After returning to their home town Alai Oli gave an interview and played an acoustic concert at Pilot Radio and after several weeks played live at legendary Rock City club, Novosibirsk, Russia.
In spring 2005 Alai Oli presented a new concert program and issued a second demo which includes songs «Джаманы», «Не уходи» and «Наташа» the last of them becomes a hit. Same time the band takes part in «Старый Новый Рок — На волне» festival, performs live at bike show in Irbit and organize the «Alai Oli Happy Birthday» party at Playnet club with the Ekaterinburg famous reggae, ska and hip-hop bands.
At the beginning of 2006 Alai Oli plays one of their best concerts at «Tochka» club in Moscow, Russia with a new band members Mils (percussion) and Sergey Karmanov (sax, clarinet). Starting that time the band received a large fan support which cold be seen at all their live concerts in Moscow.
Summer same year the band plays at «Жара» in Sysert and «СНР на волне» in Krasnoturyinsk festivals as a headliner. After that Alai Oli takes a half-year break to work on their first album at «Russia — Ural» TV company studio featuring Alexander Kosilov (Да Бац, JahGun).
«Да, Бро?» album which includes 13 tracks was released on February 1, 2007. Alai Oli performs on February 8 at reggae festival at «Б1 MAXIMUM» club in Moscow with Lee «Scratch» Perry. Moscow album presentation was on February 14 at «Жесть» club and finally the album was presented at PV club, Ekaterinburg.
«Снежная Барселона» was released in December, 2008. Alai Oli launched a large tour to promote their second album.
Summer 2009 Alai Oli played before Manu Chao in «Зеленый театр», Moscow.
Website: www.alaioli.com
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Band members
Olga Markes (vocals)Alexander «Shapo» Fedotovskikh (bass)Dmitry Lavrentyev (guitar)Konstantin Chernyavsky (trumpet)Petr Rogozhin (percussion)Alexey Ponomarev (drums)
Natty Dread
Alai Oli Lyrics
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Comon to dancefloor, let selectah play roots for i and i
Natty natty dread, natty natty bway
Comon take my hand in the name of Jah Rastafari!
Now it’s summer time, and splliff afta spliff
We smoke and say Jah love and Jah alive
Mi burn da Babylon with love in my soul,
Sun is shining bright, weather is so good,
Dreadlocks, dancehall, Ital life and Ital food
Me liva awhile a nyabingy style.
Jah bless me, Jah get me my way mile after mile
Oh when the moon goes up
Oh when the Sun goes down
Me and my dreadlock moving to uptown
And the sensation simila to you carees
Stand in love, take my hand and love and Jah Jah bleeeeees!
The lyrics to "Natty Dread" by Alai Oli and DaDaDreadlocks celebrate Rastafarianism and reggae culture. The term "natty dread" refers to a person with natural dreadlocks, which is a symbol of the Rastafari movement. The song encourages the listeners to come to the dance floor and enjoy some roots music, which is a genre of reggae that emphasizes social and political issues. The lyrics mention Jah Rastafari, another name for God in the Rastafarian religion. The song also references smoking weed, which is considered a sacrament in Rastafarianism.
The lyrics paint a picture of a carefree summer day, where the sun is shining and friends are smoking and enjoying each other's company. They express a love for Babylon, which in Rastafarianism represents the oppressive system of society, but suggest that love and positivity can conquer it. The song encourages the listener to live an "Ital" lifestyle, which involves a plant-based diet and a focus on natural living.
Overall, "Natty Dread" is a celebration of Rastafarianism, reggae, and the joys of summer. The song encourages the listener to embrace their natural selves, to love and respect each other, and to dance and have fun.
Line by Line Meaning
Natty natty dread, natty natty bway
I am a natural and authentic person, true to my Rastafarian beliefs and values. I invite you to join me on the dance floor where the DJ plays roots reggae music.
Comon to dancefloor, let selectah play roots for i and i
Let's go to the dance floor and listen to the DJ play roots reggae music for both of us.
Comon take my hand in the name of Jah Rastafari!
Please join and accompany me on the dance floor, as we celebrate and follow the principles of Jah Rastafari.
Now it’s summer time, and splliff afta spliff
As it is summertime, we enjoy smoking spliffs (marijuana cigarettes) one after another.
We smoke and say Jah love and Jah alive
While we smoke, we praise Jah's love and existence, and feel its positive effects in our bodies and in the environment around us.
Mi burn da Babylon with love in my soul,
I express my love and positive energy while rejecting Babylon (materialism and oppression) with my heart and soul.
So come with me, bway, dansin’ reggae on dancefloor
Let's dance together on the dance floor, embracing reggae music and the Rastafarian lifestyle.
Sun is shining bright, weather is so good,
The sun is shining brightly, and the weather is great, promoting a positive and joyful atmosphere.
Dreadlocks, dancehall, Ital life and Ital food
Dreadlocks (a symbol of Rastafarian beliefs and culture), dancehall music, and Ital life (Rastafarian dietary practice) and food are all important aspects of our lifestyle and philosophy.
Me liva awhile a nyabingy style.
I try to live my life following the Nyabinghi Order (one of the Rastafarian movements), which promotes self-reliance, communal living, and spiritual practices.
Jah bless me, Jah get me my way mile after mile
I trust in Jah's blessings and guidance, and believe that I will continuously succeed in my path.
Oh when the moon goes up
As the moon rises in the sky,
Oh when the Sun goes down
As the sun sets in the horizon,
Me and my dreadlock moving to uptown
My dreadlocks and I are heading to a higher level or social class.
And the sensation simila to you carees
We experience positive feelings similar to the carefreeness and romantic ambiance of a Caribbean vacation.
Stand in love, take my hand and love and Jah Jah bleeeeees!
Let's stand for love and take each other's hand while expressing our love and respect for Jah, who will bless us in return.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: OL'GA DORONINA
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