In 1999, Gentleman released his first album Trodin on and in 2002, his 2nd longplayer Journey to Jah. His album Confidence climbed to number 1 on the German album charts in 2004.
2007: Another Intensity
His career began with the collaboration of the band Freundekreis which produced the song “Tabula Rasa.” After beginning his career as dancehall deejay , his music oriented to the classic form of the reggae, as it was between 1970 and 1985, with artists as Bob Marley, Max Romeo, Jacob Miller, Junior Murvin, Devon Irons, Burning Spear and Black Uhuru. He sings mainly in Jamaica Patois English. With songs like “Send A Prayer” Gentleman expresses his deep belief in God from an universal religious persepctive. His album Confidence climbed to number 1 on the German album charts in 2004.
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Gentleman is also an Indie(ish) band from Maryland. Members of The Summer We Went West, Dawn Treader, Monument, etc.
Celebration feat. Alborosie
Gentleman Lyrics
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Get yourself together, make we dance and sing
Celebration
We listening to music of the king
Celebration
Get yourself together, make we dance and sing
Celebration
We listening to music of the king
When the music hit we not go feel no pain
From reggae got me so life never been the same
Massive dem a bawl selector come again
Alborosie gentleman deh pon top of the game
Sweet reggae music going trough your brain
Burning like a flame going through my vein
Babylon not like it now dem gon' insane
See dem a rush all of the ghetto youth dem outta the lane
Life and direct we a celebrate
Ten thousand people waitin' at the gate
No arms out at the dance we ago tolerate
Hafi make dem know seh strictly niceness we generate
Now, gimme the riddim, make me nice up the place
Sound a bubble girl a wind up the waist
Now grab no trouble shot a secure di place
Police and soldier dem have a smile pon dem face
A just a one drop make my people dem move up
Turn up the mic and blast the speakers with a shake up
Just drop the bass and the drum come cool off
Selector come again wave unno hands pull up
Through the music we will find a solution
Take yourself away from all the confusion
Lift you high above you mental pollution
Dis is each and every one conclusion
Through expierenced tuff life now me wiser
Many scars upon me back make me stronger
No longer blind no longer weak now me higher
Higher then higher redder than fire
The song "Celebration" by Gentleman feat. Alborosie is an upbeat and energetic reggae tune that promotes positivity, unity, and happiness through the power of music. The song encourages listeners to let loose, dance, and celebrate life while listening to "music of the king" (reggae music). According to the lyrics, reggae music is not just a genre of music, but it is also a powerful force that can make people forget their worries and pains. The lyrics state, "When the music hit we not go feel no pain, From reggae got me so life never been the same".
The song also touches on social issues like police brutality and discrimination against ghetto youths. The artists encourage peace and nonviolence by stating that they will only tolerate "strictly niceness" at their celebrations. The lyrics address the marginalized people and aim to give them hope through the celebration of music. Moreover, the song encourages people to find solutions to their problems through music and rise above their pain and confusion. Gentleman and Alborosie deliver their message through a catchy hook, upbeat rhythm, and reggae sounds that are sure to get people on their feet.
Line by Line Meaning
Celebration
Let's come together to celebrate
Get yourself together, make we dance and sing
Get yourself together and let's enjoy the moment by dancing and singing
We listening to music of the king
We are listening to the best reggae music
When the music hit we not go feel no pain
The music is so good that we forget about our problems
From reggae got me so life never been the same
Reggae music has changed my life
Massive dem a bawl selector come again
The crowd is requesting the DJ to play the music again
Alborosie gentleman deh pon top of the game
Alborosie is at the top of his music career
Sweet reggae music going trough your brain
Reggae music is pleasurable to your mind
Burning like a flame going through my vein
The music is so good that it goes through my body
Babylon not like it now dem gon' insane
The people who used to suppress reggae music are getting crazy because it's becoming popular
See dem a rush all of the ghetto youth dem outta the lane
The people want to enjoy the music, even if they come from poor neighborhoods
Life and direct we a celebrate
We celebrate and enjoy the moment because life is short
Ten thousand people waitin' at the gate
There is a large crowd waiting to enter the music event
No arms out at the dance we ago tolerate
There will be no violence allowed in the dance event
Hafi make dem know seh strictly niceness we generate
We want to showcase a good attitude and generate positivity in the event
Now, gimme the riddim, make me nice up the place
Give me the beat of the music and let's create a good atmosphere
Sound a bubble girl a wind up the waist
The music is making the girls dance and move their bodies
Now grab no trouble shot a secure di place
We want to be safe and secure, so let's avoid fights
Police and soldier dem have a smile pon dem face
Even the police and soldiers are enjoying the event
A just a one drop make my people dem move up
The music has the power to make the people dance
Turn up the mic and blast the speakers with a shake up
Increase the volume and make the music more exciting
Just drop the bass and the drum come cool off
Lower the volume to create a calm moment
Selector come again wave unno hands pull up
The DJ should play the music again and the audience should show their appreciation by raising their hands
Through the music we will find a solution
Music can help us solve our problems
Take yourself away from all the confusion
Let's forget about our problems and enjoy the moment
Lift you high above you mental pollution
Music can lift us from our negative thoughts
Dis is each and every one conclusion
This is the conclusion that everyone can agree on
Through expierenced tuff life now me wiser
After facing difficult situations, I have become wiser
Many scars upon me back make me stronger
The difficult situations have made me stronger
No longer blind no longer weak now me higher
I am no longer ignorant and weak, I have grown higher with experience
Higher then higher redder than fire
I have become even stronger and passionate than before
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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@desinger1x
ya know, reggae music really makes me forget all my problems. when i listen it, i think of nothing. and it feels so GREAT! it put a smile on my face every day :)
@MebutiButi-uh3dz
So true. JAH BLESS
@mmills007
dude big up from the U.S. wish more people from the states knew of these guys....I and I !!!! jahlove
@danielpoort6523
bigggg upppppp to gentleman from Den Haag Holland ❤❤❤❤❤
@Minos252
Sweet reggae music going through your brain, burning like a flame going through my vein..
@filmwizardguy13
Heyo from New Orleans, Gentleman all the way!
@tutun21
Ganja Bless !!! Peace & Respect from Romania
@stapweed
ALBOROSIE AND GENTLEMAN DEM A TOP OF DI GAME!!! BIG UP!BIG UP!BIG UP!
@crazygood80
Big Up from Arizona. Blazin in the desert. 420 to all
@Anthonyo1
hell yeah!!! 2 europeans respected in the reggae world collaborating, bringing their talents together to uplift the people with beautiful musiccccc!!!! yeeeeaaahhh!!