the music of ras midas
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Fire Up |
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| 2010 - JML Records | |||
Featuring twelve original tracks, this new album is the trademark of Ras Midas' classic, contemporary roots rock reggae sound. The very strong and powerful message of social justice, love, unity and consciousness on all of his albums has remained unchanged over three decades. With his smooth, rich, captivating vocals and positive lyrics for the entire family, this Jamaican virtuoso draws his inspiration and themes from the daily life of the common people. His powerful rhythms with vibrating drums and bass, his burning solo guitar and keyboard percussion, punctuated by background vocals, gives "FIRE UP" a special aura.
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Reaching Out |
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| 2006 - JML Records | |||
Internationally renowned song writer and reggae artist, Jamaican-born Ras Midas has professionally produced dynamic reggae and world music since 1972. Inspired by the overwhelming acceptance of his music worldwide, Ras Midas has just completed his ninth album, "Reaching Out". Featuring 15 new original tracks, it blends the classic Ras Midas roots reggae sound with hip hop and dance hall elements. The very strong and powerful message heard on all Ras Midas' albums remains unchanged, and the up tempo dance arrangements will undoubtedly take reggae into a new era. |
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Confirmation |
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| 2000 - JML Records | |||
| This album contains some of Ras Midas’ greatest compositions from 1976-1996. Recorded with some of the top reggae musicians including Sly & Robbie. Includes 2 of his international hit singles “Kude-A Bamba” and “Can’t Stop Rastaman Now.” In the final 4 for a Grammy in 2000. A brilliant contemporary roots rock reggae album. Should be included in any serious reggae fan’s collection. | |||
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Loving Vibration |
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| 1998 - JML Records | |||
With a silky smooth voice, Ras Midas still sings with the cutting edge of a musical revolutionary. Several musical influences can be found on this CD crossing many musical boundaries. On this album you will find a mixture of pop, world beat and roots rock reggae. This album was received in South America and Africa with great enthusiasm. After taking some time off from recording music, this album re-established Ras Midas as one of the great songwriters of this era. Another “must have” in your reggae collection. |
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Stand Up - Wise Up |
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| 1984 - Celluloid | |||
| One of the great protest albums of all times. Deals with war, political crime and social injustice. This album was also recorded with some of the greatest reggae musicians including Sly Dunbar, Robbie Shakespeare, Robert Lyn, Ansel Collins, Wire Lindo, Gladston Anderson, Sticky and Scully on percussions. Background vocals include Marcia Griffiths formerly of the I-Three’s. A very powerful combination of word and music that will captivate your mind and let you look into yourself and the world around you. Available on vinyl at rasmidas.com. | |||
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Rastaman In Exile |
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| 1980 - Disc AZ | |||
| This is the album that established Ras Midas as a musical giant in the international world. Ranked as one of the best reggae albums of all time. Voted Reggae Album of the Year in France. Includes the bilingual hit single “Tout Long Temps Dans Le Vent” (“Too Long In The Wind”). “Rastaman In Exile” is regarded as one of the best selling reggae albums throughout Europe and Africa. Because of Ras Midas’ prophetic compositions, he was labeled as a “musical prophet.” Never released in the USA. Plans to release this giant in the USA in 2006. This album speaks volumes. | |||
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Rain And Fire |
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| 1979 - Harry J Records | |||
| One of the most unique roots rock reggae albums to come out of Jamaica. From this album came Ras Midas’ first international hit single, “Kude-A-Bamba.” This song was recorded in English and Swahili and set the world on fire selling over 500,000 copies and became #1 in seven different countries. On this album we find a mature, developed singer and composer which gained Ras Midas a lot of respect in the international reggae music arena, especially in Europe and Africa. Still regarded as a reggae classic. | |||
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Kudea-A-Bamba |
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| 1978 - Harry J Records | |||
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Reflections |
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| 1976 - Harry J Records | |||
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Reggay Party |
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| 1984 - Disc AZ | |||
Song Included: Rastaman in Exile
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Cultural Dub |
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| 1978 - Harry J Records | |||
Song Included: Neabour Dub
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Reggay Roots |
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| 1977 - Harry J Records | |||
Song Included: Trouble Town
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Can't Stop Rastaman Now |
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| 1977 - Disc AZ | |||
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