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http://www.myspace.com/mutabaruka
Though THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION skips over some of Mutabaruka's important output, notably his RAS Records re-issued debut, CHECK IT!, the compilation does draw from the dub poet's fine Shanachie
albums, MELANIN MAN, ANY WHICH WAY FREEDOM, and THE MYSTERY UNFOLDS, among others. Mutabaruka's mission to raise consciousness about political injustice, racial discrimination, and the roots of
black identity first came to fruition as written poetry (he published three patois-driven books in Jamaica) before he decided to set his words to music. The musical backing on his albums is a
striking combination of deep roots rhythms and studio dub treatments, creating a tense sonic landscape for the poet's messages.
This release will be of particular interest to Mutabaruka fans for its inclusion of several previously unreleased singles, including a number of collaborations--"Great Kings of Africa" (with
Dennis Brown and Ini Kamoze), "Wise Up" (with dancehall pioneer Sugar Minott), and "Psalms 24" (with Luciano). In addition, there are album tracks like the heady, shuffling "Bun Dung Babylon" and
a live version of the classic "Witeman Country." THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION, along with CHECK IT!, provides an excellent overview of Mutabaruka's most important work.
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Origine du Groupe : Jamaica
Style : Reggae
Sortie : 1993
Tracklist :
1. DIS POEM
2. GREAT KINGS OF AFRICA
3. GARVEY
4. BUN DUNG BABYLON
5. WISE UP
6. PEOPLE'S COURT PART 1
7. JUNK FOOD
8. H-2 WORKER
9. PSALMS 24
10. JOHNNY DRUGHEAD
11. FAMINE INJECTION
12. ANY WHICH WAY FREEDOM
13. PEOPLE'S COURT PART II
14. WALKING ON GRAVEL
15. WITEMAN COUNTRY
16. I AM DE MAN
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