The two musicians formed the Long Beach Dub Allstars with Opie Ortiz (the artist who created most of Sublime's tattoos and several of their album covers)on vocals, guitarist RAS-1 and Miguel, saxophonists Todd Foreman and Tim Wu, Jack Maness and Isaiah Owens on keyboards, and finally DJ Marshall Goodman.
After releasing some singles and compilations, they released their debute album "Right Back" on DreamWorks in 1999. In 2001 they released "Wonders of the World" once again on DreamWorks.
Long Beach Shortbus was formed after the Long Beach Dub Allstars disbanded in 2003 by the two founding members from Long Beach Dub Allstars Eric Wilson and RAS-1.
Listen to D.J.'s
Long Beach Dub All Stars Lyrics
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No matter where you're from this music's gonna play
Might be on your soundcrash on every Friday.
You got echo minot, no lazy bodies
So listen what your DJ plays
It's major worries, and his little rosie
Admiral Bailey and his big Belly
King Kong sings a song called Trouble Again
Wayne Smith, Peter Metro, and Charlie Chaplain
Early be, Coca Tea, Brigadier Jerry, Tiger, Papa Son, and mister Wilton Ire
Mad Cobra sings flex it's time to have sex
Tristian palma and entertainment
Seen yellow man's maze, on blueberry hilL
mega bonton and some bouyaa for you.
You have to listen to DJ's from all the old age
No matter where you're from this music's gonna play
might be on your radio on every Sunday.
So listen what your DJ plays. (2x)
You-ROY will be gone by the end of the day
Michigan & Smiley in a different stylee
General Trees ...... 50 dollar bills
Buru Banton you know he's got skillz
Tenor Saw ,General Echo, and Papa (?)
Cutty Ranks, Jah Thomas he's the virgin.
Cutty Ranks,Buju Banton
Super Cat
Tippa Ire allright,
Sizzla
You've got to listen to DJ's from across the globe
Big up to Half Pint
So listen what your DJ plays (2x)
Because this kind of music it'll never get old
Might be on your radio every Sunday
Yami Bolo
Johnny Osborne
Risto Benji
Sassafras
Big Youth
Chaka Demus
A man called Frankie Paul
Daddy Freddy
Shinehead
Junior Reed
Major mackerel (a rocks the dance hall
The song "Listen to D.J.'s" by Long Beach Dub All Stars is an homage to DJs and the power of music. The song speaks to the importance of listening to DJs from the old age, which refers to classic reggae and dancehall music. The lyrics emphasize the universality of music and how it can bring people together regardless of where they are from. The song lists several influential DJs and musicians, including King Kong, Yellow Man, and Wayne Smith, among others.
The lyrics also reference specific songs and styles of music, such as "Trouble Again" by King Kong and "Flex" by Mad Cobra. The song is a celebration of reggae and dancehall culture and its impact on music worldwide. It highlights the significance of DJs and their role in shaping the sounds and rhythms of music.
Overall, "Listen to D.J.'s" is a powerful tribute to the power of music and the artists who create it. The song celebrates the diversity of sounds and styles within reggae and dancehall music, while also honoring the DJs who share it with the world.
Line by Line Meaning
You have to listen to DJ's from the old age(days)
It's important to listen to the old-school DJs who have been around for a long time and are experienced.
No matter where you're from this music's gonna play
Regardless of your background or location, this music will have an impact.
Might be on your soundcrash on every Friday.
This music might be played on your local radio station every Friday night.
You got echo minot, no lazy bodies
The beat is energizing and makes you want to dance.
So listen what your DJ plays
Pay attention to the music being played by the DJ.
It's major worries, and his little rosie
The songs being played by the DJ are serious and meaningful.
Admiral Bailey and his big Belly
The DJ is playing music from Admiral Bailey and his band Big Belly.
King Kong sings a song called Trouble Again
The DJ is playing a song by King Kong called Trouble Again.
Josie wales says no wrong free call me
The DJ is playing a song by Josie Wales called No Wrong Free Call Me.
Wayne Smith, Peter Metro, and Charlie Chaplain
The DJ is playing music from Wayne Smith, Peter Metro, and Charlie Chaplin.
Early be, Coca Tea, Brigadier Jerry, Tiger, Papa Son, and mister Wilton Ire
The DJ is playing music from Early Be, Cocoa Tea, Brigadier Jerry, Tiger, Papa San, and Mr. Wilton Irie.
Mad Cobra sings flex it's time to have sex
The DJ is playing a song by Mad Cobra called Flex which is about sex.
Tristian palma and entertainment
The DJ is playing music from Tristian Palma and Entertainment.
Seen yellow man's maze, on blueberry hilL
The DJ has played a song called Yellow Man's Maze on Blueberry Hill.
mega bonton and some bouyaa for you.
The DJ is playing music from Mega Banton and some Bouyaa for you.
You-ROY will be gone by the end of the day
The DJ is playing a song by You-Roy called Gone By the End of the Day.
Michigan & Smiley in a different stylee
The DJ is playing music from Michigan & Smiley in a unique style.
General Trees ...... 50 dollar bills
The DJ is playing music from General Trees called 50 Dollar Bills.
Buru Banton you know he's got skillz
The DJ is playing music from Buru Banton who is a skilled musician.
Tenor Saw ,General Echo, and Papa (?)
The DJ is playing music from Tenor Saw, General Echo, and Papa (?)
Cutty Ranks, Jah Thomas he's the virgin.
The DJ is playing music from Cutty Ranks and Jah Thomas, who is known as 'the virgin.'
Cutty Ranks,Buju Banton
The DJ is playing music from Cutty Ranks and Buju Banton.
Super Cat
The DJ is playing music from the artist Super Cat.
Tippa Ire allright, Sizzla
The DJ is playing music from Tippa Ire and Sizzla.
You've got to listen to DJ's from across the globe
Music has no boundaries and is played all over the world by DJs.
Big up to Half Pint
The DJ is giving a shoutout to the artist Half Pint.
Because this kind of music it'll never get old
This type of music is timeless and will never go out of style.
Yami Bolo
The DJ is playing music from the artist Yami Bolo.
Johnny Osborne
The DJ is playing music from the artist Johnny Osborne.
Risto Benji
The DJ is playing music from the artist Risto Benji.
Sassafras
The DJ is playing music from the artist Sassafras.
Big Youth
The DJ is playing music from the artist Big Youth.
Chaka Demus
The DJ is playing music from the artist Chaka Demus.
A man called Frankie Paul
The DJ is playing music from an artist named Frankie Paul.
Daddy Freddy
The DJ is playing music from the artist Daddy Freddy.
Shinehead
The DJ is playing music from the artist Shinehead.
Junior Reed
The DJ is playing music from the artist Junior Reed.
Major mackerel (a rocks the dance hall
The DJ is playing music from Major Mackerel which is making the dance hall rock.
So listen what your DJ plays. (2x)
The listener should pay attention to the music being played by the DJ.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, THE BICYCLE MUSIC COMPANY
Written by: ERIC WILSON, MARSHALL GOODMAN, OPIE ORTIZ, RICHARD SMITH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Chad-ye3ui
This song basically introduced & got me hooked on Jamaican Rub-a-dub music! Thank you Opie's mom for your excellent collection of vinyl & thanks Opie for introducing Bradley to most of these artists that influenced Sublime!!!
@coalgolem4697
Who bumping in 2019! No matter where ya from this music gonna play!
@twstdmark
COAL GOLEM yea boieeeee
@austindanquer4687
Hell yeah peace and love from New York everyone✌️
@evanlosh7120
All they DJs ROCK THE DANCEHALL
@nomansjam3950
Sign'd
Listen what your DJ play...this type of shit will never get old!!
@wayhighradio4197
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@rosskalina2487
This song makes me so damn happy
@subshade
You have to listen to DJ's from across the globe, because this type of music will never grow old.
@ferdinandflowers3189
It doesn't get better than this 🤙🏽🤙🏽, much love from Oceanside, Ca.