Music without compromise-The old Rastaman meets the Young Lion.
Glory be to Jah one Creator, we are moving within the right direction. Jah for everything which is good. Long life and best of health. Yes people, if there is no love then there will be no peace. It’s not a secret to reason with Jah. Talk to him and tell him, Jah Selah. We all only have one Creator with many names. Yes, you see this Rastaman every day so don’t bother with your bother ration. We don’t want any negative vibes, what we want is music without compromise. Someday the torch will be passing on to the young lions that are brave enough to sing music without compromise. Fathers and mothers, don’t be afraid to let your children listen to music without compromise. Thank you Mr. Harper for letting your son listen to I mans music.
To arrive where I man is now is a true blessing of the Creator. So, I man would have to say HIM. Being Burning Spear is not easy, I man know I was call up on to be a musical messenger of His Majesty. So, I man rise up from this little Island where reggae music spring from. It has been a great experience for I man to journey back in time to tell I man story of days on the road, in tour buses that was not fit to be on the road. Sleeping in hotels with roaches, singing for nothing, night after night. Yes, I man go there already.
I have being down every road you can think of in this business. I have met the good, the bad, and the greedy. Nothing doesn’t surprise me in this business. I man roots, I will never forget. I am the free musical warrior that will remain free. No matter how they try to trap me back into musical slavery, it will never work. My time is coming, don’t worry about me now. I will not let anyone confuse my mind with unnecessary confusion. I know I man going to shine. I am the master of I man faith, I am the captain of I man soul. Someone will help you cross the river, and then they will push you into the river, ungrateful ones I man know them. My old great grandfather father was a farmer, and they could not reap what they sow. They always call them, come here boy.
Big respect to the people of California, I man love you very much, and I know you miss seeing I man. When the time is right I will be reaching out on the Burning shore. Keep the Spear burning in your mine and taught.
To all of I man fans and friends, Happy New Years. Jah bless you all.
One Love Peace
Keep the Spear Burning.
December 22, 2006
December 01, 2006
Record Label Hall Of Shame
Record label hall of shame will be coming soon on Burning Spear website. This will allow the fans to see the companies that are so reckless in the music business.
Greetings to all the people of the world, I man will now be posting two record labels that have been in breach of the anti-piracy laws with regards to records sales.
This is a warning to those companies, they know who they are. They have being selling Burning Spear CDs in Japan, and all over the world without my permission, and have violated I man rights.
They can’t kill us all, I man will fight them with all the might that Jah gave me. I will force them to take I man to court, by posting their company name if they don’t cease and desist at once.
These companies have being using the sale of I man record to continue their business. I have received no payment from them. Each time they hide and go underground, and inform the companies they are using to do these illegal sales not to speak with my representatives.
These two companies are desperate, they thought by selling the records, and not paying I man, I would be forced to work with them. We need an investigation, reggae security, legal hustlers riding on reggae band wagon. They hustle here, and they hustle everywhere. I want to do what I have to do they always say, Why you want to do that? I man answer is this, we are they, who been through great tribulation up on tribulation, on this creation.
Let’s stop these legal hustlers. I say every tear a reggae artist wife cry will fall on these legal hustlers head. There will be no place for them to hide.
Whatever they think they are getting away with, they are losing more than they are gaining, because Jah will never give the power to them. Those that the creator takes out of this business will never be allowed back in the business. So they think I am blind, I sure I can see them, legal hustlers riding on my band wagon.
In life you must have an aim, and a direction. So I man have launched my own online radio station called Burning Sound with Scotty as the DJ. The first time I tune in, tears fall from Mrs. Rodney eyes. She sat in the office crying her eyes out. These were tears of freedom. Her emotions were running high, while DJ Scotty takes her from the past to the present with only Burning Spear music.
It is real sweet to hear the sounds of Burning Spear on the radio. Tune in, and you will hear what it feels like. Burning Sound all the way. Twenty four hours a day. Scotty he’s the DJ.
Calling, calling all fans on a mission this is the time to introduce a friend to Our Music. You have seen how hard it is first hand for us reggae artist to get the public to be aware that our music is in the record store available for purchase. We are on the right track, grass roots promotion is the way, based on an article I was given by my lawyer. We need word of mouth to spread the message.
Artists are now taking control of their own destiny, and are loving for it. Freedom is really sweet, trust I man. You tell I man that you are ready, and I believe you.
The winners will be announced on January 1, 2007. Just like how I man travel the road to your town for years, now the old rastaman is asking you to travel to your records, and send a friend to get some of the CDs on the Burning Spear label. You have to now become I man speaker in your state, spread the music of love, and remember the message is in the music.
We really enjoy the message board, Keep posting those messages, I do tune in.
Let’s remember, this is Jah Creation, there is enough for one and all, so no man or woman should want it all.
One love Peace
Keep The Spear Burning.
Greetings to all the people of the world, I man will now be posting two record labels that have been in breach of the anti-piracy laws with regards to records sales.
This is a warning to those companies, they know who they are. They have being selling Burning Spear CDs in Japan, and all over the world without my permission, and have violated I man rights.
They can’t kill us all, I man will fight them with all the might that Jah gave me. I will force them to take I man to court, by posting their company name if they don’t cease and desist at once.
These companies have being using the sale of I man record to continue their business. I have received no payment from them. Each time they hide and go underground, and inform the companies they are using to do these illegal sales not to speak with my representatives.
These two companies are desperate, they thought by selling the records, and not paying I man, I would be forced to work with them. We need an investigation, reggae security, legal hustlers riding on reggae band wagon. They hustle here, and they hustle everywhere. I want to do what I have to do they always say, Why you want to do that? I man answer is this, we are they, who been through great tribulation up on tribulation, on this creation.
Let’s stop these legal hustlers. I say every tear a reggae artist wife cry will fall on these legal hustlers head. There will be no place for them to hide.
Whatever they think they are getting away with, they are losing more than they are gaining, because Jah will never give the power to them. Those that the creator takes out of this business will never be allowed back in the business. So they think I am blind, I sure I can see them, legal hustlers riding on my band wagon.
In life you must have an aim, and a direction. So I man have launched my own online radio station called Burning Sound with Scotty as the DJ. The first time I tune in, tears fall from Mrs. Rodney eyes. She sat in the office crying her eyes out. These were tears of freedom. Her emotions were running high, while DJ Scotty takes her from the past to the present with only Burning Spear music.
It is real sweet to hear the sounds of Burning Spear on the radio. Tune in, and you will hear what it feels like. Burning Sound all the way. Twenty four hours a day. Scotty he’s the DJ.
Calling, calling all fans on a mission this is the time to introduce a friend to Our Music. You have seen how hard it is first hand for us reggae artist to get the public to be aware that our music is in the record store available for purchase. We are on the right track, grass roots promotion is the way, based on an article I was given by my lawyer. We need word of mouth to spread the message.
Artists are now taking control of their own destiny, and are loving for it. Freedom is really sweet, trust I man. You tell I man that you are ready, and I believe you.
The winners will be announced on January 1, 2007. Just like how I man travel the road to your town for years, now the old rastaman is asking you to travel to your records, and send a friend to get some of the CDs on the Burning Spear label. You have to now become I man speaker in your state, spread the music of love, and remember the message is in the music.
We really enjoy the message board, Keep posting those messages, I do tune in.
Let’s remember, this is Jah Creation, there is enough for one and all, so no man or woman should want it all.
One love Peace
Keep The Spear Burning.
November 06, 2006
Spear In Jamaica
Let’s try again, never stop trying, this race is not for the swift, but for the smart.
I man know when I call on my fans to become my PR it was never about a contest for most of the fans, it was about making a difference. So, I would like to inform any fan that have a doubt, you don't have to worry about how this will turn out. I am a man to my word.
I am in Jamaica doing a photo shoot that turned out great. It’s nice to be home.
We had a great crew of young people traveling from St. Ann’s bay to
the cave in Negril. The cave in Negril was wonderful. The next contest will be a trip to the cave in Negril , and I will be there to travel with you.
Let's stay on our mission, it’s our music.
I man know when I call on my fans to become my PR it was never about a contest for most of the fans, it was about making a difference. So, I would like to inform any fan that have a doubt, you don't have to worry about how this will turn out. I am a man to my word.
I am in Jamaica doing a photo shoot that turned out great. It’s nice to be home.
We had a great crew of young people traveling from St. Ann’s bay to
the cave in Negril. The cave in Negril was wonderful. The next contest will be a trip to the cave in Negril , and I will be there to travel with you.
Let's stay on our mission, it’s our music.
October 15, 2006
Do You Remember The Days Of Slavery?
Do you remember the days of slavery?
Come people of the world come, and join Burning Spear grass root team to stop the illegal sale of Burning Spear CDs and Video by record label in America, and Europe.
Only you the consumer can stop this. Please don’t buy the title that don’t have the Burning Spear logo, and state that it’s coming from Burning Music Production.
When you buy these title that coming from record label you are not supporting Burning Spear you are supporting the record labels. Burning Spear received no royalty payment or publishing from these labels.
They hide on line, and continue to sell MP3. For say Mistress Music is on line for sale.
No record label have the right to sell that CD, Yet it’s for download on Mp3.com
Live In Paris also, and I could continue to name plenty more. Look for the Live In Paris with the Burning Spear labels.
What have being happening in the reggae business is that the companies continue to sell the CDs even when the rights to do so have expires.
We are treated as musical slave without rights, and if we inform them to stop they just completely ignore us, and continue to sell.
Their words are that they made Burning Spear; I say to you my People of the World you made Burning Spear. All what I earn is from you the fans that support I man Live show for over 35 years. I write this with a deep pain in my heart. This is why I name I man last CD Our Music, and the one before that Freeman.
Help I man release the chain from around my neck by not buying these CD or DVD.
I am here to buy by my rights from any company that claim I am sell my rights away for $40.00 Jamaican dollars. They have never offer I man back I rights what they continue to do is to sell it to each other. Yes they use us until they refuse us.
While they are sleeping I man was working. I have made much sacrifice to bring the message to the people of the world, now I need your help to stamp out these legal pirates. I call them legal pirates because they can walk into any manufacture, and get the CD / DVD press without contract. If I man walk in a manufacture company with a CD/ DVD with my face on the cover, they willn’t manufacture it unless I have paper work to show them that I have the rights .I am question vigorously
Yes let send them a message. The message says that we sons and daughter of the Creator will stand together as one people of the World,. We will bring freedom to reggae Artist musically. Don’t forget read the labels before you purchase Burning Spear CDs.
I am here if you are not sure.
Come people of the world come, and join Burning Spear grass root team to stop the illegal sale of Burning Spear CDs and Video by record label in America, and Europe.
Only you the consumer can stop this. Please don’t buy the title that don’t have the Burning Spear logo, and state that it’s coming from Burning Music Production.
When you buy these title that coming from record label you are not supporting Burning Spear you are supporting the record labels. Burning Spear received no royalty payment or publishing from these labels.
They hide on line, and continue to sell MP3. For say Mistress Music is on line for sale.
No record label have the right to sell that CD, Yet it’s for download on Mp3.com
Live In Paris also, and I could continue to name plenty more. Look for the Live In Paris with the Burning Spear labels.
What have being happening in the reggae business is that the companies continue to sell the CDs even when the rights to do so have expires.
We are treated as musical slave without rights, and if we inform them to stop they just completely ignore us, and continue to sell.
Their words are that they made Burning Spear; I say to you my People of the World you made Burning Spear. All what I earn is from you the fans that support I man Live show for over 35 years. I write this with a deep pain in my heart. This is why I name I man last CD Our Music, and the one before that Freeman.
Help I man release the chain from around my neck by not buying these CD or DVD.
I am here to buy by my rights from any company that claim I am sell my rights away for $40.00 Jamaican dollars. They have never offer I man back I rights what they continue to do is to sell it to each other. Yes they use us until they refuse us.
While they are sleeping I man was working. I have made much sacrifice to bring the message to the people of the world, now I need your help to stamp out these legal pirates. I call them legal pirates because they can walk into any manufacture, and get the CD / DVD press without contract. If I man walk in a manufacture company with a CD/ DVD with my face on the cover, they willn’t manufacture it unless I have paper work to show them that I have the rights .I am question vigorously
Yes let send them a message. The message says that we sons and daughter of the Creator will stand together as one people of the World,. We will bring freedom to reggae Artist musically. Don’t forget read the labels before you purchase Burning Spear CDs.
I am here if you are not sure.
October 03, 2006
Show Me You Are Ready
What a happy day, this day is so happy. Yes fans and friend you have show I man that you are ready.
Oh when the sun goes down I will call on you. Yes People of the world you have show your love and support for Our Music. I Burning Spear, Old Rastaman, is a man of little word but I have to say give thanks to all the fans.
In this contest they are no winner or loser, we are working together to break the silent code of the music Business. It's a mission to get the music in the hands of the people who never hear it. We roots artist don't have the support of the mainstream press or radio station or television. We only have you the fans that have support our live show. As the fans are now finding out for themselves base on there experience with some record stores, Our Music isn't place upfront where everyone can see it, Our poster are not posted on the wall. If we don't take responsible for our Music who will?
This is why they say Harry you are not selling, they want us to pick up the phone, and ask them for that loan. Then we are trap for year with contract and no royalty payments. Too much of I man brothers are passing away too young too soon. I Burning spear was able to escape the music business trap, become free because of you the fans that support I man Live show.
Making my music business a family run business help also.
Plenty people say to I man that it would never work, Because I know my way is long ,and the road is foggy. I know Jah would be I man eyes sight. I am the African Postman. I was send here to bring the musical telegram. So I man faith don't depend on agencies and record labels. It depends on the Creator. Jah have provide a way for I man. The Father have careful pick out people to support I man music all over the world.
So I and I rise up from this little Island where reggae music come from. And yes Our Island have turn there back on us the elders of the music business. Radio DJ no longer play our Music, and the station are now fill with plenty advertise. A fast pace culture are being push on our future generation. Who's fault is a question I man ask.
I man must say big respect to all the radio DJ in the college town that play roots music. Plenty respect to Jah D/King Clos. These musical warriors always keep the roots in the music. They aren't afraid to play the real reggae music.
Come now people lets try again, yes Lets try again. Because sometime when you need someone to assist you on the appointed time they fail you. Marcus Garvey say self reliance. Sometime you can hear some people say trust me, I can get the job done. Don't trust that man, that man can lose is trust, because so many people have lose there trust in Jah. I man will not lose I trust in Jah.
This race is not for the swift but for the smart. For the one who know himself as a winner, I feel from within I man self as a winner. We will sing happy song down by the riverside.
Keep up the good work, I man can see and feel that you are ready.
One Love Peace
Keep the Spear Burning
Forward Our Music & Win
Announcing a Special Contest from Burning Music
September 9, 2006
Burning Spear
Burning Spear Music would like to hire his fans to be his PR team
First we would like to say thanks to all the fans that attend the “700 Strong” concert in St Ann’s Bay. We made history on August 12, 2006.
People of the world, its has been a trying past year and a half for I and my family. The song Music Business tell the story.
At least none no dead, I and I come through safely. I know the prayers from the hearts of my fans kept me safe from the evil vampires, the wolves in sheep clothing.
So yes, mission accomplish thanks to all the wise and true fans that stand on Garvey Lawn August 12,2006. No Door Peeper couldn’t enter.
Yes fans, I and I next mission is to hire Spear fans to do I man PR. After vibing on my run this morning, this thought came to me:
Many times I man hire PR firm to push I man message to the world. They always come back to say that the national television and radio stations say my music is great, but not what they can play.
So I ask myself, if its great, and they love it - then why they cannot play it? Because they think that sex and violence sell better, are more mainstream. I say mainstream is what you make it.
Yet I am sure a lot of these so-called big people that pick the bands who will get promoted don’t watch TV or listen to the music acts they book.
I man have being observing the attendance at each concert. It keeps getting bigger with lots of young people. So I need to hire my fans to be my promotion team, and the money I would spend to pay some PR firm, I will it back to my fans.
I and I will give a trip for two to St Ann’s Bay, Jamaica - including hotel accommodation at Rooms on the Beach - to the fan that helps to sell the most copies of Spear latest CD, Our Music (Dual disc on Burning Music label). The contest will run through the end of this year, 2006.
The goal is to reach the16,000 mark by December 31,2006 for in-store, retail scanned sales. Are you ready to introduce a friend to Our Music? We will have more details posted on the message board. Check back and tell I man you are ready.
Give thanks I man is not the worst. Jah provide a way for I man to survive. They not mock me, they not jeer me. I man will not pay them any mind. I would rather be friends with the animal than to be a target for Babylon. As you know I man his a hard working man that was never given a free ride. So you should never talk too much or point your fingers.
Thanks to Paul Oakenfold for remixing the song “Old Rastaman”, I know my fans was shock to hear a mix like that from Burning Spear. I have to find a way to get the true message across to the young kids of the world. I will always keep the message in the music. I would rather hear my grandchildren sing “Old Rastaman” than some of these bad lyric I am hearing.
Special “Big Up” to all the radio DJ that play Spear Music. I will speak on the radio DJ in Jamaica on my next topic.
Respect and keep the Spear Burning.
Oh when the sun goes down I will call on you. Yes People of the world you have show your love and support for Our Music. I Burning Spear, Old Rastaman, is a man of little word but I have to say give thanks to all the fans.
In this contest they are no winner or loser, we are working together to break the silent code of the music Business. It's a mission to get the music in the hands of the people who never hear it. We roots artist don't have the support of the mainstream press or radio station or television. We only have you the fans that have support our live show. As the fans are now finding out for themselves base on there experience with some record stores, Our Music isn't place upfront where everyone can see it, Our poster are not posted on the wall. If we don't take responsible for our Music who will?
This is why they say Harry you are not selling, they want us to pick up the phone, and ask them for that loan. Then we are trap for year with contract and no royalty payments. Too much of I man brothers are passing away too young too soon. I Burning spear was able to escape the music business trap, become free because of you the fans that support I man Live show.
Making my music business a family run business help also.
Plenty people say to I man that it would never work, Because I know my way is long ,and the road is foggy. I know Jah would be I man eyes sight. I am the African Postman. I was send here to bring the musical telegram. So I man faith don't depend on agencies and record labels. It depends on the Creator. Jah have provide a way for I man. The Father have careful pick out people to support I man music all over the world.
So I and I rise up from this little Island where reggae music come from. And yes Our Island have turn there back on us the elders of the music business. Radio DJ no longer play our Music, and the station are now fill with plenty advertise. A fast pace culture are being push on our future generation. Who's fault is a question I man ask.
I man must say big respect to all the radio DJ in the college town that play roots music. Plenty respect to Jah D/King Clos. These musical warriors always keep the roots in the music. They aren't afraid to play the real reggae music.
Come now people lets try again, yes Lets try again. Because sometime when you need someone to assist you on the appointed time they fail you. Marcus Garvey say self reliance. Sometime you can hear some people say trust me, I can get the job done. Don't trust that man, that man can lose is trust, because so many people have lose there trust in Jah. I man will not lose I trust in Jah.
This race is not for the swift but for the smart. For the one who know himself as a winner, I feel from within I man self as a winner. We will sing happy song down by the riverside.
Keep up the good work, I man can see and feel that you are ready.
One Love Peace
Keep the Spear Burning
Forward Our Music & Win
Announcing a Special Contest from Burning Music
September 9, 2006
Burning Spear
Burning Spear Music would like to hire his fans to be his PR team
First we would like to say thanks to all the fans that attend the “700 Strong” concert in St Ann’s Bay. We made history on August 12, 2006.
People of the world, its has been a trying past year and a half for I and my family. The song Music Business tell the story.
At least none no dead, I and I come through safely. I know the prayers from the hearts of my fans kept me safe from the evil vampires, the wolves in sheep clothing.
So yes, mission accomplish thanks to all the wise and true fans that stand on Garvey Lawn August 12,2006. No Door Peeper couldn’t enter.
Yes fans, I and I next mission is to hire Spear fans to do I man PR. After vibing on my run this morning, this thought came to me:
Many times I man hire PR firm to push I man message to the world. They always come back to say that the national television and radio stations say my music is great, but not what they can play.
So I ask myself, if its great, and they love it - then why they cannot play it? Because they think that sex and violence sell better, are more mainstream. I say mainstream is what you make it.
Yet I am sure a lot of these so-called big people that pick the bands who will get promoted don’t watch TV or listen to the music acts they book.
I man have being observing the attendance at each concert. It keeps getting bigger with lots of young people. So I need to hire my fans to be my promotion team, and the money I would spend to pay some PR firm, I will it back to my fans.
I and I will give a trip for two to St Ann’s Bay, Jamaica - including hotel accommodation at Rooms on the Beach - to the fan that helps to sell the most copies of Spear latest CD, Our Music (Dual disc on Burning Music label). The contest will run through the end of this year, 2006.
The goal is to reach the16,000 mark by December 31,2006 for in-store, retail scanned sales. Are you ready to introduce a friend to Our Music? We will have more details posted on the message board. Check back and tell I man you are ready.
Give thanks I man is not the worst. Jah provide a way for I man to survive. They not mock me, they not jeer me. I man will not pay them any mind. I would rather be friends with the animal than to be a target for Babylon. As you know I man his a hard working man that was never given a free ride. So you should never talk too much or point your fingers.
Thanks to Paul Oakenfold for remixing the song “Old Rastaman”, I know my fans was shock to hear a mix like that from Burning Spear. I have to find a way to get the true message across to the young kids of the world. I will always keep the message in the music. I would rather hear my grandchildren sing “Old Rastaman” than some of these bad lyric I am hearing.
Special “Big Up” to all the radio DJ that play Spear Music. I will speak on the radio DJ in Jamaica on my next topic.
Respect and keep the Spear Burning.
June 27, 2006
Always Remember The Road I Travel
Hey Hey Hey fans, friends and family. My Roots I will never forget, I man always remember the road I travel.
As you know music is what I have so music is what I man give. Over these past weeks I have travel many road from North to South and from East to West and across the ocean.
People of the World I would like to thank you for your warm embrace. Many wonderful experience sharing the music with you.
On stage I felt free and loved by all of you. It was nice to hear you sing Walk with me.
I man way is long and the road is foggy, foggy. Jah is I man eyes sight, He have lead I man to a few special place.
Place like New Mexico. It was a long time coming I thank all of you In New Mexico for your support. It was a great experience in North and South Carolina.
Seeing young and old fans rocking to the music and the sounds of Burning Spear. I man was shock by the response I received in New Orleans.
The House Of Blues was rocking with a high energy.
I must mention how I was touch by the words of this fan in Santa Fe. She told me how sick she was and how listening to I man music help to heal her faster than any Doctor could.
We had a wonderful time running in New Hampshire, seeing the great mountains. Even though everyone one was in pain for days.
Big up to the fans of Dallas. The promoter was so worried because he had only sold 200 tickets in advance. Big surprise to him when so many fans walk up at the door.
The night of the show he made his goal and was asking if we were coming back around again. Houston festival was the second time for me, the lawn was filled with a rainbow color of people. What a beautiful sight to behold. I met 3 young Jamaica fans who waited for me, they wanted to let I man know that I have young fans in Jamaica. Yes, my Island please don't sell out.
I cannot forget Austin. Austin have been my musical home for years. The place may be small but the vibes was irie. So many place to mention I man just would like to say special thank to all promoters and fans for supporting the music of Burning Spear.
Over the sea and across the Ocean I man go there a ready. To all the fans of Europe the African Postman deliver the musical telegram.
Telegram say Come Now People Lets Try Again. As far as the eyes can see I saw the people from La Reunion. Over the hills and across the valley I travel the roads of La Reunion.
The airport was filled with many greeting fan who bring I man their love. They were very happy to see the Old Rastaman.
Yes we will be 700 strong in a Garvey lawn where no Door Peeper can enter. On August 12, 2006 Only the strong will enter this a holy lawn where we will stand 700 strong.
The lawn will be rocking, the Spear will be Burning. All who have eye will see 700 strong, they will see and hear Our Music. Fans get your copy of Our Music so we all can sing Walk together and O' Rastaman too.
I want to hear you shout it out loud and clear.
One Love
Peace.
As you know music is what I have so music is what I man give. Over these past weeks I have travel many road from North to South and from East to West and across the ocean.
People of the World I would like to thank you for your warm embrace. Many wonderful experience sharing the music with you.
On stage I felt free and loved by all of you. It was nice to hear you sing Walk with me.
I man way is long and the road is foggy, foggy. Jah is I man eyes sight, He have lead I man to a few special place.
Place like New Mexico. It was a long time coming I thank all of you In New Mexico for your support. It was a great experience in North and South Carolina.
Seeing young and old fans rocking to the music and the sounds of Burning Spear. I man was shock by the response I received in New Orleans.
The House Of Blues was rocking with a high energy.
I must mention how I was touch by the words of this fan in Santa Fe. She told me how sick she was and how listening to I man music help to heal her faster than any Doctor could.
We had a wonderful time running in New Hampshire, seeing the great mountains. Even though everyone one was in pain for days.
Big up to the fans of Dallas. The promoter was so worried because he had only sold 200 tickets in advance. Big surprise to him when so many fans walk up at the door.
The night of the show he made his goal and was asking if we were coming back around again. Houston festival was the second time for me, the lawn was filled with a rainbow color of people. What a beautiful sight to behold. I met 3 young Jamaica fans who waited for me, they wanted to let I man know that I have young fans in Jamaica. Yes, my Island please don't sell out.
I cannot forget Austin. Austin have been my musical home for years. The place may be small but the vibes was irie. So many place to mention I man just would like to say special thank to all promoters and fans for supporting the music of Burning Spear.
Over the sea and across the Ocean I man go there a ready. To all the fans of Europe the African Postman deliver the musical telegram.
Telegram say Come Now People Lets Try Again. As far as the eyes can see I saw the people from La Reunion. Over the hills and across the valley I travel the roads of La Reunion.
The airport was filled with many greeting fan who bring I man their love. They were very happy to see the Old Rastaman.
Yes we will be 700 strong in a Garvey lawn where no Door Peeper can enter. On August 12, 2006 Only the strong will enter this a holy lawn where we will stand 700 strong.
The lawn will be rocking, the Spear will be Burning. All who have eye will see 700 strong, they will see and hear Our Music. Fans get your copy of Our Music so we all can sing Walk together and O' Rastaman too.
I want to hear you shout it out loud and clear.
One Love
Peace.
April 14, 2006
Words Come To Pass
First I would like to say Big Up to Dahved Levy and the staff of WBLS, and yes to all the fans from New York to North Carolina. I man never know you all could sing so much.
I must admit I man is having a great time with everyone. Thanks for your warm embrace.
I man must answer this person. If Den took the time to do is research he would see the 700 Strong concert is a benefit concert for the St Ann's Bay Infirmary . No Door Peep shall not enter.
Burning Spear isn't making any money from this. I man don't hustle money. Yes I will inform people to buy my CD. If an author write a book he wants everyone to read it, and if they need to read it they must purchase it. I man is an independent label, a Free Rastaman in the music business.
I man don't need to hire you as my PR to save face since there is no face to be save. And by your comment it is plain to see you are fill with anger against I man. I am not politician and resent you taking my words out of context to fit your needs. Many are call, few are chosen. Throw Down Your Arms and Come.
I am my own PR. That why I sell myself. I don't need anyone to sell me. I hope Den buy is ticket for 700 Strong and a copy of Our Music. Yes, we cannot refuse it.
Burning Spear words come to pass.
We now have a first lady down in Jamaica. I man don't know where the lyric come from. It just come to I man in I man rest. Just like I man say on Our Music CD, we need a leader that can lead the people. Nanny was a leader. Nanny was the first female warrior. All these woman I am about to mention are from the same line as Nanny.
Nanny was the first female Warrior, then Winnie Mandela/Portia Simpson. And I cannot forget Mrs. Rodney. These female warriors are willing to fight and die for what they believe in. Even though they have great physical beauty they never use that as a way to get ahead. The blood of Nanny run through these women warrior vein. They never give up no matter how hot the battle become. These women know no surrender or retreat. They have determination. Jah send them. I hope the people of Jamaica will rally around their new leader.
I man always say the message is in the music, that why I cannot refuse it. Music should tell a story. For this reason I refuse to change I man identity. I man might not be on MTV or BET or late night television because I am not a passing fad. Here today, gone tomorrow. Burning Spear don't fit in their world. They cannot understand my lyric, because I man lyric comes from the creator to bring all the People Of The World together. I am the Lion in Jah Kingdom, I am a Free Rastaman surrounded by a rainbow of people from all over the world. Grass root people.
Each night I take the stage I can feel the energy coming form the audience. A letter I received from this fan touch I man soul. I will share bit of it with you.
I am walking with nature like I have never walk with nature before...
I am loving this life and all the gift it bestows like never before. I am humble, I am alive, my fire burns bright... I thank you Burning Spear.
This is the reason why I do music. Thank you my friend. Also to the young man at Irving Plaza that was giving me his hat. I hope to see him at 700 strong, and yes bring the hat.
I man way is long, and the road might be foggy at time. I know Jah will be I man eye sight. Yes the African Postman will always bring Jah telegram. The telegram say lets keep-on moving and sing the song together. Lets rally round the Red, Gold and Green. Jah bless those and them who are always there for Burning Spear.
One Love, Peace, Keep the Spear Burning.
I must admit I man is having a great time with everyone. Thanks for your warm embrace.
I man must answer this person. If Den took the time to do is research he would see the 700 Strong concert is a benefit concert for the St Ann's Bay Infirmary . No Door Peep shall not enter.
Burning Spear isn't making any money from this. I man don't hustle money. Yes I will inform people to buy my CD. If an author write a book he wants everyone to read it, and if they need to read it they must purchase it. I man is an independent label, a Free Rastaman in the music business.
I man don't need to hire you as my PR to save face since there is no face to be save. And by your comment it is plain to see you are fill with anger against I man. I am not politician and resent you taking my words out of context to fit your needs. Many are call, few are chosen. Throw Down Your Arms and Come.
I am my own PR. That why I sell myself. I don't need anyone to sell me. I hope Den buy is ticket for 700 Strong and a copy of Our Music. Yes, we cannot refuse it.
Burning Spear words come to pass.
We now have a first lady down in Jamaica. I man don't know where the lyric come from. It just come to I man in I man rest. Just like I man say on Our Music CD, we need a leader that can lead the people. Nanny was a leader. Nanny was the first female warrior. All these woman I am about to mention are from the same line as Nanny.
Nanny was the first female Warrior, then Winnie Mandela/Portia Simpson. And I cannot forget Mrs. Rodney. These female warriors are willing to fight and die for what they believe in. Even though they have great physical beauty they never use that as a way to get ahead. The blood of Nanny run through these women warrior vein. They never give up no matter how hot the battle become. These women know no surrender or retreat. They have determination. Jah send them. I hope the people of Jamaica will rally around their new leader.
I man always say the message is in the music, that why I cannot refuse it. Music should tell a story. For this reason I refuse to change I man identity. I man might not be on MTV or BET or late night television because I am not a passing fad. Here today, gone tomorrow. Burning Spear don't fit in their world. They cannot understand my lyric, because I man lyric comes from the creator to bring all the People Of The World together. I am the Lion in Jah Kingdom, I am a Free Rastaman surrounded by a rainbow of people from all over the world. Grass root people.
Each night I take the stage I can feel the energy coming form the audience. A letter I received from this fan touch I man soul. I will share bit of it with you.
I am walking with nature like I have never walk with nature before...
I am loving this life and all the gift it bestows like never before. I am humble, I am alive, my fire burns bright... I thank you Burning Spear.
This is the reason why I do music. Thank you my friend. Also to the young man at Irving Plaza that was giving me his hat. I hope to see him at 700 strong, and yes bring the hat.
I man way is long, and the road might be foggy at time. I know Jah will be I man eye sight. Yes the African Postman will always bring Jah telegram. The telegram say lets keep-on moving and sing the song together. Lets rally round the Red, Gold and Green. Jah bless those and them who are always there for Burning Spear.
One Love, Peace, Keep the Spear Burning.
March 24, 2006
Using The System To Fight Against Ourselves
Brethrens and sistren, when did we start doing the things that we fought against to each other? We must admit that some of us are getting trapped in Babylon system. What does it gain a man to have all the money in the world, and lose his soul? Money only buy things - things that you cannot take with you when your journey on creation is end.
I man have being vibeing all this madness that's going on. Brothers and Sisters are rushing each other over money. Brethrens beware of money, money is the roots of all evil. Lets all go back to the days of Old. Look where money and riches got anyone. I Spear would rather be friends with the animal than to be a target for Babylon. Yes come let us yada out of Babylon system. Where is the love gone? Look at what we are allowing ourselves to become.
Money can not buy happiness or health. If you fight with Babylon system you will lose with Babylon system. All what you think you will gain will never make you happy. Fire is going to burn all of those that turn their back on Jah the Creator and embrace Babylon system in turns of the court House. There will be weeping and wailing and mourning. If you make your bed in hell, that is where you will sleep.
In life there are no miss opportunity. Jah have his plan.
Jah is I man light and salvation who shall I fear. I will never loss my identity. Spear will stand strong and keep on looking Far Over. Our Music I will fight for, not to become rich, but for my grandchildren so they will know about our great leaders that fight for our rights.
Look at what Jamaica Tourism Board have done to Jamaica. Because they only have one slogan they forget how rich Jamaica are in history and culture. They have chase away the people that use to support Jamaica in the 70's and 80's. I will open my own tourist board and show them that People would like to come to Jamaica. The tourist board would never embrace Burning Spear. I man is too acoustic. All who have ear will hear, and all with eyes will see us 700 strong in a Garvey Lawn under the Order of Marcus Garvey, and acoustic vibes of all who gave they life for freedom.
People of the World dust off your passport, come forward to Jamaica. Irie Jamaica, feel the love of the people. Don't lock yourself away in hotel rooms.
I man have return to Jamaica more often these days, and I am from the Parish of St Ann's Bay. I have record several album in my Parish. When I hear what radio stations are playing in Jamaica I man was ashamed. I would like to send them a play list from around the world so they can see what young people are playing.
At a earlier time we were fighting against the system, now we are using the system to fight against ourselves. We are defeating Ourself. I, Burning Spear, stand strong. I am the master of I man faith. I am the captain of my soul. Don't forget to buy your ticket for 700 Strong. And pick up a copy of Our Music Jah know we can't refuse it.
Keep the Spear Burning
One Love. Peace.
I man have being vibeing all this madness that's going on. Brothers and Sisters are rushing each other over money. Brethrens beware of money, money is the roots of all evil. Lets all go back to the days of Old. Look where money and riches got anyone. I Spear would rather be friends with the animal than to be a target for Babylon. Yes come let us yada out of Babylon system. Where is the love gone? Look at what we are allowing ourselves to become.
Money can not buy happiness or health. If you fight with Babylon system you will lose with Babylon system. All what you think you will gain will never make you happy. Fire is going to burn all of those that turn their back on Jah the Creator and embrace Babylon system in turns of the court House. There will be weeping and wailing and mourning. If you make your bed in hell, that is where you will sleep.
In life there are no miss opportunity. Jah have his plan.
Jah is I man light and salvation who shall I fear. I will never loss my identity. Spear will stand strong and keep on looking Far Over. Our Music I will fight for, not to become rich, but for my grandchildren so they will know about our great leaders that fight for our rights.
Look at what Jamaica Tourism Board have done to Jamaica. Because they only have one slogan they forget how rich Jamaica are in history and culture. They have chase away the people that use to support Jamaica in the 70's and 80's. I will open my own tourist board and show them that People would like to come to Jamaica. The tourist board would never embrace Burning Spear. I man is too acoustic. All who have ear will hear, and all with eyes will see us 700 strong in a Garvey Lawn under the Order of Marcus Garvey, and acoustic vibes of all who gave they life for freedom.
People of the World dust off your passport, come forward to Jamaica. Irie Jamaica, feel the love of the people. Don't lock yourself away in hotel rooms.
I man have return to Jamaica more often these days, and I am from the Parish of St Ann's Bay. I have record several album in my Parish. When I hear what radio stations are playing in Jamaica I man was ashamed. I would like to send them a play list from around the world so they can see what young people are playing.
At a earlier time we were fighting against the system, now we are using the system to fight against ourselves. We are defeating Ourself. I, Burning Spear, stand strong. I am the master of I man faith. I am the captain of my soul. Don't forget to buy your ticket for 700 Strong. And pick up a copy of Our Music Jah know we can't refuse it.
Keep the Spear Burning
One Love. Peace.
March 14, 2006
Langerado Music Festival
Burning Spear would like to big up Ben Harper for his warm embrace. Thank you Mr. Ben Harper for you warm feeling. The love I felt from you touch I man heart. Respect always.
We would like to thank the staff of the Langerado Music Festival. They were a pleasure to work with. The vibe was Irie. Yes, let's not forget the fans. Great festival with wonderful fans and staff. Hope to be invited again.
Special thanks to Ethan Schwartz for booking the Creation Rebel on this wonderful festival.
We would like to thank the staff of the Langerado Music Festival. They were a pleasure to work with. The vibe was Irie. Yes, let's not forget the fans. Great festival with wonderful fans and staff. Hope to be invited again.
Special thanks to Ethan Schwartz for booking the Creation Rebel on this wonderful festival.
March 07, 2006
Tell The Youth The Truth
My roots I will never forget, I will always remember the road I travel for More than 35 Years.
I man would like to say respect to Heartbeat Records for donating $1000.00 to the St. Ann's Bay Infirmary.
On August 12, 2006 I Man will be singing for Justice and Peace. I will sing for the young man who sits in the corner by the walls of the infirmary. He cannot walk or talk and know no mother or father.
I man will sing for my friend who shout out my name Rebe, short for Creation Rebel. Look where I end up.
So much time have wasted on foolish idea now its time for I Man to focus on Jah plans. Just as the Dove appear to I man on that bright morning January 1, 2006 while I bathe in Jah ocean on reggae beach.
The creator will surround all 700 of His chosen people on August 12. No, weak Heart cannot enter. We will all sip from the musical cup of Peace.
I stand strong and free. No more hide and seek, no more hot bread and butter. I Spear not coming for your supper. I open I man heart to all of my fans by opening my secret place to you.
It is good when a man or woman can think for themselves. Wise man mouth is always close. Only the fools speak too much.
They can't catch I man. I appreciate the words my mother say to me: "Son be careful, think before you move." The creator Bless and keep all mothers.
Mothers tell the youth the truth. Yes big, big, big embarrassment. Son I am not your father but your mother his your mother. Daughter I am not your father but your mother is your mother.
He who know the right and do it not shall be spank with many stripe. Yes mother, tell the youth the truth.
Music is what I have and music is what I will give. This is the concert I man have being praying for. The horns and drums will combine with the wave of the sea to create music of harmony.
I will beat my congas and send a message to all the People Of The World. The congas will say "have no fear I Burning Spear is here." Look I man in the eyes and don't you cry. Shout it out loud and clear and have no fear as I take you on a musical ride. Don't talk about Miami or Toronto, Canada. The Big Apple or Manhattan. Lets rock in time on Garvey lawn with Mr. Music.
I Spear love like every other man. Yes Spear love sweet, sweet love. So come roots and rock reggae with I man. Tell me what love can do to you. People can you tickle my soul. Are you going to allow I man to grow too old before you tickle I man soul? What more can I do to say thank you to all my fans for all these year of support?
To photo lady: thank you for your kind words. Yes my sister, I man is on a journey, we will all meet at the bank of the beautiful river right over there. Your prayer have kept I man strong. It's not easy to be Burning Spear. They can't hurt I man with their Babylon system. I am protected by all of you who know I man. Only the Fittest Of the Fittest can survive.
This wood is dry but still heavy. I am the original Creation Rebel. So when the Sun goes down I will call on all of you. Are you ready?
There will be no need for VIP pass, since all 700 strong will be VIP. No, wolf in sheep clothing will not be there also. No, reggae hustler will not be welcome.
No, Rascal will not be allowed to enter Jah Holy lawn. I am here to sing Our Music. Yes, I man cannot refuse it so you should never never point your finger at the old Rastaman or never you talk too much. Lets try again because mistake carry no face.
Are you my friend neighbor or enemy, who are you? We can show the world that we can live together. In Africa they use to chain us together. Yes we can be happy again and feel happy again. With music that set the mind at peace. Hold them little Garvey hold them, show them that we can get tough. Walk your walk to the record store for a copy of Our Music and let the lyric set your mind at peace so when we meet again you can sing along with I man.
Some people want to surround I to bring I man down, but little did they know I will never give up my throne.
Jah Bless, One Love, Keep the Spear Burning. Tell the youth the truth.
Peace.
I man would like to say respect to Heartbeat Records for donating $1000.00 to the St. Ann's Bay Infirmary.
On August 12, 2006 I Man will be singing for Justice and Peace. I will sing for the young man who sits in the corner by the walls of the infirmary. He cannot walk or talk and know no mother or father.
I man will sing for my friend who shout out my name Rebe, short for Creation Rebel. Look where I end up.
So much time have wasted on foolish idea now its time for I Man to focus on Jah plans. Just as the Dove appear to I man on that bright morning January 1, 2006 while I bathe in Jah ocean on reggae beach.
The creator will surround all 700 of His chosen people on August 12. No, weak Heart cannot enter. We will all sip from the musical cup of Peace.
I stand strong and free. No more hide and seek, no more hot bread and butter. I Spear not coming for your supper. I open I man heart to all of my fans by opening my secret place to you.
It is good when a man or woman can think for themselves. Wise man mouth is always close. Only the fools speak too much.
They can't catch I man. I appreciate the words my mother say to me: "Son be careful, think before you move." The creator Bless and keep all mothers.
Mothers tell the youth the truth. Yes big, big, big embarrassment. Son I am not your father but your mother his your mother. Daughter I am not your father but your mother is your mother.
He who know the right and do it not shall be spank with many stripe. Yes mother, tell the youth the truth.
Music is what I have and music is what I will give. This is the concert I man have being praying for. The horns and drums will combine with the wave of the sea to create music of harmony.
I will beat my congas and send a message to all the People Of The World. The congas will say "have no fear I Burning Spear is here." Look I man in the eyes and don't you cry. Shout it out loud and clear and have no fear as I take you on a musical ride. Don't talk about Miami or Toronto, Canada. The Big Apple or Manhattan. Lets rock in time on Garvey lawn with Mr. Music.
I Spear love like every other man. Yes Spear love sweet, sweet love. So come roots and rock reggae with I man. Tell me what love can do to you. People can you tickle my soul. Are you going to allow I man to grow too old before you tickle I man soul? What more can I do to say thank you to all my fans for all these year of support?
To photo lady: thank you for your kind words. Yes my sister, I man is on a journey, we will all meet at the bank of the beautiful river right over there. Your prayer have kept I man strong. It's not easy to be Burning Spear. They can't hurt I man with their Babylon system. I am protected by all of you who know I man. Only the Fittest Of the Fittest can survive.
This wood is dry but still heavy. I am the original Creation Rebel. So when the Sun goes down I will call on all of you. Are you ready?
There will be no need for VIP pass, since all 700 strong will be VIP. No, wolf in sheep clothing will not be there also. No, reggae hustler will not be welcome.
No, Rascal will not be allowed to enter Jah Holy lawn. I am here to sing Our Music. Yes, I man cannot refuse it so you should never never point your finger at the old Rastaman or never you talk too much. Lets try again because mistake carry no face.
Are you my friend neighbor or enemy, who are you? We can show the world that we can live together. In Africa they use to chain us together. Yes we can be happy again and feel happy again. With music that set the mind at peace. Hold them little Garvey hold them, show them that we can get tough. Walk your walk to the record store for a copy of Our Music and let the lyric set your mind at peace so when we meet again you can sing along with I man.
Some people want to surround I to bring I man down, but little did they know I will never give up my throne.
Jah Bless, One Love, Keep the Spear Burning. Tell the youth the truth.
Peace.
February 13, 2006
Big Up Brazil
First I man would like to say Big Up to the people of Brazil. The welcome I received from the people of Brazil really warms I man heart. I man have no idea how I arrived in Brazil, because I had no plans for Brazil. I am very happy I was in Brazil.
Much respect to the crew that travel with us. We will remember the experience.
Special thanks to the promoter Luciano Alves. And the staff of Global Television.
Brazil: Burning Spear loves you.
Burning Prophet have arrive, and he has a Spear in his hand. So behold the Spear Burning over yonder.
And if it dark the flames from the Spear will help you to fine your way home.
I man have find my way home back to Marcus Garvey Lawn. Where the spirit of the Creation Rebel now Old rastaman can feel free from the system of Babylon. When I look over yonder and cast I man eyes across the sea I know I am free.
I man will never run away, they and them that hate I would love to see I man run. Burning Spear is here to stay.
Yes people have no fear the words on the blog is from I man. I want to vibe with all my fans.
Sometime because I man remain silent people have taken the liberty to define I man. They are so many detractors among I and I. Wolf in sheep clothing who claim to know I man. I man will never give up I man throne for no silver or gold.
On August 12, 2006 I man am inviting 700 people from all over the world to join I man at Marcus Garvey lawn for a day of Burning Spear Harder Than The Best. For years I have travel to perform for all the People of the World. Now I would like you to come to my town. This show will be a benefit for the St. Ann's Bay Infirmary. I will not take one cent from the sales of the tickets.
Yes come join 700 strong for a day of unity and peace next to the sea. No weak heart shall enter this a holy lawn where I and I will stand 700 strong. Under the order of Jah Rastafari and the spirit of Marcus Garvey.
People Of The World please continue to support Our Music, lets become 40,000 strong. Show the world that roots music can sell. Buy a copy for a friend, don't burn for the friend. Come people lets keep on trying. Let the chain of music join us together.
Again I man thank you so much for all you love. The love I received from you means everything to me. I could never have help the people of the Infirmary without you.
Stay strong. One Love. Peace.
Much respect to the crew that travel with us. We will remember the experience.
Special thanks to the promoter Luciano Alves. And the staff of Global Television.
Brazil: Burning Spear loves you.
Burning Prophet have arrive, and he has a Spear in his hand. So behold the Spear Burning over yonder.
And if it dark the flames from the Spear will help you to fine your way home.
I man have find my way home back to Marcus Garvey Lawn. Where the spirit of the Creation Rebel now Old rastaman can feel free from the system of Babylon. When I look over yonder and cast I man eyes across the sea I know I am free.
I man will never run away, they and them that hate I would love to see I man run. Burning Spear is here to stay.
Yes people have no fear the words on the blog is from I man. I want to vibe with all my fans.
Sometime because I man remain silent people have taken the liberty to define I man. They are so many detractors among I and I. Wolf in sheep clothing who claim to know I man. I man will never give up I man throne for no silver or gold.
On August 12, 2006 I man am inviting 700 people from all over the world to join I man at Marcus Garvey lawn for a day of Burning Spear Harder Than The Best. For years I have travel to perform for all the People of the World. Now I would like you to come to my town. This show will be a benefit for the St. Ann's Bay Infirmary. I will not take one cent from the sales of the tickets.
Yes come join 700 strong for a day of unity and peace next to the sea. No weak heart shall enter this a holy lawn where I and I will stand 700 strong. Under the order of Jah Rastafari and the spirit of Marcus Garvey.
People Of The World please continue to support Our Music, lets become 40,000 strong. Show the world that roots music can sell. Buy a copy for a friend, don't burn for the friend. Come people lets keep on trying. Let the chain of music join us together.
Again I man thank you so much for all you love. The love I received from you means everything to me. I could never have help the people of the Infirmary without you.
Stay strong. One Love. Peace.
January 10, 2006
Door Peep Shall Not Enter
Door peep shall not enter this a holy lawn. Come wise and true man and woman lets us stand 700 strong. See Burning Spear live in concert the last Saturday in August 2006 on Marcus Garvey Lawn of the Marcus Garvey Youth Club in St. Ann's Bay, Jamaica. This is the place where I man got started. I man is requesting the honor of 700 People Of The World to witness I Man's first ever performance on Garvey Lawn under the Order Of Jah Rastafari.
People Of The World, I man spent the holiday home in Jamaica. Thanks to all of your support I was able to give back something to the St. Ann's Bay Infirmary. While I have being traveling to carry out my duty I never took time for myself and family. It's time for me to slow down, and return to my roots. Yes People Of The World, my roots I will never forget, I will alway remember the roads I travel. The Spirit of Marcus Garvey lead me right to Marcus Garvey Youth Club. Right on the beach. All I could hear in my head was it's time for me to get out of Babylon system. Anyone can be Babylon. So come lets us chant down babylon and be strong.
I man rise up out of this little island where reggae music spring from. They can't kill I man no matter what method they come with because Jah is my driver. Jah will drive them back from whence they come. He will not leave one up on another. They could be small as a mustard seeds.
My way is long and the road is foggy foggy. Jah is I and I eye sight.
I man want to be loved for who I am and not for what people think I have. I never got into music to become rich. I man is not driven by money. I am a Creation Rebel, the Africian Postman. So many times I would leave my family go on tour and come home without money. I am happy to be rich in mind and spirit.
Looking forward to see 700 people of the world doing their country walk at Marcus Garvey Youth Club in August 2006. Don't forget to buy a copy of Our Music for yourself and a friend. Thanks to you for your support of Our Music, this is the best selling CD for Burning Spear. We have to show the world that roots music can sell. Lets keep on moving right to the record store to show the world that we can move together as one musically.
Ticket for the 700 strong will be sold on Burning Spear on line store for $30.00 USD. Only 700 ticket will be sold. The first 300 ticket sold will be given free signed t-shirt.
Thank you for your support
Spear.
People Of The World, I man spent the holiday home in Jamaica. Thanks to all of your support I was able to give back something to the St. Ann's Bay Infirmary. While I have being traveling to carry out my duty I never took time for myself and family. It's time for me to slow down, and return to my roots. Yes People Of The World, my roots I will never forget, I will alway remember the roads I travel. The Spirit of Marcus Garvey lead me right to Marcus Garvey Youth Club. Right on the beach. All I could hear in my head was it's time for me to get out of Babylon system. Anyone can be Babylon. So come lets us chant down babylon and be strong.
I man rise up out of this little island where reggae music spring from. They can't kill I man no matter what method they come with because Jah is my driver. Jah will drive them back from whence they come. He will not leave one up on another. They could be small as a mustard seeds.
My way is long and the road is foggy foggy. Jah is I and I eye sight.
I man want to be loved for who I am and not for what people think I have. I never got into music to become rich. I man is not driven by money. I am a Creation Rebel, the Africian Postman. So many times I would leave my family go on tour and come home without money. I am happy to be rich in mind and spirit.
Looking forward to see 700 people of the world doing their country walk at Marcus Garvey Youth Club in August 2006. Don't forget to buy a copy of Our Music for yourself and a friend. Thanks to you for your support of Our Music, this is the best selling CD for Burning Spear. We have to show the world that roots music can sell. Lets keep on moving right to the record store to show the world that we can move together as one musically.
Ticket for the 700 strong will be sold on Burning Spear on line store for $30.00 USD. Only 700 ticket will be sold. The first 300 ticket sold will be given free signed t-shirt.
Thank you for your support
Spear.
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