Founder and lead vocalist Trevy Felix is an initiated descendant of Africans from the Commonwealth of Dominica. After having been immersed in Roots culture and Reggae music from early youth, Trevy went to America and formed Boom Shaka in Los Angeles, gathering the best mixed talent to spread Roots Reggae music throughout the world.
The band members members are from the Commonwealth of Dominica, Jamaica, Antigua and the US.
While many Reggae artists have been hugely influenced by the legendary Bob Marley, Boom Shaka reigns supreme among the inheritors of Reggae 's number one prophetic and revolutionary figure, the African Ghetto King, PETER TOSH.
No other band can better illustrate the creative genius of Tosh's school of Reggae than Boom Shaka.
Like Peter Tosh, Boom Shaka are uncompromising when it comes to the essence of Reggae music's message, and its creative capacity. But unlike many Reggae artist who nowadays jump from one musical style to the other, Boom Shaka does not need any other new fad to replace the inherent creative possibilities found in Reggae music.
One never gets tired of listening to such consciously inspired, and beautiful music.
There is no doubt that Boom Shaka's inspiration draws from many classical Roots artists from Jamaica and the rest of the world; however, this band chose to, and eventually assured their place as the true successors of Peter Tosh.
The late Joe Higgs, who was the Wailer's musical director, saw Trevy, the lead singer of Boom Shaka, as the proof that Peter Tosh spirit and philosophy live on. Boom Shaka only took that spirit one step further, into the 21st Century.
With FERTiLE GROUND, their last album, recorded at the famous Radio Recorders Studio in Hollywood, Boom Shaka is set to move peoples hearts and feet everywhere with their long awated 5th CD.
The timing of FERTiLE GROUND" is so in sync with current events, that its recording happening before these events took place, makes the timing look divinely inspired.
Most Reggae experts and DJ's as well as the worldwide Reggae community agree that FERTiLE GROUND is a historical album, with at least 2 international Reggae anthems although, for true Reggae lovers, there are at least 5 long lasting hits in this historical CD. People in the year 2106 will still be bumping and meditating, spliff in hand, to these time defying tracks.
Rastafari is the Future, a spiritual meditation about JAH being the only possible future, is an unforgettable and irresistible Rasta chant about positiveness in these primitive and brutal times of Babylon. The other anthem," Ganja discrimination" is a rallying call for mankind's freedom, especially in the case of agriculture. Both songs are delivered in a deadly groove package whiile their uplifting lyrics contain hooks that will have listeners singing long after the music has finished.
The CRUC..AL combination of musicians is an integral element that gives BOOM SHAKA their edge. Each member brings with him a unique angle which throws a different spice into this Roots Reggae vodou music pot.
Boom Shaka's lead singer and main composer, Trevy Felix is, like Peter Tosh, a very dynamic band leader with strong, resonant, and compelling vocals. Trevy addresses pressing issues with a high sense of lyricism and vision. Throughout his songs Trevy's interests range from the preservation of African history and traditions, to the preservation of the environment, and the preservation of human dignity. But Trevy has also great love songs dedicated to women everywhere.
Jamaican underground roots legend drummer and composer Shakaman (from the famed Rastafarians) prov..des the band with an energetic, steady and edgy groove. Shakaman is one of the world's most gifted scientists in terms of rhythms and compositions. He is a highly respected sonic soldier of HiM. Haile Selassie. Shakaman is a hidden holy mystic man, but will deny it if you ask him. However, if you are a sincere beautiful woman in search of mystical knowledge, he may reveal himself to you.
'Bassy Ray' Felix, who is the brother of lead singer Trevy, is Boom Shaka's bass player. Being that bass sound is the most crucial element of Reggae, it is not a surprise that 'Bassy Ray', as he is known by his fans, has been crowned by Reggae bass lovers with the highest Bass Honors, calling him Top of the Bottom and Lowest of the Low. That means, in bass language, the Highest.
The vibrant bubbling tones of the creative magician Antiguan keyboardist Binghi- l fits the backbone of the rock solid bass, laid down by Bassie Ray Felix.
On songs such as Creation , World Affair, and on a Reggae translation of U2 's "Bloody Sunday ", lead guitarist Lester Fari appears to channel the ancient spirits of Roots Blues, a tradition which gave us the names of John Lee Hooker and Jimi Hendrix, to name but a few. With his searing guitar work, Lester brings the creative genius of afro american guitar playing with incredible rhythm and melody. Most Reggae guitar players based themselves on this magical afro american guitar style. Al Anderson, and Junior Marvin, who were Bob Marley's lead gu..tar..sts had a huge ..nfluence on Reggae gu..tar players, and were themselves from the USA. The old black american tradition known as Blues, is what Jimi Hendrix and the creators of Jazz were playing. Lester is one of the masters of this art, and gives a unique Reggae flavor to it.
Rootsman is a creative and revolutionary DJ of the highest Bobo Rasta Order, a ghetto poet which could be ranked with internatiional artists such as Sizzla and Anthony B. Rootsman's rythmic rhymes and melodies bring the already hot miix of Boom Shaka's music to the boil.
Boom Shaka possess a natural aura and charisma that enhance their ability to connect with the people's issues and hearts, and which induces a frenzied audience response everywhere they play.
In my thinking, ROOTS MUSiC has the ability to make you change.., says lead singer TREVY , ..create a revolution inside you until you change for the better, whether you want it now or not, because it is a music that affects and heals your soul directly- from Jah to you, with no intermediary ...This is not new information..... and I and I have known that in Africa since the begining of history : if a man don't listen to ROOTS MUSiC, he is a lost man..."
Keep your eyes and ears on their progress, as BOOM SHAKA is a sure, one way, first class ticket into the 22nd century and beyond.
Webs..te http://www.boomshaka.com
Discography Fertile Ground - Baga Style Records/Candle Stick 2005 Creation - Celluloid, 1987 (re..ssued 2000) Rebel L..on - Shanachie Records 1998 Freedom Now - Stoned Mountain Ent. 1996 Best Defenses - Liberty/Capitol, 1992
Don't Be Ashamed
Boom Shaka Lyrics
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Yeah
Yeah, yeah
Yuh
Yeah
Sunday night shorty pulled up looking so good
Hair done, nails done
Eat it up, eat it up, eat it up
Just like I should
Beat it up, beat it up, beat it up
Just like I should
Sunday night shorty pulled up looking so good
Hair done, nails done
Man her outfit brand new
Eat it up, eat it up, eat it up
Just like I should
Beat it up, beat it up, beat it up
Just like I should
Girl you look so good
In that short ass skirt
You′re about to take off
Come to my hood
You can meet my mama
Baby I can show you off
Yeah I can show you off
And give you that bone when I get a day off
Took her half an hour just to get dressed up
Nails, make up
Fuck, then fight, make up
I don't wanna wake up
I just wanna bake up
And I know she like it rough
She don′t wanna make love
When she rocking them heels
And she don't wanna take them off
She fuck with me 'cause she know I′mma break her off
Sunday night shorty pulled up looking so good
Hair done, nails done
Man her outfit brand new
Eat it up, eat it up, eat it up
Just like I should
Beat it up, beat it up, beat it up
Just like I should
Sunday night shorty pulled up looking so good
Hair done, nails done
Man her outfit brand new
Eat it up, eat it up, eat it up
Just like I should
Beat it up, beat it up, beat it up
Just like I should
Girl you look so good
In that short ass skirt
You′re about to take off
Come to my hood
You can meet my mama
Baby I can show you off
Shorty wanna fuck
Shorty don't wanna make love
Shorty fell in love with a star
Shorty wanna fuck
Shorty wanna fuck with a thug
They know who we are
I′m gon eat that shot like I should
I'm gon eat that pussy so good
I′m gon eat that chichi like I need that feedback
Baby girl do it so good
I'm gon eat that shot like I should
I′m gon eat that pussy so good
I'm gon eat that chichi like I need that feedback
Baby girl do it so good
Sunday night shorty pulled up looking so good
Hair done, nails done
Man her outfit brand new
Eat it up, eat it up, eat it up
Just like I should
Beat it up, beat it up, beat it up
Just like I should
Sunday night shorty pulled up looking so good
Hair done, nails done
Man her outfit brand new
Eat it up, eat it up, eat it up
Just like I should
Beat it up, beat it up, beat it up
Just like I should
Girl you look so good
In that short ass skirt
You're about to take off
Come to my hood
You can meet my mama
Baby I can show you off
Now how′d you fit that in them jean
It seems you′re a little wet
Now let me swim in the pool of my dreams
Kiss her on the neck, hmm
Then a little lower, hmm
You're something like a movie
That I really wanna watch
′Cause you'll be coming soon
I got your panties in my grip
My hands on your hip
Grinding on my dick
Grinding on my dick
Sunday night shorty pulled up looking so good
Hair done, nails done
Man her outfit brand new
Eat it up, eat it up, eat it up
Just like I should
Beat it up, beat it up, beat it up
Just like I should
Sunday night shorty pulled up looking so good
Hair done, nails done
Man her outfit brand new
Eat it up, eat it up, eat it up
Just like I should
Beat it up, beat it up, beat it up
Just like I should
Girl you look so good
In that short ass skirt
You′re about to take off
Come to my hood
You can meet my mama
Baby I can show you off
I'm gon eat that shot like I should
I′m gon eat that pussy so good
I'm gon eat that chichi like I need that feedback
Baby girl do it so good
I'm gon eat that shot like I should
I′m gon eat that pussy so good
I′m gon eat that chichi like I need that feedback
Baby girl do it so good
The lyrics of Boom Shaka's song Don't Be Ashamed describe the physical attraction and intimate relationship between two people. The song starts with the singer describing how his partner looks on a Sunday night, praising her appearance with her hair and nails done, and a brand new outfit, which he will "eat up" and "beat up," suggesting sexual pleasure. The singer also expresses how he wants to show his partner off to his mother, in front of his peers, and how he will engage in rough sexual behavior. He repeats the same line several times wishing to "eat that shot" and "eat that chichi" suggesting oral sex for his partner. The song emphasizes their sexual relationship solely, projecting a one-dimensional view of a relationship.
However, the song can be interpreted as a commentary on how men objectify and idealize women solely based on their physical appearance and sexual preferences. The woman in the song is described as an object of the man's sexual desire, and the man is determined to fulfill his lustful fantasies. The lyrics highlight the derogatory language used in the song, stating how the woman is valued mainly for her looks and how she can please the man sexually. The song depicts that there is a toxic perspective of sexual relationships in society, where women's sexual prowess is tied to their self-worth. The song presents an ongoing theme of male supremacy in sexual relationships with disregard for a woman's emotions, mental state, and health.
Line by Line Meaning
They know who we are
We are well known and recognized in our community
Sunday night shorty pulled up looking so good Hair done, nails done Man her outfit brand new Eat it up, eat it up, eat it up Just like I should Beat it up, beat it up, beat it up Just like I should Sunday night shorty pulled up looking so good Hair done, nails done Man her outfit brand new Eat it up, eat it up, eat it up Just like I should Beat it up, beat it up, beat it up Just like I should
A woman arrived looking attractive and well put together, and the singer plans to engage in sexual activity with her
Girl you look so good In that short ass skirt You′re about to take off Come to my hood You can meet my mama Baby I can show you off Yeah I can show you off
The woman's appearance is attractive to the singer, and he wants to show her off to others
And give you that bone when I get a day off Took her half an hour just to get dressed up Nails, make up Fuck, then fight, make up I don't wanna wake up I just wanna bake up And I know she like it rough She don′t wanna make love When she rocking them heels And she don't wanna take them off She fuck with me 'cause she know I′mma break her off
The singer plans to engage in rough sexual activity with the woman who took a while to get ready, and she is interested in him because of his sexual prowess
Shorty wanna fuck Shorty don't wanna make love Shorty fell in love with a star Shorty wanna fuck Shorty wanna fuck with a thug They know who we are I′m gon eat that shot like I should I'm gon eat that pussy so good I′m gon eat that chichi like I need that feedback Baby girl do it so good I'm gon eat that shot like I should I′m gon eat that pussy so good I'm gon eat that chichi like I need that feedback Baby girl do it so good
The woman wants to engage in sexual activity with the singer because he is famous and/or a tough guy. The singer plans to perform oral sex on the woman
Now how′d you fit that in them jean It seems you′re a little wet Now let me swim in the pool of my dreams Kiss her on the neck, hmm Then a little lower, hmm You're something like a movie That I really wanna watch ′Cause you'll be coming soon I got your panties in my grip My hands on your hip Grinding on my dick Grinding on my dick
The singer comments on the woman's physical appearance and arousal, and plans to engage in sexual activity with her while holding her underwear and grinding against her
Writer(s): christos katsaitis
Contributed by Taylor J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Taking us back with real sounds.
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I have been looking for this song for ever! Thanks for uploading it.
@jackson5ize
Dear mzansi can we please have a docu- series on Boom Shaka... 🥺🥺
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Assemblief tuuu di bosso tsa di bosso
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kwaito never dies
@shakazulu9401
Powerful message, don't be ashamed of your culture.
@punkis5988
Ay guys u the best group of all times 😢 I miss Lebo so much ❤
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I've been looking for this song for long...thank you! It brings all the good memories 😌 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦
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Gone are the days 😭🇿🇦 I miss my young self