Kiddus I himself is a mysterious figure. His song "Graduation in Zion" was … Read Full Bio ↴Kiddus I himself is a mysterious figure. His song "Graduation in Zion" was featured on the soundtrack to the 1978 film Rockers, but little has been heard of him since the early '80s.
Born Frank Dowding in St Mary in 1954, Kiddus (which) means "Blessed One " in Amharic) operated a Rasta commune and crafts center (Zap Pow, the band who brought us non other than Beres Hammond and whose horn section included David Madden and Nambo who went on to play with Bob Marley, Sly and Robbie and more) at 1C Oxford Road (Kingston, JA) : it's location at the juncture of Uptown and Downtown meant persons of all social strata could meet in a harmonious atmosphere.
A graduate of Ras Michael's Sons Of Negus, a key member of The Wailers milieu, and a Black Ark artist, his recordings - centred on the Roots Reggae period - are marked by the openness of their musical horizons, and a striking originality and integrity. (Also during this era he was a key voice raised in the Jamaican music industry against political oppression.) Kiddus I's disdain for careerism has held him back from the spotlight though, and few of his recordings were released, aside from a 7" and a couple of 12"s recorded with Lee "Scratch" Perry at the Black Ark and the track 'Graduation in Zion' as featured on the 'Rockers' soundtrack.
Kiddus I was also a very prominant member of the 1978 Peace Movement, praising the efforts of "brother Claudie, brother Buckie, Tony" on record with "Security In The Streets" issued on his Shepards label.
On a contemporary note, Kiddus I has waited 27 years to release Inna de Yard, his full-length debut on the Makasound label in 2005. Its acme, No Salvation Until, honours reggae’s timeless one-drop rhythm; the bulk of Inna de Yard feels like blues bred on the Mississippi Delta.
More recently a compilation of his 70s and 80s tunes have been released through the Japanese label 'Dubstore', who plan to release another 2 compilations of unreleased tunes over 2007 and 2008.
Born Frank Dowding in St Mary in 1954, Kiddus (which) means "Blessed One " in Amharic) operated a Rasta commune and crafts center (Zap Pow, the band who brought us non other than Beres Hammond and whose horn section included David Madden and Nambo who went on to play with Bob Marley, Sly and Robbie and more) at 1C Oxford Road (Kingston, JA) : it's location at the juncture of Uptown and Downtown meant persons of all social strata could meet in a harmonious atmosphere.
A graduate of Ras Michael's Sons Of Negus, a key member of The Wailers milieu, and a Black Ark artist, his recordings - centred on the Roots Reggae period - are marked by the openness of their musical horizons, and a striking originality and integrity. (Also during this era he was a key voice raised in the Jamaican music industry against political oppression.) Kiddus I's disdain for careerism has held him back from the spotlight though, and few of his recordings were released, aside from a 7" and a couple of 12"s recorded with Lee "Scratch" Perry at the Black Ark and the track 'Graduation in Zion' as featured on the 'Rockers' soundtrack.
Kiddus I was also a very prominant member of the 1978 Peace Movement, praising the efforts of "brother Claudie, brother Buckie, Tony" on record with "Security In The Streets" issued on his Shepards label.
On a contemporary note, Kiddus I has waited 27 years to release Inna de Yard, his full-length debut on the Makasound label in 2005. Its acme, No Salvation Until, honours reggae’s timeless one-drop rhythm; the bulk of Inna de Yard feels like blues bred on the Mississippi Delta.
More recently a compilation of his 70s and 80s tunes have been released through the Japanese label 'Dubstore', who plan to release another 2 compilations of unreleased tunes over 2007 and 2008.
Harder
Kiddus I Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'Harder' by these artists:
AAD Check up like it's Nikes Back up we don't do no…
ames Hand, on the windowsill Where my heart stood still As I watc…
AOORA feat. $milli B.E. & Eiji I told my niggas let's ride, because this year we…
AOORA feat. $milli, B.E. & Eiji 더 세게 더더더 더 크게 All Night All Night All Night All Night…
Bebe Rexha Baby when it comes to love, it should be mutual I…
Box Of Frogs Hey there, little girl Why don't you sit by me I'm gonna…
Brooke Daye I'm mad at myself for thinking you would change But you'll…
Carlos St. John All the Gods are watching, wars on television Placing their …
Chris Brown We done had a lot of sips from this bottle 2…
Comp Comp..Listen.. I was trying to make money now I'm (makin' i…
Daft Punk Work it Make it Do it Makes us Harder Better Faster Strong…
Damian Marley What you want to see jose for worry about that…
Damian Marly -Jr.Gong Harder, harder, harder, harder Or so they say Harder, harder…
Dante Klein What did I say To make you wanna run so far…
David Gray Can't recall the moment when the doubt Ripped your face Or p…
Deepforces We climb the mountains, we brave the danger, the storm,…
Dennis I gotta' talk to someone, I'm like obsessed. And when you're…
Dr. Mirwayz Oh I know you're only Heavy with your gold You drag your…
Fight From Above Don't start Don't start something you can't stop We'll pus…
for your health Love you all of the time And I need you baby Love…
Full Frequency I was so struck down Into the cold I was so burnt…
Garnet Silk Name your price A ticket to paradise I can't stay here any…
Golden State feat. Xzibit Ah, I don't want to hear shit Get off ya motherfucking…
J-Live Sorry im not a scholar Wish that i was Smarter Wish that…
J-Live & Tom Caruana Faster, Deeper, Harder Faster, Deeper, Harder Faster, Deeper…
J.Flue Sorry im not a scholar Wish that i was Smarter Wish that…
Jax Jones Baby when it comes to love, it should be mutual I…
King Allico Have ever been shown fake love Taken advantage of My heart b…
Kosheen I should have treated you a bit warmer Kept you over…
KOWICHI (Dubby Bunny bought Tokyo) Ha-ha-harder everyday 君にまた心配ばっかか…
KSHMR & Tiësto Hansdi-Vasdi Maahi Ve Lagiyaan Ne Jaaniyaan Come meet me by…
Lion Babe Gimme some more Gimme some more Gimme some more (gimme, gim…
M-KAZE The struggle will turn you into a demon It's demon hour Midn…
Mango Groove Everyone has to face every day With frustration on the side,…
Manny Lehman Make it harder No way you can deny me No way you…
Mike Trim Dreaming of finding you gazing at me Could I…
Mr. Joker All of my enemies rest in peace Pull up, now he…
Oliver Riot Harder Harder Said you'd leave the light on, find some sle…
PJ Harvey Oh oh my my my My bed's up all night Work me…
PJ Harvey & Marianne Faithfull Oh oh my my my My man's up all night Works me…
R.A. (re:plus × Ai Ninomiya) Overthinking every memory, like will my life ever get harder…
Reboost HARDER by Reboost Written by P.Boström, I.Hallén, J.Redtzer …
Rick Ross (Feat. Yo Gotti) Okay the beat go hard but I go harder I can…
Ruby Waters Verse 1: Best way to spend the next Sunday Cook food…
S.I.T.H If you fear that I will Flee inside a cave Just look…
S.I.T.H. (Shut up Lino, shut up) I had to get rid of…
Sports Too many glasses broken under the table I want a bed…
Sweet Sensation ft Sanchez and Bad Sarge Fake bitches and niggas out there Make ‘em harder to…
T.O.K. The struggle will turn you into a demon It's demon hour Midn…
The Simpkin Project Harder, can't get much harder, the situation. Harder, can't …
Therr Maitz You Call me, we're going down I'm begging for something good…
Tiësto Hansdi-Vasdi Maahi Ve Lagiyaan Ne Jaaniyaan Come meet me by…
Tyranno We are harder than ever Gonna bang your head forever If you…
Wxrdie Yeh yeh Yeh yeh Yeh yeh Không phải là rapper ai cũng bảo…
Wylde Bunch Loyalty and betrayal guess I′m tryna play you Contrary to po…
Xzibit Ah, I don't want to hear shit Get off ya motherfucking…
Yo Gotti Okay the beat go hard but I go harder I can…
劉卓軒 在我背後放著無數的 暗箭 被我發現你有無數的案件 一直在污衊我扭曲著視線 確實 百口莫辯 是妒忌我樣子比你帥 是羨慕…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Kiddus I:
Graduation In Zion No it won't be too long now No it won't be…
No Salvation Until There will be no salvation here on earth Until the…
Teach Me Right Don't send me "of course, i'm listen to you", teach…
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@lawrencenjawe9875
Incredible this guy should finally get broader appeal after a 30 years absence from the very early 80s till his return in the 2000s.. So Much time had been missed...Yet he remains criminally underrated...Keep on Ras Brother, Kiddus..👍
@karlhenry9031
What a hidden gem Kiddus I is! Just listen to that golden voice,such a damn shame this man never got the recognition he so truly deserves! Ride on my brother,Jah liveth in his righteous children!
@adailtonjorge2085
Incredibli Voice,real rasta
@jahbird9411
Can't stop listening to this tune !!!
Again and again !!! WOW Man !!!
In this Hard troubled Time !!! Big bass and I love the keyboard on it !!!
Thanks Mr Frank Dowding AKA Kiddus I
@Rasclot222
I can't get enough of this song my friend. It just too much fire. Jah Love
@mccauleydawg
yes i... bless the elders who teach us the fathers way so nice so irie and aleways so true. yes rasta love mi elders/bredren. unity and strenghth bless us all.
@felixf5211
Killer track!
@beateberg5535
o yes endtimes song
@krmalo
Muuuy buen tema!!! Gran concert kn earl china smith!!! Bless!!!
@vivmandrin
merci Kiddus d'être ressorti de l'ombre 30 ans plus tard, merci internet