Greeting to all the people of the world. As I sit here to write this journal I would like each and everyone to think about those words. So many times we let our lives become affected by what other people say when we know we should not. So now let us all just agree that "he say, she say" means nobody say and the next time someone enter your life with what he or she say just close the doors of your heart and send the "he say, she say" messenger on its way. Just a simple reply like the spiritual master: “Is That So.”
Let's reason for a second in life. There are no accidents and everything that happen is for a reason whether it be good or what we consider bad. There are no bad experience, it is how we respond to the events.
I know for sure Jah Is Real. On Wednesday I went into the city to pick up a piece of equipment I left at Magic Shop studio. We decided to get something to eat but the restaurant was not ready until 5 PM so Sonia and I decided to take a walk. First this man chased me down breathless to ask me if I was Burning Spear. I reply yes. He say: "I know it was you just by the way how you walk." He then gave me such a blessing in his greeting I man was touch with emotion. As we continue on our journey we came across this book store that sell sage and incense and many meditation items, this is where I was to be, we brought several items. I have been on this block so many times and never see that book store because the time was not right.
We all have to believe in the power of love. So many time people thinks happiness come from having things and money and they always want to be in someone else shoes. As you all know one size never fits all. What someone think they might be doing to so call hurt you or I might turn out to be the best things they could ever have done. And if we don’t react to them they have no power over us. And it all become their situation, not yours or mine. Everything just come and goes, nothing goes on for ever.
“Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow it empties today of its strength” - Corrie Ten Boom.
I too now search for books that will give I man insights on things just like fans will search for I and other artist records. We have to support the positive message whether it be in form of music or books.
“You can never step in the same river twice” - Heraclitus.
As the water keep flowing for I man Winston Rodney I have no regrets about my musical life. I have always say it. I never wanted to be a star, that was not my goal. Jah choose I man to spread his message in form of music; the work of His Majesty must be done.
Humble yourself my children humble yourself my little ones. Freedom must come from all the wars of the world, your sacrifice will not go in vain. We all know that war is no good, too many youths are dieing who is at fault is a question I man ask. We are all the Lion and Lioness in Jah Kingdom so Zion I awake and let us fill our spiritual lamp with oil of love and peace because the wise man will knock at our door and we must be ready to love like we mean it.
If I man never do another live performance it is ok. I am not chasing down anything at sixty three years old. I don’t feel like I am left out of anything. My bags are now always packed and at the door for Jamaica. Jah have now take me on another side of the business to control my music and to set things up so I man music will be free from all record labels. I am putting this in writing so that even when I and Sonia journey on this earth is over no record label will be allow to exploited the music I own on my labels. It will simply stop selling. I will not leave it to the next generation to make that decision. They might not be as strong as I and Sonia. The price we paid for freedom was very high but well worth it. There will be no compromise in my desire to be free musically.
I hope my fans will understand how my heart fill with emotion for them, and how they have bless my life with so much love. I want to say this now so I will not forget. I love you all for loving I man Winston Rodney aka Burning Spear. Let me not wait till tomorrow to say this, let me say it now while I am in the moment of peace and blessing you all gave me. Yes these moments that tears flow from I man eyes to reflect on your love for I man without compromise. I say it's never good bye but hello to the ones that love like they mean it.
One Love. Peace. Keep The Spear Burning.
March 30, 2008
March 23, 2008
I Have To Share This Story
As I sat to write this breaking news I have to share this story with you and honor two person that have work so hard for reggae music yet their names are never mention. Sometime over the winter Sonia got a call from Russell Gerlach volunteering to help her get The Burning Spear Experience out to the both radio and press media.....
Sonia reply to Russ only to those you know who will play the music. We have lost all faith in the radio and media world only a few still play real music. Russ and Sonia work it out and things were great,
Them Russ decided to set up a few radio interview. Little did I know the events to follow. One of the interviews was with TK Smith, Russ and TK came over to visit us. I had the camera set up in my living room to interview everyone that enter my house, Sonia say" Spear you should interview TK," Russ ask the question and we had a really nice interview from TK. Tk his one of those radio DJ never forget a Burning Spear Earth day he make sure to celebrate this day with a phone call and I was happy to do an interview with TK that I play on my radio station. When we return from Jamaica Russell telephone Sonia to inform her that he had a lost in his family, I must say thank you Russ I know it was not easy for you these past few weeks we here at Burning Music production thank you and honor you for your strength and courage in this time. You have given reggae music a lot. Now back to TK, Russ also inform us of the passing of TK on March 16, 2008 at 40 years old. Words could not express the shock we felt, All I could say Jah Is Real , I have this young man interview expressing himself in such a positive way and I must honor him for his work in this music business that when unnoticed to some. R.I.P in peace my brother TK Smith...
We are now working on the cover of Jah is Real album getting ready to decide on a released date. I man could never be more excited the energy on this album is for real.
On the day I recorded the title track I remember crying I know someone was making the biggest sacrifice of her life for this music to be free and for I man Spear. I man is truly grateful to Jah for giving I man the wisdom and the words to sing. I know the Lion Of Judah shall break every chain and give I and I the victory.
No way was this new album would end up in any other hands but mines. I will be the only one to sell this new studio work. Things and time have change, I say to you the people of the world you are the true hero behind the roots music. The power is in your hands.
If on my space site I have over 36,000 friends and each friend buy one CD that will be over 36,000 CDs sold. I can send at least 10 person on a trip to Jamaica. You the people are the best PR out there for independent grassroots artist, The real power are in your hands, not in the hands of record labels or MTV and magazine.
Artist are now running for their life from records labels and distribution labels they have treated artist so bad that none want to work with them. and the good labels are suffering for the bad ones. Pretty soon they all will be sitting in an empty office blaming each other for what is ahead of them.
Times are changing and thanks to the internet many will be face with many law suit. And yes indeed they will end up paying millions to many artist that they simple take over there works and give themselves ownership.
Again I say if I sell one record I am happy than to sell 30,000 and never get paid. We are not afraid to pack the CDs in our car and go from State to State and set up flea markets in every State if that what we must do. To avoid getting the wrong people in the contest we are moving a bit slow. We only need fans that would like a trip to Jamaica we are not hiring anyone to work with Burning Music. Spread the message in the music in your area and we will send you to Jamaica in fine style. Watch the behind the scene photo of Jah is Real shoot and you will see beautiful Jamaica. History will recall all you great fans that took matters into your hands. Jah Is Real ....
Our Heart shall be as one, we stand strong ......
Sonia reply to Russ only to those you know who will play the music. We have lost all faith in the radio and media world only a few still play real music. Russ and Sonia work it out and things were great,
Them Russ decided to set up a few radio interview. Little did I know the events to follow. One of the interviews was with TK Smith, Russ and TK came over to visit us. I had the camera set up in my living room to interview everyone that enter my house, Sonia say" Spear you should interview TK," Russ ask the question and we had a really nice interview from TK. Tk his one of those radio DJ never forget a Burning Spear Earth day he make sure to celebrate this day with a phone call and I was happy to do an interview with TK that I play on my radio station. When we return from Jamaica Russell telephone Sonia to inform her that he had a lost in his family, I must say thank you Russ I know it was not easy for you these past few weeks we here at Burning Music production thank you and honor you for your strength and courage in this time. You have given reggae music a lot. Now back to TK, Russ also inform us of the passing of TK on March 16, 2008 at 40 years old. Words could not express the shock we felt, All I could say Jah Is Real , I have this young man interview expressing himself in such a positive way and I must honor him for his work in this music business that when unnoticed to some. R.I.P in peace my brother TK Smith...
We are now working on the cover of Jah is Real album getting ready to decide on a released date. I man could never be more excited the energy on this album is for real.
On the day I recorded the title track I remember crying I know someone was making the biggest sacrifice of her life for this music to be free and for I man Spear. I man is truly grateful to Jah for giving I man the wisdom and the words to sing. I know the Lion Of Judah shall break every chain and give I and I the victory.
No way was this new album would end up in any other hands but mines. I will be the only one to sell this new studio work. Things and time have change, I say to you the people of the world you are the true hero behind the roots music. The power is in your hands.
If on my space site I have over 36,000 friends and each friend buy one CD that will be over 36,000 CDs sold. I can send at least 10 person on a trip to Jamaica. You the people are the best PR out there for independent grassroots artist, The real power are in your hands, not in the hands of record labels or MTV and magazine.
Artist are now running for their life from records labels and distribution labels they have treated artist so bad that none want to work with them. and the good labels are suffering for the bad ones. Pretty soon they all will be sitting in an empty office blaming each other for what is ahead of them.
Times are changing and thanks to the internet many will be face with many law suit. And yes indeed they will end up paying millions to many artist that they simple take over there works and give themselves ownership.
Again I say if I sell one record I am happy than to sell 30,000 and never get paid. We are not afraid to pack the CDs in our car and go from State to State and set up flea markets in every State if that what we must do. To avoid getting the wrong people in the contest we are moving a bit slow. We only need fans that would like a trip to Jamaica we are not hiring anyone to work with Burning Music. Spread the message in the music in your area and we will send you to Jamaica in fine style. Watch the behind the scene photo of Jah is Real shoot and you will see beautiful Jamaica. History will recall all you great fans that took matters into your hands. Jah Is Real ....
Our Heart shall be as one, we stand strong ......
March 21, 2008
Thank You
How can I say thank you enough to all the people of the world, On March 1 ,2008 I Burning Spear became 63 years old, The day started with a great fruit basket from my brethen Keith, that was the first sign of a successful day to come.
Then Sonia and I headed off to Magic Shop studio with our heart feeling so bless, the night before I say to Sonia Birthday are not about big party for I man "Its a about life to be able to be here today ,and just to be healthy is enough for I man. What more can I ask for Jah have given I man more than I could dream for myself
Sometime we say we are happy yet we are not happy because we base our happiness on other people or on the out come of things we let people drag us into to determine our happiness.
Well I am happy and I have all intention to remain happy, this was my present to myself. I will live my life in the present moments, and keep my ego in check not to react to what others think I should react to.
We arrive at Magic Shop to connect with Doug and Kirstin and Amy and Chris Daley and Brian to put the final touch on Jah Is Real. We were later joined by Sonny and Janet and brother Asher and Dave O'. Yes we had a listening party for these wonderful friends that take the time to join I man in the studio.
Oh what wonderful gifts of meaning they brought with them. I could felt the thought they put into the gifts they bring for the old Rastaman.
The energy was running high in Magic Shop Studio love and peace was every where,Yes I was really happy and relaxed, this was the first time I ever had a listening session for my fans, I wanted them to hear this new studio work, Jah Is Real. No this is not my ego I am just a proud servant of His Majesty that have stand the test of time.
With all the excitement in the studio Kirstin and her crew with Doug was able to work on the EPK, I made sure to remind Doug to wear his hat for the interview we did together, Kirstin and her crew stay focus they turn the studio into their own movie set. I am so sure I choose the right person for the job, Thank you Kirstin and crew for a wonderful job. You all are really talented.
So by now you must be wondering who won the dinner with I man ? Well it was Amy I was honored to have Amy with I man in the studio her postive vibes and kind words her true love for Burning Spear music make her a fan to be honor.
I must also mention Sonny and Janet that took the time to be with us. I was not able to go to dinner because I had to work with Chris Daley on the mixing of Jah Is Real so Mrs Rodney sit in for me. From what I hear they all had a wonderful time. Finally we have completed Jah Is Real the album was mix by Chris Daley in Magic shop. I must give a special thanks to Brian for working with I man side by side in Magic Shop studio we made magic Brian,
WE all tease Brian about Jah Is real album we say its Brian baby ,and now he have to let her go to the world. Brian I say son Jah Is Real and you truly are the future of the music, never lose that innocent and patience you have. I admire you for not possessing any form of ego, Stay strong Jah Is Real. The world will embrace our baby with love.
Oh what wonderful harmonies I had on Jah Is Real, yes lady Peachena and her choir did it again with love, The sweet sound of their voices light up Magic shop,Thank you Lady P for your prayer, it was truly healing to Sonia, My sister with prayer and faith we will move mountain Jah brought us all togather on Jah Is Real for a reason,
Sisters are touching sisters with prayers healing of the spirite and soul, Oh so much love coming from the heart of great women determine to be strong and to support each other. They are hearing the silent cry that are coming from the soul of their sisters ,and are answering back with prayers.and a warm embraced.
I must say thank you all for the kind posts, I have to say this friend got it right about Burning Spear, yes I have never taken any loan from any record label, I owe none any money I was able to accomplish all by myself with the help of JAH always providing a way for Iand I . No matter what I face Jah Is alway there for I and I from 1969 until this time. I am the fittest of the fittest proud to be the african postman. Who Jah bless no man can curse I Spear is not the worse this orginial will stay orginial I will never look back . I have paid all my dues in this music business now at sixty three years old I am happy and free music wise, nothing never happen before the time. Thank you for your words.
Yes the contest is on for a trip to Jamaica we are looking at all the names and will be in touch with everyone to choose the right person for each State. Due to the fact we want none that looking for more that what we are offering. anyone seeking employment or other hidden request please dont apply . Only apply if you love Burning Spear music and would like to win a trip to Jamaica by spreading the message in the music.
Tune in to Dave O" on Burning Sound at Live 365.com
Then Sonia and I headed off to Magic Shop studio with our heart feeling so bless, the night before I say to Sonia Birthday are not about big party for I man "Its a about life to be able to be here today ,and just to be healthy is enough for I man. What more can I ask for Jah have given I man more than I could dream for myself
Sometime we say we are happy yet we are not happy because we base our happiness on other people or on the out come of things we let people drag us into to determine our happiness.
Well I am happy and I have all intention to remain happy, this was my present to myself. I will live my life in the present moments, and keep my ego in check not to react to what others think I should react to.
We arrive at Magic Shop to connect with Doug and Kirstin and Amy and Chris Daley and Brian to put the final touch on Jah Is Real. We were later joined by Sonny and Janet and brother Asher and Dave O'. Yes we had a listening party for these wonderful friends that take the time to join I man in the studio.
Oh what wonderful gifts of meaning they brought with them. I could felt the thought they put into the gifts they bring for the old Rastaman.
The energy was running high in Magic Shop Studio love and peace was every where,Yes I was really happy and relaxed, this was the first time I ever had a listening session for my fans, I wanted them to hear this new studio work, Jah Is Real. No this is not my ego I am just a proud servant of His Majesty that have stand the test of time.
With all the excitement in the studio Kirstin and her crew with Doug was able to work on the EPK, I made sure to remind Doug to wear his hat for the interview we did together, Kirstin and her crew stay focus they turn the studio into their own movie set. I am so sure I choose the right person for the job, Thank you Kirstin and crew for a wonderful job. You all are really talented.
So by now you must be wondering who won the dinner with I man ? Well it was Amy I was honored to have Amy with I man in the studio her postive vibes and kind words her true love for Burning Spear music make her a fan to be honor.
I must also mention Sonny and Janet that took the time to be with us. I was not able to go to dinner because I had to work with Chris Daley on the mixing of Jah Is Real so Mrs Rodney sit in for me. From what I hear they all had a wonderful time. Finally we have completed Jah Is Real the album was mix by Chris Daley in Magic shop. I must give a special thanks to Brian for working with I man side by side in Magic Shop studio we made magic Brian,
WE all tease Brian about Jah Is real album we say its Brian baby ,and now he have to let her go to the world. Brian I say son Jah Is Real and you truly are the future of the music, never lose that innocent and patience you have. I admire you for not possessing any form of ego, Stay strong Jah Is Real. The world will embrace our baby with love.
Oh what wonderful harmonies I had on Jah Is Real, yes lady Peachena and her choir did it again with love, The sweet sound of their voices light up Magic shop,Thank you Lady P for your prayer, it was truly healing to Sonia, My sister with prayer and faith we will move mountain Jah brought us all togather on Jah Is Real for a reason,
Sisters are touching sisters with prayers healing of the spirite and soul, Oh so much love coming from the heart of great women determine to be strong and to support each other. They are hearing the silent cry that are coming from the soul of their sisters ,and are answering back with prayers.and a warm embraced.
I must say thank you all for the kind posts, I have to say this friend got it right about Burning Spear, yes I have never taken any loan from any record label, I owe none any money I was able to accomplish all by myself with the help of JAH always providing a way for Iand I . No matter what I face Jah Is alway there for I and I from 1969 until this time. I am the fittest of the fittest proud to be the african postman. Who Jah bless no man can curse I Spear is not the worse this orginial will stay orginial I will never look back . I have paid all my dues in this music business now at sixty three years old I am happy and free music wise, nothing never happen before the time. Thank you for your words.
Yes the contest is on for a trip to Jamaica we are looking at all the names and will be in touch with everyone to choose the right person for each State. Due to the fact we want none that looking for more that what we are offering. anyone seeking employment or other hidden request please dont apply . Only apply if you love Burning Spear music and would like to win a trip to Jamaica by spreading the message in the music.
Tune in to Dave O" on Burning Sound at Live 365.com
Jah Is Real
Greeting to all the people of the world, Well I man just return from Jamaica we did a fantastic photo shoot in Jamaica for the cover of Jah Is Real. The photographer Alexei and his crew was wonderful to work with, we all had an amazing time in Jamaica. Eric Santiago I call him stylee make sure the old Rastaman look fresh. After the positive vibes in the studio I man was off to Jamaica relax and ready to finally capture the cover of Jah Is Real. I just could not wait for this photo shoot; I had finally seen the vision of what I truly wanted. The vibes was right we all were laughing talking it was just one happy family traveling to various locations in St Ann’s. To quote Alexei “Spear I want to capture you on camera like you has never being capture before”. Alexei choose all the location very carefully, and the weather was perfect. How can I explain how beautiful Jamaica is I am always amaze at her beauty, we found secret waters falls. On the final day of shooting Alexei found this beautiful water fall that run right into the sea. I could not believe my eyes at such wonder of nature. I am from St Ann, and I never know this exists. We found paradise, thank you Alexei and crew. We will post the behind the scene picture taken by Andrea in the photo gallery. see gallery 14
I must also give a shout out to Sunny Boy and Krystal
Its always a healing feeling for I man went I go home, I have to always give thanks to His Majesty for all the blessing he as given to I man. Just to hear the sweet sound of the birds and see all the stars in the sky, and that breeze that blew so fresh and mild how can I let my thought run wild? The night before the final photo shoot Sonia was complaining about not going to the beach little did she know that we would end up in paradise on the final day, and Jah would lead us to this secret water falls where the river water meet the sea water. As she sit on the rock lost in moment Alexei say “Spear Sonia is stress but you know what I have some great photo of her”. Its not easy to be Sonia, I later told Sonia and she said “Spear I was just letting it all go in the river water and the sea just heal my soul, I am happy to be home”.
Its spring time again the bird start to build her nest right at I man door step. We have no idea if it’s the same bird. Just happy to know the bird feels safe to return home.
Lets reason about touring for a minute,” I man don’t miss the road one bit I miss the fans but not the road. Its very important for any artist to take time for themselves. It’s a very hard life on the road for reggae artist. Words cannot explain how happy I am just to be home. Simple is home sleep in my own bed. As you can see I will work just make it very easy for myself and my band. Sonia is learning the distribution business very well and things are falling into place, yes it will take time but we are very patience. I man have no problem losing first ,win later. We are sticking to Jah plan not the plan of man that fill with greed and jealousy and egos. We are staying positive and put our trust In Jah Rastafari.
Kirsten is working on the EPK and we are gearing up to launch a new line of Jah Is Real t shirt and bags for the first time military jackets. The contest is on and we will be in touch with everyone that enters, together we will work to spread the message in the music. Jah Is Real coming soon. Bird at is quiet nest foxes in their hole man at his peaceful rest let give praise . . .. .
I must also give a shout out to Sunny Boy and Krystal
Its always a healing feeling for I man went I go home, I have to always give thanks to His Majesty for all the blessing he as given to I man. Just to hear the sweet sound of the birds and see all the stars in the sky, and that breeze that blew so fresh and mild how can I let my thought run wild? The night before the final photo shoot Sonia was complaining about not going to the beach little did she know that we would end up in paradise on the final day, and Jah would lead us to this secret water falls where the river water meet the sea water. As she sit on the rock lost in moment Alexei say “Spear Sonia is stress but you know what I have some great photo of her”. Its not easy to be Sonia, I later told Sonia and she said “Spear I was just letting it all go in the river water and the sea just heal my soul, I am happy to be home”.
Its spring time again the bird start to build her nest right at I man door step. We have no idea if it’s the same bird. Just happy to know the bird feels safe to return home.
Lets reason about touring for a minute,” I man don’t miss the road one bit I miss the fans but not the road. Its very important for any artist to take time for themselves. It’s a very hard life on the road for reggae artist. Words cannot explain how happy I am just to be home. Simple is home sleep in my own bed. As you can see I will work just make it very easy for myself and my band. Sonia is learning the distribution business very well and things are falling into place, yes it will take time but we are very patience. I man have no problem losing first ,win later. We are sticking to Jah plan not the plan of man that fill with greed and jealousy and egos. We are staying positive and put our trust In Jah Rastafari.
Kirsten is working on the EPK and we are gearing up to launch a new line of Jah Is Real t shirt and bags for the first time military jackets. The contest is on and we will be in touch with everyone that enters, together we will work to spread the message in the music. Jah Is Real coming soon. Bird at is quiet nest foxes in their hole man at his peaceful rest let give praise . . .. .
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