A singer who fuses reggae with R&B, hip-hop, and rock, J Boog is the stage name of Jerry Afemata, who was born in Long Beach, California but primarily raised in Compton. Of Samoan ancestry (his father was a tribal chief in his neighborhood), Boog's first influence was his sister, who sang and played piano. When she got a book of Bob Marley's classic songs, Boog began singing along, and when he was nine, the two performed a cover of Whitney Houston's "One Moment in Time" at a family reunion, in front of an audience of 200. Raised on an eclectic musical diet of classic reggae, West Coast hip-hop, vintage R&B, and a dash of hard rock, Boog gravitated to the laid-back attitude but taut grooves of reggae, and he began writing and recording his own tunes during downtime from his job at an oil refinery. In 2005, Boog traveled to Hawaii, where he met one of his favorite singers, George "Fiji" Veikoso; Boog gave him a copy of one of his mixtapes, and Veikoso thought Boog showed promise. Veikoso helped produce Boog's 2007 debut album, Hear Me Roar, which cracked the Top Ten of the American reggae charts; by this time, Boog was living in Hawaii. In 2008, Boog began working with veteran reggae artists Yami Bolo and Gramps Morgan (of the group Morgan Heritage), and launched a fruitful association with Hawaii's Wash House Records label. After absorbing reggae's history during a visit to Jamaica, Boog released a self-titled EP in June 2011, with his second full-length album, Backyard Boogie, appearing three months later. Featuring the singles "Let Me Know," "Let's Do It Again," and "Sunshine Girl," Backyard Boogie was a major success for J Boog, rising to the top of the U.S. reggae album charts in 2011, and claiming the top spot again in 2012 and 2013. A four-song EP, Live Up!, appeared in July 2013, and a collaborative single with Anuhea and SOJA, "Easier," dropped in 2014. After making guest appearances on releases by Gappy Ranks, Morgan Heritage, and Raging Fyah, Boog released the Rose Petals EP in March 2016. The release was a warm-up for Boog's third full-length album, Wash House Ting, which was released in November 2016.
Artist: J Boog
Title: Wash House Ting
Year Of Release: 2016
Label: Washhouse Music Group
Genre: Reggae
Quality: mp3 320 kbps
Total Time: 00:51:31
Total Size: 120 mb
WebSite: Album Preview
Tracklist
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01. Nuh Wan Dat
02. Don't Worry
03. Let Me Love You
04. Good Cry (feat. Chaka Demus)
05. Rose Petals
06. Sweet Love
07. I Got You (feat. Aarahdna)
08. Blaze It for Days (feat. Lion Fiyah & Gappy Ranks)
09. Cut This Off (feat. Tenelle)
10. See Dem Deh
11. Brighter Days
12. Lock It Off (feat. Fiji)
13. Vex Me
14. Raggamuffin (feat. Buju Banton & Gramps Morgan)
Don't Worry
J Boog Lyrics
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La da da da da da
La da da da
The sun is rising
I′m going to that the day easy
And not worry about a thing
Yeah, Yeah
In this world that′ll drive ya crazy
So I'm going to live this day for me
I know that some lie for gold
Some rob for money
Some give it all up and don't even notice
After losing all they worked hard for free
Yeah, Yeah
Don′t live worrying about the things you can′t control
Just live your life and make sure you never lose your soul
Don't live worrying about the things you can′t control
Just live your life and make sure you never lose your soul
I only got one life
I'm gonna to let the stress go bye
Everything going to be alright
So I′m going to live it up
But now to everything else I say forget it
I'm gonna do it my way for the minute
Some things never change they always stay the same
So let me tell ya
Don′t live worrying about the things you can't control
Just live your life and make sure you never lose your soul
Don't live worrying about the things you can′t control
Just live your life and make sure you never lose your soul
I′m feeling free today, yeah
And nothing can hold me
Oh what a wonderful feeling
La da da da
La da da da da da
La da da da
Don't live worrying about the things you can′t control
Just live your life and make sure you never lose your soul
Don't live worrying about the things you can′t control
Just live your life and make sure you never lose your soul
The lyrics to J Boog's song "Don't Worry" reflect a positive outlook on life and emphasize the importance of not stressing over things that are beyond our control. The opening verses set the scene with the rising of the sun and a determination to take the day easy and live it for oneself. The chorus repeats the message to not worry about the things that cannot be controlled and to live life while staying true to oneself and not losing one's soul.
The second verse talks about the fleeting nature of life and the need to let go of stress and live every day to its fullest. The lyrics encourage listeners to forget everything else and do things their way while acknowledging that some things never change. The song concludes on a hopeful note, with the singer feeling free and empowered.
Overall, "Don't Worry" is a reminder of the importance of living in the present moment and not letting external factors overwhelm us. The lyrics highlight how much of life's stress and struggle is self-imposed, and how freeing it can be to let go of those worries and live life on our own terms.
Line by Line Meaning
The sun is rising
A new day has dawned
I'm going to take the day easy
I'm going to relax and not stress
And not worry about a thing
I'm going to let go of anything that's bothering me
There's so much things, yeah
There are many things in the world that can cause anxiety
In this world that'll drive ya crazy
The world can be overwhelming and chaotic
So I'm going to live this day for me
I'm going to focus on myself and enjoy the present moment
I know that some lie for gold
Some people will do anything for money
Some rob for money
Others resort to theft to acquire wealth
Some give it all up and don't even notice
Some people sacrifice everything for their goals, without realizing the consequences
After losing all they worked hard for free
Some people put in hard work but never reap the benefits
Don't live worrying about the things you can't control
Don't stress over circumstances outside of your power
Just live your life and make sure you never lose your soul
Focus on your wellbeing and don't compromise your values
I only got one life
I acknowledge that my time on earth is finite
I'm gonna let the stress go bye
I'm going to release any strains and pressure
Everything going to be alright
Things will work out in the end
So I'm going to live it up
I'm going to enjoy life to the fullest
But now to everything else I say forget it
I'm disregarding anything that's not serving me positively
I'm gonna do it my way for the minute
I'm taking control of my life and doing what feels right
Some things never change they always stay the same
The world can be predictable and unchanging
Don't live worrying about the things you can't control
Don't let uncontrollable factors consume your livelihood
Just live your life and make sure you never lose your soul
Prioritize your personal values and growth
I'm feeling free today, yeah
I'm experiencing a sense of liberation and ease
And nothing can hold me
I'm unencumbered and unrestricted
Oh what a wonderful feeling
I'm overwhelmed by positivity and happiness
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Vocals with no specific meaning
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Vocals with no specific meaning
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Vocals with no specific meaning
Writer(s): Peter Morgan, Jerry Afemata, Cegrica Hamilton
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Adam Archambeau
j boog always jammin the best reggae vibes. #onelove
Henry Lopez
You know Boog always comes with that smooth vibes!
Lisa Parker
Absolutely loved meeting the guys and stuff in KC,MO!!!! ALWAYS KEEP YA ROCKING!!!
Mahalo
Vladimir Alvarez
This song makes you stay humble in this crazy world we live in today...Irie!!!
Tamera Roberson
Brings me such peace <3
Chris Strobel
J boog always 🔥
Almacen Ecofarma
J boog lo máximo soy de Perú
Cuando te animarías a dar un concierto en Perú
Jonathan Rondon
Love this song trust me jah know
Lola Jihan
👌🔥🔥🔥
Daniel Solomon
From Eritrea much love to you all j boog