Mr. Easy, who was named for his laid back and easy demeanor faced an awkward transition to New York being Jamaican born, yet of African heritage, something which always seems to create a dilemma of the soul. However, it wasn't long before he settled into this new lifestyle and started helping "Sir Noel" set up his sound system. Easy joined the crew of DJ's and experimented with some of the lyrics that he had been writing since he first went to high school. He soon began performing at places like the Starlight Ballroom and singing songs made popular by Dennis Brown. After an introduction to a record producer, Barry, he hit the studios to record a cover version of the Isley Brother's hit "Caravan Of Love".
Mr. Easy played and studied hard in the Big Apple, thereby gaining a wealth of experiences in a relatively short space of time. He cites Marvin Gaye, Donny Hathaway, Gladys Knight as well as Erik B and Rakim among his major musical influences. As a youth his dream was to conquer the crowd at New York City's famous Apollo Theatre while nearly every solo singer that ventured onto that stage was booed off. Mr. Easy was more than successful. Easy recounts how Sidney Mills, the keyboard player from Steel Pulse, helped him to write "Just Be A Lady" and how he sang out for all he was worth. The crowd went wild, they didn't boo they clapped and cheered. Easy received congratulations and encouragement from people like Patti LaBelle and Quincy Jones. The result of this early success was a record deal with Motown Records and the release of Mr. Easy's first album.
Extensive touring of the United States, Japan and the Caribbean followed with fellow Jamaican artists such as; Beres Hammond, Shinehead, Red Fox and Shaggy. It was while he was working on his never to be released second album for Warner Brothers with Mickey Bennett that he met Dave Kelly and a long-term alliance was formed. At that time there seemed to be a need to win over a homeland audience that is like none other in the world. For a Jamaican, you could have conquered the globe, but if you've never had a major hit in the homeland - you just haven't truly made it.
Easy feels that the experiences of performing and recording in New York combined with maintaining a working base in Jamaica has enabled a crystallization of ideas to take place where he can let his creativity shine. Since dedicating himself to years of recording with top producers like Dave Kelly, the melodic quality of Mr. Easy's voice has been in much demand. Songs like; "Mi Haffi Stop" on the Showtime riddim, "Man Ah Say A Who" on the Rae Rae riddim, "Funny Man" on the Joyride riddim, "Freaky Lady" on the Juice Riddim, "Herbs Haffi Bun" on the Intercourse riddim, "After All" on the Thunder riddim, "Haters" on the Orgasm riddim, "Oil Up" on the Triology riddim featuring General Degree all helped to solidify Mr. Easy as one of the top 15 artists to voice.
Mr. Easy's smooth flow allowed him to take a new musical direction with songs like; "Up And Down" featuring Sean Paul on the Two Hard label and "Freaky Kind Of Lady" produced by Richard Browne on the 'Call Me Shams' label. As well as "I'll Always Be There", a lovers rock tune on the Rockaway riddim and "Heavenly" produced by Beres Hammond for the Harmony House Label. For a brief period of time Easy focused on Lovers Rock releases that allowed him to expand as an artist and vocally.
In order to maintain a positive focus from time to time, Mr. Easy gets out of Kingston City by taking a drive out to 'Peter Tosh' country in Westmoreland where he cools out by the river. He says that many of his songs are written in settings that are calm and natural, as he likes to get away from the noise and brashness that is often associated with city living. He feels that living in Jamaica has enabled him to tap into a revitalizing energy source that will enable him to make that quantum leap into a positive future. Easy states that, "the songs I write will endure forever, even when I am not here." Every generation needs its classics as they form a legacy for future generations. In addition, often times he sits down with long time musical brethren Red Fox (a phenomenal Dancehall deejay) to add an edge to much of his material as the two have co-written a number of songs including the exciting tune "Sweet Love" on the upbeat Juicy rhythm produced by Mr. Doo, responsible for Jr. Reid's huge hit "Riker's Island".
When Mr. Easy recorded the song "Drive Me Crazy" with one of Jamaica's super producers; Tony "CD" Kelly on the timeless Buy Out rhythm; the stage was set for another hit! The song has since been a favorite from this fast pace pulsating rhythm and still receives airplay in clubs, on Caribbean based radio shows and in many mixshows segments on US radio. It was featured on VP Records' Strictly The Best Volume 30 and it was the number #32 most requested song on WESU in 2003. That's not it; this song garnished over 4,000 spins at US mixshow radio without any sort of radio support by a record label. Always recording with Tony Kelly keeps Easy on the curve of top-notch releases such as "It's Alright" from the Grindin and "It's Crazy" off the new Katana rhythm.
Easy has also recorded a variety of material with top notch producers like; Troyton Rami of Black Shadow Records delivering solid tunes like "Silent Killers" (Surprise rhythm), "Grudge You" (Ching Chong rhythm) and Party Time (Blink rhythm). Richie D, another talented Dancehall producer has provided songs like Easy's "Party" (Tiajuana rhythm). He's also done some recordings with the South Rakkas Crew with "Pull Up" (Red Alert rhythm) and "It's Your Body" (Bionic Ras rhythm) and "Break Of Day" (Chinquiz rhythm).
Mr. Easy was sought to re-record a new version of DRIVE ME CRAZY with Atlantic Record's Soca recording artist; Kevin Lyttle. This new version secured a place within the movie After The Sunset and is also featured in the soundtrack. The resurgence of this song and three other recordings receiving mainstream radio airplay in the US, resulted in Easy's dual nominations at the 24th Annual Reggae & World Music Awards in the categories of: Most Promising Entertainer and Most Improved Entertainer
Mr. Easy's still recording consistently to deliver catchy songs, often relationship or reality oriented that allow people to quickly grasp hold of and sing along. With a wide assortment of new material just dropping the street such as "BREAK HIS HEART" from producer Christopher Birch (Military rhythm), "Bounce That" from accomplished producer Vada Nobles (responsible for contributions to Lauryn Hill's last album), "Falling" by Don Corleon (Seasons rhythm), BINGO from talented duo Steely & Clevie (Capital P rhythm), "Tek Wey Yourself" from the fresh production team/musicians/artists Leftside & Esco, "Dark Clouds" by Bay-C (of the group TOK) and "Spending G's" (Whipe Out rhythm) from Danger Zone productions.
2006 is about striving beyond and Easy is reaching for the highest heights with new videos coming for the songs "Strangest Thing", "Bingo" and "Tek Wey Yourself". Further, Mr. Easy has teamed up with producer Eloy Darrin to create their own imprint in Jamaica: E-2 Muzik with their first release being Easy's "Strangest Thing" from the Butterfly rhythm.
Strangest Thing
Mr. Easy Lyrics
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Oh Yeah
What a bagaration
Low it
Mek me hold a meditation
[Chorus:]
The strangest thing just happened to me
I'm a musician that's just to hold my meddie
Bredrens and bredrens tell me would you all agree
[Verse 1:]
Tell the Babylon dem to let me out and open the door
I've never been in this position before
Fly the gate and free up Jah Cure
Tell the yute come sing to the poor
Bust the chain and free up the lock
Nah ride in Babylon truck back
Officer what kind of chump charge that?
Beg you sweep it under the mat
[Chorus:]
The strangest thing just happened to me
Babylon locked me up with just one ounce of collie
I'm a musician that's just to hold my meddie
Bredrens and bredrens tell me would you all agree
[Verse 2:]
Cruising up the highway coming from the field
Light up the splif and then I heard a siren
Police pulled me over, turned them high beams
Said them searching for coke and morphine
I said listen to me clearly I'm saying what I mean
I don't smoke coke, herbs is my main squeeze
Popped off them big guns like them think me woulda scream
Same time I woke up from my dream
[Chorus:]
The strangest thing just happened to me
Babylon locked me up with just one ounce of collie
I'm a musician that's just to hold my meddie
Bredrens and bredrens tell me would you all agree
[Verse 3:]
Big up all the farmer man way out there in the west
Just want to sow the seed and reep the good cess
Babylon a fight it, just another test
A we run the world so we must a haffi progress
Doctors and lawyers they use it too
Police and soldiers you know that's true
No bother with the road block and the curfew
Just smoke the herb and let them go threw
[Chorus:]
The strangest thing just happened to me
Babylon locked me up with just one ounce of collie
I'm a musician that's just to hold my meddie
Bredrens and bredrens tell me would you all agree
[Verse 4:]
Just tell the babylon them to let me out and open the door
I've never been in this position before
Fly the gate and free up Jah Cure
Time for the yute come sing to the poor
Bust the chain and free up the lock
Nah ride in Babylon truck back
Officer what kind of chump charge that
Beg you sweap it under the mat
The song "Strangest Thing" by Mr. Easy is a reggae track that talks about how the singer was locked up in jail for simply carrying an ounce of marijuana. He expresses his frustration with the Babylon system (a metaphor for the authorities), who he believes are oppressing people for something as trivial as smoking weed. The chorus of the song reiterates his disbelief at the situation, wondering if his friends and allies agree.
The first verse sees the singer begging the Babylon system to let him out of jail and free up Jah Cure. He also talks about how he doesn't want anything to do with the Babylon truck and would rather be doing what he loves- making music for the people. In the second verse, the singer is driving when he gets pulled over by the police, who search his car for drugs. He explains to them that he only smokes weed and not drugs like coke and morphine. The last two verses are just repetitions of the first verse, emphasizing the singer's frustration with the Babylon system.
Overall, the song's chorus sums up the singer's emotions and his disappointment with the Babylonian system. The song is a commentary on the ongoing debate about the legalization of marijuana and how society views it. The struggle for marijuana legalization is not just one of personal freedom but also has political and social implications.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh Yeah
The artist is expressing excitement or approval, possibly in response to something that just happened.
What a bagaration
The artist is commenting on a chaotic or confusing situation, possibly related to his experience with Babylon (law enforcement).
Low it
The artist is asking for someone to calm down or relax, potentially himself or those around him.
Mek me hold a meditation
The artist wants to take some time to reflect or meditate, potentially on his experience with Babylon.
The strangest thing just happened to me
The artist had an unusual or unexpected experience, likely related to his encounter with Babylon.
Babylon locked me up with just one ounce of collie
The artist was arrested and detained by law enforcement (Babylon) for possessing a small amount of marijuana (collie).
I'm a musician that's just to hold my meddie
The artist is saying that he uses marijuana (meddie) as part of his creative process as a musician.
Bredrens and bredrens tell me would you all agree
The artist is asking his friends (bredrens) for their opinion or support.
Tell the Babylon dem to let me out and open the door
The artist is demanding that law enforcement release him from detention.
I've never been in this position before
The artist is expressing surprise or shock at his current situation with Babylon.
Fly the gate and free up Jah Cure
The artist wants Jah Cure (another musician) to be released from detention as well.
Tell the yute come sing to the poor
The artist is urging young musicians (yutes) to create music that speaks to the struggles of impoverished people.
Bust the chain and free up the lock
The artist wants to break free from his physical imprisonment (chain and lock) and regain his freedom.
Nah ride in Babylon truck back
The artist does not want to be transported in a law enforcement vehicle (Babylon truck).
Officer what kind of chump charge that?
The artist is questioning the intelligence or common sense of the law enforcement officer who arrested him for possessing a small amount of marijuana.
Beg you sweep it under the mat
The artist is asking law enforcement to overlook his offense and let him go free.
Cruising up the highway coming from the field
The artist is describing his location or activity before he was stopped by law enforcement.
Light up the splif and then I heard a siren
The artist was smoking marijuana (splif) before he was stopped and detained by law enforcement (siren).
Police pulled me over, turned them high beams
The artist was stopped and had a spotlight shined on him by law enforcement.
Said them searching for coke and morphine
Law enforcement told the artist that they were searching for harder drugs like cocaine and morphine.
I said listen to me clearly I'm saying what I mean
The artist is trying to clearly communicate that he only uses marijuana (collie) and does not use harder drugs.
I don't smoke coke, herbs is my main squeeze
The artist is reiterating that he only uses marijuana and that it is his preferred substance (main squeeze).
Popped off them big guns like them think me woulda scream
The artist is stating that he responded confidently and assertively to law enforcement's questions, despite their aggressive demeanor.
Same time I woke up from my dream
The artist is revealing that what he described in the previous lines was actually a dream, not a real-life experience.
Big up all the farmer man way out there in the west
The artist is showing appreciation for marijuana farmers in the western part of his country or region.
Just want to sow the seed and reep the good cess
The artist wants to plant marijuana seeds and harvest a quality product (cess).
Babylon a fight it, just another test
The artist is saying that law enforcement is trying to stop the production and use of marijuana, but it is just another obstacle to overcome (test).
A we run the world so we must a haffi progress
The artist is expressing pride in his culture and community, and suggesting that they have the power to create change and move forward (progress).
Doctors and lawyers they use it too
The artist is pointing out that medical professionals and other successful people also use marijuana.
Police and soldiers you know that's true
The artist is acknowledging that even law enforcement and military personnel use marijuana.
No bother with the road block and the curfew
The artist is suggesting that people should not be deterred by law enforcement roadblocks or curfews and should continue to use marijuana.
Just smoke the herb and let them go threw
The artist is saying that people should simply smoke marijuana and not worry about law enforcement trying to stop them (let them go through).
Contributed by Hunter P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kareem Edwards
Still Jamin🔥🔥
Krissy Bousquet
Love it
Shawn Radix
good sound ;)
Fyah Primo
Biggggggg Chune Still Inna 2022 Mi A Blaze Di Chune
Abdel Ouedraogo
"Class sick"
teahup 00
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