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Iba |
Jah
Lion (Children Of The Nile) |
Mt. Nebo Records |
2003 |
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Jah Lion (Children Of The Nile) is the debut
album from Mt. Nebo recording artist Iba. Release in 2003,
this CD contains 13 crucial selections including Chant which also appeared on Talkin'
Roots Vol. I. |
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Liner Notes |
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1. |
Rough
Times |
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8. |
Work
To Do |
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Jah
Lion |
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9. |
My
Empress |
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3. |
No
Apology |
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10. |
Didn't
I Tell You? |
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Dying
Breed |
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African
Queen |
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What's
It Gonna Take |
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12. |
It's
Too Late Dub |
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6. |
O'
Jah |
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Chant |
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Inity |
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More Mt. Nebo Music
"God created you masters of your own destiny; masters of your own fate, and you can pay
no higher tribute to your Divine Master than functioning as man, as He created you. The highest compliment we can pay to
our Creator; the highest respect we can pay to our risen Lord and Savior, is that of feeling
that He has created us as His masterpiece; His perfect instruments of His own existence,
because in us is reflected the very being of God. When it is said that we are created in His
own image, we ourselves reflect His greatness." - Marcus Mosiah Garvey |
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Album Reviews |
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Creation Steppin':
All I know is that the St. Croix roots scene must be something to
behold, as the Cruzans keep pumping out one awesome release after another. The latest of
this growing number of rootsmen is Iba, born Charles Encarnacion, with his debut album
"Jah Lion- Children of the Nile." Iba isn't entirely a stranger to us, as his
"Chant" led off the "Talkin Roots Vol. 1" compilation in fine style.
Iba wrote or co-wrote all of the tracks on "Jah Lion," and continues the Virgin
Islands' tradition of conscious lyrics and no slackness. - More Suite 101:
Iba first caught my ear last year on when he appeared on Mt. Nebo Records' Talkin' Roots I
compilation. His Ossie Dellimore-esque sound was full of heart and soul, much like many of
the artists associated with Mt. Nebo. Iba's debut solo disc, Jah Lion (Children of the
Nile), continues the stage set by "Chant," the opening track on Talkin'
Roots I. Jah Lion's opener is "Rough Times," an old school roots
bubbler that allows Iba to flex his vocal skills and lyrical talents. - More
World Music Central:
The up-and-coming Mt Nebo Records label has thus far been
noteworthy for releasing quality reggae from outside of Jamaica, and let's hope they earn
in respect what they may not get in monetary riches. One of Mt. Nebo's key artists is Iba,
a Rasta from the island of St. Croix with an urgent, assertive vocal style that serves him
well on his Jah Lion album. He cuts sharply through songs of love, unity, history,
prophecy and the accountability of wrongdoers, all expertly backed by Mt. Nebo's house
band Bambu Station. - More
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