The following year he replaced Don Carlos as the lead singer of a three-piece vocal group called Black Uhuru. Their first full-length recording "Love Crisis", produced by Prince Jammy in 1977, was later remixed and re-released as "Black Sounds of Freedom". Michael Rose had a profound effect on the sound of the group. With his distinctive voice and his powerful, self-penned reality themes, Black Uhuru were to eventually become the Reggae supergroup of the 80's after joining forces with Sly & Robbie and releasing hit-singles like "Shine Eye Gal", "General Penitentiary" or "Plastic Smile" on the Taxi Label. Signed to Island Records in 1980, they recorded highly acclaimed albums like "Sinsemillia", "Red", "Chill Out" and the grammy-winning "Anthem" in 1984.
In 1985 Michael Rose left Black Uhuru to pursue a solo career. After recording singles like "Bogus Badge" and "Demonstration" on his own Grammy Rose label he took a break from the music business, preferring instead to farm coffee on land he owned in Jamaica. It wasn't until he was signed to the RCA label in 1989 that he was heard from again. His pop-oriented debut solo album "Proud" was released the following year in Europe and Japan. The early 90's saw the release of two albums in Japan: "Bonanza" and "King Of General". Most of the tracks from these low-fi recordings were later remixed or re-recorded and reissued worldwide on the Heartbeat label. In 1993 Michael Rose also reunited in the studio with Sly & Robbie, resulting in a string of hit singles including "Monkeys Business", "One A We, Two A We" and "Bad Boys". These recordings also hit the streets in remixed form on the album "X-Uhuru" in 1999 for the french Tabou1 label.
The 1995 released, simply "Michael Rose" titled, album was his first for the american independent Heartbeat label. Produced by Niney the Observer, it contained the smash-hit "Short Temper". Another single, the UK produced "Last Chance" on the Ruff Cutt label, ruled the british charts for several weeks. 1995 saw the release of an album recorded by Bunny Gemini ("Voice of the ghetto" aka "Rising Star") followed by the Heartbeat album "Be Yourself", which contained remixed versions of some tracks from the japan-only release "Bonanza" and previously unreleased material. Heartbeat Records also did a dub-companion to "Be Yourself" dubbed "Big Sound Frontline".
Another album containing unreleased, previously by Jah Screw recorded material saw the light of day in 1996: "Nuh carbon" was licensed to Greensleeves/RAS Records. Teaming up once again with Mafia and Fluxy, who played also on the highly acclaimed "Michael Rose" album, he recorded the albums "Dance Wicked" and its dub companion "Dub Wicked" for Heartbeat. An interesting album that contained vocal as well as dub tracks called "Selassie I Showcase" surfaced 1997 on the european Bakchich label; tunes like the re-recorded "I Love King Selassie" on a sampled "Natural Mystic" rhythm held the grassroots market spellbound. An energetic live album, "Party in Session", was recorded for Heartbeat during his tours across America in 1996 and 1997.
1999 saw the release of the earlier mentioned "X-Uhuru" album on the Tabou1 label as well as "Bonanza" for the Heartbeat label (not to be confused with the japan-only release of the same title). The latter consists once again of previously recorded, remixed or re-recorded tracks as well as new tunes. June 2000 brought another live album on the Tabou1 label, this time recorded back in 1984 with Black Uhuru. After being postponed several times, the album "Never Give It Up" finally hit the stores in April 2001. This Hearbeat Records release consists of self-produced material recorded in Miami/Florida.
Although busy with touring (also with Sly & Robbie) and studio work, Michael Rose hasn't released a full-length album for quite some time. Early 2004 news hit the streets that Duckie Simspon and Michael Rose reunite as "Black Uhuru feat. Michael Rose". Since then, they released their single "Dollars" and performed in various countries. Heartbeat Records meanwhile puts out a "Best of"-album entiteld "Happiness - The Best of Michael Rose" and, in the summer of 2006, Young T/Otis Riddim Records released Jump Nya Benge, on their show-case uPLiFTMeNT album.
I Love King Selassie
Michael Rose Lyrics
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Every moment spent with you
Makes me more contempt with you
Just as you are, you are all I could pray for
All that you are, that's what I wake up each day for
Every single touch and tingle I adore
Every kiss from you to me always seem so new to me
Each one warmer than the one before
Every single touch and tingle I adore
Every kiss from you to me always seem so new to me
Each one warmer than the one before
As I love you more and more and more
The lyrics to Michael Rose's "I Love King Selassie" describe an intense love for another person that is all encompassing and everlasting. The singer expresses that every moment spent with this person only brings them closer and more content in their love for them. The singer prays for their loved one to stay just as they are because that is what they wake up every day for, to experience the joy and happiness that their love brings them.
The lyrics also convey a sense of admiration for the physical touch and affection shared between the two lovers. The singer adores every single touch and tingle they receive from their loved one. Each kiss is described as being warmer than the one before it, and always seeming new and exciting.
Overall, the lyrics to "I Love King Selassie" showcase a deep and passionate love, one that is rooted in both emotional and physical connection. The singer's devotion to their loved one shines through in their words, making it a beautiful and heartfelt expression of love.
Line by Line Meaning
I will love you as I love you all my life
My love for you is constant and unwavering for as long as I live.
Every moment spent with you
Each instance we have together brings me great joy.
Makes me more content with you
It brings satisfaction to my heart to be in your presence.
Just as you are, you are all I could pray for
You are a divine presence in my life and I couldn't ask for more than what you are.
All that you are, that's what I wake up each day for
Your whole being is the reason I wake up each day, to bask in your love and light.
Every single touch and tingle I adore
I cherish every physical bond we share, down to the smallest sensation.
Every kiss from you to me always seem so new to me
No matter how many kisses we share, each one feels like the first.
Each one warmer than the one before
With every kiss, my love for you grows stronger and more passionate.
As I love you more and more and more
My love for you only deepens with each passing moment.
Every single touch and tingle I adore
I cherish every physical bond we share, down to the smallest sensation.
Every kiss from you to me always seem so new to me
No matter how many kisses we share, each one feels like the first.
Each one warmer than the one before
With every kiss, my love for you grows stronger and more passionate.
As I love you more and more and more
My love for you only deepens with each passing moment.
Writer(s): D. Simpson, Rose Copyright: Canjam Music Licensing
Contributed by Amelia A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@djribz55
Absolutely love this song ❤️❤️
@debracambridge8488
Blessing blessed love rastafari king of kings selassie love you long live the king forever bless in zion thanks you for life
@karenkellman1075
❤all my heart I do❤ you Grand DAD
@burrusaga
Rastafari 🔥🔥🔥
@debracambridge8488
Blessed love Love you I and I king of kings rastafari selassie 1 blessed love
@tiagorealize856
King Selassie emperor of ethiopia is king of kings lord of lords LION OF JUDÁ
@jorgeceras8472
Jahlife💚💛❤️
@joederbo6151
All Praises be to H.I.M Emperor Qedamawi Haile Selassie I and Empress Menen Asfaw. He is the Alpha and Omega, beginning with NO end, selah 👑
@nolifemerc
Jesus - Ra Ras kings of Kings lion of Judea - i love king Seliasie- Jah God
@dukeon
H.I.M. Haile Selassie, Ras Tafari, King of King and Lord of Lords, Conquering Lion of the Tribe of Judah. Fools say in their heart, “Rasta your God is dead”. But I & I know it is useless praying to a spirit, because the spirit is within the flesh of you and I. So there goes an illusion — The spirit is an illusion! JAH LIVE!