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Reggae Appreciation Society
Приєднався 22 жов 2007
Your favourite channel dedicated fully to the greatest genre of music on the planet. Here you enjoy the best stories about Reggae music, Reggae facts and Reggae culture
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The Story of the Legendary Leroy "Horsemouth" Wallace
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Leroy Horsemouth Wallace is one of the most ubiquitous characters in reggae history. A pivotal figure in the genre for almost six decades. He started out as part of the legendary in-house bands at Studio One in the 1960s, was part of the first generation of dancehall artistes in the 1970s, provided instrumentals for some of the greatest reggae tracks ever recorded and starred in arguably the fi...
The Fiery Story of Capleton | How Ninjaman Betrayal Kick-Started His Career
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Capleton has over the past three decades cemented his place as a legend and icon of the reggae genre. He was working as a Sales man on his day job with a part time role as a Sound System DJ when Ninjaman would steal and record one of his songs, eventually making a hit out of it. This setback would ironically spark his glorious career #reggae #capleton #rasta
The Legacy of Philip 'Fatis Burrell | How President's Bodyguard Became Digital Reggae Super-Producer
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Philip 'Fatis Burrell went from gang member to becoming bodyguard to former Prime Minister Michael Manley before becoming the most influential producer of the digital era of reggae. His Rasta faith saw him become the architect and director of the resurgence of Roots Reggae in the 1990s. A movement called the Rasta Renaissance that was led by the likes of Luciano, Sizzla and Garnett Silk #fatis ...
The Origins & History of LOVER'S ROCK
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Lover's Rock is considered third in the pecking order begin Roots Reggae and Dancehall. The story behind this sub-genre is traceable to the yearnings and cultural leanings of the second generation of Jamaican kids in 1970s Britain. This video traces the history of the sound from it's beginnings in South London #reggae #jamaica #loversrock
The Inspirational Journey of Richie Spice
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Richell Bonner aka Richie Spice came from being known as the shy younger brother of Dancehall icons Pliers and Spanner Banner to establishing himself as one of the superstars of roots reggae in the 21st century. incidentally he had little interest in a music career until he accidentally found himself in a studio and the rest is history #reggae #richiespice
The Legacy of Vincent & Patricia Chin
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Amidst the many legends that have made reggae music one of the most popular genres of music on the planet, Vincent and Patricia Chin are unlikely candidates for the most important. The couple are deeply intertwined with the growth and development of Jamaican music like almost no others in history. But their legacy not only covers the evolution of the sound and some of the greatest reggae artist...
Whatever Happened To J.C. Lodge?
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Reggae Artiste J.C. Lodge emerged at the start of the 1980s and became one of the leading female vocalists of her era. She would also end that decade on a high with her smash hit Telephone Love. But after a amazing run she would drop out of sight. This video traces the career and journey of this songbird #telephonelove #reggae #jclodge
Story of Gregory Isaacs Wild 1989 UK Tour
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In 1989, Gregory Isaacs embarked on a massive tour of Europe that was scheduled to finish off in Great Britain. He was at the time in the grip of a devastating drug addiction but was handled expertly by his Tour manager, Copeland Forbes. But the final leg in Britain turned out to be a madcap adventure as Gregory would break free from his Management's control and run riot nonstop #gregoryisaacs ...
What Happened To Sophia George?
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In 1985, Sophia George emerged on the world stage courtesy of her smash debut single "Girlie Girlie". A song that topped the Jamaican charts for eleven weeks and also charted internationally. She seemed set to enjoy a huge career but dropped out of sight after a few years #reggae #jamaica
The Feud Over Buju Banton That Drove Cutty Ranks Out Of Penthouse Records
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In the early 90s, Penthouse Records was arguably the hottest record label in Jamaica and boasted of an elite lineup that ruled the decade. However in recent times it's been revealed that Cutty Ranks who was at a point that outfit's biggest star, fell out with studio owner Donovan Germaine over then rising star Buju Banton #reggae #bujubanton #cuttyranks
Story of SNOW | The Thug From Toronto That Became A Dancehall Superstar
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Darrin O'Brien was a high school from Toronto dropout with little or no musical experience when he recorded Informer. A song that would become a world-wide smash hit. He shocked the entire planet with his flawless patois and toasting talents despite never setting foot on Jamaica and would go on to become a Dancehall great #reggae #informer #snow
Who Was Sonya Spence? The Mysterious School Teacher & Reggae Star
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The Late Sonya Spence was a phenomenon that emerged at the end of the 1970s with exquisitely delivered love songs that won her millions of fans. But after her rapid rise she practically disappeared from the spotlight. This video traces the life and times of this amazing Jamaican artiste and school teacher #reggae #sonyaspence #jamaica
Story of Ini Kamoze | The Journey of The Hotstepper
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Ini Kamoze had one of the biggest reggae anthems of the 1990s. It was the culmination of a gruelling journey that began as a protege of Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare in the early 1980s. #reggae #inikamoze #herecomesthehotstepper
The Night Hardman Robbie Shakespeare Saved Maxi Priest From Gangsters In 1988
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In December 1988 at the peak of Sly and Robbie's Taxi Connection World Tour, Maxi Priest who was one of the headliners narrowly escaped the wrath of a notorious gangster all thanks to the brains and brawn of Robbie Shakespeare #reggae #robbieshakespeare #maxipriest
Where On Earth Is Nasio Fontaine?
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By the early 2000s Nasio Fontaine emerged as one of the biggest reggae artistes on the planet after two decades in the music business. But after releasing his masterpiece album Universal Cry in 2006, he mysterious dropped out of the spotlight and stopped releasing music. This video sheds light on what really happened to the Dominican superstar #nasiofontaine #reggae
Mr Maxi Priest he is the cousin of Jacob Miller,he collaborate with Roberta Flack, Shaggy,Beres Hammond,Shabba Ranks.He has been a reggae artist for over 30 years,he is an actor,song writer and music producer.Dennis Brown is his mentor.I love "Wild World" my favorite song respect to Mr Maxi Priest.
Mr Jacob Miller and Mr Bob Marley they were both legends of reggae music their voices are very smooth and I love to listen to Tentement yard is my favorite song and I also like the movie "Rockers".He was an amazing talented singer and actor,he will be missed rest peacefully in heaven.His music still lives on.
Put it ya! Put it ya! Put it ya!
That criminal said he wrote the song 😅😅😅😅😅😅
What is it Jamaicans and guns?
This is great information
Big up a Di artist name Dominik❤
I renew my call for Rockers 2024 remake, would be a hit. Cameo by Horsemouth.
My friend. Lived in Allman Town played netball and was really good at it.
Is animals that have green eyes and all Dem funny color eyes .
Thank you for the wonderful videos. I have a request. Mad Lion and KRS One. I wanna know about that. Thank you. Jah bless
My favorite dancehall artist always. Pure gun shot when he plays. Bam bam.
Hardest working salesman round town!!!!
🔥🔥🎶🎤🎤🎧📖💯💯😎🎵🔥🔥🔥🔥fireman
🎤🎧🎧📖💯😎🎵🔥🔥🎶🎤🎧📖💯😎
I meet Horsemouth in Jamaica 1999 , good vibes and an humble rastaman
Alms house! Gyal pickney, lotion man , dem no like me
Uncomparable.light.of.this.world.king.
Let sleeping dogs lie!!..😡
Dennis brownwas the real deal in reggae music
*ROLL DE DRUMS* *L.H.M.W HAD IS ORIGINAL UNIQUE STYLE OF DRUMMING* 🔟🔟🔟🔟🔟🔟🔟🔟
I love this. I'd love to hear more about IJahmon Levi if you haven't done one, RAS. Lots of walking and talking as mi bredders aksing me to run for office for today. I mon a drumma and come from the mule capital of the world , Bishop CA. Maybe they call me MuleMouth One Day 😏. N bredder, love it if you did a show about Matisyahu cuz he stand for Israelites abroad. I'd love for Ethiopians to know they are blessed in Judea. Salome🙏😢
He already did! :) ua-cam.com/video/2zAi43SR5jI/v-deo.htmlsi=uir2breryJh34uwb
Blessings mi lion. I've already done one on Ijahman Levi
Don't steal, no cheat n never lie; yes I. Blessed 420 as I rewatch ✌️
Horsemouth is one of the best drumers in the world❤
Brilliant work, keep it up
Thanks a lot 😊
This one was a racist, is the one who masterminded the splitting of the Wailing Wailers and appointed Bob to be the leader of the group
Nice song.
Such joy to hear she is doing well with her family. Definitely one of the big danceall hits from the 80s.
I wonder how did Cupson Dod left the land of the living. I hope someone took him there🙄🙄🙄
I actually look a bit like Yellowman. If i have dreadlox I could make a great Yellowman tribute show.
Im kind a have a Bujumbura Banton vibes look like him too
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🔥🔥🔥Every youth shall see when Babylon fall❤
Is there any link to somewhere we can send a donation to help out Leroy? He's done so much for me, I want to give some payback. Love
Legend Horsemouth! Bless
Great Drummer,Jah Bless
Legend ❤ beautifull voice Classic singer
Brethren Sly and Robbie didn’t do any work on the album Mama Africa Santa Davis was the drummer on that album.
@@user-fu4it5dw1p Sly & Robbis played on Feel No Way and two other tracks. Santa and Fullwood held down the rest
How can a man that made substantial amounts of money, never saved some as a back up...