Osh This Side's YouTube Video Of "Your Ye Is Different to My Ye" (With A Video About That 2018 Viral Meme)

Edited by Azizi Powell

This is Part II of a pancocojams series about contemporary vernacular meanings for the word "Ye".

Part II showcase a YouTube video of Osh This Side singing "My Ye Is Different To Your Ye" and a YouTube video about the "My Ye Is Different" viral meme.

The lyrics to this song* are given in this post along with selected comments from one of these videos' discussion thread.

WARNING- There are two curse words in that song. Those words are given below with modified spelling.

Click https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2020/01/some-contemporary-vernacular-meanings.html for Part I of this series. Part I present information about the vernacular meanings of the word "ye" that have recently become known or have recently developed in Great Britain, the United States, and elsewhere thanks to African American rapper Kanye West, thanks to Black British twitter commenter and YouTube video singer Osh.

Note: Since Osh This Side developed his twitter video and his YouTube video as a result of Burna Boy's song "Ye"* (which uses the traditional Yoruba Nigerian meaning for the word "Ye"), Burna Boy can also be credited for indirectly influencing the contemporary meanings of the word "Ye".

The content of this post is presented for cultural, entertainment, aesthetic, and linguistic purposes.

All copyrights remain with their owners.

Thanks to Osh for his musical legacy, and thanks to all those who are quoted in this post. Thanks also to the publishers of these videos on YouTube
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*Click the tag "Burna Boy song Ye" for pancocojams posts on that song.

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SHOWCASE VIDEOS:
Video #1: Osh - My Yé Is Different [Music Video] | GRM Daily



GRM DailyPremiered Nov 26, 2018
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Here's the lyrics for that song from that discussion thread, posted by Salt, 2018
(Curse words are given with modified spelling)

[Intro]
Yè, yè, yè

[Chorus]
My yè is different to your yè
Dripping in sauce, the drip-drip is so saucy
I don't know why they wanna war me
Why they wanna war me if they don't know me
Different to your yè
Dripping in sauce, the drip-drip is so saucy
I don't know why they wanna war me
Why they wanna war me if they don't know me

[Verse 1]
She said hand on her heart, she don't trust me
I don't want you to trust me, just love me
She looked me dead in the eye with a secretive smile
And told me none of these bi&thes* can ever touch me
Baby girl, just calm it down
I need to know where you'll go right now
I couldn't really give a f&&k* right now
But, baby girl, just show me now
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*This word is fully spelled out in these lyrics.

[Chorus]
My yè is different to your yè
Dripping in sauce, the drip-drip is so saucy
I don't know why they wanna war me
Why they wanna war me if they don't know me
Different to your yè
Dripping in sauce, the drip-drip is so saucy
I don't know why they wanna war me
Why they wanna war me if they don't know me

[Verse 2]
She's never been with a guy that's so saucy
Probably the reason she's acting so naughty
Middle finger to the guys dem before me
Now she loves me, and adores me
Love me love me love me
Touch me touch me touch me
Feel me feel me feel me
Squeeze me squeeze me squeeze me

[Chorus]
My yè is different to your yè
Dripping in sauce, the drip-drip is so saucy
I don't know why they wanna war me
Why they wanna war me if they don't know me
Different to your yè
Dripping in sauce, the drip-drip is so saucy
I don't know why they wanna war me
Why they wanna war me if they don't know me

[Outro]
This side
And we got the vibe and you can only find it over on this side
And we got the vibe and you can only find it over on this side
And we got the vibe and you can only find it over on this side
And we got the vibe and you can only find it over on this side

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Here are selected comments from this video's discussion threads (with numbers added for referencing purposes only).
1. SNGaming, 2018
"From a meme to this"

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2. richard buckley, 2018
"Clicked for the meme, stayed for the sauce 🔥"

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3. Asqvared, 2018
"i like the way he brought his yé from the original twitter video to the music video but i dont know how to feel about the song"

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4. Craig Stewart, 2018
"He got a record deal out of this tune, fair play, let's see what else he can put out! Good luck to him!"

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5. Osh This Side, 2018
"Just gonna put out more fire tbh Craig, watch the space, appreciate your support :)"

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6. OhKevDebruyne, 2018
"These man took camera angles to another level"

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7. Nightstark, 2018
"I love that he kept the camera cuts. kept to his roots"
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These comments refer to how the twitter video was shot.

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8. Adaeze, 2018
"Never seen a meme turn into a music video"

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9. Renae Hall, 2018
"Woooooiiiiii fire in the booth"

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10. Ggcvvb Bbvbbb, 2018
"U lot can hate all u like but my man is talented and this is acc cold including visuals too"

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11. M2 M2, 2018
"Can you Brits explain what this meme is !!! Please"

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12. Osh This Side, 2018
"Hey mate. I am artist who goes by the name of Osh. been doing music for a little while. Been posting freestyles on my socials (oshthisside), however this freestyle went viral and blew up, opened up some doors and gave me a platform."

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13. C14_ 7, 2018
"My yè is different
Me:yè"

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14. A1S, 2018
"Ma nooo is different to ur noooo"

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15. yusuf muhammad, 2018
"What’s yè?"

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16. pureness, 2018
"This song is so funny lmao😂🤣"

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17. Jhon Smith, 2018
"My Ye is spelt different to your Yé"

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18. Candy Rain, 2018
"Love all the melanin in this video"
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This comment (and others like it in this discussion thread) refer to the fact that the singer and the women featured in this video are Black people with dark skin.

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19. Josh Fernie, 2018
"Yeah this is a straight banggggaaaaa"

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20. Samigul 69, 2018
"I thought he was just a meme.. but this is harddd"

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21. SilentTug •, 2018
"The insta video sounds better than this don’t @ me"

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22. Chris Otite, 2018
"The insta video was a lot wavier"

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23. MASTER T ON THE TRACK, 2018
"I still wish it was on the BURNA BOY RIDDIM
But I get why it ain’t"

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24. masood adam, 2018
"My ye is different from ya mamma ye"

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25. masood adam, 2018
"I’m dead 😂😂😂"

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26. Xpertise, 2018
"This is cold."

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27. Shahinoor Azad, 2018
"my guy do u even know what cold means 😂😂"

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28. Xpertise, 2018
"@Shahinoor Azad yes i do"

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29. Xpertise, 2018
"@Shahinoor Azad well everyone has a different way of calling something cold"

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30. Ralphredo HD, 2018
"@Shahinoor Azad his cold is different to your cold"

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31. Kayeo
"0:37 woahhh wavey"

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32. Tom Thompson, 2018
"I don’t know how I feel about this was this supposed to a taking the piss video or not in the first place ? He’s taking this mad serious more power to him thou hope this is the start of something big for him"
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The bold font is the way this comment was written in this discussion thread.

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33. steph.d05, 2018
"My like is different to your like🔥🔥"

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34. Gay Ghost Shah, 2018
"Osh:can I use your beat
Burna:no no no"

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35. Musah Hassan, 2018
"Still I’ll give credit to Burnaboy for the Ye Ye Ye!"

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36. Asia William, 2018
"🔥 littt 🔌💯🥶"

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37. andr3a, 2018
"my vibe is different to your vibe."

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38. Yazzy K, 2018
"Soo wavey 🌊"

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39. Tia Griffiths Small, 2018
"I still wanna know what yé is 😂💀"

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REPLY
40. Rhoda Akonnor, 2019
"Tia Griffiths Small swag"

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41. Gxpress73, 2018
"I like and like and like. Chooon just grows on me. 👏👏👏

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42. Haha Matteo, 2018
"lol haters gonna hate its semi wavy"

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43. Kizzy Pitter, 2018
"He’s riding his wave just proves you gotta take your shot you never know what could happen. Sick shots on the car though."

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44. Ibrahim Khayam, 2018
"Kinda milking it now bro"

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45. Osh This Side, 2018
"not at all. Provided people what they wanted. So much more to come"

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46. Miss Chocolate Darling, 2018
"this is a banger fam"

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47. Dusan Kuznetsov, 2018
"Reeeespect ,big vibeeez ouuuuta dis tuneeee !"

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48. Adil Hasan, 2018
"I think that this shows that you can now turn memes into songs😉😉😉😁😁"

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49. G. Rigz, 2018
"Club banger"

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50. YP, 2018
"I shaku on the yë as well"
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"Shaku" = a contemporary Nigerian dance

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51. benja303, 2018
"I wonder what Burna thinks of all this lmao"

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52. DO NOT READ, 2018
"guy: give me your snap
girl: my age is different to your age 🤣"

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53. Mr MOORZ, 2018
"Far to catchy been stuck in my head for time"

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54. lizzy _xo, 2018
"Nah his ye is beautiful🤩🤩🤩🥰"

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55. Bola Akande, 2019
"I wanna know what ye means I only know the meaning to burn a boys ye since I am Yoruba (Nigerian language)"

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56. Stephen A. Smith, 2019
"Him and his label knew to change the beat or else Burna Boy would've taxed them"

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57. Shazia Surfas, 2019
"This guy came out of nowhere and just started gassing this song Is fire 🔥"

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58. 5,000 Subscribers without any videos, 2019
"I don't understand the meme. Someone plz explain"

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59. DANK BARBIE, 2019
"LITTTT happy for his success 👌🏾🙏🏾🖤🖤💥💥💥💣💣💣"
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This is the way this comment was written in that discussion thread.

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Video #2: Reading My Ye is Different to Your Ye MEMES



Ryan Daly, Nov 5, 2018

Hey guys in this video we look at the new trend/meme My Ye is Different to Your Ye…
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Here's my transcription of a portion of the introduction of this video: (.011-.056)
“So I know I’m a bit late on this but I thought I would do a video on this to keep this meme alive. See I basically if you are from the London area you probably know that there is this new video slash song that has gone viral recently [plays clip of Osh singing My Ye”] Because I have a lot of American viewers I should probably explain what this means. “My Ye is different to your Ye” basically means “You’re not on my level”, you know. I’m way different to you. You know, the way I do things is better than the way you do things. That’s basically what it means.”

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(Tanzanian-British composer/singer) Tiggs Da Author - "Georgia" (video, lyrics, & comments)

Edited by Azizi Powell

This pancocojams post presents information about Tanzanian born/British raised songwriter, rapper, singer Tiggs Da Author.

This post also showcases Tiggs Da Author's 2015 song "Georgia" and includes comments from the discussion thread of that song's YouTube video.

The content of this post is presented for cultural, entertainment, and aesthetic purposes.

All copyrights remains with their owners.

Thanks to Tiggs Da Author for his musical legacy. Thanks to all those who are associated with this video and thanks to all those who are quoted in this post.

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INFORMATION ABOUT TIGGS DA AUTHOR
From https://www.famousbirthdays.com/people/tiggs-da-author.html
"Born Adam Muhabwa, he is a rapper blending jazz and soul who leads a nine-piece band. He became well known for singles called "Georgia" and "Run."

Before Fame
He is self-taught as a songwriter, producer and composer. He released a debut EP called Evilution.

Trivia
He was the opening act for Jess Glynne on the UK leg of her 2016 tour.

Family Life
He was born in Tanzania and raised in London, England.

Associated With
Lady Leshurr is featured on his 2016 single "Run."

[...]

Birthday : September 14, 1990"...
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SONG LYRICS - GEORGIA
(Tiggs Da Author]

[Intro]
Got me singing Georgia
I'll do anything for ya

[Verse 1]
It's written in stone
My confidence goes
When you come
I wish I could know
How you're melting my snow
You make my water run
I don't need your love, but I want it
Like the sunshine on a winter day
When I wake up in the morning
And the light from the curtain hurts my eyes
I wanna hide and see your face
1, 2, 3, oh!

[Chorus]
You got me singing Georgia
I'll do anything for ya
I know I lost a fortune
But at least I know I'm falling
I say you got me singing G-G-G-G-G-G- (Georgia!)
I say you got me singing G-G-G-G-G-G- (Georgia!)
I say you got me singing G-G-G-G-G-G- (Georgia!)
I say you got me singing
I say you got me singing
I say you got me singing
Georgia

[Verse 2]
I thought she was my all
I chased the rabbits North
But all she wants is carrots
I'm just tryna be even
She don't even
Eventually, I lose my balance
I don't need your love, but I'm addicted


Like you are to designer clothes
I don't need your drugs, but I'm fiending
Hoping I don't overdose

[Chorus]
You got me singing Georgia
I'll do anything for ya
I know I lost a fortune
But at least I know I'm falling
I say you got me singing G-G-G-G-G-G- (Georgia!)
I say you got me singing G-G-G-G-G-G- (Georgia!)
I say you got me singing G-G-G-G-G-G- (Georgia!)
I say you got me singing
I say you got me singing
I say you got me singing
Georgia

[Bridge]
I just hope it ain't the money, money, money, money, money
Love me, love me, honey
I just hope it ain't the money, money, money, money, money
Love me, love me, honey
I just hope it ain't the money, money, money, money, money
Love me, love me, honey
I just hope it ain't the money, money, money, money, money
Love me, love me, honey

[Chorus]
You got me singing Georgia
I'll do anything for ya
I know I lost a fortune
But at least I know I'm falling
I say you got me singing G-G-G-G-G-G- (Georgia!)
I say you got me singing G-G-G-G-G-G- (Georgia!)
I say you got me singing G-G-G-G-G-G- (Georgia!)
I say you got me singing
I say you got me singing
I say you got me singing
Georgia
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posted in the video's discussion thread by Atif Khan, 2018

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SHOWCASE VIDEO: Tiggs Da Author - Georgia (Official Video)



Tiggs Da Author, Published on Sep 23, 2015
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Statistics as of July 9, 2019 at 9:00 AM EST
total # of comments - 2,489,239

total likes - 37,000

total dislikes - 776

total comments - 605

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SELECTED COMMENTS FROM THIS VIDEO'S DISCUSSION THREAD
1. KayCremebrulee, 2015
"Quality sound, fun, and feel good--you've got me singing Georgia again and again!"

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2. Randolfirene2, 2015
"damn! making 80's mo town funk alive again tiggs.."

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3. cx45830, 2015
"OH MY GOSH! Such a feel good song and video! Great choreography and costume!
The lead actress is so beautiful too. peace x"

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4. Jimmy Della Corte, 2015
"Awesome Tune! This kid can be kid if he plays his cards well. Ps: does anyone know who's the girl driving the car? She is absolutely gorgeous!!!!"

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5. Jennifer Hill, 2015
"drengozi on Instagram. She IS gorgeous, inside and out."

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6. A1MOSTADDICTED MINECRAFT, 2015
"This song got swag and soul!! Can't wait for you to upload more songs :))"

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7. Vevo UK, 2015
"What a tune! It's our official Vevo UK TRACK OF THE WEEK!"

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8. Desmond Sky, 2015
"+Vevo UK Thanks! I found it because of you :)"

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9. 2001ALS2008, 2015
"Sounds like a chipmunk version of Aint no mountain high Enough ..."

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10. Malikah Fard-Allah, 2015
"YYAASSS I AM HERE FOR THIS!!!!"

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11. Karsten, 2015
"Why didn't I know this guy earlier? He is sick!"

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12. Noah Endreny, 2015
"this makes me miss the states"

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13. Alessandro Donati, 2015
"it reminds me of Ain't No Mountain High Enough by Marvin Gaye & Tammi Tarrell.. great song though!

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14. Crisrtian Alarcon, 2015
"His outfit reminds me of uptown funk"

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15. Muna Okoro, 2015
"0:06
Were they trying to make this seem old fashion, cause he's wearing Nike's"

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16. moetrace, 2015
"Good to see this guy come up talented 🙌🏻"

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17. Siobhán Pretty, 2015
"🔥🔥🔥🔥"

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18. Mandy Riordan, 2015
"Incredibly cool song, awesome vid."

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19. Jesper Christensen, 2015
"Pharrell and Didier Drogba merged into this"

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20. KayCremebrulee, 2015
"Quality sound, fun, and feel good--you've got me singing Georgia again and again!"

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21. Jack Dent, 2015
"First listened to this song at like 700 views cause sway promoted it on his Insta now over 1 mil, crazy"
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Information about Hip Hop/Grime artist "Sway" from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sway_(musician)
"Derek Andrew Safo (born 5 September 1982), better known by his stage name Sway or Sway DaSafo, is an English musician of Ghanaian descent. He is also a producer, having established Dcypha Productions, signed to Island/Universal (label founder).[1] Safo's 2008 track "Black Stars"[2] gave kudos to popular Ghanaians across the diaspora."

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22. James Drainer, 2015
"i LOVE your voice and style!"

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23. Raza Ghul, 2015
"This song has that Funky classic feeling to it. Kind of reminds me of Marvin Gay type of song."

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24. David T., 2015
"I'm surprised that this song isn't more known"

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25. shaleen karanjit, 2015
"This song is hella catchy"

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26. Greta, 2015
"What genre is this?"

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27. Inne De Bruyn, 2015
"soul/pop?

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28. Florent Wennmacher, 2015
"there's definitely soul in this song!"

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29. Zev Love X, 2015
"+Greta Mash Yeah I would say soul too, it reminds me of Gnarls Barkley."

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30. OllieML, 2015
"jazz"

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31. rolled mate, 2015
"This tune is fire"

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32. Ian T, 2015
"Didn't he appear in a video with KSI? Great song by the way! Very unique!"

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33. CGB, 2015
"Yeah, "No Sleep" is the name of the song :)"

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34. Lana Korvin, 2015
"Woodstock? sounds like it, brings me back to the 60s ! grunge garage jazz, sweet"

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35. Georgia Taylor, 2015
"My name is Georgia so ill just pretend this song is about me :')"

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36. Jaysn, 2015
"If you have a friend called Geogia that u secretly have a crush on, but u have a huge argument about something and she tells u to never speak to her again. Just send a link of this song to her"

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37. Jaysn, 2015
"If she tells you to go away just send her this song 😂"

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38. lydia martin, 2015
"i wonder which georgia this song is about? a girl,state,or country?"

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39. Borntomotivate Film, 2015
"I really love the hands being used to transition the scene.......wonderful video about loving a woman!"

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40. Georgia ANDERSON, 2016
"my best friend sings this really loud when ever I see him its so embarrassing but i love him 😂 shoutout to the other georgias we slay 👑

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41. Peanuthurricane, 2017
"Hello fellow Georgia :)"

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42. George Shonia, 2015
"i'm imagining like this song was singed for mine, for the republic of Georgia 🙂❤"

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43. TOÏ TOÏ, 2016
"Fantastic song and marvelous groove !!!"

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44. Sidiq Mhina, 2016
"Tanzanian brother, do ya thang Tiggs"

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45. Mari Gobejishvili, 2016
"Nice song ^^ greetings from country Georgia !!! ^^"

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46. Sebastian Diacono, 2016
"absolute fire"

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47. José Alberto Valente, 2016
"this is your style... alternative jazz"

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48. aNON CSGOhack, 2016
"You are going to be massive soon."

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49. Bob Funkhouse, 2016
"Wait till the Northern soul crowd hear this!"

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50. soulsue, 2018
"Bob Funkhouse yeah the soul police will be all over it ."

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51. Libz Sama, 2017
"It's my first time listening to this song. Where has it been all this time."

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52. Ronni Hatcher, 2017
"Why isnt this the music you hear most? The stuff that's considered popular or the stuff that's promoted the most by industry money really is crap. The real music can be found on youtube. Personal opinion here!"

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53. XtremePapers PapaCambridge GCEGuide Pastpapers, 2017
"uk rap is love!!

love kerio"

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54. Csilla Novák, 2017
"This man is on fire . He is hot and his music is right on point."

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55. Brandon Roots, 2017
"How have i not seen this fire?"

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56. Anna Maria, 2017
"Gosh such a beautiful song and I love the singers smile!"

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57. ROYAL KUCHUZ RADIO, 2017
"Super Retro !!!"

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58. Captain Planet, 2018
"This is some (rare) real good music... we needed this bad !"

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59. Elise Dunon, 2018
"I was listening this song 2 years ago on radio and now I found it finally !"

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60. King Prawn, 2018
"In love with this tuuuuunnneee!!!"

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61. silencae homicida, 2018
"J'étais au volant d'une voiture de gendarmerie, dans un bled perdu de la France, quand j'ai entendu cette chanson à la radio... la douceur et la tranquillité m'ont alors envahi et ma journée a été meilleure. Merci.
I was driving a gendarmerie car, in a lost town of France, when I heard this song on the radio ... softness and tranquility invaded me and made my day better. Thank you."

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62. Ansray Thomas, 2019
"100/100 creativity.... I wish the world could make songs like these number one because they are real creative"

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63. enigmaticstatic 7, 2019
"I'm from the UK and I really want to go to Georgia and New Orleans. I have to be part of a second line parade one day 😊"

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64. Deanna D, 2019
"this song is so underrated!!!"

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Selected Comments From Two YouTube Discussion Threads For Sam Henshaw's Song "Church"

Edited by Azizi Powell

This is Part II of a two part pancocojams series about Black British singer Samm Henshaw's song "Church" featuring the African American Hip Hop duo EarthGang.

Part II presents selected comments from the discussion thread of the official video of Samm Henshaw's song "Church" featuring EarthGang. Part II also highlights selected comments from the discussion thread for the YouTube lyrics video of this song.

Click https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2019/06/samm-henshaw-featuring-earthgang-church.html for Part I of this series. Part I showcases the official YouTube video of the song "Church" by Samm Henshaw featuring EarthGang. for Part I of this series. Part I showcases the official YouTube video of the song "Church" by Samm Henshaw featuring EarthGang.

Information about Samm Henshaw is also included in that post along with information about EarthGang.

This content is presented for cultural and linguistic purposes.

All copyrights remain with their owner.

Thanks to Samm Henshaw and thanks to EarthGang for their musical legacy. Thanks to all those who are featured in this video and thanks to all those who are quoted in this post.

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SHOWCASE VIDEO: Samm Henshaw - Church (Official Video) ft. EARTHGANG



Samm Henshaw, Published on Feb 5, 2019

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SELECTED COMMENTS FROM THE DISCUSSION THREAD FOR THIS EMBEDDED VIDEO
(I've added numbers for referencing purposes only. All of these comments are from Feb. 5, 2019 to June 15, 2019. Explanations for African American Vernacular English terms that are found in some of these comments are given after those comments.)

1. ruth
"I play this every sunday while getting ready for church 😂💞"

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2. Jourdan Washington
"These visuals and production are 🔥"

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3. NGDMBGA 360
"this mans is slept on, cant wait for him to blow up"
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4. TheLadyEmerald809
"exactly what i was thinking. literally this first time ive ever heard him, love everything about it"

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5. Ankita Bhanot
"He's about to go big! I can't wait for his next projects."

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6. comey2610
"Very talented man"

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7. Renas salahudden
" "I don’t care who you praying to,I just pray you believe in you.” ❤️
Amen"

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REPLY
8. Dr. Octagon
"Renas salahudden bless up!"

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REPLY
9. Musicdudeyoutub
"As he flashes devil's horns 2:36"

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10. Joshua Rego
"Musicdudeyoutub i don’t think he was making the devils horns, i think he was just pointing up, as he said that line. you can’t immediately assume that he’s doing some satanic imagery, relax bro."

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11. Odlum
"A) probably just pointing B) even if he's trying to send a "message", it's actually the sign for "I love you" in ASL, not the devil's horns. Also fits with the lyrics. Get that sh&t* right."
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"ASL"= American Sign Language
*This word is fully spelled out in this comment.

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12. sophie-san ichigo
"These Dragon ball references lol"

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13. El Gordo
"Flying Nimbus and the 2 Saiyan pods landing? Where's Goku?"

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14. Brandon Herndon
"Yeah, this dude has been watching his Dragonball"
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Here's some information about Dragonball
From https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragon_Ball
"Dragon Ball (Japanese: ドラゴンボール Hepburn: Doragon Bōru), sometimes styled as Dragonball, is a Japanese media franchise created by Akira Toriyama in 1984. The initial manga, written and illustrated by Toriyama, was serialized in Weekly Shōnen Jump from 1984 to 1995... The series follows the adventures of the protagonist, Son Goku, from his childhood through adulthood as he trains in martial arts and explores the world in search of the seven orbs known as the Dragon Balls, which summon a wish-granting dragon when gathered. Along his journey, Goku makes several friends and battles a wide variety of villains, many of whom also seek the Dragon Balls.

Toriyama's manga was adapted and divided into two anime series produced by Toei Animation: Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z, which together were broadcast in Japan from 1986 to 1996. Additionally, the studio has developed 20 animated feature films and three television specials, as well as two anime sequel series titled Dragon Ball GT (1996–1997) and Dragon Ball Super (2015–2018)."...

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15. Marcus Brown
"I’m not a fan of gospel music but this song is pure positive energy 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥"

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16. Shy Guy Music
"I haven't been to church in a long ass time...but this here might get me there"

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17. Sanaa Ray
"Wake up and get yourself to church Lots of love :-) xxxx"

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18. lizzy o
"Finally a rap that's not about girls with big booty getting high and being Rich 😂❤️:

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19. dkicefire
"I mean there is alot of rap like this. People just are not looking in the right places. Between Chance the Rapper and Childish Bambino there are some good ones. Also more obscure ones like Watsky and SonReal have mostly positive uplifting stuff."

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20. Montee Stowes
"Rap music has been like this from the beginning. I hate this kind of ignorant stupidity."

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21. dkicefire
"@Montee Stowes well yes some of it was and when it started it was all about the struggle. But to say its never been about that seems flawed. If you look at just popular rap in the 00s it was definitly filled with that stuff, but if you look at groups like Outkast, while there hits can be about booty and the like there are some meaningful songs outside that just are not seen. To someone who knows nothing about rap it can be seen that way. Its sadly misguided but understandable."

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22. J Aff
"ITS not rap though..."

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23. ohmie homie
"@J Aff it is atleast earthgangs verse"

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24. Sarah Carr
"there's a lot more good music out there like this trust me! It's all I listen to :) Gotta find it check out Gawvi, Toby Mac, Hollyn, Jamie Grace, Social Club Misfits, KB (long live the champion) Cortes (Say I) and there's many more that aren't main stream but so much better!"

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25. Tim Soucy
"Search Dr Souc! His music is great ! It covers alot of genres 🙏🎶"

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26. Souseman1
"@Tim Soucy i love him!!!!"

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27. Tom Hanks
"@Tim Soucy Dr Souc has some great music for sure !!!!"

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28. Frederico Baami
"Is this rap or r&b? (that's a honest question)"

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29. S Scott
"I wouldn’t call his music rap..."

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30. Teona
"Church does pop off like this though. Boring for a solid hour then they hit you with that gospel, the Holy Spirit comes out of the woodwork and everyone gets blessed. Church is the OG place for a bop and a solid "yo it was lit", if that's not your experience, you're at the wrong Church."
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"OG" = means "Original Gangster"; but, in the context of this comment, "OG" means "original"

"lit" = very hot (meaning, "very good"

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31. I'm Just Saying
"My church is lit from the moment you walk in...lol Than again I go to a Pentecostal church. Apostolic by faith, Pentecostal by experience!!! 😁

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32. MaryMary _
"we all worship different. some love to shout it on the top of their lungs. others in reverence & some do both 😁🤷🏼‍♀️ respect to all"

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33. Connor Crawf
"nobody else going to acknowledge these guys are all very similar in style to chance the rapper, especially his coloring book project.. amazing vibes"

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34. EluzDray
"Definitely agree"

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35. Dexter Dexian
"They need to do a remix with chance the rapper!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

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36. Kuro White
"Why "Chance the rapper" in particular ?"

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37. Dexter Dexian
"@Kuro White they sound very similar"

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38. Brandon
"Kuro White this is his type of beat"

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39. MILLI FEMME
"@Kuro White because I thought it WAS chance at first listen."

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40. Laffy Taffy
"EarthGang got a Outkast vibe. Good song"

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41. lynnetta seabury
"Gospel OutKast.... I am feeling this cut!! Yessssssssss👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾"

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42. Ishaan Kumar
"wake up and get yourself detergent"

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43. Jonathan the Hiker
"I can't unhear that now..."

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44. k- dawg
"I hate you loool"

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45. Eiji Okumura
"You dont understand how much u just ruined this song for me"

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46. Philofasus
"This song is officially my new " do the dishes " starter song. Good lookin out!!"

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47. mike pride
"This song had me smiling the whole video. Fire."

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48. Kiel Tewarie
"Their style reminds me of Outkast.. strong lyrics, creative video and straight up addictive tune.

Blessings brothers and sisters 🙏❤"

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49. Siphiwe Albie
"wait! picture a "SAMM HENSHAW x CHANCE THE RAPPER" album."

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50. Mohit Rao
"Chance the Rapper on this beat would KILL !!"

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51. lialiakicks
"0:00 - 0:50 SO FREAKING RELATABLE
0:51 ~ My church from my childhood didn’t have jammin music like this 😞"

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52. Velani Mpofu
"Dear Comment Reader


Wake up and get yourself to church


kind regards


me"

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52. rooster700rr
"I dont care who u r or who u pray 2. If everyone had this kind of enthusiasm, motivation and love. then the world would be a much better place."

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SELECTED COMMENTS FROM THE DISCUSSION THREAD FOR SAMM HENSHAW - CHURCH (Lyric Video) ft. EARTHGANG
From https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHIN2JRSMuU
(I've added numbers for referencing purposes only. All of these comments are from January 18, 2019 to June 15, 2019. Explanations for African American Vernacular English terms that are found in some of these comments are given after those comments.)

1. Keanu Basson
"Mah man just dropped another piece of Gold
imma be jammin on this for the next few weeks :D"

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2. SeamusHutchensMusic
"Samm is killing it with these songs and videos. Love everything about it."
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"killing it" - doing something exceptionally well

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3. GroovyBearTV
"Samm back with another dope ass song 🔥🔥"
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"dope" very good
"ass" - in the context of this comment, the word "ass" merely adds more "hipness" to the adjective that comes before it

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4. TEST UNIT MERZ
"this is the perfect motivation song wow

infectious and super bubbly 💓"

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5. J Porter
"earthgang...the love children of outcast, and the ying yang twins"

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6. le be ca
"Wake up wake up Nation
Stop sleeping on this masterpiece"

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7. Santibanez
"Is this christian"

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8. lilyclarkson
"Santibanez yes it is but not entirely, if you’re not actually a christian yourself i’m sure you can just enjoy the happy vibes :)"

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9. lil urmom
"It’s more catered towards Christians but also includes parts saying if you don’t believe in Christ, as long as what you believe in helps you get through life, then it’s good"

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10. Rassmey Sopheavy
Literally my parents every Sunday

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11. Giles Peterson
"Rassmey Sopheavy Man I feel you"
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"I feel you" - means basically the same thing as "I agree with you" and "I hear what you are saying"
Read the comment given as #16 below for an older African American Vernacular English way of saying the same thing.

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12. TinyBella Ava
"Same about my mom"

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13. dayoungsta94
"This the new Sunday wake up anthem now 🙌🏿"

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14. trish
"I LOVEEEE THIS 😂 dat chorus is literally my mom every sunday morning 😂"

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15. Michael Andrew
"That clapping ain’t there just for sound affects, that’s how Nigerian mums wake you up for church on a Sunday morning."

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16. Tobenna orji
"word! brother"
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"Word!" is a late 1980s African American Vernacular English term that means that you agree with what has just been said. This word is only rarely used since the 1990s by African Americans. Click https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/218351/what-does-the-expression-word-mean for more information about the slang use of "Word!"

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17. bunmi oyedeji
"you really just described my life"

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18. DGConner z
"Lmao I thought the same thing but my fam is Caribbean"

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19. El Tigré
"Kenyan mums too"

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20. Julie Alcin
"Black mothers😂😂😂"

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21. Julie Jean-Mary
"Haitian mother's too lol"

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22. Sanmi Aina
"For Real!!!!!! BRO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1"

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23. MaxStar McDonald
"venezuelan mamas too"

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24. Julie Jean-Mary
"@Jade Duckervil lolol yess exactly! with the clap and all lolol"

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25. Mayoo
"Factss"

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26. Chris Sutton
"Biafra"

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27. Joshua Wargo
"See its little things like that that make me TRULY love music."

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28. Aesthetic Dolphin
"Gahhh😂😂😂 black moms"

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29. 9 9 9
"“[insert name] o le dide”
I don’t know Yoruba but I understand it cuz it’s routinely thrown at me, I’ll be sure to edit when I remember the exact phase when it’s fresh in my head"

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30. Aesthetic Dolphin
"@9 9 9 yesss. Or "e de dide" lol yoruba mothers can be dramatic with waking us up for church. The fathers will be else where saying "i will leave you and go" lol"
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Google translate from Yoruba to English:
"e de dide" = "to get up"

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31. kalia
"and liberian moms!!"

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32. Joseph Amaran
"Na everyday saf no be only on Sunday o"
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Nigerian Pidgin English to standard English - It's not just on Sunday in particular, it's every day [that Nigerian mothers wake their children up this way]

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33. Tewogbola Favour
"Joseph Amaran Omo my parents dey America. I dey Naija. I dey free from all that stress. I can't kill my self"
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I think these sentences with Nigerian Pidgin English mean [in standard English] "Joseph Amaran, friend, my parents are in America and I'm in Nigeria. I'm free from all that stress. I can't kill my self [to wake up on Sunday to go to church] [?]

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34. MCMXCVI - MMXIX
"And Sierra Leonean parents too!"

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35. NateBigBawlz
"That's awesome 👍"

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36. Michael Newton
"Michael Andrew wAkE uP wAkE"

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37. Zane Bobbey
"Michael Andrew fax"
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"fax" - a hip way of writing the word "facts", meaning "What you just said is true".

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Samm Henshaw featuring EarthGang - Church (official YouTube Video with Lyrics)

Edited by Azizi Powell

This is Part I of a two part pancocojams series about Black British singer Samm Henshaw's song "Church" featuring the African American Hip Hop duo EarthGang.

Part I showcases the official YouTube video of the song "Church" by Samm Henshaw featuring EarthGang.

Information about Samm Henshaw is also included in this post along with information about EarthGang.

Click https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2019/06/selected-comments-from-two-youtube.html for Part II of this series. Part II presents selected comments from the discussion thread of the official video of Samm Henshaw's song "Church" featuring EarthGang as well as selected comments from the YouTube lyric video for that song.

This content is presented for cultural, entertainment, and aesthetic purposes.

All copyrights remain with their owner.

Thanks to Samm Henshaw and thanks to EarthGang for their musical legacy. Thanks to all those who are featured in this video and thanks to all those who are quoted in this post.

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INFORMATION ABOUT SAMM HENSHAW
From https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samm_Henshaw.
"Born 22 February 1994 (age 25)
London, England, UK
Genres: Soul, R&B, Pop
Occupation(s): Singer, songwriter, producer

Iniabasi Samuel Henshaw, professionally known as Samm Henshaw (born 22 February 1994), is a singer,[2] songwriter, and record producer, signed to Columbia Records.[3] Henshaw has garnered mainstream radio support from BBC Radio 1[4] and was handpicked by James Bay and Chance the Rapper for tour support.[5]

Early life
Henshaw was born in London, England and was raised by Nigerian parents in South London."...

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INFORMATION ABOUT EARTHGANG
From https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EarthGang
"EarthGang (stylized EARTHGANG) is an American hip hop duo from Atlanta, Georgia, composed of Atlanta-based rappers, known by their stage names, Johnny Venus and Doctur Dot.[1][2][3]

[...]

Formed in 2008, EarthGang released their first EP, The Better Party, in 2010. This was followed by several singles and two mixtapes, Mad Men and Good News in 2011. In 2013, the duo released their debut album Shallow Graves For Toys and was largely well-received, with Noisey calling it "one of the most well thought-out releases of the year" and praising the album's "playful delivery and biting lyricism."[5] ... After signing to J. Cole's Dreamville Records, EarthGang released a trilogy of EP's: Rags, Robots, and Royalty, leading up to their third album, Mirrorland.[7]"...

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SHOWCASE VIDEO: Samm Henshaw - Church (Official Video) ft. EARTHGANG



Samm Henshaw, Published on Feb 5, 2019
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Statistics for this video as of June 16, 2019 at 10:40 AM
Total number of views - 5,035,300
Total number of likes - 157,000
Total number of dislikes - 1,600
Total number of comments- 2,824

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SONG LYRICS - CHURCH
(Samm Henshaw & EarthGang)

Samm:
Mama said we in the church
You best believe this aint no hotel
Rocking your halo like a snapback
Cos you hang with ghetto angels
She told me they won’t catch you
When you fall
You know this aint gon end well
Heard somebody shot the sheriff
If its you i aint gon pay bail

She says
Good morning
Wake up wake
Good morning
Wake up wake
Good morning
Wake up wake
Wake up wake

Wake up and get yourself to church
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
Wake up and get yourself to church
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
Wake up wake up wish i could hear you right now
Somebody come and tell this lady cool down
Wake up and get yourself to church
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah

Poppa said to be a man
Best keep your word until the final days
Said if you sign up you’ll be covered
See my church don’t take no holidays
He said i’ll drop my anchor in the storm
Until your tears leave the waves
Don’t walk these streets looking for beef
Cos hells an oven with a cold flame

She says
Good morning
Wake up wake
Good morning
Wake up wake
Good morning
Wake up wake
Wake up wake

Wake up and get yourself to church
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
Wake up and get yourself to church
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
Wake up wake up wish i could hear you right now
Somebody come and tell this lady cool down
Wake up and get yourself to church
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah

Doc:
Granny told me when you get ya blessings
Church want 10 percent
They had ya back when you was down
Dont forget
Hold up wait
Holy Ghost bullet ricochet
Took some time to pray
When im in the streets today
Make the devil stay awaaaaay
Aint gotta fake
But you blockin all ya blessings when you lying bout ya age
I can feel the spirit moving
When im lighting up the stage
Who listening when u pray it just depend on your taste

Venus:
Tell me where you running
When that Kitty ain't as warm as it was
I don't care who you praying to
I just pray you believe in you
See what you seek is underneath
That kingdom coming make them scream
Amen from the congregation
I need a spray tan for my Jesus
And when they ask me where I'm headed, hell or heaven,
Seat belts fastening straight to Mars, Look at God!

Samm:
She says
Good morning
Wake up wake
Good morning
Wake up wake
Good morning
She says good morning
Wake up wake
Wake up

Wake up and get yourself to church
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
(I don’t want to wake up)
Wake up and get yourself to church
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
(I don’t want to wake up)
Wake up wake up wish i could hear you right now
Somebody come and tell this lady cool down
Wake up and get yourself to church
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah

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The Specials - Ska record "A Message To You, Rudy"(information, video, comments)

Edited by Azizi Powell

This is Part II of a two part pancocojams series about the now classic Rocksteady song "Rudy, A Message To You" by Dandy Livingstone and the now classic Ska/Two Tone cover of that song by the Specials entitled "A Message To You, Rudy".

This post presents information about The Specials and information about Two Tone music. This post also showcases The Specials' cover version of Dandy Livingston's song and includes selected comments from a YouTube example of that song.

Click http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2018/05/dandy-livingstones-classic-rocksteady.html for Part I of this series. Part I presents information about singer Dandy Livingstone and showcases his original version of this song.

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The content of this post is presented for historical, cultural, entertainment, and aesthetic purposes.

All copyrights remain with their owners.

Thanks to Dandy Livingstone for writing this song and thanks to The Specials for their musical legacy. Thanks to all those who are quoted in this post and thanks to the publisher of this sound file on YouTube.
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Click http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2018/05/differences-between-ska-and-rocksteady.html for a pancocojams post that provides information about and examples of Ska & Rocksteady music.

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PANCOCOJAMS EDITOR'S NOTE
In this song, "Rudy" is derived from "rude boys", which originated as a 1960s Jamaican patois referent for street youth who would be called "gangstas" or "thugs" in United States vernacular. The term "rude" (impolite) may have been chosen as a referent for this population because of their anti-social attitudes/behaviors as well as their poor upbringings. In the United Kingdom, "rude boys" took on another meaning as one referent for fans of Ska and Two Tone music. (Information about two tone music is found below.)

However, the words to this song also have a more contemporary application as noted by commenter lastroth who embedded a video of The Specials cover of this Dandy Livingstone song with his or her comment in a TPM discussion thread entitled "Rudy Giuliani Is Our Duke Of The Week" http://forums.talkingpointsmemo.com/t/discussion-rudy-giuliani-is-our-duke-of-the-week/71834/5. Here's information about TMP's "Golden Duke Award":
“In 2018, TPM has began awarding its Golden Duke — usually an annual prize — once a week. The honor, named for the scandal-plagued former Rep. Randy “Duke” Cunningham, goes to a public figure in the political realm who has distinguished themselves with a display of corruption or general ridiculousness.”
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I didn't know about Dandy Livingstons' original song "Rudy, A Message To You" and The Specials' cover of that song entitled ""A Message To You, Rudy"). until I read that comment. Thank you, lastroth!

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INFORMATION ABOUT THE SPECIALS
From https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Specials
"The Specials, also known as The Special AKA, are an English 2 Tone and ska revival band formed in 1977 in Coventry.[1] Their music combines a "danceable ska and rocksteady beat with punk's energy and attitude".[2] Lyrically they present a "more focused and informed political and social stance".

The band wore mod-style "1960s period rude boy outfits (pork pie hats, tonic and mohair suits and loafers)".[3] In 1980, the song "Too Much Too Young", the lead track on their The Special AKA Live! EP, reached No. 1 in the UK.[4] In 1981, the unemployment-themed single "Ghost Town" also hit No. 1 in the UK Singles Chart.[1]

After seven consecutive UK Top 10 singles between 1979 and 1981, three members of the group abruptly left to form Fun Boy Three.[1] Continuing on as "The Special AKA" (a name they used frequently on earlier Specials releases), a substantially revised Specials line-up issued new material through 1984, including the top 10 UK hit single "Free Nelson Mandela". Afterwards, founder and songwriter Jerry Dammers dissolved the band and pursued political activism.[5]

The group reformed in 1993, and have continued to perform and record with varying line-ups (but without Dammers)."...
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Here's some information about Rico Rodriguez who is mentioned in a number of comments about The Specials:
From https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rico_Rodriguez_(musician)
"Emmanuel "Rico" Rodriguez MBE (17 October 1934[2] – 4 September 2015), also known as simply Rico, Reco or El Reco, was a Cuban-born Jamaican ska and reggae trombonist. He recorded with many producers, including Karl Pitterson, Prince Buster, and Lloyd "Matador" Daley. He was known as one of the first and most distinguished ska artists, and from the early 1960s performed and recorded in Britain, with The Members, the Specials, Jools Holland, Paul Young and others."...

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INFORMATION ABOUT TWO TONE MUSIC
From https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Two-tone_(music_genre)
"Two-tone (or 2 tone) is a genre of British music that fuses traditional ska with musical elements of punk rock.[1] Its name comes from 2 Tone Records, a label founded by Jerry Dammers of the Specials,[2] and references a desire to transcend and defuse racial tensions in Thatcher-era Britain. Although two-tone's mainstream commercial appeal was largely limited to the UK, it influenced the North American ska punk movement (also known as third wave ska) in the 1980s and 1990s.[3][4]

History

The two-tone sound was developed by young musicians in Coventry, West Midlands, England who grew up hearing 1960s Jamaican music.[5] They combined influences from ska, reggae and rocksteady with elements of punk rock and new wave. Bands considered part of the genre include the Specials, the Selecter, Madness, the Beat, Bad Manners, the Bodysnatchers and Akrylykz.

The term was coined by the Specials' keyboard player Jerry Dammers, who—with the assistance of Horace Panter and graphic designer John "Teflon" Sims—created the iconic Walt Jabsco logo (a man in a black suit, white shirt, black tie, pork pie hat, white socks and black loafers) to represent the two-tone genre. The logo was based on an early album cover photo of Peter Tosh, and included an added black-and-white check pattern.[6][7][8]

Most of the bands considered to be part of the two-tone genre were signed to 2 Tone Records at some point. Other record labels associated with the two-tone sound were Stiff Records and Go Feet Records. The music was especially popular among skinheads, rudies and some mod revivalists."...

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LYRICS & SONG SUMMARY
From https://genius.com/The-specials-a-message-to-you-rudy-lyrics

A MESSAGE TO YOU, RUDY
(The Specials, Featuring Rico Rodriguez
Produced by Elvis Costello)

"[Instrumental break]
[Hook 1]
Stop your messing around
Better think of your future
Time you straighten right out
Creating problems in town

[Chorus]
Rudy, a message to you
Rudy, a message to you

[Hook 2]
Stop your fooling around
Time you straighten right out
Better think of your future
Else you’ll wind up in jail

[Chorus]
Rudy, a message to you
Rudy, a message to you

[Hook 1]
Stop your messing around
Better think of your future
Time you straighten right out
Creating problems in town

This song has an overall message imploring the audience to get their life in check before they waste it causing trouble. Rudy is slang for RudeBoy a subculture of people who make up a part of the fanbase for ska bands like The Specials."

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SHOWCASE VIDEO: The Specials - A Message to You Rudy (Official Music Video)



Metropolis Touring, Published on Jul 23, 2012
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Selected comments from this sound file's discussion thread (with numbers added for referencing purposes only)
1. Chris W, 2014
"Awesome song....Great version...so much talent came out of Coventry the 70's and 80s"

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2. LONGHORNCROSSING, 2014
"Amazing how many groups got the influence from these guys and Marley age music. Rip to the pioneers"

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3. chogokin666, 2014
"Dandy Livingstone original is the best but Specials look great and are a great band and what a smashing vid."

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4. ROUBA79, 2014
"RUDE BOYS"

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5. RUDI, 2015
"Not sure why, but this song resonates with me."

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6. Rudy G, 2015
"Considering the fact that I am ignoring my homework and procrastinating as usual. This song really is the anthem to my life."

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7. Alex Bluez, 2015
"What 2 tone is actually about? Most 2 tone I know had something involve with 2 colours suit, fedora, doc marten and floating vocal sound.

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8. Kathryn Seaborn, 2015
"actually it was about the differences between black and white people, as black people were treated horrible back when two tone came out it was to show equality and to say that we are all equal no matter our colour "

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9. Oneida Wolf, 2015
"Exactly what Kathryn said, two tone music was exactly what the title says. Black and white members playing ska music together as brothers, equals."

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10. Solly Khan, 2015
"a real fun song,with the band enjoying playing this track,something modern musicians lack today...evokes happiness and feel good factor,just fab.."

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11. Oier Fano, 2015
"Classy and classic as well. This is music."

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12. John Smith, 2015
"I always loved the specials. Grew up with this music back in the day. But man, they couldn't dress and they couldn't dance!!!"

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13. Cállate, 2015
"What do you mean they dress badass!!!"

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14. Pat Diamond, 2015
"Was into "blue beat" many years ago before we had "Ska" , "Rock Steady" then "Reggae", love them all, this music gets to your soul. Still love to listen to Max Romeo, Derrick Morgan, Harry J and the gang!"

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15. Lady Adelinda, 2015
"Since the people here posting prior to the Bates Motel Airing this song, I really loved this song so i tracked it down..whats another few bands or songs I should look for? Seeking suggestions. Thanks"

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16. LcUiFdCi4LiFe, 2015
"Try searching UK Ska and what comes up... If you like this song search for the soundtrack of the film "This is England" its will have loads of ska music on there"

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17. Lsoon, 2016
"two tone music."

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18. Juan Leal, 2015
"Rest in Peace top rude bwoy Rico Rodriguez!!"

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19. Naufal Ejaz, 2016
"RIP Rico Rodriguez, thank you for the music."

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20. Guy Dutton, 2016
"Another Brilliant 80s band.
Sadly recently loosing one of my all time favourite Drummers
RIP John Bradbury"

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21. Jahangir Khan, 2016
"If this was America, Rudy would already be in jail on account of being black therefore we would never have got this great song, big up UK."

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22. Peter Yost, 2016
"Pretty good, I still prefer the Dandy Livingstone version."

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23. Epin Hervin, 2016
"Very original and very specials attitude and even today many child in Bandung copying them <3 Coventry rulez" ** 24, Nate 8, 2016 "Were these guys the first Ska band ever? I'm being serious. Does anybody know? Or were they a UB40 biter that made a great tune. Sampled by Sublime and everything." ** REPLY 25. The NEW Nile Ue Ue Fly, 2016 "+Nate 8 They were part of the second wave of Ska music, aka "2 Tone", which arose in Britain at the very end of the 1970s. First wave ska is stuff like The Skatalites and Prince Buster." ** REPLY 26. TheTrueHappy, 2016 "+Nate 8 Ska came about in the 1950's and is the predecessor genre to Rocksteady and Reggae. Rocksteady slowed down a little, and reggae slowed down even more. Ska was fast and upbeat. For instance, this song is a cover of Dandy Livingston and isn't considered a ska song, but rocksteady. The original version came out in 1967. So The Specials were nowhere near the first ska band. But they were influential to the later days of ska." ** REPLY 27. Nate 8, 2016 "Thanks for the info. I now will investigate The Skatalites and Prince Buster." ** 28. Jorge Salazar Monterola, 2016 "I really love this masterpice , make me happy and remember." ** 29.Sulla Felixxx, 2016 "Fidelity Investments commercial brought me here. What a great song !" ** 30. dieselwalter, 2016 "Great song. Thanks fo Fidelity Investments, Google and Spotify for getting it onto my life." -snip- A number of commenters mentioned that this 2016 Fidelity Insurance commercial was what “brought them here” [to this The Specials YouTube video]. Click https://www.ispot.tv/ad/AHhC/fidelity-investments-retirement-score-song-by-the-specials for that commercial.

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31. Babyboy 5star, 2017
"fire 🔥🔥🔥🔥"

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32. Rudy Quiroz, 2017
"Im sorry for messing around"

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33. infinitygenealpa, 2017
"Time Rudy Giuliani straightens out! XD"

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34. Eddie Vance, 2017
"the 80's brit sound lord love it"

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35. Ze Germanz, 2017
"What's this genre called? Love the beat and instruments used just makes you want to nod along :)"

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REPLY
36. martin smith, 2017
"Ze Germanz The genre is "rocksteady"."

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37. Rebecca Cawthray, 2017
"Forgot how much I liked this band... this track may be a cover but it's GREAT"

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38. Jack Gilson, 2017
"The days when you could be a skinhead and not be racist"

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39. WhoAreYou !?, 2018
"I Came here from the Netflix serie Bates Motel. This song came in this scene where this girl driving down the street with a old VW full of Mariuhana plants 😂 Priceless scene 😂😂😂"

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40. Bloop, 2018
"Here in 2018... Anyone else?.. (Brought by the movie Chef - Song was the Reggae Version)"

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Dandy Livingstone's Classic Rocksteady Song "Rudy, A Message To You" (information, sound file, lyrics, and comments)

Edited by Azizi Powell

This is Part I of a two part pancocojams series about the now classic Rocksteady song "Rudy, A Message To You" by Dandy Livingstone and the now classic Ska/Two Tone cover of that song by the Specials entitled "A Message To You, Rudy".

This post presents information about singer Dandy Livingstone and showcases his original version of this song.

Selected comments from a YouTube example of this song are also included in this post. Information about the United Kingdom meaning of "skinheads" is given after comment #18 in this discussion thread.

Click http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2018/05/the-specials-ska-record-message-to-you.html for Part II of this series. Part II provides information about The Specials and showcases The Specials' Ska/Two Tone version of this song.

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The content of this post is presented for historical, cultural, entertainment, and aesthetic purposes.

All copyrights remain with their owners.

Thanks to Dandy Livingstone for his musical legacy. Thanks to all those who are quoted in this post and thanks to the publisher of this sound file on YouTube.
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Click http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2018/05/differences-between-ska-and-rocksteady.html for a pancocojams post that provides information about and examples of Ska & Rocksteady music.

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PANCOCOJAMS EDITOR'S NOTE
In this song, "Rudy" is derived from "rude boys", which originated as a 1960s Jamaican patois referent for street youth who would be called "gangstas" or "thugs" in United States vernacular. The term "rude" (impolite) may have been chosen as a referent for this population because of their anti-social attitudes/behaviors as well as their poor upbringings. In the United Kingdom, "rude boys" took on another meaning as one referent for fans of Ska and Two Tone music. (Information about two tone music is included in Part II of this pancocojams series.)

However, the words to this song also have a more contemporary application as noted by commenter lastroth who embedded a video of The Specials cover of this Dandy Livingstone song with his or her comment in a TPM discussion thread entitled "Rudy Giuliani Is Our Duke Of The Week" http://forums.talkingpointsmemo.com/t/discussion-rudy-giuliani-is-our-duke-of-the-week/71834/5. Here's information about TMP's "Golden Duke Award":
“In 2018, TPM has began awarding its Golden Duke — usually an annual prize — once a week. The honor, named for the scandal-plagued former Rep. Randy “Duke” Cunningham, goes to a public figure in the political realm who has distinguished themselves with a display of corruption or general ridiculousness.”

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INFORMATION ABOUT DANDY LIVINGSTONE
From https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dandy_Livingstone
Dandy Livingstone (born Robert Livingstone Thompson, 14 December 1943,[1] Kingston, Jamaica) is a British-Jamaican reggae musician and producer, best known for his 1972 hit, "Suzanne Beware of the Devil", and for his song, "Rudy, A Message to You", which was later a hit for The Specials. "Suzanne Beware of the Devil", reached number 14 on the UK Singles Chart.[2]

Biography
At the age of 15, Livingstone moved to the United Kingdom.[3] Livingstone's first record was released without his knowledge: A tenant in the building where he and a friend jammed recorded some of these sessions released some tracks on the Planetone record label.[1] When London-based Carnival Records was seeking a Jamaican vocal duo, Livingstone filled the requirement by double-tracking his own voice, releasing records in this fashion under the name Sugar & Dandy. One of these singles, "What a Life", sold 25,000 copies, providing Livingstone with his first hit.[1] When called on to perform live, Roy Smith was recruited to make up the duo, although he would be replaced by Tito "Sugar" Simon.[1]

In 1967, Livingstone signed with Ska Beat Records, for whom he recorded his debut album 1967's Rocksteady with Dandy.

In 1968, Livingstone moved into production, and formed a duo with Audrey Hall (as Dandy & Audrey). His production of other artists included The Marvels' debut album and hit singles by Nicky Thomas ("Suzanne Beware of The Devil") and Tony Tribe ("Red Red Wine").[1]

In the late 1960s, Livingstone worked with the trombonist Rico Rodriguez, who was featured on "Rudy, A Message to You". Rodriguez later played with The Specials, whose 1979 cover version of the song made it famous. Livingstone produced several singles for Rodriguez under the name Rico & the Rudies."...

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LYRICS: RUDY, A MESSAGE TO YOU
(Dandy Livingstone)

Stop your running about,
It's time you straighten right out.
Stop your running around,
Making problems in town.

Aha-a.. Rudy.
A messsage to you, Rudy.
A messsage to you.

You're growing older each day,
You want to think of your future,
Or you will wind up in jail,
And you will suffer.

Aha-a.. Rudy.
A messsage to you, Rudy.
A messsage to you.

(..)

Stop your running about,
It's time you straighten right out.
Stop your running around,
Making problems in town.

Aha-a.. Rudy.
A messsage to you, Rudy.
A messsage to you.

Source: https://www.jah-lyrics.com/song/dandy-livingstone-rudy-a-message-to-you

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SHOWCASE VIDEO- Dandy Livingstone - Rudy, A Message to You



Craig17g, Published on Mar 14, 2012

Rocksteady
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Selected comments from this sound file's discussion thread (with numbers added for referencing purposes only)
1. Gilly Osmond, 2013
"Searched to find the original and found it.....Thank you!"

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2. wack2k8, 2013
"good song brah"

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3. Edgar Allan Floe, 2014
"Ahhh yea!!! Doesn't get any better! SKA life!"

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4. minkalina, 2014
"Rocksteady <3" ** 5. joshua bee Alafia, 2014 "yes! a classic!" ** 6. Judge 400 Years, 2015 "A monster of a tune by Dandy, man cant say enough about how huge a tune this is. Hush up and listen up good :)" ** 7. Byron Dunbar, 2015 "This is still the best version of this song. I prefer it to the Specials cover." ** REPLY 8. Daniel Davis, 2015 "+Byron Dunbar Oh, completely." ** REPLY 9. Byron Dunbar, 2015 "+Daniel Davis Livingstone just sings so much better, I think he's one of the best if not the best voice in Jamaican music." ** REPLY 10. Paul Butler, 2018 "To be fair The Specials didn't butcher this song like The Clash butchered police and thieves, but the original still rules." ** 11. Darryl Lenette, 2015 "I like this and the Specials cover a trully classic song!" ** 12. darthdiggler@30, 2015 "hey this is a very good song but did not get popular until the specials and the 1st and 3rd wave of ska music" ** 13. bonkers25, 2015 "The trombonist Rico played on both versions..👌🏼" ** 14. Rupi Tamber, 2015 "People get ready, you got to' do Rocksteady, Ah ha, ah ha. RIP Rico. One of the best and a song close to my heart and name." ** 15. Christopher Brougham, 2016 "Ace. Can anyone tell me what year this was released?" -snip- "Ace" means "Excellent". ** REPLY 16. Mithril Dwarf, 2016 "+Christopher Brougham 1967" ** 17. Barry Greenwood, 2017 "Trojan ska fine and dandy fine and dandy" -snip- "Trojan" here probably refers to a record label. That name may have been selected because of the word "Trojan" connotations "huge", "strong", the best" etc.. ** 18. Al Alex, 2017 "Classic skinhead music :)" -snip- In the United States, "skinheads" are associated with anti-Black racism, but that term may means something entirely different in the United Kingdom: From https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skinhead
"The skinhead subculture originated among working class youths in London, England in the 1960s and soon spread to other parts of the United Kingdom, with a second working class skinhead movement spreading worldwide in the 1980s. Motivated by social alienation and working class solidarity, skinheads are defined by their close-cropped or shaven heads and working class clothing such as Dr. Martens and steel toe work boots, braces, high rise and varying length straight-leg jeans, and button down collar shirts, usually slim fitting in check or plain. The movement reached a peak during the 1960s, and a revival in the 1980s but since then, it has endured in multiple contexts worldwide.

The rise to prominence of skinheads came in two waves, with the first wave taking place in the late 1960s and the second wave originating in the mid 1970s to early 1980s. The first skins were working class youths motivated by an expression of alternative values and working class pride, rejecting both the austerity and conservatism of the 1950s-early 1960s and the more middle class or bourgeois hippie movement and peace and love ethos of the mid to late 1960s. Skinheads were instead drawn towards more working class outsider subcultures, incorporating elements of mod fashion and black music and black fashion, especially from Jamaican rude boys.[1] In the earlier stages of the movement, a considerable overlap existed between early skinhead subculture, mod subculture, and the rude boy subculture found among Jamaican British and Jamaican immigrant youth, as these groups interacted and fraternized with each other within the same working class and poor neighborhoods in Britain.[2] As skinheads adopted elements of mod subculture and Jamaican British and Jamaican immigrant rude boy subculture, both first and second generation skins were influenced by the heavy, repetitive rhythms of dub and ska, as well as rocksteady, reggae, bluebeat, and African-American soul music.[2][3][4]"...

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19. Steve Finn, 2018
"Did a guest appearance at The BBC for Prison Radio. This was my song Choice.
A young Blud on the same Show called me Ancient! LoL.! These Youngsters know nothing"

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20. Sakhib Syed, 2018
";-) gangster riddm ;-)"

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Labi Siffre - "Something Inside So Strong" (information, video, lyrics)

Edited by Azizi Powell

This post showcases Labi Siffre's 1984 hit song "Something Inside So Strong". Information about Labi Siffre is also included in this post.

The content of this post is presented for cultural, inspirational, and aesthetic purposes.

All copyrights remain with their owners.

Thanks to Labi Siffre for his cultural legacy. Thanks also to the publisher of this song on YouTube, and the transcriber of this song.

Click http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2015/09/childrens-defense-fund-freedom-schools.html for a related pancocojams post about a version of "Something Inside So Strong" that is used as a motivational song for Children's Defense Fund Freedom Schools.

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INFORMATION ABOUT LABI SIFFRE
From https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Labi_Siffre
"Labi Siffre (born Claudius Afolabi Siffre; 25 June 1945) is a British singer, songwriter, musician and poet. Siffre released six albums between 1970 and 1975, and four between 1988 and 1998….

Born the fourth of five children at Queen Charlotte's Hospital in Hammersmith, London to a British mother of Barbadian–Belgian descent and a Nigerian father, Siffre was brought up in Bayswater and Hampstead and educated at a Catholic independent day school, St Benedict's School, in Ealing, west London"...

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INFORMATION ABOUT "SOMETHING INSIDE SO STRONG"
From https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/(Something_Inside)_So_Strong
"Something Inside) So Strong is a 1987 single written and recorded by British singer-songwriter Labi Siffre. The song was one of the biggest successes of Siffre's career, and peaked at number four in the United Kingdom.[1]

The song was written in 1984...[Labi Siffre] told the BBC's Soul Music programme in 2014 that the song was also influenced by his experience as a homosexual child, adolescent, and adult.[2] Siffre originally intended to give the song to another artist to sing, but could find no one suitable and was convinced to release it himself.[3]

The song has remained enduringly popular and is an example of the political and sociological thread running through much of Siffre’s lyrics and poetry"...

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From http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b040hx6j Something Inside So Strong Soul Music, Series 18 Episode 3 of 5"
"Labi Siffre wrote Something Inside So Strong in 1984. Widely believed to have been inspired by seeing film footage from South Africa, of young blacks being shot at by white policeman, he now reveals that the lyrics were also informed by the oppression he had experienced as a homosexual.

The song has been taken up by individuals and groups around the world who have suffered from discrimination. The Choir With No Name in Birmingham, made up of homeless singers, always close their concerts with the song. Choir members explain why it's so important to them, giving them a sense of pride and dignity. "...

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SONG LYRICS: SOMETHING INSIDE SO STRONG
(written by Labi Siffre)


The higher you build your barriers
The taller I become
The farther you take my rights away
The faster I will run
You can deny me
You can decide to turn your face away
No matter, cos there's....

Something inside so strong
I know that I can make it
Tho' you're doing me wrong, so wrong
You thought that my pride was gone
Oh no, something inside so strong
Oh oh oh oh oh something inside so strong

The more you refuse to hear my voice
The louder I will sing
You hide behind walls of Jericho
Your lies will come tumbling

Deny my place in time
You squander wealth that's mine
My light will shine so brightly
It will blind you
Cos there's......

Something inside so strong
I know that I can make it
Tho' you're doing me wrong, so wrong
You thought that my pride was gone
Oh no, something inside so strong
Oh oh oh oh oh something inside so strong

Brothers and sisters
When they insist we're just not good enough
Well we know better
Just look 'em in the eyes and say
I'm gonna do it anyway [x4]

Something inside so strong
And I know that I can make it
Tho' you're doing me wrong, so wrong
You thought that my pride was gone
Oh no, something inside so strong
Oh oh oh oh oh something inside so strong

Brothers and sisters
When they insist we're just not enough
Well we know better
Just look 'em in the eyes and say
I'm gonna do it anyway [x4]

Because there's something inside so strong
And I know that I can make it
Tho' you're doing me, so wrong
Oh no, something inside so strong
Oh oh oh oh oh something inside so strong


Source: http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/labisiffre/somethinginsidesostrong.html
Note that azlyrics incorrectly gave the lyrics "When we know better instead of "Well we know better"

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SHOWCASE VIDEO: Labi Siffre - Something Inside So Strong



Mcr0gw, Uploaded on Aug 19, 2007

Live, just him and his DX7 in front of thousands

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Seven Black Female Singers With Blond Hair

Edited by Azizi Powell

I'm a Black woman who has consistently worn my hair in an afro since 1967. I consider myself afrocentric in that I'm particularly interested in Black cultures and I'm concerned about the well being of Black people throughout the world. But (And) I'm also interested in the cultures of non-Black people and I am also concerned about the well being of non-Black people throughout the world.

As an afrocentric* Black woman of "a certain age", I've noticed the return of the Black women and men wearing big afros. Although not as many Black people wear afros now as there were in the 1970s (check out Soul Train), in the last two years there has definitely been an increase of Black folks (mostly under 40 years old) wearing their hair in that style. I've also noticed an increase in the numbers of Black people wearing their hair in other natural styles like dreds and twists. And - what is even more surprising to me - is that a small, but still increasing number of Black women in the United States are wearing their hair bald - as a fashion statement. Not that that's completely new - the first time I saw a Black woman with a bald head as a fashion statement was in the late 1960s, but it certainly seems to me that though it's still only a few Black American women who wear their hair bald, the number is definitely more than it used to be, and that style appears to be much more accepted than it used to be.

Concurrently, many more Black American women are dying their hair blond (or wearing blong wigs) than ever before. More Black women are also dying their hair brighter colors of red, and wearing brighter colors of red (like Rihanna) than ever. Black women going blond or brighter red is a real change from back in the day.

Way back in the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s, especially among afrocentric Black folks, the overarching value was "being for real". You will recall that another name for the afro was "natural", and Aretha wasn't the only one who sang about the importance of being a "Natural Woman". Back in those days, it would have been un-thinkable for an afrocentric sista to wear a blond wig, or to dye her hair blond or any color of red, let alone bright red. To do so was considered a sign that she had issues with her "blackness" and she wanted to be White. But nowadays, check out that fine African sista Angelique Kidjo wearing her closely cropped blond afro. And check out any number of Black celebrities sportin their blond hair or their red hair in what ever textured style - crinkly, curly, straight whatever they want to do.

I think that there are still some afrocentric Black people who vehemently dislike Black women wearing their hair in these styles. But I also think that only a minority of Black people hold this viewpoint. It took me decades to reach this conclusion, but I'm now of the mind set that (to paraphase Bobby Brown), what people do with their hair is their perogative, they can do what they want to do.

Nowadays, I think that an increasing number of Black women are viewing their hair & other Black women's hair as fashion statements rather than as a reflection or proof of their or other people's Blackness.

While I wouldn't even dream of dying my hair blond, I have come to respect the rights of Black women to wear their hair any way they want to. And that includes dying their hair any color they want to just like women of any other race. Furthermore, I believe that most women who dye their hair blond do so as a fashion statement, and because they think they look good with their hair that color. I believe some people look better with blond hair then others. But what I consider attractive, others might not like at all. After all, "beauty is in the eyes of the beholder".

That said, I'm concerned that younger females - especially girls under 12 and under - will want to mimic women and particularly celebrities who wear their hair blond. I've not seen that happen yet, but I think it's probably only a matter of time that I will see young girls with blond hair. While I don't mind grown woman or even teens wearing their hair blond (though I wish teens wouldn't dye their hair any color at those ages). But I really don't approve of young girls dying their hair blond because of the possible long term health consequences of the chemicals in hair dye/tints. I also believe that there might also be psychological consequences to young girls wearing their hair blond if they equate that look with being sexy. However, I'm not convinced that blond hair is or has to be equated with being sexy.

I hasten to add that I know that there are some African Americans and some other Black people (and not just Black people from Melanesia) who have naturally blond hair.

That said, I still think that a lot of Black people still have issues with our hair, and still think that "good hair is hair like White folks" and "bad hair is hair like Black folks". We still have a lot of work to do in this area in helping people move past that corrosive viewpoint. And no amount of hair dye or wigs of whatever color can change the fact that people should love their own hair texture, and their hair color.

*By "afro-centric" I mean "having an interest in African cultures". I don't mean "to consider everything using the standard of so-called "Black ideas" or "ideals"."

I'm focusing on females although I'm sure that there are some Black males with their hair dyed blond. But among African Americans, if not other Black people, coloring one's hair is much more a female custom than a male one.

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PRESENTATION OF VIDEOS
I recognize that this is only a small sample of the category of "Black female singers with blond hair". This compilation is presented as a means of documenting the fact that there were Black female singers through the decades (starting with the 1950s) who wore their hair blond or who wore a blond wig). I'm also publishing this post as a way of introducing folks to an eclectic complilation of various music style, all of which I'm loving (but some more than others).

These videos are posted in relative chronological order and not in any ranking order.

Without any further introductory comments, here are this post's featured videos.

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Video #1: Joyce Bryant - Love For Sale [USA]



Uploaded by BronzeVenus on May 6, 2008

50's cabaret and nightclub sensation, Joyce Bryant, also known as the "Bronze Blonde Bombshell". Miss Bryant left the stage at the height of her career because she was unable to reconcile her hyper-sexual image with her Christian faith. 'Love For Sale' was banned from the radio because it was thought too provocative by censors. Bryant was under consideration for the lead role in the musical 'Carmen Jones' which ultimately went to Dorothy Dandridge.

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Here's a comment from this video's viewer comment thread:

"BEFORE Beyonce',Janet Jackson,Halle Berry...and others....it was this TRAIL-BLAZER who spray-painted her hair with silver paint to be distinquished from the REST! What an ICON! Love her!!!!"
-FourWomen, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15bMg8bnetw, 2009

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Video #2: Etta James - Something's Got A Hold On Me - 1962 [USA]



Uploaded by SuperAhlberg on Nov 17, 2010

Etta James (born Jamesetta Hawkins; January 25, 1938 -- January 20, 2012) is an American blues, soul, R&B, rock & roll, gospel and jazz singer and songwriter. James is the winner of four Grammys and seventeen Blues Music Awards. She was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1993, the Blues Hall of Fame in 2001, and the Grammy Hall of Fame in both 1999 and 2008. In the 1950s and 1960s, she had her biggest success as a blues and R&B singer. She is best known for performing "At Last", which has been featured in movies, television shows, commercials, and web-streaming services. James has a contralto vocal range.

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Video #3: Mary J. Blige - Not Gon' Cry (from the Waiting To Exhale Movie Soundtrack, 1995-96) [USA]



Uploaded by lneka on Jun 23, 2009

Mary J. Blige Not Gon Cry from the Waiting To Exhale soundtrack © 1995-1996 Arista Records

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Video #4: Eve - Tambourine [USA]



Uploaded by EveVEVO on Jun 16, 2009

Music video by Eve performing Tambourine. (C) 2007 Aftermath Records

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Video #5: Beyoncé performs 'Single Ladies' on Good Morning America [USA]



Nahlan Rahmani, Uploaded on Feb 20, 2012

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Video #6: Angelique Kidjo - I Got Dreams - unplugged [Benin, West Africa]



Uploaded by angeliquekidjo on Apr 30, 2010

Here the wonderful vocalist Angelique Kidjo from Benin, West Africa sings an Otis Redding song.

In this new year let us never forget to dream positive dreams and work to make those dreams a reality.

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Video #7: Emeli Sande - Heaven [The United Kingdom]



Published on Jul 22, 2011 by EmeliSandeVEVO

From http://afroeurope.blogspot.com/2012/03/uk-singer-emeli-sande-scores-fastest.html

...”singer-songwriter Emeli Sande has made a chart-topping debut on the UK albums chart in February with her debut album "Next To Me".

Led by "Next To Me" and "Heaven", "Our Version of Events" is now the year's fastest selling album in the UK. It also the first album of the year to surpass 100k in sales first week" "

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UPDATE 5/9/12

Here's another video of a Black woman singer with blond hair:

Juana Bacallao en concierto (2011)



Uploaded by NuevoHerald on Dec 22, 2011

Concierto de Juana Bacallao en The Place of Miami el sábado 17 de diciembre. Pedro Portal/El Nuevo Herald

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Here's some information about Juana Bacallao from http://www.denverpost.com/nationworld/ci_15235715 "Ageless Cuban diva Juana Bacallao still saucy at 85 Or is it 93" Posted: 06/06/2010

"It is well past midnight, and Juana Bacallao hasn't started work. The Cuban diva is still backstage, arranging her signature blond wig and adjusting her slinky red dress"...

Whatever the number, Bacallao is a musical powerhouse, a Friday-night must-see for locals and tourists alike who pack the Gato Tuerto — or One Eyed Cat — to hear her belt out Cuban salsa, son and guaracha classics, just as she has since Fidel Castro was a schoolboy...

Bacallao was a headliner in the 1940s and '50s at the renowned Tropicana nightclub, known as much for her risque personality as for her husky singing voice.

She appeared with such legends as Nat King Cole and Rita Montaner. She said she was friends with Chicago gangster Al Capone, a club regular who owned a mansion in Cuba's Varadero beach resort, and also knew mobsters Lucky Luciano and Meyer Lansky.

"She occupies a very singular place in Cuban culture, a place that is a bit hidden — the kingdom of the night," said Roberto Zurbano, a critic at Havana's Casa de Las Americas, which promotes music, literature and other fine arts throughout Latin America.

He said Bacallao is known for being unpredictable, suddenly stopping her act to put on makeup, or remove her wig...

She still enjoys a rabid following among Cuban night-owls and insists she wouldn't trade it for more fame, or the fortune that could have been made overseas.

"I know what life is — both poverty and wealth," Bacallao said. "This is my land. It is where I was born, and it is where I will die." "

Also, clip http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/05/patti-labelle-songs-hairstyles-part-1-r.html for a video of African American vocalist Patti Labelle with blondish brown hair.

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UPDATE 1/16/2013
How could I have forgotten the Queen of Salsa, Celia Cruz?!
Here's a video of Celia Cruz with blond hair:

BAMBOLEO-CELIA CRUZ


CUTO SOSALSA, Uploaded on Dec 25, 2009

THE SUPER SESSION XI
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Celia Cruz is also featured in this pancocojams post http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/01/seven-videos-of-queen-of-salsa-celia.html "Seven Videos Of The Queen Of Salsa, Celia Cruz".

Another video of Celia Cruz is included in this companion piece to this post about Black female singers with blond hair: http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/12/black-female-singers-with-red-hair.html "Black Female Singers With Red Hair".

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RELATED LINK
http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2012/05/non-white-people-with-naturally-blond.html Non White People With Naturally Blond Hair & Blue Eyes

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