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So then people walk all over these artists and do things where its not appropriate and its not right. Theres no one to really sit them down and give them some of that business understanding before they get into what they get into. Our Music is Burning Spears reclamation of his own artistry-a justification for establishing his record company and a challenge to all artists to commandeer their own future.Ī lot of artists just have no time to really look within the business section of the music business, Burning Spear reasons. In the midst of its expected messages about love, oppression and African history is the title track, a public confirmation that his brand of positivity is tempered with a strong sense of self. OUR MUSIC is the second album released on his Burning Spear label, following 2003s Grammy-nominated FREEMAN.

With its inimitable dancing groove, the album percolates and bubbles rhythmically in its call for unity between races, between nations, between individuals and even between business associates. OUR MUSIC builds upon the Jamaican natives legacy of musical activism. Since the beginning, his songs have implored listeners to fight oppression in all its forms, to work at improving their own condition and to consider the social impact of their actions. Some people might see it based upon money, some people might see music based upon opportunity and access.įor more than 35 years, Burning Spears music-thus, his life-has inspired people on numerous continents. I dont know how other people see music, reggae legend Burning Spear reflects. In 2002, Burning Spear and his wife, Sonia Rodney who has produced a number of his albums, founded Burning Spear Records.īurning Spear advocates messages of honesty, peace, and love, which tie in with his religious and political messages of Rasta and black unity. Garvey in his philosophy, which Burning Spear greatly took to, and Marley in directly helping Burning Spear get started in the music industry.īurning Spear was originally Rodneys group, named after Jomo Kenyatta, the first Prime Minister and President of an independent Kenya.Īs fame took hold the name of the group gradually became synonymous with Rodney.īurning Spear is one of the strongest proponents of Marcus Garveys self-determination and self-reliance for all African descendants, thus leading to several album releases in commemoration of the African activist.

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