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Using the old Lee Perry/Gatherers/Sangie Davis 'Words of my Mouth'' riddim,Milton Henry intones a soul- filled tale of black redemption over the top- one track to tease but knowing the 12" got a dub by the legendary Disciples and further versions by Italian sound system Moa Ambessa& Buriman is too much not to buy it.
'old Marcus old Marcus
King Selassie I
Nelson Mandela
old Jeremiah
ancient of days
Marcus Garvey was a prophet
who gave us the color of our flag
he had a plan
to take those who wanted to go
to the motherland
some of us listen
as we see a nation rise
listen to what he said
then there is Elijah
King of Kings
Haile Selassie I
is one
he came to Jamaica
where the skies was black and by rain
he landed, the sun began to shine
the sun was shining
people from everywhere
wanted to see this man
known to be one
from the motherland
oh from the motherland
old Marcus
said he taught us
that the King was in the East
ruling over all the beast
we had leaders like them
to show us who we really are
knowing we are all driven from our native land
come together my people
we need to follow the plan
so we can all once again
unite as one
out of one came many
do you understand?
we need to get it together
and open the way for those
who wants a repatriation
like I say
Marcus Garvey was a prophet
who gave us the color of our flag
he had a plan
to take those who wanted to go
to the motherland
wanted to go to the motherland
said he had a plan'
'old Marcus old Marcus
King Selassie I
Nelson Mandela
old Jeremiah
ancient of days
Marcus Garvey was a prophet
who gave us the color of our flag
he had a plan
to take those who wanted to go
to the motherland
some of us listen
as we see a nation rise
listen to what he said
then there is Elijah
King of Kings
Haile Selassie I
is one
he came to Jamaica
where the skies was black and by rain
he landed, the sun began to shine
the sun was shining
people from everywhere
wanted to see this man
known to be one
from the motherland
oh from the motherland
old Marcus
said he taught us
that the King was in the East
ruling over all the beast
we had leaders like them
to show us who we really are
knowing we are all driven from our native land
come together my people
we need to follow the plan
so we can all once again
unite as one
out of one came many
do you understand?
we need to get it together
and open the way for those
who wants a repatriation
like I say
Marcus Garvey was a prophet
who gave us the color of our flag
he had a plan
to take those who wanted to go
to the motherland
wanted to go to the motherland
said he had a plan'
This one is a special dedication to Marcus Mosiah Garvey, as it was him - through his actions and words - who has continuously been inspiring a many people scattered around the world.
It features Milton Henry - a distinct voice from Jamaica, well known for his works with Wackies - on a recut of the classic ‘Words Of My Mouth’-riddim by UK dub legend Disciples with an equally deep reinterpretation by Italy’s dub veteran Buriman (Moa Anbessa) on the flip side. A tune called ‘Modern Prophet’, telling the story of ‘old Marcus’ to the ones who have an open ear and heart, young and old. As a little extra the A side holds a melodica version by Dubiterian, while the B side ends with a sax cut by Sax N Dub. Both sides were transferred to 1/2inch Tape for extra analogue warmth, and mastered and cut with care by Star Delta, UK.
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Bad bad tune got the album got the cd had to get the 7inch one of my fav singers and the that tuff riddim timeless tune keep up jah works bless🙏🏿🔥🔥🔥🔥 jahtone62
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This tune is a killa. Talking about sufferation and people at the top of the hill not sorting it out. But 2 track is the same as 1 no drum and bass. Bless up. Rob Lowe