In 2002, Andres "Fikir" Estrada arrived in Santa Cruz, CA with the vision o… Read Full Bio ↴In 2002, Andres "Fikir" Estrada arrived in Santa Cruz, CA with the vision of forming a musical collective of conscious Rastafari bredren and sistren who would carry the message of Haile Selassie I the First and Ethiopia's redemption to the four corners of the world. Originally from Puerto Rico, Fikir has been inspired by the roots reggae traditions of the carribean such as the Zioniers, Cultura Profetica and Gomba Jahbari. Previously having sung and played guitar in a Los Angeles area band, The Ghetto Fabulosos, maturity and spiritual growth deemed necessary a new direction and focus. At first using the name Jah Musica, "Fikir Amlak" was chosen as the name for the new band, which in Ethiopic means "Jah Love". The initial musicians involved in this project were Joe Coberly on drums, Mikey Butler on bass, John Moran on keys and Marcelo Vaz on sax. In 2003, Lion Home Studios was established in the Soquel mountains where the debut self-titled album was produced and released in 2004. At this time, Lucca McCaleb took over on bass and Fikir met local Santa Cruz guitarist Emmanuel, as well as Kris "Tafari" who had recently moved from Arizona. Veteran
keyboardist "Joseph" Chino also joined the band at this time. In the summer of 2005, Santa Cruz saw the release of their 2nd album, "Love Jah and Live". By the end of 2005, Papa Shanti had come together with Tafari to form the Disciples (formerly Heavy Manners) which has become the current backing band. Additionally, coming from Brazil, Ras Popo of Red Meditation has joined forces with Fikir Amlak to play percussion and sing, backed by the Disciples. The current line-up is Tafari on drums, Papa Shanti on bass, Emmanuel on guitar, Fikir on vocals, Popo on percussion and vocals, Sajid on keys. Together, this band has played often in the Santa Cruz area with artists such as Batch & Ras Attitude, Yami Bolo, Dubwize and Pacific Vibrations. The end of 2005 saw the formation of a new recording studio at Black Lion Sounds in the Aptos Hills. Fikir Amlak has just finished their 3rd album entitled, "Seed of Zadok", as well as having recorded and produced "A New Dawn" from Sister Molly Rose and Red Meditation. After taking a three-year hiatus from the music scene, Fikir Amlak emerged in Los Angeles in 2011 for a series of concerts which were received with great excitement. Currently he is backed by the Monrovia-based reggae band, True Press, and also plays bass in a side-project with his brother, RnD. Fikir Amlak released his latest album, "The Lion Lives", in December of 2012 under the Black Lion Sounds label.As of late 2012, Fikir Amlak has joined forces with Jah Youth Productions out of Hawaii for a string of singles to be released in 2013.

Don't Sleep
Fikir Amlak Lyrics

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24kGoldn Don't sleep, don't let it all die Sweet dreams and memories…
2Pac Ah shit ha ha ha When I enter the first zone Worst…
2Pac Feat. Lil Scrappy Nutso Yaki Kadafi & Stormy Ah shit ha ha ha When I enter the first zone Worst…
2Pac feat. Lil Scrappy Nutt‐So Yaki Kadafi & Stormy Ah shit ha ha ha When I enter the first zone Worst…
2Pac feat. Lil' Scrappy Nutso Yaki Kadafi & Stormy Shit When I enter the first zone worst known mic holder …
2Pac feat. Nutt‐So & Outlawz Nigga this is Death Row Westside nigga fuck 'em all Don't g…
2pac Feat. Tha Dogg Pound Ah shit ha ha ha When I enter the first zone Worst…
2Pac Ft. Lil Scrappy Nutso Yaki Kadafi & Stormy Shit When I enter the first zone worst known mic holder …
2Pac/Lil Scrappy/Nutso/Stormy/Yaki Kadafi Ah shit ha ha ha When I enter the first zone Worst…

Alex & Djorik I still don't sleep that much Your voice still keeps me…
Andrea This hunger is haunting Please feed us, we're starving Can y…
Astronata Ай Ффф Ай Не спи. Не сегодня. На спину мне ляжет, Укажет н…
ATTU White collar romance But you're seeing so many years ago Wh…
B.A.G.I You tripping for sleeping I’m waking you heathens Unleashing…
B.R. Stylers I don't wanna sleep, oh no I don't wanna sleep, oh…
Bkchapo Chain on me don't sleep Put in days in on the…
Children of the Corn [Verse: Bloodshed, Cam′ron] Aiyyo, knock, knock (Guess who) …
Chromeo Montana Chromeo You know what it is when you hear that, haaa…
Chubb Rock Yeeeeah, haaaa Chubb Rock L.E.N.S. One Time [Verse 1:]…
Die Antwoord Hom Salute ma se kint Ja if they can lie to you…
Dimension & Culture Shock Don't sleep, stay up all night I wanna see you dance…
DJ Earl-e I'm looking for an interruption Do you believe? You looking …
Don't Sleep Someday is today don't sleep on life Embrace it all,…
Dr. Apollo & dela Moon I don't sleep cause when I do All I dream are…
Dr. Dre Chilling, vibe and flow She wanna cake, no way Chilling, vib…
Dr. Dre feat. The D.O.C. When the sun go down i see m panicking sleep paralysis stiff…
Full Force And the phone, it rings without a pulse But I can't…
Gold Key I just turn mistakes 'round in my mind Like a spinning…
Grover Braam Ayy, ayy Hunnid deep And we blowing tree Make it hard to…
K-Jano You tripping for sleeping I’m waking you heathens Unleashing…
Lil Scrappy Nutso Yaki Kadafi & Stormy Ah shit ha ha ha When I enter the first zone Worst…
Lordikim We be rollin n ridin Hustlin n strivin Strugglin survivin Ju…
M.E.D A.K.A. Medaphoar I'm looking for an interruption Do you believe? You looking …
MARU NARA Ima Metaphor that world with my words Hai Ninjago hits that …
Matlock Lie wide wake counting the cracks in the ceiling Hoping the…
Mescaline Maniacs Fuck you goofy bitch You are a goofy bitch…
Mr. Lil One I been awake for a long time I used to take…
My American Heart And the phone, it rings without a pulse But I can't…
MyAmericanHeart And the phone, it rings without a pulse But I can't…
Myomy The more I don't sleep The more it's clear I wanna be…
O.B.I. You tripping for sleeping I’m waking you heathens Unleashing…
Onyx & Dope D.O.D When the sun go down i see m panicking sleep paralysis stiff…
Onyx feat. Dope D.O.D. Asked her lately when you sleep what do you dream I…
Paris Lounge 3: Day 12.00 P.M. I'm looking for an interruption, Do you believe? You looki…
ROSDRI114 I’m ready for war, smoking the smokers taking another puff T…
Skylr See you seeing with your mind on hold But you think…
Tobias Luke aka O.B.I You tripping for sleeping I’m waking you heathens Unleashing…
Tupac And Nutso Ah shit ha ha ha When I enter the first zone Worst…
Tupac Lil Scrappy Nutso Yaki Kadafi & Stormy Ah shit ha ha ha When I enter the first zone Worst…
Tupac Shakur Shit When I enter the first zone worst known mic holder …
Various Artists It's been a long year Since we last spoke How's your halo? J…
Vin Jay When you were playing that record, what were you thinking? …
男闘呼組 DON'T STOP THE NIGHT COME TO THE PARADISE DON'T STOP THE NIG…