Rastaman In Exile, by Ras Midas

Rastaman In Exile

by Ras Midas

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1.	Rastaman In Exile 04:37	buy track
2.	Rat And Cat World Power 05:17	buy track
3.	Trop Longtemps Dan Le Vent 05:03	buy track
4.	Burning Revelation 03:40	buy track
5.	Zion Last Train 03:47	buy track
6.	Plague And Armageddon 03:07	buy track
7.	Melchizedek 04:47	buy track
8.	Lean On Jah 04:36	buy track
9.	Too Long In The Wind 05:06	buy track
10.	Let The People Go 07:22	buy track
11.	Natty Dread Surprise 06:19	buy track

about

Ras Midas: Prophecy Revealing Musical Prophet. Royal voice of the One Love Revolution - by Robert "Higherman" Heilman for Reggae-Vibes.com.

For over 40 years, Ras Midas's visionary and poignant messages of Love, Prosperity, Revolution, Prophecy, and Wisdom serve as concrete observation of past, present, and future. King's Music that is adored and cherished across the four corners of Creation. Certainly mystical, his broad catalog of message music is prophecy revealing and as pertinent today as when first recorded...

Ras Midas's consistency through the decades flows like a mighty river. From his debut, COVER ME (1974) to RAIN AND FIRE (1979) to the Grammy considered CONFIRMATION (2000) and his recent FIRE UP (2010), this humble Rastaman continually creates music with a sense of purpose delivered from the Highest regions.

The treasure you're holding is RASTAMAN IN EXILE. This is not a reissue but a new presentation and extension of this dynamic album. Originally released in 1980, this landmark album is important on many levels. Yes, it was heralded Reggae Album Of The Year (France, 1980). It includes Trop Longtemps Dans Le Vent, the first Reggae song delivered in French from a Jamaican Roots artiste, and is his best-selling album to date. Its absolute importance is because it fits into today's history and truly suits the times. Prophecy revealing? Yes, indeed!

The content on RASTAMAN IN EXILE perfectly describes today's turmoil and world cry. Songs like Rat And Cat World Power, Burning Revelation, and Plague And Armageddon are as relevant today as when first recorded. The earnestness of Lean On Jah injects hope to a hungry massive. Ras Midas explained "the cosmic laws of nature manifest the light into levity." The title track pertains to all people seeking a new living and seeking human rights. This situation is happening right now!

This Roots album has been expertly remixed, remastered, and re-realized to full effect. There is new crispness in the atmosphere while retaining the jazzy feel of the original. The timeless Let The People Go and Natty Dread Surprise are tracks not heard on the original, both remixed by Mabruku Extendedzz. Veteran engineer Dave Plummer (Cypress Recording Studio, Jacksonville Beach, Florida) remixed and remastered this masterpiece. The legendary Sylvan Morris (Harry J's Recording Studio, Kingston, Jamaica) was the original recording and mixing engineer, and he overdubbed this Roots affair. Ras Midas and Sylvan Morris started working together in the early 70s, and their Royal link and deep friendship continues today.

RASTAMAN IN EXILE is considered one of the most powerful albums in Reggae history. Put this musical disc into heavy stereo and let the Royal message flow. These are Zion sounds that will be embraced by true music lovers globally. Whether you're familiar with this wise man's message or hearing Ras Midas's sounds for the very first time, this is an album to be cherished from the first note to the very last drop.

- Robert "Higherman" Heilman, www.Reggae-Vibes.com

credits

released October 16, 2016

Lead Vocals: Ras Midas
Bass: Robbie Shakespeare, Bertram “Ranchie” McLean
Drums: Leroy “Horsemouth” Wallace, Sly Dunbar, Mikey “Boo” Richards
Lead guitar: Noel "Sowell" Bailey, Andy Bassford
Rhythm guitar: Eric "Bingi Bunny" Lamont, Dwight Pickney, Andy Bassford
Piano: Gladstone “Gladdy” Anderson
Organ: Winston Wright
Keyboards: Earl “Wire” Lindo, Franklyn “Bubbler” Waul, Robbie Lynn, Ansel Collins
Horns: Dean Fraser, Ronald “Nambo” Robinson, Junior Chin, Glen DaCosta
Percussion: Noel “Scully” Simms, Herman “Bongo Herman” Davis, Sylvan Morris, Ras Midas
Harmonica: Jimmy Becker
Backing Singers: Marcia Griffiths, Annesa Banks, Keble Drummond

Engineered by Sylvan Morris, Harry J Studio, Kingston, Jamaica, W.I.

Recorded at Harry J Studio and Channel 1 Studio, Kingston, Jamaica, W.I.

Mixed by Sylvan Morris, Harry J Studio, Kingston, Jamaica, W.I.

Extended Mixes by Roy Romeijn, Mabruku Extendedzz, Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Remixed & Remastered by Dave Plummer, Cypress Recording Studio, Jacksonville Beach, Florida, USA

Original artwork by Uhuru Akua
Artwork updated by Peter Livens
Graphic design by Johan Livens and Nan Lewis
Liner Notes by Roger Steffens and Robert “Higherman” Heilman

Produced and arranged by Ras Midas and Sylvan Morris for JML Records. Manufactured in the USA by CDBaby.

Rastaman In Exile was originally released on vinyl in 1980 on Disc AZ International (France).

Ras Midas™, Nembhard Music™, JML Records™, JML Music Production™, and One Love Revolution™ are the exclusive property of N.G. Nembhard. All rights reserved. Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws and is prohibited.

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Ras Midas Jamaica

Singer, songwriter, performing and recording artist, composer and producer, Ras Midas has produced critically acclaimed roots rock Reggae music since 1974, when he began recording unique and innovative songs for legendary Jamaican producer, the late Harry Johnson (Harry J Recording Studio, Kingston, JA). Positive lyrics; original and authentic rhythms, and a silky smooth voice. ... more