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 βRebel Musicβ 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!
βTo 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....Iβm not here to oppose. But fusion is the foodstuff of evolution, and evolution is constant - both physically and spirituallyβ - Kabaka Pyramid
βKabaka Pyramid is one of the most promising talents I have seen in a whileβ - Protoje
βIt is a tasty mix of roots and early dancehall scented with some hip-hopβ - United reggae Magazine on Rebel music
βWith 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 righteousnessβ - Aesthetics Now Magazine
Liberal Opposer
Kabaka Pyramid Lyrics
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Dont you fight us down (say me honoreble)
Dont you fight us down dem nuh waan see we sit pon di throne
Pon di battlefield, I'm a Rebel
With a cause, never pause
Babylon a devil
Pon di battlefield, Im a Rebel with a cause
I am a liberal opposer
practioner of yoga
position of the cobra
tradition of the Shona
trace back my lineage to inna ethiopia
down inna Kemet me build di pyramid of Djoser
Hieroglyphics dem a call that Medu Neter
when me see the sun a rise in the sky me call it Kheper
High priest a cure the Leper
with praises onto Neter
them come ya with them cross but mi say the ankh is better
we no want to see no beretta rise up fi go take a life up
Jus sip the breath of life up
No nyam no flesh and mek sure you exercise nuff
and be careful of the one who teach the Jesus Christ stuff
Pon di battlefield, I'm a Rebel
With a cause, never pause
Babylon a devil
Pon di battlefield, Im a Rebel with a cause
observe the laws with no flaws
haile selassie a di leader
deh pon di battlefield ya
humble as a lamb mi just a follow di procedure
rasta man a healer
beast get trample under heel ya
mi buss up every seal weh dem seal ya
read a couple chapter den
reflect upon di factor dem
focus on di acronym
fi open up mi chakra dem
seated inna di lotus mi a soak up all di oxygen
Kemetic yoga mi bring over from the continent
africa thats where we wanna be
we living inna poverty cause a di economy
capitalistic and the materiality
we no see reality only periodically
The lyrics of the song "Liberal Opposer" by Kabaka Pyramid and Channel One are a powerful commentary on the social and political issues of our time. The song is a call to action for those who are fighting against oppression, whether it be political or economic, and it emphasizes the importance of maintaining a strong sense of spirituality and cultural identity in the face of such challenges.
Throughout the song, Kabaka Pyramid and Channel One address a range of issues and themes, from battling against the forces of Babylon to embracing the principles of Ma'at and Shona. The lyrics express a strong sense of resistance to mainstream ideologies, and they encourage listeners to remain strong in their beliefs and to continue fighting for what they believe in, regardless of the obstacles they may face.
Overall, "Liberal Opposer" is a powerful and compelling song that speaks to the struggles of people all over the world who are fighting against oppression and injustice. It is a call to action for anyone who is passionate about creating a better world, and it serves as a reminder that the fight for justice and equality is never over.
Line by Line Meaning
Dont you fight us down (im a rebel)
I'm a rebel on the battlefield, fighting against those who try to bring us down.
Dont you fight us down (say me honoreble)
I am honorable and should not be attacked for my beliefs.
Dont you fight us down dem nuh waan see we sit pon di throne
Those against us do not want to see us rise to positions of power and authority.
Pon di battlefield, I'm a Rebel
I am a rebel fighting against oppression.
With a cause, never pause
I have a purpose and will not stop until my cause is achieved.
Babylon a devil
The oppressive force we're fighting against is evil.
observe the laws of Ma'at
I follow the ancient Egyptian principles of Ma'at, including truth, justice, and balance.
I am a liberal opposer
I fight against oppressive regimes and support liberal ideas.
practioner of yoga
I practice yoga, which helps me focus and relax.
position of the cobra
I practice the cobra pose in yoga, which strengthens my core.
tradition of the Shona
I follow the traditions of the Shona people, who are indigenous to Zimbabwe.
trace back my lineage to inna ethiopia
I can trace my ancestry back to Ethiopia, where I have roots.
down inna Kemet me build di pyramid of Djoser
I'm proud of my ancient Egyptian heritage and the accomplishments, like the pyramid of Djoser, that my people achieved.
Hieroglyphics dem a call that Medu Neter
The ancient writing system of hieroglyphs is called Medu Neter.
when me see the sun a rise in the sky me call it Kheper
When I see the sunrise, I think of Kheper, the Egyptian god of creation and rebirth.
High priest a cure the Leper
The high priest is able to heal lepers with their religious knowledge and power.
with praises onto Neter
We give thanks and praise to the gods.
them come ya with them cross but mi say the ankh is better
Others may come with the cross, but I believe the ankh, an ancient Egyptian symbol of life, is more important.
we no want to see no beretta rise up fi go take a life up
We don't want to see guns and violence used to take lives.
Jus sip the breath of life up
Focus on the simple things, like taking in a deep breath, to appreciate life.
No nyam no flesh and mek sure you exercise nuff
Don't eat meat and make sure to exercise often for good health and well-being.
and be careful of the one who teach the Jesus Christ stuff
Be wary of those who try to convert you to Christianity and don't follow your own beliefs blindly.
haile selassie a di leader
Haile Selassie, the former Emperor of Ethiopia, is a leader and role model.
deh pon di battlefield ya
Haile Selassie is on the battlefield with us, fighting for what's right.
humble as a lamb mi just a follow di procedure
Haile Selassie is humble and follows the proper procedures and protocols.
rasta man a healer
Rastafarians believe in natural healing methods and the power of herbs.
beast get trample under heel ya
We will defeat our oppressors and they will be crushed under our feet.
mi buss up every seal weh dem seal ya
We will break every seal and barrier put in place to keep us down.
read a couple chapter den
Read a few chapters of a book to gain knowledge and insight.
reflect upon di factor dem
Think deeply about the issues and circumstances affecting us.
focus on di acronym
Pay attention to the hidden meanings in words and phrases, represented by acronyms.
fi open up mi chakra dem
To improve my well-being, I focus on opening up my chakras, or energy centers in the body.
seated inna di lotus mi a soak up all di oxygen
I sit in lotus position and take in deep breaths to maximize the amount of oxygen I breathe in.
Kemetic yoga mi bring over from the continent
I practice Kemetic yoga, which originated in Africa and was brought to the rest of the world.
africa thats where we wanna be
Many of us yearn to return to our ancestral home of Africa.
we living inna poverty cause a di economy
Our poverty is a result of economic conditions and systems.
capitalistic and the materiality
The capitalist system is focused on material goods and wealth accumulation, which creates inequalities and disadvantages.
we no see reality only periodically
Our perspective is limited and distorted, preventing us from seeing the true reality.
Pon di battlefield, I'm a Rebel
I am a warrior on the battlefield, fighting against oppression.
With a cause, never pause
I have a purpose and will not give up until my goal is reached.
Babylon a devil
The oppressive force we fight against is evil.
Pon di battlefield, Im a Rebel with a cause
I am a fighter on the battlefield, but I have specific goals and a purpose.
observe the laws with no flaws
I follow the laws of nature and Ma'at without error.
Contributed by Daniel H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Babylon ποΈ a devil πΊ
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Tradition of the Shona πΏ
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High priest β©οΈ a cure the Leper
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Jusβ sip the breath of life up β οΈ
No nyam no flesh and mek sure π―
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Babylon ποΈ a devil πΊ
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With a cause β
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Haile selassie π€΄ a di leader
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Humble as a lamb π
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Rasta man a healer βοΈ
Beast πΉ get trample
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We no see reality π
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With a cause β never pause π
Babylon ποΈ a devil πΊ
βPon di battlefield βοΈ Iβm a Rebel π€Ί
With a cause β
Observe the laws with no flaws π
I am a liberal opposer π
Practitioner of yoga π§ββοΈ
Position of the cobra π
Tradition of the Shona πΏ
π Trace back my lineage π΅οΈ
To inner Ethiopia πͺπΉ
Down π inna Kemet
Me build di pyramid of Djoser
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Hieroglyphics π me a call that
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When me see the sun arise βοΈ
In the sky me call it Kheper π
High priest β©οΈ a cure the Leper
With praises onto Neter π
Them π₯ come ya with them cross βοΈ
But mi say π£ the ankh is better β₯
βPon di battlefield βοΈ I'm a Rebel π€Ί
With a cause β never pause π
Babylon ποΈ a devil πΊ
'Pon di battlefield βοΈ Iβm a Rebel π€Ί
With a cause β
Observe the laws of Ma'at πΊ
Haile selassie π€΄ a di leader
Deh pon di battlefield π€ ya
Humble as a lamb π
Mi πββοΈ just a follow di procedure
Rasta man a healer βοΈ
Beast πΉ get trample
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Mi bust π₯ up every seal π
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Reflect upon di factor dem π€
Focus on di acronym π£
To open β‘ up mi chakra dem
Seated inna di lotus π§πΎββοΈ
Mi a soak up all di oxygen π
Kemetic yoga ποΈ me bring over πΏ
From the continent π
Africa thatβs where we wanna be π
We living in a poverty π
Cuz a di economy π
π² Capitalistic and the materiality π€
We no see reality π
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βPon di battlefield βοΈ I'm a Rebel π€Ί
With a cause β never pause π
Babylon ποΈ a devil πΊ
βPon di battlefield βοΈ Iβm a Rebel π€Ί
With a cause β
Observe the laws with no flaws π
Supernatural Black
Accurate and immaculate. Big up King Kabaka and the Pyramid. One love from The Gambia π¬π² West Africa
Bruce Burton
This Track should be a number 1 But people are so lost they cant understand his genius . Its got the sound the world needs .
Gawain Myers
kabaka your really enlightened and we as black people need more people like you to take the blind folds off our black brothers and sisters eyes .... and this song is my road chune i listen it every day on my way to work, video is lookin good aswell keep up the good work mi breddaΒ
ΠΠ½ΡΠΎΠ½ Π§Π΅ΡΠ½ΠΎΠ²
We love u music πΆ hello from Ukraine brothers!!! One love one peace βπ» πΆπΆβ€οΈβ€οΈ
Johnny Bravo
I love how he mixes hip-hop and reggae, and the beats he picks are the DOPEST.Β
Gawain Myers
we need more songs like these my G
David Boomah
Kabaka Pyramid it looks like you only make amazing songs ....perfect flow, real lyrics, outstanding music. The whole package proper.......Mad respect for your works.... Forward Ever King
Max Roy
This song went so hard live
Aikira Beats
This is so amazing I'm glad i stubbled across your music
Georgia Thompson
YESS!! LOVE THE VIDEO AND I AGREE WITH THE MAN AT THE END!!! DON'T STOP DOING WHAT YOU WERE PUT HERE TO DO. YOUR CHANGING MANY PEOPLES LIFE ONE LYRIC AT A TIME.