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1) Luciano (real name… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:

1) Luciano (real name Patrick Großmann; born January 28, 1994 in Bautzen) is a German rapper from Berlin.

The son of a Mozambican father and a German mother, Luciano grew up mostly in the Schöneberg district of Berlin. He is a member of the rap crew Loco Squad Gang.

In 2020, Luciano was one of the first high-reach German-language rappers to release music in the internationally successful UK Drill style.

2. Luciano (born Jepther McClymont on October 20, 1964) is a Jamaican Roots Reggae artist. He first begun recording in 1992 under his first name Luciana, with his debut single "Ebony & Ivory" on the Aquarius Record label and followed with his debut album 'Moving Up' for RAS records in 1993. Luciano is the seventh of nine children and was born to extremely spiritual and musical parents while growing up in Daveyton, a small district in the central parish of Manchester, Jamaica.

2) Luciano, born in 1978 in Chile and raised in Switzerland. Started DJing in 1993 and producing electronic music since 1997. In the mid-90's, he was promoting Sense Club and Encuentros con la Technocultura in Santiago de Chile in the company of many initiators of the Latin American electronic music scene: Señor Coconut AKA Atom Heart, Ricardo Villalobos, Pier Bucci, Dandy Jack, Adrian Schopf, Washington Miranda, Argenix Brito, Microman, etc.

Luciano left Chile at 21 and moved to Europe (2000), settling in Geneva (Switzerland) to launch Mental Groove Records and holding a residency at the Weetamix club. He gradually invaded the inner reaches of electronic culture, forming a partnership with Ibiza’s most notorious underground club, Circoloco at DC10, which gave Luciano a perfect platform and a passionate audience for his irresistible, mind-altering blend of barebones techno and hot-blooded Latin rhythms. His releases appear on the Transmat, Perlon, Lo-Fi Stereo, Bruchstuecke and Klang Elektronik record labels.

Luciano's mixed Swiss & Chilean identity shows in his music, a somewhat mystical blend of deep techno & electro that integrates southern elements in rhythms and colourful patterns in sound. His collaborations with Ricardo Villalobos (Playhouse, Perlon, Warp, Force Inc etc.) as Sense Club are especially rewarding, as is his partnership with Pier Bucci and Argenix Brito as Monne Automne.

Mellowing his style as times goes by, getting more experimental and spacey with a fresh style of his own, Luciano’s production is destined to the wiser dancefloors.

Call On Jah
Luciano Lyrics

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oh Jah the wicked
are upon I and I in their multitude
(wicked are on upon I till I die livin on I and I)
tryin to conquer I and I leading us to all supplications

yes I call on Jah (Jah) to raise I and I to ‘geddon
and I hail for I (Rastafari) defend I and I against babylon
yes I call on Jah (Jah) to raise I and I to ‘geddon

and I hail for I (Rastafari) defend I and I against the wicked one

Jah send Moses and Aaron to take I and I to the promise land
Who send Joshau who is the son of Nun who brought I and I to cross river Jordan
though the Amorites, the Hittites (Hittites) and the Canaanite
and Perizzites all try to fight against the Israelites
Jah gave us victory before the day light

Cos’ we call on Jah (Jah) to redeem I and I inna ‘geddon
and I hail for I (Rastafari) defend I and I against babylon
yes I call on Jah (Jah) to raise I and I to ‘geddon
and I hail for I (Rastafari) defend I and I against the wicked one

we will conquer and take over the land that was promise
to our fathers we will share equally among our families
from Israel straight to Utopia callin upon all the Ipioshite (Ipioshite)
all you Nazzerites oh Israelites come along and let us rectify
let us rise and take our God given rights

Cos’ we call on Jah (Jah) to redeem I and I inna ‘geddon
and I hail for I (Rastafari) defend I and I against babylon
yes I call on Jah (Jah) to raise I and I to ‘geddon
and I hail for I (Rastafari) defend I and I against the wicked man

(deliver I and I oh Jah) I see the heathen and the rage
I still image vain things sit before kings (deliver us from internal war) of the earth
Set themselves the rulers of the earth conjugate against the Lord
Against His anointed saints come over to break their asunder
And cast away the hands (free up israelites from the hands of the wicked)
For I Ver .Jah will deliver I and I Rastafari

yes’ we call on Jah (Jah) to redeem I and I inna ‘geddon
and I hail for I (Rastafari) defend I and I against babylon (Hail Emperor Haile Selassie)
yes I call on Jah (Jah) to raise I and I to ‘geddon

and I hail for I (Rastafari) defend I and I against the wicked man
Call on Yahweh Aovia Rastafari............

Overall Meaning

The song "Call on Jah" by Luciano is a powerful message of hope and inspiration. It speaks of the challenges that the artist and his people are facing in their daily lives as they seek to conquer the wickedness that surrounds them. The lyrics touch on the theme of faith and the belief in the divine intervention of Jah, who has been present throughout history to protect and guide his people. Luciano describes the wicked as a multitude that is trying to conquer and lead his people into supplication. He acknowledges that it is through Jah, the divine power, that they will find salvation and be lifted up to 'Geddon, a utopian promised land.

It is interesting to note that Luciano draws from various biblical accounts to support his message. He references the story of Moses, Aaron, and Joshua, who led the Israelites to the promised land despite the struggles they faced with the Amorites, Hittites, Canaanites, and Perizzites. This vision of liberation and redemption is a clear parallel to the Rastafarian belief in the return of Emperor Haile Selassie I as the savior of black people. Luciano also invokes the Nazarites, who symbolize a people set apart for God only, and the Ipioshites, who represent the oppressed and suffering people.

In the end, "Call on Jah" is a song that encourages unity, faith in Jah, and a belief in the power of redemption, liberation, and protection. The haunting melody and the message of the song resonate with listeners all over the world who may be facing their battles with wickedness, oppression, or injustice.

Line by Line Meaning

oh Jah the wicked
Jah, the righteous one, the singer is addressing Jah by introducing him and acknowledging his greatness.

are upon I and I in their multitude
The wicked are pursuing the singer in great numbers, causing him to be constantly seeking help from Jah.

tryin to conquer I and I leading us to all supplications
The wicked are attempting to overpower the singer, forcing them to turn to Jah for help and guidance.

yes I call on Jah (Jah) to raise I and I to ‘geddon
The singer is asking Jah to uplift them, causing them to ascend to higher spiritual heights.

and I hail for I (Rastafari) defend I and I against babylon
The singer seeks Rastafari's protection because Babylon represents the worldly materialistic world that the singer opposes.

Jah send Moses and Aaron to take I and I to the promise land
Jah sent Moses and Aaron to lead the Israelites out of captivity and lead them to the Promised Land.

Who send Joshau who is the son of Nun who brought I and I to cross river Jordan
Jah sent Joshua, who was the son of Nun, to lead the Israelites to cross the River Jordan, and to conquer the Promised Land.

though the Amorites, the Hittites (Hittites) and the Canaanite
The singer refers to the numerous battles fought by the Israelites against various kingdoms occupying Canaan, such as the Amorites and Hittites.

and Perizzites all try to fight against the Israelites
Perizzites were another group of people who fought against the Israelites in their quest to conquer the land of Canaan.

Jah gave us victory before the day light
Jah's blessings brought victory to the Israelites before the break of day.

we will conquer and take over the land that was promise
The singer expresses his confidence in Jah's ability to help them conquer the promised land.

to our fathers we will share equally among our families
The singer promises to share the land equally among their families, fulfilling the promise made to their fathers by Jah.

from Israel straight to Utopia callin upon all the Ipioshite (Ipioshite)
The singer uses Utopia as a metaphor for a utopian society, and Ipioshite as another group of people that they call upon to join them in establishing such a society.

all you Nazzerites oh Israelites come along and let us rectify
The singer invites Nazarites and Israelites to join in their mission to correct injustices and establish a society based on Jah's teachings.

let us rise and take our God given rights
The singer urges the people to rise up and claim what they believe are their God-given rights.

deliver I and I oh Jah) I see the heathen and the rage
The singer cries out to Jah to deliver them from the oppression of the heathens and chaos wrought by their rage.

I still image vain things sit before kings (deliver us from internal war) of the earth
The singer envisions images of empty, meaningless things that the powerful men of earth indulge in and asks Jah to deliver them from the internal conflicts that result from such indulgences.

Set themselves the rulers of the earth conjugate against the Lord
The singer laments how the rulers of the earth rise up against Jah.

Against His anointed saints come over to break their asunder
The singer speaks about how the wicked ones attempt to break up the harmony and unity of Jah's people.

And cast away the hands (free up israelites from the hands of the wicked)
The singer prays for Jah to free the Israelites from the oppressive grip of the wicked ones.

For I Ver .Jah will deliver I and I Rastafari
The singer has faith that Jah will help them and deliver them from their troubles.

Call on Yahweh Aovia Rastafari............
The singer ends the song with a call to Jah by various names for help, especially in the form of Rastafari.

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