genre: dub, dub house
artist: dubLoner & Isaac haile Selassie
album: The Fight, The Spirit
track(s): The Fight, The Spirit (djunya remix; dubstep harder version)
street date: May 25th 2010
label: de'fchild
According to Isaac Haile Selassie, we can thank Bob Marley for his entrance into the world of music. Selassie had reportedly fled the political turmoil of Ethiopia when he bumped into fellow travelers listening to Bob Marley-- it was at that moment he knew he had to follow Bob's lead and make music to promote unity and equality among people all over the world. Frankly, I don't see how anyone listening to any version of this track could feel anything other than at one with the universe and it's inhabitants. Selassie and dubLoner (also known as Kenneth James Gibson, a man of many aliases) have combined talents to provide us with a song that leaves its listener torn between two compelling alternatives-- I can't decide whether I want to get up and dance, or find some lemonade and a hammock.
Each remix of this track seems to target a different desire, but at its core, it remains the chillest of chill no matter what the reincarnation. Even better: I've listened to every single version, and I can't pick a favorite. Yeah, it's that good.
So thanks Bob, Isaac, and Kenneth. I found my summer jam. Yeeeeah.
Good stuff.
ReplyDeleteStone Henge -> England :)
So Haile sounds like the Halle from Halle Berry. If you listen to roots dub and reggae music, the singers will often invoke his name since rastas see Haile Selassie as God. Something like, "Haile Salassie, Jah Rastafari"
Aahhh thank you sir, the correction is much appreciated!
ReplyDelete