Chezidek
Chezidek (born Desbert Johnson, 20 June 1973, Saint Ann Parish, Jamaica, Jamaica) is a roots reggae singer. He is known for his hit singles, „Call Pon Dem“ (featured in GTA IV), „Can’t Hear Must Feel“, „Inna Di Road“, and „Leave De Trees“.
Chezidek started singing from an early age at school concerts, and was a member of St. Ann’s Bay Marching Band. After finishing school he performed on sound systems in the area, as Chilla Rinch, singing and DJing at various dance and talent shows. Read Full BioChezidek (born Desbert Johnson, 20 June 1973, Saint Ann Parish, Jamaica, Jamaica) is a roots reggae singer. He is known for his hit singles, „Call Pon Dem“ (featured in GTA IV), „Can’t Hear Must Feel“, „Inna Di Road“, and „Leave De Trees“.
Chezidek started singing from an early age at school concerts, and was a member of St. Ann’s Bay Marching Band. After finishing school he performed on sound systems in the area, as Chilla Rinch, singing and DJing at various dance and talent shows.
He left St. Ann’s Bay for Kingston where he linked up with record producer Phillip „Fattis“ Burrell from Xterminator Production. He recorded his first album in 2002, entitled Harvest Time (distributed by VP Records), with popular tracks such as „Can’t Hear Must Feel“, „Breakfree“ and the title track „Harvest Time“.
His first number one hit single „Leave De Trees“ on the Our Promotion label, produced by Hugh Miller (aka Bunny Dan) went on BBC Top 10 dancehall chart. Since then he has performed on major events such as Magnum Sting, Teen Splash, Dancehall Jam Jam, Bob Marley Tribute, and Tribute to Peter Tosh, Rebel Salute and Western Consciousness. He was awarded best new artiste by the Jamaica Federation of Music and Affiliated Artiste (JFM) for Middlesex (County).
Chezidek’s album Inna Di Road was produced by Bobby „Massive B“ Konders and distributed by Greensleeves Records in September 2007. „Call Pon Dem“ from his album Inna Di Road is featured on the Massive B Sound system (station) in Grand Theft Auto 4, and it also appears on the Official GTA IV Soundtrack.
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Chezidek started singing from an early age at school concerts, and was a member of St. Ann's Bay Marching Band. After finishing school he performed on sound systems in the area, as Chilla Rinch singing and DJing at various dance and talent shows. Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Jimmy Cliff, Culture and others inspired him.
The soulful chanter always had a special love for positive cultural music and his African Roots, which lead him to Rastafari; his love for righteousness earned him the moniker Mel-Chezidek which he later drops the Mel and used only Chezidek.
He left St. Ann's Bay for Kingston where he linked up with producer Phillip "Fattis" Burrell from Xterminator Production, where he recorded his first album in the year 2002 entitled "Harvest Time" distributed by VP Records, with popular tracks such as "Can't hear must feel", "Breakfree" and title track "Harvest Time", which got a lot of airplay in Jamaica and Europe.
His first number one hit single "Leave De Trees" on the "Our Promotion" label, produced by his brethren Hugh Miller aka Bunny Dan; went on BBC top (10) Dancehall charts sending an environmental message. Since then he has performed on major events Magnum Sting, Teen Splash, Dancehall Jam Jam, Bob Marley Tribute, and Tribute to Peter Tosh, Rebel Salute and upcoming show Western Consciousness. He was awarded best new artiste by the Jamaica Federation of Music and Affiliated Artiste (JFM) for Middlesex.
The song "Call Pon Dem" is featured on Massive B radio in Grand Theft Auto IV game by Rockstar Studios.
Chezidek started singing from an early age at school concerts, and was a member of St. Ann’s Bay Marching Band. After finishing school he performed on sound systems in the area, as Chilla Rinch, singing and DJing at various dance and talent shows. Read Full BioChezidek (born Desbert Johnson, 20 June 1973, Saint Ann Parish, Jamaica, Jamaica) is a roots reggae singer. He is known for his hit singles, „Call Pon Dem“ (featured in GTA IV), „Can’t Hear Must Feel“, „Inna Di Road“, and „Leave De Trees“.
Chezidek started singing from an early age at school concerts, and was a member of St. Ann’s Bay Marching Band. After finishing school he performed on sound systems in the area, as Chilla Rinch, singing and DJing at various dance and talent shows.
He left St. Ann’s Bay for Kingston where he linked up with record producer Phillip „Fattis“ Burrell from Xterminator Production. He recorded his first album in 2002, entitled Harvest Time (distributed by VP Records), with popular tracks such as „Can’t Hear Must Feel“, „Breakfree“ and the title track „Harvest Time“.
His first number one hit single „Leave De Trees“ on the Our Promotion label, produced by Hugh Miller (aka Bunny Dan) went on BBC Top 10 dancehall chart. Since then he has performed on major events such as Magnum Sting, Teen Splash, Dancehall Jam Jam, Bob Marley Tribute, and Tribute to Peter Tosh, Rebel Salute and Western Consciousness. He was awarded best new artiste by the Jamaica Federation of Music and Affiliated Artiste (JFM) for Middlesex (County).
Chezidek’s album Inna Di Road was produced by Bobby „Massive B“ Konders and distributed by Greensleeves Records in September 2007. „Call Pon Dem“ from his album Inna Di Road is featured on the Massive B Sound system (station) in Grand Theft Auto 4, and it also appears on the Official GTA IV Soundtrack.
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Chezidek started singing from an early age at school concerts, and was a member of St. Ann's Bay Marching Band. After finishing school he performed on sound systems in the area, as Chilla Rinch singing and DJing at various dance and talent shows. Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Jimmy Cliff, Culture and others inspired him.
The soulful chanter always had a special love for positive cultural music and his African Roots, which lead him to Rastafari; his love for righteousness earned him the moniker Mel-Chezidek which he later drops the Mel and used only Chezidek.
He left St. Ann's Bay for Kingston where he linked up with producer Phillip "Fattis" Burrell from Xterminator Production, where he recorded his first album in the year 2002 entitled "Harvest Time" distributed by VP Records, with popular tracks such as "Can't hear must feel", "Breakfree" and title track "Harvest Time", which got a lot of airplay in Jamaica and Europe.
His first number one hit single "Leave De Trees" on the "Our Promotion" label, produced by his brethren Hugh Miller aka Bunny Dan; went on BBC top (10) Dancehall charts sending an environmental message. Since then he has performed on major events Magnum Sting, Teen Splash, Dancehall Jam Jam, Bob Marley Tribute, and Tribute to Peter Tosh, Rebel Salute and upcoming show Western Consciousness. He was awarded best new artiste by the Jamaica Federation of Music and Affiliated Artiste (JFM) for Middlesex.
The song "Call Pon Dem" is featured on Massive B radio in Grand Theft Auto IV game by Rockstar Studios.
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Call Pon Dem
Chezidek Lyrics
HMM WOY WHY WHY WHY
CALL PON DEM, POOR PEOPLE A CALL PON DEM
SAY THE POVERTY THING HAVE TO END
CALL ON DEM , HERBALIST A CALL PON DEM TO LEGALIZE THE HERB FROM WHEN
CALL ON DEM RASTA A CALL PON DEM
LIGHTNING AN THUNDER A FALL PON DEM
CALL PON DEM JAH CHILDREN A CALL PON DEM
PROPER EDUCATION A DEM DEFEND
TELL DEM , WHEN DEM INNA DEM. BIG CONFERENCE
TELL DEM THEM LAWS DONT MAKE NO SENSE
THE ONE JAH YOUTH BLACK NO REVERANCE
HOW YOU COME SAY NO DEFENCE
SECRET AGENT WITH GUN INFLUENCE
SECRET AGENT WITH DRUG INFLUENCE
YOU DONT WAN SEE THE YOUTH HOLD DEM HEAVENS
YOU DONT WAN DEM HOLD DEM REMS
CALL ON DEM , HERBALIST A CALL PON DEM TO LEGALIZE THE HERB FROM WHEN
CALL ON DEM RASTA A CALL PON DEM
CALL PON DEM, POOR PEOPLE A CALL PON DEM
SAY THE POVERTY THING HAVE TO END
LIGHTNING AN THUNDER A FALL PON DEM
CALL PON DEM JAH CHILDREN A CALL PON DEM
PROPER EDUCATION A DEM DEFEND
YOU KNO LISTEN TO THE CALLING
THEN YOU KNO U INNA DANGER
SAY THE VOICE OF THE PEOPLE
IS THE VOICE OF JAH
TURN YOIUR BACK ON THE SUFFERER
A CHILDREN A FIGHT FOR FOOD ,
IN THE GUTTER AN THE GHETTO YA YOU KNO TREAT DEM GOOD
CALL PON DEM, POOR PEOPLE A CALL PON DEM
SAY THE POVERTY THING HAVE TO END
CALL ON DEM , HERBALIST A CALL PON DEM TO LEGALIZE THE HERB FROM WHEN
CALL ON DEM RASTA A CALL PON DEM
LIGHTNING AN THUNDER A FALL PON DEM
CALL PON DEM JAH CHILDREN A CALL PON DEM
PROPER EDUCATION A DEM DEFEND
YOU SAY YOU ARE THE LEADER
HOLE HEAP AMOUTH WANNA FEED YA
YOU GWAN LIKE CEASAR
YOU BETTER CHK YOU PROCEDURE
YOUR RUM BAR AN YOU DRINK MARRY
GUN DAR AN A GUN DEM CARRY
SOLDIER MAN AN SOLDIER LARRY
UNDERTAKER A BURRY
CALL PON DEM, POOR PEOPLE A CALL PON DEM
SAY THE POVERTY THING HAVE TO END
CALL ON DEM , HERBALIST A CALL PON DEM TO LEGALIZE THE HERB FROM WHEN
CALL ON DEM RASTA A CALL PON DEM
LIGHTNING AN THUNDER A FALL PON DEM
CALL PON DEM JAH CHILDREN A CALL PON DEM
PROPER EDUCATION A DEM DEFEND
TELL DEM , WHEN DEM INNA DEM. BIG CONFERENCE
TELL DEM THEM LAWS DONT MAKE NO SENSE
THE ONE JAH YOUTH BLACK NO REVERANCE
HOW YOU COME SAY NO DEFENCE
SECRET AGENT WITH GUN INFLUENCE
SECRET AGENT WITH DRUG INFLUENCE
YOU DONT WAN SEE THE YOUTH HOLD DEM HEAVENS
YOU DONT WAN DEM HOLD DEM REMS
CALL PON DEM, POOR PEOPLE A CALL PON DEM
SAY THE POVERTY THING HAVE TO END
CALL ON DEM , HERBALIST A CALL PON DEM TO LEGALIZE THE HERB FROM WHEN
CALL ON DEM RASTA A CALL PON DEM
LIGHTNING AN THUNDER A FALL PON DEM
CALL PON DEM JAH CHILDREN A CALL PON DEM
PROPER EDUCATION A DEM DEFEND
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, BMG Rights Management
Written by: BOBBY KONDERS, DESBERT JOHNSON, NICHOLAS LISTRANI
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round about midnight
Chezidek came in right at the moment the conscious movement in reggae that lasted from somewhere around 2003-2008 started to be overcome by the dancehall. The energy and drive of those years was phenomenal and saw the careers of a great many singer/songwriter blossom
Lukács Zoltán
blazinchalice Very Good statement
Jigimon
This song is very catchy. Thank you gta 4 for introducing this song to us.
Coleman H
Ikr, have this on repeat 😂
Jack Lambert
You can't lose a single game of pool when this starts playing.
Basi Dan
Lmfaoo
Martin
Kocham Kocham ten utwór :)
ekhangel
It really takes a reggae artist to combine poor people/fighting for food AND legalizing "herb" into one song.
Jemal Potter
If that's wat u.get from jahs music then its definitely not for u rasta fah I
ThaGodWeCreate
Mind EXACTLY!