sizzla in gambia- mad energy!

[jah_yout]

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[Bizzy]

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Is dis recent? Mi baby mussi deh pon a rhatid tour I always enjoy his performances

Mi memba one time mi in college and stan up inna rain and cowl one winter fi seem *sigh* what a show

[jah_yout]

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it's recent;

i saw one scene where they rushed him at the airport...
didn't know gambia got the fire like that

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[jah_yout]

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Sizzla arrives in Gambia

Friday, December 12, 2008
Yesterday, Thursday December 11, 2008, the world renowned Jamaican artist, Sizzla Kalonji, arrived in The Gambia to tumultuous welcome.

The international reggae superstar is expected stay in the country for approximately three weeks. During this period, he will perform at various venues in the country, notably the Independence Stadium and the Brikama Mini Stadium.

http://observer.gm/africa/gambia/article/sizzla-arrives-in-gambia

Sizzla was met at the Banjul International Airport not only by the organisers of the event and media personnel, but by a good representation of his numerous fans. Prior to the arrival of the plane which brought him, scores of fans could be seen lounging around the airport.

Sizzla’s appearance was met with rapturous joy as fans rush to catch a glimpse of and possibly touch the man many of them spend hours every day listening to. His convoy was joined by many private vehicles filled with fans.

Many people lined up on the road to catch welcome him as he sat atop his car to wave at them. Chants of &quot;Sizzla&quot; could be heard throughout.

Born Miguel Collins on April 17, 1976 in St Mary, Sizzla was raised in the community of August Town by devout Rastafarian parents. Unlike many other singers, Sizzla is a born Rastafarian. He began his career in the music industry in his early teenage years. He first made a name for himself with the Caveman Hi-Fi sound system.

For a while, he tour with the famous Luciano to great acclaim. His debut album &quot;Burning Up&quot; was produced in alliance with Fattis Burrell (Exterminator). With the same producer, Sizzla went on to release the phenomenal &quot;Praise Ye Jah&quot;, the album which established him as a top conscious reggae musician.

In 1997, Sizzla released the &quot;Black Woman and Child&quot; album. The single whose name the album bears has since then become an international anthem.

Over the years, Sizzla has firmly established his presence in the reggae scene with the frequency and consistent quality of his releases. With Capleton, Buju Banton and Luciano, Sizzla is credited with helping to bring reggae music back to its roots and culture origins.

Sizzla is accompanied to The Gambia by Princess Menen and Jesse Jendah.

[Bizzy]

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MAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAD!!

[Emperah]

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lawd outta all de sizzla show dem mi bin tuh mi nevah si a crowd guh soooo MAHD yet

dem love him bad ee

[BrightStar]

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mi love sizzla bad. I enjoyed it!

[jah_yout]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dahJahPawtTwo</div><div class="ubbcode-body">lawd outta all de sizzla show dem mi bin tuh mi nevah si a crowd guh soooo MAHD yet

dem love him bad ee </div></div>

official diplomatic treatment him get...

meeda reason wid wan ethiopian bredrin bout it an him seh him shame how ras deh a ethiopia for decades and neva get good treatment and sizzla go gambia one time and get treated like a king...
aye sah

[Bizzy]

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Sounds like Ethiopia need to step up their game

[loops]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BrightStar</div><div class="ubbcode-body">mi love sizzla bad. I enjoyed it! </div></div>

but why....i've heard him singing a tune on my XM radio twice in the last 24 hours. I cannot even call that singing. good lord...it's horrid.

you guys actually find that enjoyable to listen to? i had to turn it down....wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy down.

[jah_yout]

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1 song?

sizzla has a tremendous catalogue;

the albums 'black woman and child' and 'da real thing' are classics- prolific work

[loops]

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does he actually SING in any of them....or just yell?

[jah_yout]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: loops</div><div class="ubbcode-body">does he actually SING in any of them....or just yell? </div></div>

the two albums i mentioned are singing mainly...

he has other tunes where he dj's ragga style with the gravel voice- it's just styling...

the man is versatile &amp; talented;

check out his classic 'just one of those days'

big tune!

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[BrightStar]

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I enjoy his music among many others. He does more than just dj style. I like the message in the lyrics.

[Marielle]

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OMG!!!!!

Thanks so much for posting these videos!!!
Amazing!!

Think it took place in Bakau Stadium, all the biggies play there (Youssou N'dour etc.).

Been to Gambia about 8x - uh, forgot exactly how many.... - and reggae is very big there. You hear it all over (also african music).
They love it when jamaican reggae stars make it over there. But not many do cos I think the expense of going is not offset by the returns....tickets have to be cheap or no-one can afford to get in.

The whole country was rife with rumour and frenzied excitement couple of years ago when Morgan Heritage was rumoured to be playing. They didn't tho....(they cancelled I think).

Relatively cheap to go from here to gambia.....and only 6 hours flying (just south of canary islands). It's a wonderful country. They call it Africa for beginners.....

http://gambia.startpagina.nl/ (also some links in english)

http://www.travelpoort.nl/en/