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Red, Gold & Green - Kabaka Pyramid & Damian Marley present Ode To The Colors Of the Rastafari Tradition

07/22/2022 by Press Release

Red, Gold & Green three colors, which signifies so much to so many. For Kabaka Pyramid and Damian “Jr Gong” Marley it was worthy enough to unite their musical synergy to highlight the significance of the colors to Rastafari tradition and Reggae music. Set to release today (Friday, July 22nd) Red, Gold & Green is brimming with the nuanced context often missing from the message. This missing context is remarkably packed into immaculate verses for which both artists are well known. Not only is Damian Marley featured, but he is also the producer of this single.

The name “Kabaka” is Ugandan for “King” and the long-lasting survival of the Pyramids of ancient Africa represent his desire for longevity in the music and deep connection to Kemetic roots; leaving messages for generations to come. Kabaka Pyramid is well known for songs like Warrior, Well Done and Can’t Breathe, which focused more keenly on the underprivileged who often are overlooked and ignored by society – and the powers that be, as well as Reggae Music and Nice Up the Dance that took on fun, entertaining lives of their own as strong representations of Jamaican culture. His debut album Kontraband, was met with critical acclaim, containing hits such as Kontraband featuring Damian Marley and Kaught Up with a popular music video that found home on BET, and Reggae Music.

The result of collaboration between Damian Marley and Kabaka Pyramid, as evidenced by records like Kontraband, gives listeners the best of lyrics, musicality, and melodies. From the well harmonized chorus, the infectious reggae rhythm, and the insightful verses, this song is a continuation of the quality music Ghetto Youths International and Bebble Rock are famous for.

“Red, Gold and Green is really getting at the root of the Ethiopian flag as a symbol of Rastafari globally and what it really means from our perspective, the ones who live it, and what it means to carry this message through the music” says Kabaka Pyramid.

While Kabaka talks about the musical aspect and the significance of maintaining the tradition despite changing times, Damian Marley compliments it with an equally lyrically potent verse. Gong waxes poetic about the link between Ethiopia, Haile Selassie I and the Rastafari tradition with apparent ease.

While this dynamic duo has linked up on other tracks and productions, this one is special in its focus on a mission and meaning. It delivers a poignant and important message about authenticity and reminds us of the identity of the tradition. While the order is tall, and the goal of the authors is lofty, this track delivers in its approach. It educates without confounding; it elaborates without meandering but most commendable is that it does not spare the often-missing connections between cultures.

“When we wave the banner around the world, we bring the teachings and inspiration of Haile Selassie I to masses, some who see the depths of Rastafari and some who just see it as a style and strictly music. We want people to know that we take our tradition and heritage seriously and that these colors have a deeper meaning than just a colorful brand. All are welcomed to join the vibration but it’s also good to take some time to get to know the King and add meaning to these divine colors” says Kabaka Pyramid.

Kabaka Pyramid & Damian Marley – “Red Gold and Green” Lyrics
(Chorus)
Red Gold and Green
Red Gold and Green
Wave the Banner from U know u Soul Clean
Red Gold and Green
Red Gold and Green
Roots Reggae Music Up inna Yuh Blood Stream
Red Gold and Green
Red Gold and Green
Every Corner Every Lane Every Scheme
Red Gold and Green
Red Gold and Green
Yes Unu Fi know

(Verse 1 – Kabaka)
This a di energy the people dem been lacking
The reggae beat dis a nuh trapping
All who feel like dem a tapping
Really sleeping and dem napping
While mi flying roun di world
Think seh man a genie like Alladin
Fi be stuck inna mi yard
Dat is a feeling im not having
People inna Farrin she dem nah get nuh good music
So mi gwaan inna di booth
And Press record
Like Man a cupid
Hit the target
When mi shoot it
It nuh hard fi execute dis
Lyrics God mi dun tell u fi watch mi Prove it

(Chorus)
Red Gold and Green
Red Gold and Green
Wave the Banner from U know u Soul Clean
Red Gold and Green
Red Gold and Green
Roots Reggae Music Up inna Yuh Blood Stream
Red Gold and Green
Red Gold and Green
Every Corner Every Lane Every Scheme
Red Gold and Green
Red Gold and Green
Yes Unu Fi know weh wi mean
(Verse 2 – Damian)
Hear mi now
Three colours run the four corners of the earth
The Five oceans seven seas,
seven wonders of the world
Jah buss the seven seals
And sound the trumpet have you heard
Of 1892 the seventh month the 23rd
Unto us a son was given unto us a child was birthed
The King of Kings, the Lord of Lords
Haile Sellassie the First
Some a dem a wear the colours
An dem nah do dem research
Now sing along just like we rehearsed

(Verse 3 – Kabaka)
Lock off Babylon dem heartbeat
When the Rasta start speak
Nuff a dem a Blaspheme
An a mek a dark scene
Until we walk in
with the Red Gold and Green
An Every man a tun inna king
Every woman tun queen
The Red a fi di shedding of the blood weh set we free
The Gold stand for Justice and Equality
The Green is for abundancy and Fertility
And the Lion stand for Sovereignty

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