; Carlton Livingston 53:28 Winner For Jah - Bushman 54:14 Send Us Your Love - Morgans Heritage 55:17 World Without End - Michael Butley 56:24 Foundation From Birth - Louie Culture 57:46 Back A Wall - Buju Banton 59:08 Stronger - Anthony B 60:27 Your World and Mine - Luciano 63:29 There's no love - Luciano 65:17 Good Ways - Sizzla 68:01 Babylon Ah Listen - Sizzla 69:25 Sweep Over My Soul - Luciano 71:06 Stand Tall - Capleton 72:18 Mr Neck Tie Man - Cocoa Tea 73:34 Dem A Wonder - Sizzla 74:37 Persistence - Norris Man 77:12 Show Us The Way (Tease) Sizzla Full song is blocked - Sizzla 77:19 Damage - Anthony B

Artist: Sharon Little Album: Don't Mash Up Creation Label: 1 Love Records Country: UK Released: 1981 Genre: Reggae Style: Roots Reggae, Dub

I.M.F. - Laro Album: The Best of Laro Genre: Reggae Style: Reggae, Calypso, Soca ℗ 1996 K&K Records Released on: 1996-03-27 Composer: Laro Music Publisher: K&K Music

The song “Love Is My Religion” by Ziggy Marley is a powerful declaration of unity, tolerance, and personal spirituality, released in 2006 as the title track of his second solo album. It’s one of Ziggy’s most well-known songs and carries forward the legacy of his father, Bob Marley, while carving out Ziggy’s own voice as a messenger of peace and social consciousness. At its core, “Love Is My Religion” is a spiritual statement that transcends traditional religious boundaries. Instead of aligning with any single organized religion, Ziggy sings about love as a universal force—one that connects all people, regardless of race, culture, or creed. Key lyric: “You can’t depend on politics for peace / Love is my religion.” This line sums up the heart of the song: don’t look to institutions to solve human problems—look inward, and treat love as your guiding principle. Ziggy Marley grew up in a deeply spiritual environment, rooted in Rastafarianism, but he’s also known for taking a more inclusive and introspective approach to spirituality than some traditional Rastafarians. In this song, he emphasizes love as a spiritual truth that surpasses doctrine. The song was released at a time of increasing global religious and political tension (post-9/11 era). Ziggy’s message served as a response to growing religious polarization, war, and nationalism—calling instead for unity under a shared human experience of love. In interviews, Ziggy has explained that the song isn’t anti-religion—it’s just not confined by it. Here’s a paraphrase of his view: "I’m not against religion. But love is the root of all good things, and I don’t need a religion to know that. Love is the way I live my life.” So the message is not to reject religion outright, but to elevate love as the ultimate truth—one that can unify all people.

The song "Tenement Yard" by Jacob Miller is a classic roots reggae track released in the mid-1970s. It's one of Miller's most iconic songs and remains deeply associated with the social realities of life in Kingston, Jamaica, during that era. The song paints a vivid picture of life in a tenement yard—a crowded, low-income urban housing area in Kingston. These tenement yards were known for their poverty, dense population, and lack of privacy. People shared facilities and lived in very close quarters, often leading to gossip, judgment, and conflict among neighbors. One of the most repeated lines in the song is: "Dreadlocks can't live in a tenement yard!" This reflects a real societal tension at the time: Rastafarians, like Miller (who adopted Rasta culture), were frequently marginalized and discriminated against by mainstream Jamaican society. In many neighborhoods, dreadlocked Rastas were unwelcome—viewed with suspicion, derision, or fear. The line mimics the voices of people in the yard judging or rejecting Rastas, making the song both a social commentary and a resilient assertion of identity. While the lyric repeats the discrimination ("Dreadlocks can't live..."), the tone of the song is defiant and ironic. Miller flips the narrative by turning this judgment into a catchy hook—reclaiming power in the face of exclusion. He's shining a light on hypocrisy and prejudice, using music as protest. "Tenement Yard" remains a timeless reggae anthem—a snapshot of a time and place, and a critique of classism and social exclusion. It's also a celebration of resilience, especially among those who were (and still are) pushed to the margins of society.

The track “My Defence” appears on Nasio Fontaine’s album "Revolution", which was released on January 1, 1999 Nasio, hailing from Dominica, is deeply grounded in Rastafarian spirituality. His music is driven by a desire to uplift the oppressed, inspire personal transformation, and act as a voice for the voiceless “My Defence” is a deeply spiritual roots reggae track that reflects Nasio Fontaine’s Rastafarian faith. It centers on overcoming hardship and oppression through divine protection, with Jah (God) as the ultimate defender and source of joy and strength.

Album: Rastaman Vibration Label: Island Records – 17 119 AT Country: Netherlands Released: 1976 Genre: Reggae Style: Reggae, Roots Reggae