By 1991 he had released "Black Meaning Good", an album that presented the "hardcore" breakbeat style fashionable at the time married to dub basslines with reggae luminaries such as Barrington Levy, Dennis Brown, Supercat & Tenor Fly as well as himself chanting over the top. Tribal Bass, a track from this album, was a huge smash and was one of the tracks that blazed the new sound, or "Jungle" as it was first derogatively known (Jungle Bunny music...), across the public consciousness at the beginning of the '90s.
Since then, Congo Natty has gone from strength to strength releasing innumerable 12"s as well as several albums such as Black Star and Tribute to Haile Selassie I but has managed to maintain its underground credibility; Jungle 4 Ever and No Sell Out are two releases that spell out their modus operandi better than I can!
Exodus
Congo Natty Lyrics
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The rastaman is in the building with love
yeah
Blessed love
Watch this
All lighter crew
If you don't have a lighter I want to see a
Congo bless they house
This is England style of reggae
jungle music
All junglist
Ancestors
Ancestors
Congo
This is England style of reggae
All junglist
Junglist
Congo Natty
Jungle music
Ancestors
Marcus garvey
I see starliner
Congo
Can stop this vibration
In my soul like a ray of sun
Can stop this vibration
In my soul like a ray of sun
Can stop this vibration
In my soul like a ray of sun
In my soul like a ray of sun
Reggae the father
Jungle is the sun
Reggae the father
Jungle is the sun
Love is the universal thing
The lyrics of Congo Natty's song "Exodus" express the artist's admiration and reverence for reggae music, the rastafarian culture, and the ancestors who have paved the way for the genre. The opening lines, "Congo bless the house, the rastaman is in the building with love," signify a spiritual presence and the embodiment of love and positivity within the music. The repetition of the phrase "Blessed love" reinforces the message of unity and divine blessings.
The lyrics also make references to England, acknowledging the influence of English style in reggae music. The term "jungle music" represents the jungle and drum and bass styles incorporated into the song, reflecting the fusion of different genres. The term "junglist" is used to refer to those who appreciate and enjoy jungle music.
The artist pays homage to the ancestors and historical figures like Marcus Garvey, who have played a significant role in the development and preservation of reggae music. The mention of "starliner" could be a metaphor for the journey and impact of reggae music, traveling across boundaries and reaching different cultures.
The repeated lines, "Can stop this vibration, in my soul like a ray of sun," emphasize the emotional and spiritual power of reggae music. It speaks to the transformative and uplifting effect that the music has on the artist's soul, likening it to the warmth and illumination of a sunray. The concluding lines, "Reggae the father, jungle is the sun, love is the universal thing," highlight the interconnectedness of different genres and the universal language of love that transcends boundaries and unites people.
Line by Line Meaning
Congo bless the house
May Congo bring blessings to this place
The rastaman is in the building with love
The Rastafarian man is present here, spreading love
yeah
Yes, it's true
Blessed love
Love that is blessed
Watch this
Pay attention to what follows
All lighter crew
Everyone with a lighter
If you don't have a lighter I want to see a
If you don't have a lighter, show me
Camera, mobile phone, 1 fist
Show me either a camera, mobile phone, or a raised fist
Congo bless they house
May Congo bless their house
This is England style of reggae
This is the style of reggae from England
jungle music
Music inspired by the jungle
All junglist
Everyone who loves jungle music
Ancestors
The spirits of our forefathers
Congo
Referring to Congo as a source of blessings
This is England style of reggae
This is the style of reggae from England
Junglist
A person who loves jungle music
Congo Natty
Referring to Congo Natty as a source of blessings
Jungle music
Music inspired by the jungle
Ancestors
The spirits of our forefathers
Marcus Garvey
Referring to Marcus Garvey, a Jamaican political leader and activist
I see starliner
I see a star shining brightly
Congo
Referring to Congo as a source of blessings
Can stop this vibration
Nothing can halt this energy
In my soul like a ray of sun
In the depths of my being, like the warmth of the sun
Reggae the father
Reggae is the foundation
Jungle is the sun
Jungle music is the guiding light
Love is the universal thing
Love is a universal force
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: FALLE NIOKE, M Tafari
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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That bassline ohhhh gosh!! This mashed up the raves!! DJ Brockie battered this on dub plate for months before this came out!! This tune was massively sought after.
Jenny San
damn at 2:00 , brings back many good memories
Fabby Dandabby
tooo many memories sick tune
piperzulu
Because the time has come, Exodus!
Rox 91
Whos rolling into 2022 with this one then 🙋🏼😅🔥
Ladixdnb
Still rollin 🙋🏼😅🔥😅
Euan Hamilton
@b00y4kk4 have u heard it? its soooo good, he just takes where it sounds a bit disjointed and rusty and makes it soooo good, and the bass...sweeet jesus
Euan Hamilton
does anyone have the serum mix of this
nothing nothing
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Big up the Kool FM super Sunday crewwww!! Oi Oi!!!