In 1983 Rodigan returned to Jamaica to do a series of broadcasts for Capita… Read Full Bio ↴In 1983 Rodigan returned to Jamaica to do a series of broadcasts for Capital. There he met Barry Gordon, a popular Jamaican radio DJ who invited him because he plays music, he doesn’t go into politics.”
Barry G is still amazed by Rodigan’s devotion to the history of reggae and his willingness to learn the history and origin of a song.“He makes it his duty to experience it; he has mastered it.
Jamaica, its people and its culture still elude and bemuse the most earnest of wannabes. David Rodigan is no wannabe. As far as Jamaicans are concerned, he’s not only on the inside, he’s ranking. Come down, selector!
Barry G is still amazed by Rodigan’s devotion to the history of reggae and his willingness to learn the history and origin of a song.“He makes it his duty to experience it; he has mastered it.
Jamaica, its people and its culture still elude and bemuse the most earnest of wannabes. David Rodigan is no wannabe. As far as Jamaicans are concerned, he’s not only on the inside, he’s ranking. Come down, selector!
He Prayed
David Rodigan Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'He Prayed' by these artists:
Sinéad O'Conner/Sinéad O'Connor Birds of their quiet nest Foxes in their own hole Man of…
Sinéad O'Connor Birds of their quiet nest Foxes in their own hole Man of…
Sinťad O'Connor Birds of their quiet nest Foxes in their own hole Man of…
We have lyrics for these tracks by David Rodigan:
Bandelero Worry bout Sherman And danger business (gunshot) Say no sa…
Can You Play Some More Pull up the vibes that you're playing Can you play some…
Church Heathen [Chorus:] Them Feel Say Tru Them Go A Church Them Sins…
Come Around A just the sweet, sweet sensi, yuh know Yeh, I, yeh,…
Ghetto Story This a survival story, True ghetto story This is my story,…
King Tubby Meets Rockers Uptown Wat a liiv an bambaie When the two sevens clash Wat a…
Kingston Town Sipple it down down, sipple it down down It's a rudeboy…
Ring The Alarm R-r-r-r-rring! R-r-r-r-rring! Hey, ring de alarm! Hey, whoa…
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That may be true in general terms but those accusations specifically against Ram Jam are unsubstantiated. That's my point, by all means be angry about cultural misappropriation but the argument is lost when you attack the wrong person & use derogatory language in the process. Unacceptable!
Both Coxsone & Rodigan have advanced the cause for reggae in the U.K. albeit in different ways. Rodigan didn't award himself any awards & neither did he call himself king of anything - he never would. So the rastaman's accusation is based on a lie & I can't respect that.
Personally, I learn a lot more about Jamaican music & culture when I tune in to a Rodigan session or attend a dance than when I go to some of these Jamaican bashment parties or soundclashes where it's pure fuckery. Screaming obscenities into the mic, daggering BS & where the music is more hip hop than reggae. So just being Jamaican born doesn't necessarily guarantee authenticity. There's no doubt about reggae's origins but the music transcended Jamaica decades ago. Personally I don't see how that is a problem.
If Rodigan never existed Coxsone & the 500 sounds that he claims to represent will still be exactly where they are today. There's no need to compete or compare, same mission different platforms. Black culture has been misappropriated for decades & I could give you a 100 names of people who've 'stolen' from reggae but Rodigan's name is not gonna be on that list.
You Coxsone & I know that Rodigan is not a parasite, so does many reggae legends & fraternity who have endorsed & validated him over the years. It's a personal thing with Coxsone & unfortunately it reflects very badly on the rasta!
Paul Gleave
Absolutely love David Rodigan. Middle class old white man making no apologies for the music and culture he loves. Speading peace, love and unity. This what the world needs!
video watch r
First 🇺🇸 who comments will be about cultural appropriation. 😅
Every tune was fire for its own reason.
Sam Leadbeater
There is no DJ in the UK, possibly the world that gives so much information, so much collected knowledge and so much love for their work, then this legend. Sir David Rodigan has truly fed my passion for reggae and helped it grow.
I love hearing reggae artists from all around the world shout him out in their song. KING RODIGAN
A BB
Have you heard Durrty Goodz tune called Rodigan?
Jerry Rawlings
Sam Leadbeater There are many they just aren't given the platforn Rodigon is.
Maria Marriott
Too right go david
llary
Look at the joy on that man's face like it's the first time he's hearing this great music. It's awesome to have a passion like that for so long.
Ničić Predrag
Un my first refuge years 99, l was lucky to listen BFBS british forces bro service...with Jhon Peel make my days much easyer...
Churchill Coins
David Rodigan is a legend. A true MC. It’s beautiful to see that Mr Rodigan still feels the music after all these years. Much respect.
SJfootball16
he's performing in Cardiff tomorrow for the 40th anniversary