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.
Rudeboy Shufflin'
Israel Vibration Lyrics
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Want come treat I rejectedly rejected
Bout I man too culturally culturally
No want I pon MTV
And think say you done with me
This is a rudeboy shufflin yeah ehh Rudeboy shufflin kinging reggae eh eh
Back-way with you muffling eyeahh say
Rudeboy skanking reggae eh eh Rudeboy skanking nyeahh yeanaa
Try to change and rearrange
Long time me deh ya and know the game
Me did deh deh when them hot like flame Rudeboy
Me did deh deh when them bad down the lane Rudeboy
Inna the ghetto with we butter pan food
Go to hell with you mix-up mood
Rudeboy shufflin nyeahh nnhm Rudeboy shufflin kinging reggae
Back-way with you muffling yeah say
Rudeboy skankin the reggae
Rudeboy skankin yeah yah yah heyah
Me did deh deh when them cork up Tubby's Rudeboy
Me did deh deh when them jam up Arrow's Rudeboy
Sir George and Emperor faith
Inna the ghetto old fence vibrate
Rudeboy shufflin nyeah nah arhythm dam kpandidam kpandam kpadim with your muffling uh yehhh
Say as I me say now
Rudeboy skankin eh nyeahh nah eh nhmm
Stiffnecked fools you deny me uuuh
Promote the worst and slacky-tidey uuuh
Now the youth so viciously got to face your reality
A this a Rudeboy shufflin haihai Rudeboy shufflin kinging reggae
Back-way with you muffling nyeahhh say I want to tell you
Rudeboy skankin eh nyeahh
Me did deh deh when them cork up Tubby's Rudeboy
Me did deh deh when them jam up Arrow's Rudeboy
Sir George and Emperor faith
Inna the ghetto old fence vibrate
Rudeboy shufflin neah nah Rudeboy shufflin kinging reggae
Back-way with you muffling eyeahh say
Wada dedada Rudeboy skankin eh eh nyeah eh
Stiffnecked fools you deny me uuuh
Promote the worst and slacky-tidey uuuh
Now the youth so viciously got to face your reality
A this a Rudeboy shufflin hakhakhak Rudeboy shufflin kinging reggae
Back-way with you muffling nyeahhh say I want to tell you
Rudeboy skankin eh yeah innah a rrrrhybi bimpon skankin uuuh
Millions of youth more violently
So how you think you a go hold back me uuuh com'n
Millions of youth more violently
So how you think you a go hold back me
Want peace in society you better put me pon your MTV
You want fe hold down the violency eh yea
You better put me pon your MTV
Rudeboy shufflin hak hek hek hey Rudeboy shufflin kinging reggea back-way with you muffling
The lyrics of Israel Vibration's song "Rudeboy Shufflin'" convey a message of resistance and empowerment against societal pressures and attempts to change or marginalize the artist. The singer of the song, referred to as a "rudeboy," asserts their cultural identity and defiance in the face of rejection and manipulation.
The opening lines address an individual who looks down upon the artist, dismissing their cultural and musical background. The rudeboy refuses to conform to mainstream expectations, rejecting the idea of being featured on MTV. The chorus, "This is a rudeboy shufflin', kinging reggae," emphasizes the pride and strength of the rudeboy's identity.
The songwriter reminisces about being present during important moments in reggae history, such as the rise of influential sound systems like Tubby's and Arrow's. They acknowledge the significance of figures like Sir George and Emperor Faith in the ghetto, highlighting the community's resilience and vibrancy. The artist's resistance against societal constraints intensifies, and they criticize those who deny and promote negative influences while urging the youth to confront their reality and strive for a better future.
Ultimately, the song advocates for recognition and inclusion of the artist's voice and the voice of the youth who are often marginalized or silenced. It emphasizes the importance of embracing cultural heritage and rejecting oppressive forces that seek to suppress individuality and perpetuate negative influences.
Line by Line Meaning
This one straight to a guy bumbaclot head red and dread begin
Directly addressing a person with a disrespectful and ignorant mindset
Want come treat I rejectedly rejected
Desire to mistreat me, but I refuse to accept that treatment
Bout I man too culturally culturally
Claiming that I am too deeply rooted in my culture
No want I pon MTV
I do not want to be part of the mainstream media on MTV
And think say you done with me
Believing that you are finished with me, but you are mistaken
This is a rudeboy shufflin yeah ehh Rudeboy shufflin kinging reggae eh eh
Expressing the act of rebelliousness and reclaiming the reggae culture
Back-way with you muffling eyeahh say
Go away with your attempts to silence me
Rudeboy skanking reggae eh eh Rudeboy skanking nyeahh yeanaa
Engaging in the energetic dance of the rudeboys to reggae music
Dem want to come aa stress me
They want to come and bother me
Try to change and rearrange
Attempting to alter and manipulate
Long time me deh ya and know the game
I have been here for a long time and understand how things work
Me did deh deh when them hot like flame Rudeboy
I was here when they were popular and influential
Me did deh deh when them bad down the lane Rudeboy
I was here when they were engaged in wrongdoings
Inna the ghetto with we butter pan food
Living in the ghetto, struggling to have enough to eat
Go to hell with you mix-up mood
I don't care about your confused and chaotic mindset
Rudeboy shufflin nyeahh nnhm Rudeboy shufflin kinging reggae
Continuing in the rebellious spirit of the rudeboys, reclaiming the reggae culture
Rudeboy skankin the reggae Rudeboy skankin yeah yah yah heyah
Dancing in the rudeboy style to the rhythm of reggae music
Me did deh deh when them cork up Tubby's Rudeboy
I was here when they were celebrating at Tubby's (recording studio) Rudeboy
Me did deh deh when them jam up Arrow's Rudeboy
I was here when they were causing trouble at Arrow's (venue) Rudeboy
Sir George and Emperor faith
Referring to influential people in the reggae industry
Inna the ghetto old fence vibrate
In the ghetto, the old fence resonates with the struggles and experiences
Rudeboy shufflin nyeah nah arhythm dam kpandidam kpandam kpadim with your muffling uh yehhh
Continuing the rebellious shuffling despite the attempts to silence and impose order
Say as I me say now
Listen to my message
Rudeboy skankin eh nyeahh nah eh nhmm
Dancing in the rudeboy style with energetic movements
Stiffnecked fools you deny me uuuh
Narrow-minded individuals who refuse to acknowledge me
Promote the worst and slacky-tidey uuuh
Supporting and encouraging negative behavior
Now the youth so viciously got to face your reality
The younger generation is bravely confronting your harsh reality
A this a Rudeboy shufflin haihai Rudeboy shufflin kinging reggae
This is the act of rebellious shuffling, asserting the dominance of reggae culture
Wada dedada Rudeboy skankin eh eh nyeah eh
Expressing the rhythmic and energetic style of the rudeboy dance
Millions of youth more violently
A large number of young people with increasing aggression
So how you think you a go hold back me uuuh com'n
How do you expect to suppress or restrain me? Come on!
Want peace in society you better put me pon your MTV
If you desire peace in society, you should give me exposure on MTV
You want fe hold down the violency eh yea
You want to control the violence, huh?
Stiffnecked fools you deny me uuuh
Narrow-minded individuals who refuse to acknowledge me
Promote the worst and slacky-tidey uuuh
Supporting and encouraging negative behavior
Now the youth so viciously got to face your reality
The younger generation is bravely confronting your harsh reality
A this a Rudeboy shufflin hakhakhak Rudeboy shufflin kinging reggae
This is the act of rebellious shuffling, asserting the dominance of reggae culture
Back-way with you muffling nyeahhh say I want to tell you
Leave me alone with your attempt to silence me, I have something to say
Rudeboy skankin eh yeah innah a rrrrhybi bimpon skankin uuuh
Engaging in the rudeboy style of dance with rhythmic movements
Want peace in society you better put me pon your MTV
If you desire peace in society, you should give me exposure on MTV
You want fe hold down the violency eh yea
You want to control the violence, huh?
Stiffnecked fools you deny me uuuh
Narrow-minded individuals who refuse to acknowledge me
Promote the worst and slacky-tidey uuuh
Supporting and encouraging negative behavior
Now the youth so viciously got to face your reality
The younger generation is bravely confronting your harsh reality
A this a Rudeboy shufflin hakhakhak Rudeboy shufflin kinging reggae
This is the act of rebellious shuffling, asserting the dominance of reggae culture
Back-way with you muffling nyeahhh say I want to tell you
Leave me alone with your attempt to silence me, I have something to say
Rudeboy skankin eh yeah innah a rrrrhybi bimpon skankin uuuh
Engaging in the rudeboy style of dance with rhythmic movements
Millions of youth more violently
A large number of young people with increasing aggression
So how you think you a go hold back me
How do you expect to suppress or restrain me?
Want peace in society you better put me pon your MTV
If you desire peace in society, you should give me exposure on MTV
You want fe hold down the violency eh yea
You want to control the violence, huh?
Stiffnecked fools you deny me uuuh
Narrow-minded individuals who refuse to acknowledge me
Promote the worst and slacky-tidey uuuh
Supporting and encouraging negative behavior
Now the youth so viciously got to face your reality
The younger generation is bravely confronting your harsh reality
A this a Rudeboy shufflin hak hek hek hey Rudeboy shufflin kinging reggae back-way with you muffling
This is the act of rebellious shuffling, asserting the dominance of reggae culture, leaving behind any attempts to silence
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ALBERT CRAIG
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@TESTINGinc
"Quieren venir a tratar conmigo rechazándome
Dicen que soy demasiado cultural, que no me quieren en MTV
Y piensan que han acabado conmigo
Esto es un 'rudeboy shufflin'' (baile de los jóvenes rudos), (el reggae del 'rudeboy shufflin')
Vuelven con su juego de murmuraciones, lo mismo (el reggae del 'rudeboy shufflin')
'Rudeboy skanking', quieren venir a estresarme
Intentan cambiar y reordenar
Llevo mucho tiempo aquí, conozco el juego
Estuve aquí cuando estaban en su mejor momento
Estuve aquí cuando se cayeron
En el ghetto, comiendo nuestra comida con mantequilla
Vete al infierno con tu estado de ánimo desordenado
Esto es un 'rudeboy shufflin'' (el reggae del 'rudeboy shufflin')
Vuelven con su juego de murmuraciones, lo mismo (el reggae del 'rudeboy shufflin')
'Rudeboy skanking', eh sí, sí eh
Estuve aquí cuando pusieron el sonido de Tubby
Estuve aquí cuando llenaron el Arrow's
Sir George y Emperor Faith
En el antiguo vallado del ghetto vibrante
Esto es un 'rudeboy shufflin'' (el reggae del 'rudeboy shufflin')
Vuelven con su juego de murmuraciones, lo mismo que yo digo, na
'Rudeboy skanking', eh sí, sí eh
Tontos testarudos, me niegan
Promueven lo peor y lo más relajado
Ahora la juventud es tan cruel, tiene que enfrentar su realidad
Esto es un 'rudeboy shufflin'' (el reggae del 'rudeboy shufflin')
Vuelven con su juego de murmuraciones, lo mismo que quiero decirte
'Rudeboy skanking', eh sí, sí eh
Estuve aquí cuando pusieron el sonido de Tubby
Estuve aquí cuando llenaron el Arrow's
Sir George y Emperor Faith
En el antiguo vallado del ghetto vibrante
Esto es un 'rudeboy shufflin'' (el reggae del 'rudeboy shufflin')
Vuelven con su juego de murmuraciones, lo mismo que digo yo, muda ellos están allí
'Rudeboy skanking', eh sí, sí eh
Tontos testarudos, me niegan
Promueven lo peor y lo más relajado
Ahora la juventud es tan cruel, tiene que enfrentar su realidad
Esto es un 'rudeboy shufflin'' (el reggae del 'rudeboy shufflin')
Vuelven con su juego de murmuraciones, lo mismo que quiero decirte
'Rudeboy skanking', eh sí, sí eh
Millones de jóvenes más violentos
Entonces, ¿cómo crees que me podrás detener?
Millones de jóvenes más violentos
Entonces, ¿cómo crees que me podrás detener?
Quieres paz en la sociedad, mejor ponme en tu MTV
Quieres reducir la violencia, mejor ponme en tu MTV
'Rudeboy shufflin'." (el reggae del 'rude boy)
@koolbreeze3594
i remember when i first heard this song/video in the 90s........the whole makeup of this song is perfection with the instruments, the chorus,.....it is everything. It screams for you to vibe to it and you more than want to. The video in itself is amazing ....the ghetto streets, regular people, the rastaman amongst the rudebwoys, the booth where he's singing from......lawdamercy
@chazellmoore6385
Yeah man!!!! Straight Caribbean rhythms
@pokinhonicola
Ya man, if I’m not mistaken I think it came out either in 98 or 99 right
@t0n0k0
Only 2nded and 3rded by Iron lion Zion - obviously, and Here I Come by Burlington Levy.
@ashantifarmer5246
Really and Truly!!!
@OriginalScandalBag
@Pokinho Nicolas 1994 or 1995.
@phillipgakobo117
These guys are just good, their music never dies, it is alive, their dancing is awesome
@TESTINGinc
"Quieren venir a tratar conmigo rechazándome
Dicen que soy demasiado cultural, que no me quieren en MTV
Y piensan que han acabado conmigo
Esto es un 'rudeboy shufflin'' (baile de los jóvenes rudos), (el reggae del 'rudeboy shufflin')
Vuelven con su juego de murmuraciones, lo mismo (el reggae del 'rudeboy shufflin')
'Rudeboy skanking', quieren venir a estresarme
Intentan cambiar y reordenar
Llevo mucho tiempo aquí, conozco el juego
Estuve aquí cuando estaban en su mejor momento
Estuve aquí cuando se cayeron
En el ghetto, comiendo nuestra comida con mantequilla
Vete al infierno con tu estado de ánimo desordenado
Esto es un 'rudeboy shufflin'' (el reggae del 'rudeboy shufflin')
Vuelven con su juego de murmuraciones, lo mismo (el reggae del 'rudeboy shufflin')
'Rudeboy skanking', eh sí, sí eh
Estuve aquí cuando pusieron el sonido de Tubby
Estuve aquí cuando llenaron el Arrow's
Sir George y Emperor Faith
En el antiguo vallado del ghetto vibrante
Esto es un 'rudeboy shufflin'' (el reggae del 'rudeboy shufflin')
Vuelven con su juego de murmuraciones, lo mismo que yo digo, na
'Rudeboy skanking', eh sí, sí eh
Tontos testarudos, me niegan
Promueven lo peor y lo más relajado
Ahora la juventud es tan cruel, tiene que enfrentar su realidad
Esto es un 'rudeboy shufflin'' (el reggae del 'rudeboy shufflin')
Vuelven con su juego de murmuraciones, lo mismo que quiero decirte
'Rudeboy skanking', eh sí, sí eh
Estuve aquí cuando pusieron el sonido de Tubby
Estuve aquí cuando llenaron el Arrow's
Sir George y Emperor Faith
En el antiguo vallado del ghetto vibrante
Esto es un 'rudeboy shufflin'' (el reggae del 'rudeboy shufflin')
Vuelven con su juego de murmuraciones, lo mismo que digo yo, muda ellos están allí
'Rudeboy skanking', eh sí, sí eh
Tontos testarudos, me niegan
Promueven lo peor y lo más relajado
Ahora la juventud es tan cruel, tiene que enfrentar su realidad
Esto es un 'rudeboy shufflin'' (el reggae del 'rudeboy shufflin')
Vuelven con su juego de murmuraciones, lo mismo que quiero decirte
'Rudeboy skanking', eh sí, sí eh
Millones de jóvenes más violentos
Entonces, ¿cómo crees que me podrás detener?
Millones de jóvenes más violentos
Entonces, ¿cómo crees que me podrás detener?
Quieres paz en la sociedad, mejor ponme en tu MTV
Quieres reducir la violencia, mejor ponme en tu MTV
'Rudeboy shufflin'." (el reggae del 'rude boy)
@joelpinheiro4648
Esse som fez parte de minha infância, e prevalece até hoje em meus sons favoritos...
@rusticpoet
This is musical heaven..
Composition - check
Arrangement - check
Relevance - check
Performance - check
Longevity - check
Authenticity - check
Everything artistic - check
I.V. remains a world class act..