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.
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.
Sirens in the City
Black Slate Lyrics
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David Baerwald Look at the city Sinking like a ship Look at that tired…
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Amigo Amigo Amigo Amigo, whooo Amigo Amigo Amigo, whooo Amigo, mig…
Amigo (long version) Amigo Amigo Amigo, whooo Amigo Amigo Amigo, whooo Amig…
Boom Boom Scritti Politti Miscellaneous Boom There She Was! The Tupama…
Reggae Every Time Reggae ... everytime Reggae ... everytime A-give me reggae …
Reggae Everytime reggae ... everytime reggae ... everytime a-give me reggae …
Reggae Music Oooooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh Ah, ah-ah, ah-ah Ooooo…
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@tafimutekwe2855
The very best of Black Slate with Keith Drummond on vocals. Memories of 1982 Mbare, Harare, Zim as a starry-eyed youth having purchased this long playing vinyl record with hard earned money.
@anthonydevitt3206
I bought the album 1980s
@user-gf6dh7ef9m
What an album by a criminally underappreciated band!
@anthonydevitt3206
Not here mate
@fhatilip
Ce reggae me donne des frissons
@matthewsonnenberg303
What a mood. So bittersweet.
@russelldaye9813
Love these lads, been listening to their great music with their messages for a long time. When life brings me anxieties, I spin their records,and just chill. Who needs drugs when you could just listen Black Slate ⚫
@64inyoureface2
Agreed always makes Me joyful & dancing....
@rekikbekele451
When he sings that opening 'la la la la laaaaaa' I feel my heart and rib cage rise up with joy.
@anthonydevitt3206
Onto 🐔🐔🐔🐔🐔🐔