Keith Hudson aka "Dark Prince of Reggae" (⋆ 1946 in Kingston, Jamaica, ₫ 14… Read Full Bio ↴Keith Hudson aka "Dark Prince of Reggae" (⋆ 1946 in Kingston, Jamaica, ₫ 14 Nov 1984 in New York, USA), was a Jamaican reggae producer and singer. He financed his producer career with the money he earned and saved as a dental technician. He started his first label in 1969. He is known for his influence on Dub reggae and his strong Rastafarian lyrics with the idea to use reggae as a universal language for a better world. Due to his limited voice, he delayed his own singing career until 1972. He was one of the first to record legendary Jamaican deejay U Roy and the very first to record Dennis Alcapone. His Rasta Communication (1978) was well received by a wide audience and is considered an important roots reggae classic.

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Keith Hudson, nicknamed the "Dark Prince of Reggae" (1946 in Kingston, Jamaica - 1984 in New York, USA), was a Jamaican reggae artist and record producer. He is known for his influence on the Dub movement. Raised in a musical family, Hudson first worked as a dentist but soon was hanging out with musicians like Don Drummond. So, he really entered the music business in 1968 by producing Ken Boothe's Jamaican hit "Old Fashioned Way". In the following months he worked with Delroy Wilson and John Holt and was the first to record DJ U Roy in 1969 with Dynamic Fashion Way. Other DJ productions included tunes with Dennis Alcapone and Big Youth ("S 90 Skank") released in 1972 became the DJ's biggest hit. In 1975, Hudson released his classic Pick A Dub, widely considered to have been the first deliberately thematic dub album, with tracks specifically mixed in the dub style for the purpose of appearing together on an LP. His album Rasta Communication (1978) was well received by a wider audience and is considered a roots reggae classic. Hudson died of lung cancer in 1984.

Albums
Class & Subject – 1972 – Mafia
Furnace – 1972 – Imbidimts
Pick a Dub – 1974 – Mamba / Atra / Blood & Fire (CD)
Entering The Dragon – 1974 – Magnet (reissued by Trojan in 2006 and by Sunspot in 2011)
Flesh of My Skin, Blood of My Blood – 1974 – Mamba /Atra 1988 – (Reissued by Basic Replay 2004)
Torch of Freedom – 1975 – Mamba / Atra
Too Expensive – 1976 – Virgin Records
Brand – 1977 – Joint International (US) / Brand (UK) / Pressure Sounds (CD)
Rasta Communication – 1978 – Joint International (US)
From One Extreme To Another – 1979 – Joint International (US)
Playing It Cool, Playing It Right – 1981 – Joint International (US) (Reissued by Basic Replay 2003)
Nuh Skin Up Dub – 1982 – Joint International (US)
Steaming Jungle – 1982 – Disc Disk

I'm Not Satisfied
Keith Hudson Lyrics

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I'm not satisfied, I'm not satisfied, I'm not satisfied
What did you get, what did you get, what did you get
When you crucified the Emperor
You crucified the greatest man this world possess
I can't replace him, you can't replace him, the whole world needs him
I say we need Rastafari, I say we need Rastafari, a say we need Rastafari
When you crucified the Emperor,
You crucified the greatest man this world posess

I can't replace him,
I say we love Rastafari, I say we love Rastafari
I'm not satisfied, I'm not satisfied, I'm not satisfied
What did you get, what did you get, what did you get
When you crucified the Emperor
You crucified the greatest man this world possess
I can't replace him, you cant replace him, the whole world loves him
A say we love Rastafari, a say we love Rastafari, a say we love Rastafari
I'm not satisfied, I'm not satisfied, I'm not satisfied
A say we love Rastafari, a say we love Rastafari,

I'm notisfied, no, I'm not satisfied, yeah,
I'm not satisfied, I'm not satisfied, I'm not satisfied

Overall Meaning

The opening line of "I'm Not Satisfied" by Keith Hudson is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the singer's deep dissatisfaction with the world. The song contains references to the crucifixion of the Emperor, which is interpreted by some as a reference to the murder of Haile Selassie, the former emperor of Ethiopia who is revered by Rastafarians as a messiah figure. The lyrics suggest that the death of such a great and beloved figure has left a gaping void in the world that cannot be filled.

The phrase "the whole world needs him" is particularly poignant, as it implies that the loss of the Emperor has affected not just Rastafarians, but people all over the world. The repeated refrain of "we need Rastafari" reinforces this idea that something essential has been lost with the death of the Emperor. The song concludes with the singer stating that he is not satisfied, despite his love for Rastafari.

Overall, the lyrics suggest a deep sense of loss and yearning, as well as a belief that Rastafari can fill some kind of spiritual or moral void. The repeated use of the phrase "I'm not satisfied" emphasizes the singer's feelings of disquiet and unease with the world as it currently is.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm not satisfied, I'm not satisfied, I'm not satisfied
The author is expressing dissatisfaction with an unspecified situation.

What did you get, what did you get, what did you get
The author is questioning the outcome of a particular action or decision.

When you crucified the Emperor
The author is referring to a historical event where the Emperor was killed.

You crucified the greatest man this world possess
The author believes that the Emperor was the most important person in the world.

I can't replace him, you can't replace him, the whole world needs him
The author believes that the loss of the Emperor cannot be compensated for and that everyone needs him.

I say we need Rastafari, I say we need Rastafari, a say we need Rastafari
The author is advocating for the need of Rastafari, a belief system that they hold dear.

I say we love Rastafari, I say we love Rastafari
The author expresses their love for Rastafari.

The whole world loves him, a say we love Rastafari, a say we love Rastafari
The author believes that everyone in the world loves the Emperor, and reiterates their love for Rastafari.

I'm not satisfied, I'm not satisfied, I'm not satisfied
The author reiterates their dissatisfaction with the situation.

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Keith Hudson

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