Black Slate was formed in 1974, including musicians from England, Jamaica, … Read Full Bio ↴Black Slate was formed in 1974, including musicians from England, Jamaica, and Anguilla.[2] They backed several Jamaican singers, including Delroy Wilson and Ken Boothe on their UK appearances, and had their first reggae-chart hit themselves in 1976, with the anti-mugging song "Sticks Man",[1][2] also lined up with Disco Reggae Band under Disco Reggae Band & Black Slate. The record hit the Dutch[3] and Flemish charts as well, after being an underground hit in Antwerp discothèques. They toured the UK for the first time in 1978, and formed their own TCD label, having a minor hit with "Mind Your Motion".[1] They also backed Dennis Brown when he played live in the UK, and in 1980 their Rastafarian rallying call, "Amigo", was picked up by Ensign Records, and broke into the UK Singles Chart, reaching no. 9. A Dub Album "Ogima" (Amigo spelled backwards), was released in 1981. The follow-up, "Boom Boom" was also a hit, though less successful. An album, Sirens In The City, followed on Ensign the following year. The band released two further albums in 1982 and 1985.

After a ten-year hiatus they released a new EP, World Citizen, on 15 June 2013, with a UK and European Tour to follow. In November 2014, the band embarked on their first USA tour, with dates across California and Texas. The lineup featured original founding members Anthony Brightly, Chris Hanson, Desmond Mahoney and vocalist Jesse Brade. They have been working on a new album, Now And Then, for an official 2015 release on TCD Records.

Reggae Music
Black Slate Lyrics

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Oooooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh
Ah, ah-ah, ah-ah
Oooooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh
Ah, ah-ah, ah-ah
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh
Ah, ah-ah, ah-ah
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh
Ah, ah-ah, ah-ah

Gi-ive the people music
This is the beat of the reggae sound
This is the roots of all music
This is the beat of the reggae sound

Some a rock, some a move, some a rock, some a rock steady
Rockin' to the beat of the reggae sound
Some a stamp, some a move, some a rock, some a rock steady
They're rockin' to the beat of the reggae sound

This is reggae music
This is reggae music
This is reggae music

You don't need no dance intuition
To dance to the beat of the reggae sound
Just get on your dancin' shoes everyone
To dance, to dance to the reggae sound

You can rock, you can move, you can rock, you can rock steady
Rockin' to the beat of the reggae sound
You can stamp, you can move, you can rock, you can rock steady
Rockin' to the beat of the reggae sound

This is reggae music
This is reggae music
This is reggae music

Them love it in America-uh-uh-uh
Them love it in a England
Them love it in a Canada-uh-uh-uh
Can't get it a Belgium, no-oh-oh

Oooooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh
Ah, ah-ah, ah-ah
Oooooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh
Ah, ah-ah, ah-ah

This is reggae music

This is reggae music
This is reggae music

Overall Meaning

The song "Reggae Music" by Black Slate celebrates the power of reggae music and its universal appeal. The song begins with a series of "oohs" and "ahs," which establish the groove and create a sense of anticipation. The lyrics then encourage listeners to "give the people music," specifically the beat of the reggae sound, which is described as the roots of all music. The song emphasizes the universality of reggae music, as people all over the world can appreciate its rhythm and groove.

The chorus asserts that "this is reggae music" and repeats this phrase several times for emphasis. The verses describe how different people respond to the reggae sound: some rock, some move, some rock steady, some stamp their feet. However, they are all united by the beat of the reggae sound. The song suggests that reggae music is easy to dance to, so anyone can enjoy it regardless of their level of dance skill. The lyrics also emphasize the popularity of reggae music all over the world, as it is loved in America, England, and Canada.

Overall, "Reggae Music" is a celebration of the power of reggae music to unite people from different cultures and backgrounds. The song emphasizes the universality of the reggae sound and encourages listeners to enjoy it and dance to it.

Line by Line Meaning

Gi-ive the people music
Let's share the joy of reggae music with everyone

This is the beat of the reggae sound
The rhythm we are hearing is the sound of reggae music

This is the roots of all music
Reggae is the origin of various types of music

Some a rock, some a move, some a rock, some a rock steady
Different people dance in their unique style to the reggae beat

Rockin' to the beat of the reggae sound
Everyone is dancing to the rhythm of reggae music

You don't need no dance intuition
You don't have to be a dance expert to move your body to reggae music

Just get on your dancin' shoes everyone
Wear your dancing shoes and groove to reggae music

You can rock, you can move, you can rock, you can rock steady
You can dance however you like to the upbeat of reggae music

Them love it in America-uh-uh-uh
Reggae music is famous in America

Them love it in a England
People in England enjoy reggae music

Them love it in a Canada-uh-uh-uh
Reggae music is loved in Canada as well

Can't get it a Belgium, no-oh-oh
Unfortunately, reggae music is not as popular in Belgium

This is reggae music
The music we are listening to is reggae

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04Freedom Time (Black Star Liner)3:45

05Rocker's Palace3:04

06Live a Life

07Losing Game3:28

08Mind your motion3:05

09Thin Line between Love and Hate4:05

10Sirens in the City4:24

11Legalise Collie Herb3:25

12Reggae Everytime3:45

13Reggae Music3:16

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14Amigo (7" Edit)4:07

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

Julie Adams

4y↑1

Oooooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh
Ah, ah-ah, ah-ah
Oooooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh
Ah, ah-ah, ah-ah
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh
Ah, ah-ah, ah-ah
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh
Ah, ah-ah, ah-ah

This is the people's music
This is the beat of the reggae sound
This is the roots of all music
This is the beat of the reggae sound

Some a rock, some a move, some a rock, some a rock steady
Rockin’ to the beat of the reggae sound
Some a stamp, some a move, some a rock, some a rock steady
They’re rockin’ to the beat of the reggae sound

This is reggae music
This is reggae music
This is reggae music

You don’t need no dance intuition
To dance to the beat of the reggae sound
Just get on your dancin’ shoes everyone
To dance, to dance to the reggae sound

You can rock, you can move, you can rock, you can rock steady
Rockin’ to the beat of the reggae sound
You can stamp, you can move, you can rock, you can rock steady
Rockin’ to the beat of the reggae sound

This is reggae music
This is reggae music
This is reggae music

Them love it in America-uh-uh-uh
Them love it in a England
Them love it in a Canada-uh-uh-uh
Can’t get it a Belgium, no-oh-oh

Oooooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh
Ah, ah-ah, ah-ah
Oooooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh
Ah, ah-ah, ah-ah

This is reggae music
This is reggae music
This is reggae music

RootsCali831

@Julie Adams
Another Black Slate gem..GOOD VIBES ONLY..!!!...❤💛💚
Amigo
Amigo, whooo
Amigo
Amigo
Amigo, whooo
Amigo, migo, migo, migo, whooohooohooo
Amigo, migo, migo, migo, whooohooohooo

Jah lover, another mislead you on
Shoop, shoop, wahoooha
Another, another mistreat you wrong
Shoop, shoop, wahoooha
Leave it to Jah and he will guide you on
Shoop, shoop, wahoooha
Just have faith, he'll show you the way to go
Amigo
Amigo
Amigo, whooo

Amigo
Amigo
Amigo, whooo

Jah lover, another mistreat you wrong
Shoop, shoop, wahoooha

Another, another desert you on
Shoop, shoop, wahoooha
Just have faith and Jah will guide you on
Shoop, shoop, wahoooha
Leave it to Jah and he will guide you on

Jah lover
Jah lover
Jah lover, whooo
Jah lover
Jah lover

Jah lover, whooo
Amigo, migo, migo, migo, whooohooohooo
Amigo, migo, migo, migo, whooohooohooo

Amigo
Amigo
Amigo, whooo
Amigo

Amigo
Amigo, whooo
Amigo, migo, migo, migo, whooohooohooo
Amigo, migo, migo, migo, whooohooohooo

Jah lover, another mislead you on
Shoop, shoop, wahoooha
Another, another mistreat you wrong

Shoop, shoop, wahoooha
Leave it to Jah and he will guide you on
Shoop, shoop, wahoooha
Just have faith and Jah will guide you on

Amigo
Amigo
Amigo, whooo
Amigo
Amigo
Amigo, whooo

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dean roa

7y↑5

Awesome. We rocked to this back in highschool 1981. Shame its only had 7000 hits. Its a classic and should be acknowledged as a the rocksteady reggae anthem that it is. THIS IS REGGAE MUSIC!!

Julie Adams

4y↑6

It has taken me about 30 years to find this song again. No one could name it even though I could quote the lyrics and sing the tune!!!

RootsCali831

4y↑1

Wow..That's Unbelievable...Thanks for the support..!!..❤💛💚

Julie Adams

4y↑1

RootsCali831

Julie Adams

@RootsCali831 A friend had made a cassette tape of mixed reggae tunes for us in the mid to late 80s. This Amigo song was on it too, thanks! We would eventually go to Jamaica. I've been there about 22+ times now...