The evolution of skinhead reggae is a fascinating journey that began with the emergence of Jamaican music and rude boy culture. With a unique blend of soulful melodies, upbeat rhythms, and socially conscious lyrics, skinhead reggae became one of the most popular sub-genres of reggae music. From its roots in Jamaica to its influence on British subculture, skinhead reggae has come a long way and continues to thrive. In this article, we’ll explore the rich history of skinhead reggae and how it lives on today.

The Roots of Skinhead Reggae: Rude Boys and Jamaican Music

Skinhead reggae owes its roots to Jamaican music and its connection to rude boy culture. Rude boys were a subculture of street gangs in Jamaica during the 1960s, who were known for their love of music and fashion. Their style was characterized by sharp suits, fedora hats, and polished shoes. They were also passionate about music, especially ska and rocksteady, which became the soundtrack to their lives. Rude boy culture was a response to the social and economic conditions in Jamaica at the time, which were marked by poverty, political turmoil, and gang violence.

Jamaican music, particularly ska and rocksteady, was the perfect expression of rude boy culture. Ska was a lively and upbeat style of music that reflected the optimism and energy of the Jamaican people. It featured a strong rhythm section, catchy melodies, and socially conscious lyrics. Rocksteady was a slower and more soulful style of music that emerged in the mid-1960s, and it became the dominant sound of Jamaican music. It was characterized by its smooth melodies and heartfelt lyrics, which dealt with love, relationships, and social issues.

The Emergence of Skinhead Culture and its Influence on Reggae

In the late 1960s, skinhead culture emerged in Britain as a response to the changing social and economic conditions in the country. Skinheads were working-class youths who were passionate about music, fashion, and football. They adopted a distinctive style that included short hair, boots, braces, and tight jeans. They were also known for their love of reggae music, which they discovered through the Trojan Records label.

Skinhead reggae became the soundtrack to the skinhead subculture in Britain. It was a unique blend of Jamaican music and British subculture, which reflected the rebellious spirit of the times. It featured a heavier, more bass-heavy sound than previous styles of reggae, and it dealt with themes of social justice, inequality, and racial unity. Some of the most popular skinhead reggae artists included Desmond Dekker, The Pioneers, and Toots and the Maytals.

The Celebration Continues: How Skinhead Reggae Lives On Today

Skinhead reggae may have emerged in the late 1960s, but its influence can still be felt today. It continues to be an important part of reggae music, and its themes of social justice and unity are more relevant now than ever. Skinhead reggae has also influenced other genres of music, such as punk, ska, and dub.

Today, skinhead reggae is celebrated by fans around the world, who appreciate its unique blend of soulful melodies, upbeat rhythms, and socially conscious lyrics. From festivals to club nights, skinhead reggae continues to bring people together and inspire them to fight for a better world. As one of the most joyous and uplifting sub-genres of reggae music, skinhead reggae is a testament to the power of music to bring people together and inspire change.

In conclusion, skinhead reggae is a genre of music that has come a long way since its roots in Jamaica and the emergence of skinhead culture in Britain. Its unique blend of soulful melodies, upbeat rhythms, and socially conscious lyrics has inspired generations of music lovers around the world. Skinhead reggae is a celebration of unity, rebellion, and the power of music to bring people together. It will continue to live on and inspire future generations to fight for a better world.

Happy New Year all of you disruptive people out there! Entering the ROARING 20’s is a great time to reflect on nostalgic parts of US and World history. This is one of my favorite eras in US history for sure.

The 1920’s had its’ good times and it’s bad times, but most of all it is a major part of the USA’s history that had some of the greatest influence on the nation and culture that we are today!

1920’s Politics and Civil Rights Movements

First and foremost there is no way to talk about the 1920’s for me, without mentioning one of my most respected historical people, Marcus Mosiah Garvey. This was a man responsible for major civil rights advancements for black people, but also humanity as a whole. Mr. Garvey essentially united oppressed people under the umbrella of a can-do attitude as well as capitalistic principles that would give them hope and determination that many oppressed people in the world needed at that time. Mr. Garvey demonstrated that despite cultural, economic and legal setbacks, that a determined people could use the free market to their advantage, and rise up out of the disposition that they had been in under slavery, classism, and other major challenges. Marcus Mosiah Garvey formed the UNIA (United Negro Improvement Association), as well as The Black Star Line amount many other business ventures and collective activism causes that employed capitalistic principles to gain strength and independence.

Over the years I have posted many speeches and inspiring quotes from Mr. Garvey, and my pen-name on some of my blogs is “Rich Garvey Banton” (the Garvey part is in respect for Marcus Mosiah Garvey). I will share two videos specifically that I created which had a strong focus on the works of Mr. Garvey.

The first video is titled: Racial Diversity featuring Marcus Garvey and Bob Marley

This video illustrates several cultures that went through forms of racial abuse, servitude and slavery in the 18th and 19t centuries in the USA. Marcus Garvey and Bob Marley are featured in this video.

The second video is titled: Marcus Garvey interview, Mr. Garvey speaks about his trial and persecution

This video is an interview with Marcus Garvey regarding the bunk charges that he was pinned with in regards to “mail fraud” showing how corrupt laws and governments can be in relationship with political opponents.

The Black Star Line was a blessing and a curse to the UNIA cause and Marcus Garvey. But it was a great demonstration of American and Human ingenuity. One of my most fond moments in history

The Early Mob days

When I was growing up, I was fascinated with mob movies. I loved the 1920 – 1950s. These were pure Americana, what really separated us and made America’s melting pot so unique. Crime families had such an interesting oath and code of ethics. It was a time when loyalty and integrity even played a huge role in the underworld.
It always made me wonder what happened to that. I mean on one hand, these people were cold-blooded killers, and criminals, On the other hand, they were loyal to the end, and kept a strict code of conduct. When they killed people, most of the time it was their own. It wasn’t a full on murder spree, they were often killing other gangsters.
I think about the mafia/mobs now. Like for example when John Gotti was taken down by his second in command, Sammy Gravano. In this situation, the loyalty oaths and code of conduct had been broken long before Sammy Snitched. This is where the mafia devolved into chaos and there were unauthorized hits, and power struggles. It was nuts. Then John Gotti decides to take out his second in command, for no good reason, and when Sammy hears of this, he rats out the boss and pretty much every other high ranking gangster that he was involved with. These types of things were almost unheard of in the 1920’s, even though the mafia was in its prime at that time. That is not really to romanticize the mafia, but the era.

Traditional values of the 1920s

Then you look at unwed mothers and single-parent households. It was almost unheard of in the 1920s. Most kids grew up with two parents. Now the tides are changing, and those statistics have almost reversed.

I have gotten data back to the 1940s, and even then it was nearly non-existent to have single-parent households.

Music of the 1920s

Then, of course, there was Jazz music and a bunch of new wonderful and exciting genres of music.

There is no doubt this was a major turning point for our nation and our world. Where-as our culture was becoming more progressive in many good ways, while still retaining whole-some and traditional values. Of course, many of these changes influenced a culture shift that would turn out to have many more negative qualities later in life. But I think without the help of the CIA, the FBI, and corrupt politicians, the wholesomeness and traditional cultural values would have lasted longer, and this is once again why Marcus Garvey’s trial and conviction are important. With the meddling of the US government in social movements and political movements, a lot of things were un-naturally forced on the USA’s culture and people.

There were other downsides to the 1920s that we can learn from, such as the Great Depression, a time directly after the USA implemented income taxes (for the first time in our nation’s history), and the Federal Reserve act. This happened at the very end of the 1920s, but it is a notable turning point in our nation’s history.

One of the worst plagues in the USA in all of history occurred this year 100 years ago, which was the prohibition of alcohol. This is the catalyst that ignited the gangs, and the massive influx of organized crime. On January 17th, 1920, the USA went “dry” after the US Senate had ratified the 18th Amendment one year prior. Then for 13 years, our country was torn to pieces by tyranny, until the passing of the 21st Amendment which ended prohibition.

Regardless, it is still such a wonderful time to be alive. Maybe with these new ROARING 20’s we can dial back to a time when things were more simple, yet fun and exciting. When capitalism was not “crony capitalism”, when music was exciting but not obscene, when dads and moms kept promises to each other and their children, and when being American meant really good things, and the rest of the world admired us for it.

ALOHA AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Blue Beat, Ska And Reggae Revolution – Various Artists – Cd

Skinhead Reggae Hour Disruptarian Radio

Movies: The Harder They Come, L’Exposé

Desmond Dekker The King of Ska

Desmond Dekker

Desmond Dekker Get it if you really want it

This is what Skinhead is and how it started out

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In 2011 Buju Banton AKA Mark Myrie was convicted of a conspiracy to commit a crime and was given 10 years in his prison sentence. Almost 9 years later Buju Banton is released.  Benjamin Myrie, Buju’s father speaks out, and says the reason his son was imprisoned is because of his son’s hit song Boom Bye Bye.  The homosexual agenda has cost many people their lives and their freedom, Buju is just one of the more notable people.

Here Buju Banton talk about some of the push back and controversy regarding this song Boom Bye Bye in 2009.

I have been writing since Buju Banton was first arrested in support of him, and to reject this fake crime.  The US CIA (Central Intelligence Agency) is the most notorious drug dealers in the world, and that has been proven time and time again.   Yet Buju Banton gets a 10 year sentence for a conspiracy to commit a crime, in which there was no victim. 

This is Buju Banton’s father Benjamin Myrie speaks about his son and Buju’s release from prison.

I am very happy that Buju Banton has been released from prison, and shame on these fake friends and police informants who’s selfish intentions.

This is the rat that snitched out Buju Banton and help to create these fake charges.  Alexander Johnson was paid $50,000 to snitch on this amazing artist.

Reference:  ABC News Evidence on Buju Banton

This is presented in the Miami Times of evidence that Buju Banton was innocent the entire time.

Either way it is fantastic news that the Reggae / Dancehall music legend and some would even say prophet, is free from prison.

If anyone knows how to set up a show in Hawaii to have Buju Banton come do a show here in the islands, we would be most grateful!

I don’t really care much about this Tekashi 6ix9ine crap, nor do I like his music.  I have been following this case however, because anytime I see the FBI getting involved in the life of a high profile person of influence, it grabs my attention.  

A lot of famous rappers such as Fat Joe, and 50 Cent have been warning 6ix9ine that he has to slow down and chill out a bit with all of the beefing and shit-talking.   Then shortly after he got some good advice by the Breakfast Club about how he is about to crash, he crashes and get hits with racketeering charges.  

Well it was interesting to find out while I have been following this case, that the prosecutors in the case reveal that they had a confidential informant planted in the mix with the blood gang that Tekashi 6ix9ine was affiliated with.  Apparently there was someone very close to this cliche that had been wearing a wire, and had been reporting back to the FBI.

Tekashi 6ix9ine’s Lawyer Labels Snitch “A Cause For Concern”

The advice that the elders gave Daniel Hernadez AKA 6ix9ine would have been well served if he would have listened to them.

I myself have always said, don’t talk about your business, especially around people who you have questionable feelings about, and don’t talk on the phone.   

I am not a fan of his, buy I do sympathize with him.  He is an adult, but a very young adult, who got caught up in something way bigger and badder than he can handle. 

I will say that I believe the lowest vessel in the human species next to a pedophile is a snitch.