Recently Kabaka Pyramid has been appearing on the Live Music scene in Kingston with live performances at the Manifesto Jamaica Festival 2010, Jaria Reggae Month 2010, Jamaica Vybez, The Next Generation of Reggae, Bands Incoporated (Featured by The Indiggnation Band), and Conversations - just to name a few.
The Conscious musician is a member of Manifesto Jamaica, which is an N.G.O. aiming to empower Jamaican youth through the arts and culture. Representing Manifesto JA, Kabaka has worked with friend and colleague Donisha Prendegast on the "Africa Unite" School Tour spreading the word of Rastafari and the liberation struggle in South Africa. Performing for the kids in school is an important part of Kabaka's vision for his musical career and is always willing to play his part in the movement.
The name "Kabaka" is Ugandan for "King" and Pyramids are thought by the artist to house the mathematical proportions of Universal Laws that are eminent in the creation of this universe. He seeks to embody these laws in his music, spreading truth and higher knowledge to the people who are prepared to listen.
He has just released his “Rebel Music” EP which is free to the public at www.kabakapyramid.bandcamp.com. This project is a fusion of roots rock, reggae, dancehall and hip hop and is intended to show the world where Kabaka Pyramid is looking to take Jamaican music, as well as spread the positive messages of spirituality and conscious evolution that you find whenever he grabs a mic!
“To me....Reggae and Hip Hop go hand in hand....when they procreate, Rebel Music is born! Some believe that each art form must remain pure....I’m not here to oppose. But fusion is the foodstuff of evolution, and evolution is constant - both physically and spiritually” - Kabaka Pyramid
“Kabaka Pyramid is one of the most promising talents I have seen in a while” - Protoje
“It is a tasty mix of roots and early dancehall scented with some hip-hop” - United reggae Magazine on Rebel music
“With a solid list of skills not only in the booth but on the mixing board, and an array of lyrics that preach a message of love, self-awareness and African pride, Kabaka Pyramid is well on his way to a career that should not only lead to greatness but also lead a lot of fans to righteousness” - Aesthetics Now Magazine
Believe
Kabaka Pyramid Lyrics
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Immaculate
Affi believe (affi believe)
Believe inna me self
Garvey teach we in him speeches
Seh without self confidence
Youth yuh twice defeated
Believe me Rastafari
Nah wait pan nobody fi tell me seh me great
Nah wait pan nobody fi open up de gate
Affi Believe inna me self (affi believe)
Affi belive inna me self (affi believe)
Nah wait pan nobody fi gimme motivation
Me affi mek out de sticky situation
Affi Believe inna me self (affi believe)
Affi belive inna me self (affi believe)
All when dem a doubt me dat coulda neva phase I (no)
No anuh suh me mother raise I
Self sufficient might as well dat she name I (self sufficient)
Suh me aim high my limit is the sky (my limit is the sky)
Work me put in dat could neva be undone
Any task weh me get me wrap it up like condom
All when de burden weh me bare weigh 1 ton
Me affi carry de load cause me nah nuh option (carry de load)
Nah wait pan nobody fi tell me seh me great
Nah wait pan nobody fi open up de gate
Affi Believe inna me self (affi believe)
Affi belive inna me self (affi believe)
Nah wait pan nobody fi gi I motivation
Me affi mek out de sticky situation
Affi Believe inna me self (affi believe)
Affi belive inna me self (affi believe)
Nah watch weh dem a do
Me have me owna mission (owna Mission)
Nah wait pan a soul
Me alone a me don (me alone a me don)
From me hear de name Kabaka
Yuh know seh man a king inna earth
Me know me worth as a proud African
And Rastafari lead me fi know me self and (lead me)
Inna school dem neva teach me fi grow me wealth (teach me)
And dis yah journey neva easy
Still me show me strength
Suh even though me slim me lift de weigh ova de bench (ova de bench)
Nah wait pan nobody fi tell me seh me great
Nah wait pan nobody fi open up de gate
Affi Believe inna me self (affi believe)
Affi belive inna me self (affi believe)
Nah wait pan nobody fi gimme motivation
Me affi mek out de sticky situation
Affi Believe inna me self (affi believe)
Affi belive inna me self (affi believe)
Yea yea yea
Rastafari alone (alone)
Give thanks and praises (give thanks and praises)
And when de pressures of life circle round I and I (round I and I)
And dem wah fi guh round I and I (round I and I)
Selassie I crown I and I
Suh dem cahh confound I and I
Nah wait pan nobody fi tell me seh me great
Nah wait pan nobody fi open up de gate
Affi Believe inna me self (affi believe)
believe (affi believe)
The lyrics in Kabaka Pyramid's song "Believe" emphasize the importance of self-confidence and belief in oneself. The opening lines "Accurate, Immaculate, Affi believe" suggest that one needs to have unwavering faith in themselves. The reference to Garvey's teachings indicates that the artist draws inspiration from Marcus Garvey, a Jamaican activist who emphasized the empowerment of black people through self-love and self-confidence.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Affi believe inna me self," emphasizing the necessity of believing in oneself and not relying on others for validation. The lines "Nah wait pan nobody fi gimme motivation, Me affi mek out de sticky situation" highlight the artist's determination to rely on their own motivation and take charge of challenging situations. This reinforces the idea that self-belief is crucial for personal growth and success.
The following verse continues to emphasize the artist's self-reliance and resilience. The lines "All when dem a doubt me dat coulda neva phase I, No anuh suh me mother raise I" express the artist's ability to withstand doubt and negativity, possibly due to the strong upbringing they received from their mother. The reference to being "self-sufficient" suggests that the artist is independent and capable of achieving their goals without relying on others.
The lyrics further emphasize the artist's self-belief and determination to overcome obstacles. The line "Nah watch weh dem a do, Me have me owna mission" asserts the artist's focus on their own goals and purpose, not allowing outside influences to sway them. The reference to being a "king inna earth" signifies a strong sense of self-worth and pride in their African heritage.
The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the message of self-belief and perseverance. The artist refuses to wait for others to validate their greatness or open doors for them; instead, they rely on their own motivation and resilience to overcome challenges. The mention of Rastafari and Selassie I, who are central figures in Rastafarianism, emphasizes the artist's spiritual connection and faith as a source of strength.
Overall, Kabaka Pyramid's "Believe" encourages listeners to have confidence in themselves, embrace their worth, and rely on their own strength to overcome obstacles. The lyrics inspire self-belief, highlighting the importance of personal growth and resilience in achieving success.
Line by Line Meaning
Accurate
Precise and exact
Immaculate
Spotless and flawless
Affi believe (affi believe)
I must believe (I must believe)
Believe inna me self
Have faith in myself
Garvey teach we in him speeches
Marcus Garvey educated us through his speeches
Seh without self confidence
Saying that without self-assurance
Youth yuh twice defeated
Youth, you have been defeated twice
Believe me Rastafari
Trust in Rastafari (belief in Rastafari)
Nah wait pan nobody fi tell me seh me great
I won't wait for someone to tell me that I am great
Nah wait pan nobody fi open up de gate
I won't wait for someone to open the gate for me
Affi Believe inna me self (affi believe)
I must believe in myself (I must believe)
Nah wait pan nobody fi gimme motivation
I won't wait for someone to give me motivation
Me affi mek out de sticky situation
I have to find a way out of the difficult situation
All when dem a doubt me dat coulda neva phase I (no)
Even when they doubt me, it could never affect me
No anuh suh me mother raise I
That's not how my mother raised me
Self sufficient might as well dat she name I (self sufficient)
Independent, I might as well be called self-sufficient
Suh me aim high my limit is the sky (my limit is the sky)
So I set my goals high, there is no limit for me
Work me put in dat could neva be undone
The work I put in can never be undone
Any task weh me get me wrap it up like condom
I complete any task I receive efficiently (wrap it up like a condom)
All when de burden weh me bare weigh 1 ton
Even when the burdens I carry are as heavy as a ton
Me affi carry de load cause me nah nuh option (carry de load)
I have to bear the load because I have no other choice
Nah watch weh dem a do
I'm not paying attention to what they are doing
Me have me owna mission (owna Mission)
I have my own mission (my own purpose)
Nah wait pan a soul
I'm not waiting for anyone
Me alone a me don (me alone a me don)
I am my own leader (I am my own boss)
From me hear de name Kabaka
Ever since I heard the name Kabaka
Yuh know seh man a king inna earth
You know that I am a king on this Earth
Me know me worth as a proud African
I know my value as a proud African
And Rastafari lead me fi know me self and (lead me)
And Rastafari guides me to understand myself (guides me)
Inna school dem neva teach me fi grow me wealth (teach me)
In school, they never taught me how to build my wealth
And dis yah journey neva easy
And this journey is never easy
Still me show me strength
But I still demonstrate my strength
Suh even though me slim me lift de weigh ova de bench (ova de bench)
So even though I am slender, I lift the burden over the bench
Yea yea yea
Yes, yes, yes
Rastafari alone (alone)
Only Rastafari
Give thanks and praises (give thanks and praises)
Express gratitude and worship
And when de pressures of life circle round I and I (round I and I)
And when the pressures of life surround me
And dem wah fi guh round I and I (round I and I)
And they want to encircle me
Selassie I crown I and I
Emperor Haile Selassie I crowns me
Suh dem cahh confound I and I
So they cannot confuse me
believe (affi believe)
Have faith (I must believe)
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes
Written by: Keron Salmon
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Immaculate
Affi believe (affi believe)
Believe inna me self
Garvey teach we in him speeches
Seh without self confidence
Youth yuh twice defeated
Believe me Rastafari
Nah wait pan nobody fi tell me seh me great
Nah wait pan nobody fi open up de gate
Affi Believe inna me self (affi believe)
Affi belive inna me self (affi believe)
Nah wait pan nobody fi gimme motivation
Me affi mek out de sticky situation
Affi Believe inna me self (affi believe)
Affi belive inna me self (affi believe)
All when dem a doubt me dat coulda neva phase I (no)
No anuh suh me mother raise I
Self sufficient might as well dat she name I (self sufficient)
Suh me aim high my limit is the sky (my limit is the sky)
Work me put in dat could neva be undone
Any task weh me get me wrap it up like condom
All when de burden weh me bare weigh 1 ton
Me affi carry de load cause me nah nuh option (carry de load)
Nah wait pan nobody fi tell me seh me great
Nah wait pan nobody fi open up de gate
Affi Believe inna me self (affi believe)
Affi belive inna me self (affi believe)
Nah wait pan nobody fi gi I motivation
Me affi mek out de sticky situation
Affi Believe inna me self (affi believe)
Affi belive inna me self (affi believe)
Nah watch weh dem a do
Me have me owna mission (owna Mission)
Nah wait pan a soul
Me alone a me don (me alone a me don)
From me hear de name Kabaka
Yuh know seh man a king inna earth
Me know me worth as a proud African
And Rastafari lead me fi know me self and (lead me)
Inna school dem neva teach me fi grow me wealth (teach me)
And dis yah journey neva easy
Still me show me strength
Suh even though me slim me lift de weigh ova de bench (ova de bench)
Nah wait pan nobody fi tell me seh me great
Nah wait pan nobody fi open up de gate
Affi Believe inna me self (affi believe)
Affi belive inna me self (affi believe)
Nah wait pan nobody fi gimme motivation
Me affi mek out de sticky situation
Affi Believe inna me self (affi believe)
Affi belive inna me self (affi believe)
Yea yea yea
Rastafari alone (alone)
Give thanks and praises (give thanks and praises)
And when de pressures of life circle round I and I (round I and I)
And dem wah fi guh round I and I (round I and I)
Selassie I crown I and I
Suh dem cahh confound I and I
Nah wait pan nobody fi tell me seh me great
Nah wait pan nobody fi open up de gate
Affi Believe inna me self (affi believe)
believe (affi believe) #Haffigaza ♥️🔥🥇
@KabakaPyramid
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zfjb0fFCOlA
@rasgreengraph9240
keep up fyah unu tech dem fi get dem sum hope fi grow n plant collab wid unity streght n jah guidance pan youth dem fi rise n com betta generation fi mother earth depan
selah mi lord , rastafari nuff love n blessings from far
wadada ayaa , guh dung together inna zion
@edzakete.3700
Accurate immaculate. Don't stop believing king
@NoBody-xj4bc
1ove.
@ReggaeMusicPlaylistTV
Wonderful Music I love your songs so much ONE💚💛❤️LOVE Brother!
@jennifergrant3766
Thank you for being real...
@mydaughter2837
Beautiful. On behalf of mothers, thank you for encouraging our children "to believe in themselves." Powerful words and visuals. Our children needed this!
@tjent.9238
And fathers
@mydaughter2837
@TJ ENT. True words!
@neilproctor5163
Believe what in themselves? What does that actually mean?
Sounds like a political slogan ... because it is!