First I must say Happy Earth Strong to Marcus Mosiah Garvey this day I celebrate and so honor to be chosen to keep the memory of this great leader alive. Marcus Mosiah Garvey was a great speaker a man way before his time, now all of his words are coming to pass.
My morning started with a phone call to my brethren and we both shout out at the same time Happy Earth day to Marcus Garvey and how grateful we are for the words he left us. Sonia was in the office crying I ask why you are crying. She say "Spear I cannot believe we make it through to see today and to read the poem Emanuel posted on the forum that Marcus Garvey wrote,” slowly she read the poem to me. After a discussion on the poem and a bit of refection we both when to our Bikram Yoga class. Before we leave she put up the song Grandfather from the new Album Jah Is Real on the MySpace site and I hang the black/ red and green flag on my front door.
Yes I am proud to be a man of 63 years old and to be gray, I don’t have any intention to pretend that I am in my thirty I accept my age and his happy to be myself. No dye for me to look younger than I am.
Every day I get request from bands wanting to open for me at various shows, and it often puzzle me, why I never get request on how we can come together to strength the distribution of our music or to ask how am I doing. I and my partner work hard every day to stay independent and we faces many challenges, yet we stand strong . What I learn none can do anything for you that you cannot do for yourselves. Just like the person that pretend to be a journalist so he could get promotion CDs to sell on EBay before the released date, we live in a world of where people are chosen wealth over knowledge and it is causing them more than what they gain. Anything that come too easy with cause you shame in the end. If you cut the line and jump to the front of the line in the end you will be right back at the back of the line where you belong in the first place. Life is a journey with many twist and turn and you will always ended up right back where you start from. Is this person that rush to eBay to make money from Jah is Real hurting Burning Spear or himself. I say he is hurting himself look what happen to so many record label and companies that the tide turn on, It too will turn on the entire illegal Pirate, and If you are not a part of the solution then you must be a part of the problem.
These are the words that Jah have Emanuel posted this morning to remind Sonia and me just to be calm, and keep cool, Keep cool no matter what come our way. You can read more on the forum.
Suns have set and suns will rise
Upon many gloomy lives;
Those who sit around and say:
"Nothing good comes down our way."
Some say: "What's the use to try,
Life is awful hard and dry."
If they'd bring such news to you,
This is what you ought to do.
Chorus
Let no trouble worry you;
Keep cool, keep cool!
Don't get hot like some folk do,
Keep cool, keep cool!
What's the use of prancing high
While the world goes smiling by.
You can win if you would try,
Keep cool, keep cool.
From the hands of this young lion in Sweden Jah send us a message. He knew that our way will be long and the road is still going to be foggy but he will be I and I eyes sights.
Both Sonia and I never thought our live would be touch by so many wonderful people. Jim and George thanks for sticking with us through the good time and the time we call learning time, As Kevin would say Daddy college don’t come free, you have to pay your tuition and earn your degree.
Marcus Garvey and all the great men and women that fought for our rights knew that we cannot have any fear. None can hold any power over you or me if we don’t allow them to do so. I have seen and hear the so call strong cry and the so call weak smile. Anyone that seeks wealth over knowledge cannot gain the happiness this earth has to offer.
I am truly blessed because Jah Is Real will leave from my hands into your hands. On this day august 17,2008 I Burning Spear present Jah Is Real to you this is the day I will always remember, I will follow in the foot step of Marcus Mosiah Garvey to be self reliance , I will not compromise and will stick to the plan because I am grassroot. Jah is Real will make history for the first time I record an album that took a life unto its own. Jah had position all the players he wanted in line. The sea and the river became a part of his plan, the Creator wanted to show both you and I that he is real, and we should never have any fear or doubts his plan for us.
Mr Garvey break the cycle of fear and he didn’t care, I Burning Spear will keep cool, keep cool.
Jah Is Real and he will help me to overcome the devil.
August 17, 2008
July 12, 2008
Finally I Will Reap What I Sow
First I must say greeting to all the people of the world, I attempt to write this journal about three times, and couldn’t find the words to express myself to you the way I wanted to. So I retreated until Jah send me the words. After more than 37 years in the music business I will finally reap what I sow, it was a lesson in strength and determination to stay the course no matter what. I couldn’t envision what was coming my way in form of the fear and intimation and extortion of money and destruction of property by a few in the music business. These unconscious ones left no stone unturned to destroy my business because they could no longer reap all the fruit of Burning Spear labor. One thing they forget was to have an exit plan; they had the power of a big record label advising as what to do, so they never thought they would have the need for an exit plan. To them we would simple go away, little did they know we would stand strong.
This is not a fight about money for us it’s about integrity and honesty, equal /rights for all, None should ever had to endure what we when through without a cause, and the entire world need to know about it, if we remain silent and don’t speak up either in blog or journal and other media this system of intimation will continue against reggae artist.
So many of my peer or no longer with us, and never got the chance to reap what they sow we are the foundation of reggae music and we desire to be treated with respect. We have alright to say no, and that no should be taken and honor just like any other no. we are they that being through great tribulation to bring the music to the people, and yet we made nothing from it. What I learn from all of this is to be patience and not force anything allows nature to takes it course and everything will fall into place at the right time.
I no longer ask why? I see why. My partner and I never mine standing alone; we accepted all the twist and turn that came our way. Jah send many to stand at our right hand, and to gentle guide us on this mission.
This day I received the first shipment of Jah is Real what a joy it was to open the first CD and to play it, we had tears of joy in our eyes, Just knowing that this Cd will never be in anyone warehouse made us cry. We reflect on Our Music and The Never remix all the work we put into those albums and never received a cent even though we manufacture and paid for everything. Many are amaze how we endure to make Jah is Real
some even say Burning Spear is a million heir, I Burning Spear is not a million heir I am not a rich man, just a Rastaman. Jah is so Real to I man, he always provide all I need just at the right time. No power stronger that the power of love, and humbleness. Jah can make a weak man strong; don’t think for one moment that Jah did not make me weak just to make me strong again. Mistake carries no face, and I have made mistake and paid the price. We are all one people on our journey of life we will slip and fall, the choice we make are how long we take to rise up from the ground and dust ourselves off , accept the torch of life and shine brighter than before.
Don’t let yourself be intimidated by other people words, or look for approval from anyone but the Creator. We must know who we are, and what our purpose here is on Jah creation. To please other and make ourselves unhappy? Or to close out the unnecessary desire of others, and say yes to our life. Changes are a part of life, and we must embrace changes. After all what have happen to I and my family in the past three years, they never expect us to survive, and for I man to still continue in this music business, and to build one of I man best album in 10 years.
I never got swell headed and run away, as you all know I am taking Bikram yoga, and Sonia and her friend all are waiting for the old man to take a knee and sit on the mat, so we all have a joke about it. I have never succumbed to the heat in the room. While they at time have, and they are younger than I man Spear. I never lost my focus, and let my mind wander out of the room. Years of touring I have learn how to condition my mine and thoughts.
The wood dry but it still heavy. I man sit on the rock in the center of the river where the sea and the river meet each other one hot and one cold yet they flow in perfect harmony. At times they bubble and splash against the rock right in the center of the root of the tree. The cover of Jah is Real I Spear is finally at peace for real. I made up my mine never to let anyone disturb my peace. I sit confident knowing Jah is Real we will now finally reap all we have sow in an abundance, our time have come and none cannot stop us now.
I must say thank you to Brian Thorn and all the staff of magic Shop, for the love and respect they show I man Spear, Brian will always remain in my heart, and I know he will accomplish great things in this music business. Brain has a gift not many have, we are so much alike he knows that I Spear don’t like talking too much and he work right within my silent. What a gift this young man as. It did not matter what was going on outside the studio the moment I arrive at Magic shop and see Brian, we just when to work. Life has no accident and Jah Know I needed someone humble and meek.
My fans are truly a fans on a mission they stick with us while we are on our journey, and I must acknowledge them for their hard work, yes Jim Rupert I Burning Spear would like to say thank you for getting us the information on the independent stores, to open our eyes to the many avenue available to us to get our music in the stores. What independent means to I man is freedom, and I thank you for being a fan on a mission. At last I am a freeman musically. No more crying my brother no crying no stopping, we must go through. And to all that send message of encouragement I thank you all so much and I looking forward for us to making history on August 17, 2008.
Jah is real Burning Spear finally will reap from what he sows this release will be in honor of all those that were willing to fight for the rights of all people to be free without regards to race. Heroes were made out of the weak and humble, Jah made them strong; they had no problem standing alone. It did not matter if they were throwing into jail, or lost their life, they know they had a work to do. Any it did not matter what they had to endure. History can now recall those great man and woman that were willing to stand up for our rights.
I must also say thank you to my lawyer Mr. Percy for believing in us, and standing strong with us. I must tell you a bit about Mr. Percy. We had consulted many lawyers we wanted to make sure we were right and not dreaming. Everyone was shock and couldn’t believe this case was for real. So when they try to silent Sonia by filing claims that she threaten them without telling the entire story of what they did to us, and that Sonia was only defending herself against them, Jah send Mr. Percy. Sonia at first did not trust anyone and wanted to be left alone. Mr. Percy call her and she hide from him. Then he call me and say Spear tell your wife to call me I don’t want any money I want to clear her name. She was setup and it’s not right, and I will do this for nothing if I have to. Tell her to stop hiding and call me I am not going to allow her to ruin her name, I understand what happen and its wrong. So here again Jah send someone to stand with us, Mr... Percy is a strong man that believes in equal rights for all. He did not care that my name was Burning Spear to quote Mr. Percy “ I am glad I am not from the music world” so I come to this case fresh and clear, my job is to get justice for you and your wife and I will. They had no exit Plan, but Jah had one for us.
Wow the time flies fast thank you for allowing me to share my thoughts with you.
Jah is real.
This is not a fight about money for us it’s about integrity and honesty, equal /rights for all, None should ever had to endure what we when through without a cause, and the entire world need to know about it, if we remain silent and don’t speak up either in blog or journal and other media this system of intimation will continue against reggae artist.
So many of my peer or no longer with us, and never got the chance to reap what they sow we are the foundation of reggae music and we desire to be treated with respect. We have alright to say no, and that no should be taken and honor just like any other no. we are they that being through great tribulation to bring the music to the people, and yet we made nothing from it. What I learn from all of this is to be patience and not force anything allows nature to takes it course and everything will fall into place at the right time.
I no longer ask why? I see why. My partner and I never mine standing alone; we accepted all the twist and turn that came our way. Jah send many to stand at our right hand, and to gentle guide us on this mission.
This day I received the first shipment of Jah is Real what a joy it was to open the first CD and to play it, we had tears of joy in our eyes, Just knowing that this Cd will never be in anyone warehouse made us cry. We reflect on Our Music and The Never remix all the work we put into those albums and never received a cent even though we manufacture and paid for everything. Many are amaze how we endure to make Jah is Real
some even say Burning Spear is a million heir, I Burning Spear is not a million heir I am not a rich man, just a Rastaman. Jah is so Real to I man, he always provide all I need just at the right time. No power stronger that the power of love, and humbleness. Jah can make a weak man strong; don’t think for one moment that Jah did not make me weak just to make me strong again. Mistake carries no face, and I have made mistake and paid the price. We are all one people on our journey of life we will slip and fall, the choice we make are how long we take to rise up from the ground and dust ourselves off , accept the torch of life and shine brighter than before.
Don’t let yourself be intimidated by other people words, or look for approval from anyone but the Creator. We must know who we are, and what our purpose here is on Jah creation. To please other and make ourselves unhappy? Or to close out the unnecessary desire of others, and say yes to our life. Changes are a part of life, and we must embrace changes. After all what have happen to I and my family in the past three years, they never expect us to survive, and for I man to still continue in this music business, and to build one of I man best album in 10 years.
I never got swell headed and run away, as you all know I am taking Bikram yoga, and Sonia and her friend all are waiting for the old man to take a knee and sit on the mat, so we all have a joke about it. I have never succumbed to the heat in the room. While they at time have, and they are younger than I man Spear. I never lost my focus, and let my mind wander out of the room. Years of touring I have learn how to condition my mine and thoughts.
The wood dry but it still heavy. I man sit on the rock in the center of the river where the sea and the river meet each other one hot and one cold yet they flow in perfect harmony. At times they bubble and splash against the rock right in the center of the root of the tree. The cover of Jah is Real I Spear is finally at peace for real. I made up my mine never to let anyone disturb my peace. I sit confident knowing Jah is Real we will now finally reap all we have sow in an abundance, our time have come and none cannot stop us now.
I must say thank you to Brian Thorn and all the staff of magic Shop, for the love and respect they show I man Spear, Brian will always remain in my heart, and I know he will accomplish great things in this music business. Brain has a gift not many have, we are so much alike he knows that I Spear don’t like talking too much and he work right within my silent. What a gift this young man as. It did not matter what was going on outside the studio the moment I arrive at Magic shop and see Brian, we just when to work. Life has no accident and Jah Know I needed someone humble and meek.
My fans are truly a fans on a mission they stick with us while we are on our journey, and I must acknowledge them for their hard work, yes Jim Rupert I Burning Spear would like to say thank you for getting us the information on the independent stores, to open our eyes to the many avenue available to us to get our music in the stores. What independent means to I man is freedom, and I thank you for being a fan on a mission. At last I am a freeman musically. No more crying my brother no crying no stopping, we must go through. And to all that send message of encouragement I thank you all so much and I looking forward for us to making history on August 17, 2008.
Jah is real Burning Spear finally will reap from what he sows this release will be in honor of all those that were willing to fight for the rights of all people to be free without regards to race. Heroes were made out of the weak and humble, Jah made them strong; they had no problem standing alone. It did not matter if they were throwing into jail, or lost their life, they know they had a work to do. Any it did not matter what they had to endure. History can now recall those great man and woman that were willing to stand up for our rights.
I must also say thank you to my lawyer Mr. Percy for believing in us, and standing strong with us. I must tell you a bit about Mr. Percy. We had consulted many lawyers we wanted to make sure we were right and not dreaming. Everyone was shock and couldn’t believe this case was for real. So when they try to silent Sonia by filing claims that she threaten them without telling the entire story of what they did to us, and that Sonia was only defending herself against them, Jah send Mr. Percy. Sonia at first did not trust anyone and wanted to be left alone. Mr. Percy call her and she hide from him. Then he call me and say Spear tell your wife to call me I don’t want any money I want to clear her name. She was setup and it’s not right, and I will do this for nothing if I have to. Tell her to stop hiding and call me I am not going to allow her to ruin her name, I understand what happen and its wrong. So here again Jah send someone to stand with us, Mr... Percy is a strong man that believes in equal rights for all. He did not care that my name was Burning Spear to quote Mr. Percy “ I am glad I am not from the music world” so I come to this case fresh and clear, my job is to get justice for you and your wife and I will. They had no exit Plan, but Jah had one for us.
Wow the time flies fast thank you for allowing me to share my thoughts with you.
Jah is real.
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