After going their separate ways, and each converting to the Rastafari movement, they reunited in Kingston and formed a vocal group. Funding for their first album came in the form of a grant from the Twelve Tribes of Israel branch of Rastafari after Hugh Booth, a member of the Twelve Tribes, had overheard the three men singing in a wooded area outside Kingston. Apple and Wiss were living in the area, which they had converted into a home.
Israel Vibration recorded three albums; "The Same Song", "Unconquered People", and "Why You So Craven" before temporarily disbanding in 1981 after recording sessions for the latter were left incomplete. The three men moved to the United States to seek professional health care and escape the growing Dancehall movement in Jamaica. In 1988, Gary "Dr. Dread" Himmelfarb, founder of RAS Records, urged the trio to reunite and record an album. Skelly, Apple, and Wiss were flown to Washington, D.C. to record a new album at Lion and Fox Recording Studios. "Strength of my Life", the group's fourth album and first of 18 CD releases on the RAS label, was met with great praise and is considered one of the few post-golden era touchstones of the roots reggae genre.
In 1997, Apple Gabriel left the group to pursue a solo career. Skelly and Wiss continue to record albums and tour the world as Israel Vibration, backed by longtime associates Roots Radics.
Jammin
Israel Vibration Lyrics
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Ramming reggae
We jamming jamming jamming
Hope you like jamming coz I wanna jam it with you,yeah
Yeah yeah,we jamming jamming jamming hope you like jammin
Israel Vibration's song "Jamming" is a classic reggae tune that celebrates the joy of coming together to enjoy music. The song's lyrics offer a simple but powerful message: Let's jam to the rhythm of reggae music and have a good time. The first line of the song, "Jamming, jamming, jamming, we ramming reggae," sets the tone for the infectious beat that follows. These lyrics refer to the act of playing and dancing to reggae music as "jamming" and emphasize the importance of this joyful act.
The chorus of the song, "Hope you like jamming coz I wanna jam it with you,yeah Yeah yeah, we jamming jamming jamming hope you like jammin," adds to the sense of camaraderie and connection that Israel Vibration is trying to evoke. The repetition of the word "jamming" reinforces this message, and the upbeat tempo and melody make it impossible not to feel the happiness and love that the song embodies. Overall, "Jamming" is a celebration of the power of music to bring people together and create a sense of community and joy.
Line by Line Meaning
Jamming jamming jamming,we
Let's continue to play music and enjoy ourselves.
Ramming reggae
Let's keep playing reggae music with enthusiasm and energy.
We jamming jamming jamming
Let's keep playing music and having a good time.
Hope you like jamming coz I wanna jam it with you,yeah
I hope you enjoy playing music as much as I do, because I want to play it together with you.
Yeah yeah,we jamming jamming jamming hope you like jammin
Yes, we are playing music together and having a great time. I hope you are enjoying it too!
Writer(s): CECIL SPENCE
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