Name: Jerusalem
Brand: Alpha Blondy

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

A 52424 V

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2013-12-01

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Supplier US

WEA /­ ADA

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

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054645242417

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Alpha Blondy

Genre US

Reggae / Dub

Label US

VP Records

Alpha Blondy is an Ivorian reggae singer and international recording artist, born on the 1st of January 1953. With a career spanning over four decades, he has become one of the most influential figures in reggae music. Known for his powerful vocals and socially conscious lyrics, Alpha Blondy has captured the hearts of fans around the world.

His unique sound draws inspiration from various genres including African music, Jamaican reggae, and American rock. Influenced by artists such as *Steel Pulse*, *Israel Vibration*, and *Bunny Wailer*, Alpha Blondy has created a distinct style that sets him apart from other musicians in the industry.

Some of his notable hits include "Brigadier Sabari," "Cocody Rock," and "Jerusalem." His music addresses important social issues such as political corruption, poverty, and peace. Through his powerful messages, Alpha Blondy aims to inspire change and promote unity among people from different backgrounds.

Recorded in Jamaica, 'Jerusalem' remains one of Blondy's most satisfying song collections. Lyrics alternate among English, French, and Blondy's own Dioula, a mix the singer attempts to unite through the rhythms of reggae music. Aiding him in his pursuits are some of the island's finest. Under Bob Marley, the seasoned rhythm team of brothers Aston and Carlton Barrett (bass and drums), Junior Murvin (guitar), and Earl Lindo (keyboards) refined reggae music to the slick, near-universal pulse Blondy was seeking. Though their former mentor's success distanced the Wailers somewhat from Jamaica's hard roots audience, they lost none of their exceptional musicianship in the process. The sound of Carlton Barrett's slick snare beats and Earl "Chinna" Smith's supple bluesy lines may have lacked the rough hues of the 1970s, but they did provide many music fans with a palatable introduction to reggae. Behind Blondy, they helped propel the singer to his own level of crossover success. Though the mix by engineers Anthony Kelly, Gary Sutherland, and Solgie Hamilton applies a certain amount of gloss to the music, sparse, competent rhythms ride below Blondy on tracks like "Boulevard de la Mort," "Travailler C'Est Trop Dur," and "Bloodshed in Africa."

Jerusalem

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