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Reggae Troopers Are Rallying, Reclaiming I&I Art Form As the Duppy Conqueror Mystica WAILERS Jour ney INTERNATIONAL REGGAE INDUSTRY CONFERENCE Mystical SIR COXSON Jour ney Mystical INTERNATIONAL REGGAE INDUSTRY CONFERENCE JOE Jour ney HIGGS Mystical INTERNATIONAL REGGAE INDUSTRY CONFERENCE JOHN HOLT Jour ney Mystical INTERNATIONAL REGGAE INDUSTRY CONFERENCE JIMMY CLIFF Jour ney Mystical INTERNATIONAL REGGAE INDUSTRY CONFERENCE LEE PERRY Jour ney Mystical INTERNATIONAL REGGAE INDUSTRY CONFERENCE DUKE Jour ney READ Mystical INTERNATIONAL REGGAE INDUSTRY CONFERENCE PRINCE Jour ney BUSTER IONAL REGGAE INDUSTRY CONFERENCE Mystical Jour ney NFERENCE Mystical Jour ney INTERNATIONAL REGGAE INDUSTRY CONFERENCE ... re: Natural Mystic Reasoning Sound Systems are the essence of Reggae Culture. They produced the changing styles of Ska and Rocksteady to Reggae - a progression of the rhythmical dance format created on the docklands of Jamaica. There is now a continuation of that music maturing in the body language of Kingstonions. There is a destiny for Reggae yet to be fulfilled. A ‘given’ legacy to follow. The formula that once put the culture into the music is no longer tenable. Reggae has become the victim in a battle for spirituality between the divine and diabolical of Jamaica’s politics. The now generation of artists who were meant to carry the legacy forward were misdirected by commercial corporations in a quest to control the music. Further suppressing the intangible ‘being’ that is Reggae Culture. Without Kingston functioning at full capacity, sound systems no longer have the repertoire for a performance, cutting off the community from their cultural entertainment. Gone are the harmonious frequencies that enthralled the world. Gone are the words of wisdom that Reggae’s spiritual philosophy inspires. Gone is the ghetto economy that gave the sufferer hope. To revive Reggae’s legacy, the Soundman must be reinvented. The famed ‘musical stables’ where musicians created ‘heartbeat’ rhythms must be restored. The competition between artists to turn the rhythms into ‘hit records’ must again unify the sound system network. The International Reggae Industry must be refurbished with the fashions, artifacts and elements that colour the community’s lifestyle; empowering the music’s cultural authenticity. The Nyabinghi told of a coming musical revival vital to the humanity of man. He called it: “A rebellion against Armageddon.” In the face of evil’s fierce opposition Reggae Troopers are rallying, reclaiming i&i art form as the Duppy Conqueror. Embedded in One Love, the r emnants from yesterday’s glory are the foundations to build the future - a pre-planned legacy for a new ‘ predicted’ era of Reggae Culture. A musical conclusion to a Mystical Journey of Love. reggae trooper Reggae Trooper’s are i&i: ONE i&i overstand the Order of Reggae Culture. i&i fashion the intangible heartbeat of the rhythm’s cultural ‘being’. i&i personify the community’s musical lifestyle. i&i trumpet One Love ... Reggae Trooper’s transport a rhythmic frequency via the sound system into the international dancehall where positive vibrations give rise to a spiritual community. the ‘Liv’in T’ing’ Reggae Trooper’s know the Mission as a continuing work of art. A rhythmic pulse that refutes the ‘duppy’s’ satanic lie by inspiring a spiritual truth. Rhythm of Resistance Reggae Trooper’s embody a rhythmic progression from Ska, Rocksteady to Reggae. A ‘given’ that will take the music to a higher height. A Healing for the Nation In the Order of Reggae Culture it is tradition to have a periodical ‘reasoning’ attended by a Nyabinghi Elder, Big Man, Superstar and Ghetto Youth. A blessing for guidance to the Reggae Trooper’s Mission. The ‘reasoning’ in 2017 told of a Spiritual Uprising. It told how the wheel of life had turned ; t hat the ‘duppy’ is in trouble; that here comes the danger . S ent by the Saviour . S oldiers of One Love waving the banner of black, red, gold and green. hUp-On the Runnings ... DADDY V . No.1 International Sound System Selector musical don Founder International Reggae Industry Ranking Trooper of Reggae Culture Natural Mystic art form of Reggae Culture is revealed through valve amplifiers and vinyl records. A combination that creates a heavenly tonality and the music’s One Love 528Hz frequency. The sound system consists of two amps; a 1200 watts base and 400 watts mid. Multiple columns of 18” speakers. A specialized tube pre-amp and one heavy duty mono turntable. The record box is the Soundman’s most prized possession. The records carry i&i cultural ‘rub- a-dub’ dance stance. The skill is to string records together to create a continuous pulse which in turn produces a sense of enlightenment. The music is balances ‘warm & easy’; suppressing the treble; emphasizing intimate Duppy Conqueror vocals surrounded by melody notes. It creates in a n h’I’ron Shirt. a void where dancers can ‘sweet talk’. The famed bubbling bass lines empower a One Spiritually Untouchabl e... Drop dance pattern. It was the correlation between the studio and the sound system that gave the music its spiritual harmonics. Today’s use of digital technology has changed the low frequency range of Reggae to a higher pitch creating a perverted computerized form of Reggae aimed at corrupting the youth; Dancehall. A Demonic interpretation of One Love. Dancehall is presented by the major entertainment companies in their ongoing war to eradicate Reggae Culture and capture its commercial sales. It has divided the community entertainment network; suppressing the industry and leaving many highly talented artists stranded. Unable to meet the true demand. From the music’s invention, the masters’ lyrics have spoken of a ‘given’ legacy passed on through the Natural Mystic. A belief that the Reggae Trooper m atures spiritually as the music strengthens culturally in the epic battle between Good & Evil. Only when Reggae is truly independent can it return to the battlefield and be the ‘Voice of the Ghetto’. Only then can the music speak the Truth and serve its cultural purpose as a Healing for the Nation. TONY ASHFIELD Sound System Owner creative director House Producer - Trojan Records Producer “1000 Volts of Holt” The ever-living Ranking Reggae Trooper Alton Ellis O.D. is Ambassador for Reggae People Extravaganza. Alton defined spirituality as the music’s cultural nuance: “What goes in, is what comes out, and what comes out, must go back in. One Love!” Alton Ellis O.D. Tony Ashfield The people of Jamaica created one of the best music in the world; producing some of the greatest musicians and artists ever. Reggae Culture is a family affair. From the youth to the grandparent, all in unison dancing on the One Drop Reggae beat. More than entertainment, Reggae has given the world a culture of love. It has more to give. The International Reggae Industry is the business of Reggae Culture. Outside of Jamaica, the true demand for Reggae comes from the thousands of international sound systems and their millions of followers. A dedicated like-minded community whose enthusiasm push the music into the commercial charts and make Reggae a household name. For Reggae to rise again it must serve its purpose of ‘being’; Entertainment. Survival. Spirituality. The formula has been set. The legacy requires that the community come together as the Movement of Reggae Culture and expand on what has been created. Only when the music is loved can it manifest love. Only when Reggae is cultural, is it commercial. There is a new generation of highly talented artists ready to take the music forward. Industry members will embrace the master’s legacy as a continuing piece of art to find the predicted musical progression. Through the restoration of Reggae’s production/marketing ‘hit record’ formula the music can continue its epic climb as the most important and only cultural art form of the twenty first century. Imagine when the world hears the beauty of simple melodies orchestrated by WaterHouse harmonies. The skill of musicians improvising the One Drop. The Nyabinghi drumming the heartbeat of life. The conscious lyrics and passionate vocals of the Reggae People. Wrapped within Reggae’s “warm & easy” harmonic frequencies, inducing its One Love signature ... When the world hears the rallying cry of the sound systems: “ hUp-it from the top to the very last drop – One More Time!”.
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