A year later the family moved to Denroy's homeland of Jamaica. In this period, three family members left the group. In Jamaica, Morgan Heritage began working with famed reggae producers Bobby Dixon and Lloyd James, resulting in the release of the critically acclaimed album Protect Us Jah (1997), followed by One Calling (1998), and the spiritually-inclined Don't Haffi Dread (1999). They released two albums by "The Morgan Heritage Family and Friends", and the Live in Europe! album recorded on their 2000 tour. Morgan Heritage toured in Europe again following the release of their 2001 album More Teachings... Their sixth studio album, Three in One, came out in 2003. They have released two DVD`s (Live In London and Live Over Europe 2003) with good success and "Full Circle" (2005)
There is a sibling band called L.M.S which is more hip-hop influenced without a band, that often tours with them and is a part of their family, as well as their father Denroy Morgan.
They are one of the most influential reggae bands today, returned to Jamaica and opened studio and realised 3 complilations of "Morgan Heritage Family and Friends" creating their own rhytms.
They have cooperated with most reggae bands and DJs (MCs) of today including Capleton, Luciano, Gentleman, Beres Hammond etc.
Brooklyn and Jamaica
Morgan Heritage Lyrics
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(Don't know)
Ask mi 'bout how di yutes flow
(How di yutes flow)
It's a reality show
(Rockers in the jukebox)
I don't know nothin' much about Beverly Hills
I don't know about working for the system
But know a little 'bout the streets
Just ask about Brooklyn
And how the ganja move in the street
And when your poor you can't sleep
Ask mi 'bout Brooklyn
Where everyday another bites the dust
True so much gunshot a buss
Just ask mi 'bout Jamaica
Where life is gettin' harder
And if you ever come on yah
Ask mi 'bout Jamaica
Whether policeman and soldier
Nuh stop charge man fi murda so
Nuh bodda ask mi 'bout things that I don't know
Ask mi 'bout reality and I will show
Show you just how di ghetto yutes flow
This is real life livin' a nuh puppet show
We don't know about owning yachts and fancy cars
But where we come from those who show off becomes victims
'Cause in the ghetto everyone is a superstar
And everyone is packin' heat
Just ask about Brooklyn
And how the ganja move in the street
And when your poor you can't sleep
Ask mi 'bout Brooklyn
Where everyday another bites the dust
True so much gunshot a buss
Just ask mi 'bout Jamaica
Where life is gettin' harder
And if you ever come on yah
Ask mi 'bout Jamaica
Whether policeman and soldier
Nuh stop charge man fi murda
'Cause it's hard, yeah
(This life)
It's not a pretty life
When yuh live in this a ghetto life, yeah
Upon di eastside
Ah, ah, 'cause a this a life, yeah
It's not a pretty life
When yuh live in this a ghetto life, yeah
Ova on di westside-ide-ide
Just ask about Brooklyn
And how the ganja move in the street
And when your poor you can't sleep
Ask mi 'bout Brooklyn
Where everyday another bites the dust
True so much gunshot a buss
Just ask mi 'bout Jamaica
Where life is gettin' harder
And if you ever come on yah
Ask mi 'bout Jamaica
Whether policeman and soldier
Nuh stop charge man fi murda
The song "Brooklyn and Jamaica" by Morgan Heritage is a portrayal of the reality of life in the ghettos of Brooklyn and Jamaica. The singer speaks about his first-hand knowledge of living in these two neighborhoods and the harshness of life that comes with it. The song starts with the singer saying not to ask him about things he doesn't know, but to ask him about the reality of life and how the youth of these neighborhoods flow. The singer speaks about how life in the ghetto is a reality show, and the lyrics depict what the reality of the struggle looks like.
The song further delves into the harsh realities of life in Brooklyn and Jamaica. The singer speaks about how it's not a pretty life when you live in the ghetto, and how every day is a struggle to survive. The lyrics are very poignant and depict the high crime rate and the constant threat of violence in the ghetto, especially when it comes to gun violence. The song provides an insight into the hardships faced by people living in these neighborhoods and serves as a reminder that not everyone has access to the luxuries of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, nuh bodda ask mi 'bout what I don't know
Don't ask me about things I'm unaware of
Ask mi 'bout how di yutes flow
Ask me about the lifestyle and habits of the youth
It's a reality show
It's the harsh reality that we live in
(Rockers in the jukebox)
Indicating that the music expresses the hard reality of the streets
I don't know nothin' much about Beverly Hills
I'm not familiar with the lifestyle of the rich and famous
I don't know about working for the system
I don't have any experience with bureaucracy or governing systems
I don't know about life on Miami Beach
I don't know anything about luxurious beach lifestyles
But know a little 'bout the streets
I'm familiar with life and struggles on the streets
Just ask about Brooklyn
If you want to know about life on the streets, ask about Brooklyn
And how the ganja move in the street
How the drug scene operates in the streets
And when your poor you can't sleep
When you're poor, it's hard to get by and rest peacefully
Where everyday another bites the dust
There's a high level of violence and mortality rate on the streets of Brooklyn
True so much gunshot a buss
There are a lot of gunshots that go off regularly
Just ask mi 'bout Jamaica
If you want to know about Jamaica, ask me
Where life is gettin' harder
The conditions of life are becoming increasingly more difficult for the people of Jamaica
Whether policeman and soldier
The police and soldiers are continuously arresting and charging people with murder
Nuh stop charge man fi murda so
They never stop charging men with murder
Ask mi 'bout reality and I will show
If you want to know about reality, I can show you firsthand experiences
Show you just how di ghetto yutes flow
I'll demonstrate how the youth living in the ghetto express themselves
This is real life livin' a nuh puppet show
This is the reality of life and not just entertainment
We don't know about owning yachts and fancy cars
We're not familiar with luxurious lifestyles
But where we come from those who show off becomes victims
In our society, those who flaunt their wealth become targets
'Cause in the ghetto everyone is a superstar
In this tough environment, people with authority and power are looked up to
And everyone is packin' heat
Many people are carrying weapons for protection
(This life)
This is the reality of life on the streets
It's not a pretty life
Life on the streets is not glamorous
When yuh live in this a ghetto life, yeah
When you live in the ghetto, things aren't easy
Upon di eastside
In the eastern side of Brooklyn
(Ah, ah, 'cause a this a life, yeah)
Indicating that this is the reality of life
Ova on di westside-ide-ide
On the western side of Brooklyn
Writer(s): Gareth Shelton, Memmalatel Morgan, Roy Morgan, Nakhamyah Morgan, Miriam Morgan, Peter Anthony Morgan, Una Iyarn Morgan, Shane Connery Brown, Morgan Heritage, Orville Richard Burrell, Dean Ivanhoe Fraser
Contributed by Tristan E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
awesomeapproved
One of the best "traditional" Jamaican dancehall/roots'ish songs ...ever. An unreal production from a technical standpoint and MH goes hard for the whole tune.
Patrick Anthony Johnson Jr.
morgan heritage rocks!!met them at reggea sundance 2008!!! ONE LOVE!!!
Lboog Holidae
This is a hit!.. Love the vibe..
thefirefire
First Class song of the highest order! yes rasta, Morgan Heritage... this is how we like our reggae
marandel sarajane
Finding myself in yrs words .keep in sister ....you play so good music ...Big tank's to the Morgan family..
Angel Morrison
love this song
gwadininaman
le son est trop fort le riddim est puissant même c'est du très lourd quoi !!!
Andrew William
😊😊 boom 💥 still a banger boom 💥 ask me about Jamaica 🇯🇲 😮
Radical Bryan
Sadly the most overlooked tune by Morgan Heritage in my homeland of Barbados. Maybe the thought provoking lyrics have something to deal with it because the bigger heads can't handle the truth. Nonetheless I love it to the max.
Jah T
The system only promoting satanic energy start talking about reality they silence you