Sly & Robbie may well be the most prolific recording artists ever. One stag… Read Full Bio ↴Sly & Robbie may well be the most prolific recording artists ever. One staggering estimate is that they have played on or produced some 200,000 songs. Sly & Robbie are reggae's longest lasting production team. The rhythm section of drummer Lowell Dunbar (nicknamed Sly after Sly Stone, one of his favorite musicians) and bass guitarist Robert Shakespeare started working together in the mid 1970s, after having established themselves separately on the Jamaican music scene.
Before joining forces, Sly was drumming for the Skin Flesh and Bones band and Robbie was the bass player for the Aggrovators. They also used to play in clubs (Sly at Tit for Tat and Robbie at Evil People), and used to check each other out. They found out that they had the same ideas about music in general (both are huge fans of Motown, Philly Sound and Country & Western, in addition to Jamaican legendary labels Studio One and Treasure Isle), and Reggae production in particular. They first worked together for the newly created Channel One label and studio, operated by the Hoo Kim brothers.
They changed the face of Reggae several times: in 1976, they introduced a harder beat called "Rockers", which quickly replaced the then prevalent "One drop" style, then introduced the "rub a dub" sound in the early 1980s. Sly and Robbie were important in developing the trend towards computer assisted music and programmming in the mid 1980s.
Also in the early 1990s they introduced a novel sound with the hits "Bam Bam" and "Murder She Wrote" by Chaka Demus & Pliers. Chaka Demus' rough DJ vocals were matched with Pliers' sweet, melodic, soul-influenced singing; this unusal vocal pairing was championed by Sly and Robbie. This formula has since been used with great success by the likes of Shaggy (who teamed up with singers Rayvon or Rik Rok), Shabba Ranks, Maxi Priest and others. This predates and may have influenced the recent trend in some rap music where a song's "hook" or chorus is sung by a guest, while the verses are rapped.
Sly & Robbie continued to innovate during the 1990s and early 2000s, fusing Dancehall and Latin music sounds (La Trenggae) or Dancehall and hip hop/R&B (their 2004 Big Up riddim). In 2001, their "Strip to the Bone" album paired them with electro producer Howie B, and together they explored new dub territories.
Far from restricting themselves to the Jamaican scene, (in which they have played for virtually every prominent Jamaican musical artist from Beenie Man to Sean Paul to Peter Tosh, Black Uhuru, Gregory Isaacs, Dennis Brown and others), they have been one of pop music's most sought after rhythm sections, playing for and producing superstars such as Bob Dylan, Mick Jagger, the Rolling Stones, Grace Jones, Joan Armatrading, Gilberto Gil, Joe Cocker, Serge Gainsbourg, Simply Red, Michael Franti, Sting, Khaled, Tricky, Doug E. Fresh, Carlos Santana, Sinéad O'Connor, and many more.
They have produced No Doubt's hits 'Hey Baby' and 'Underneath it All'. They also produced some tracks off Suggs first album 'The Lone Ranger' including the hit version of Cecilia featuring Louchie Lou and Michie One which sold over 500,000 copies in the UK alone.
After 30 years together, they still tour and record relentlessly. Their last US tour was with Tony Rebel and Half Pint, during the Spring of 2005. During the Summer of 2005, they toured Europe and the UK with Bunny Rugs, lead singer for Third World. During the Fall of 2005 they were on the road with Sinéad O'Connor and in August 2006, they appeared with Don Carlos at the Reggae on the River Festival, while they backed Cherine and Queen Ifrica in 2007 and early 2008.
They have produced several new Jamaican artists for their TAXI label, including Kibaki, Mynimoo and Zennlocc, as well as confirmed superstars such as Elephant Man. They have also recorded with their original group, the Revolutionaries, to produce Horace Andy's new album "Livin' it up" (2007). They recently signed the lovers rock sensation Bitty McLean to their TAXI label and are planning to release "MOVIN' ON", Bitty's new album, during 2008.
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Before joining forces, Sly was drumming for the Skin Flesh and Bones band and Robbie was the bass player for the Aggrovators. They also used to play in clubs (Sly at Tit for Tat and Robbie at Evil People), and used to check each other out. They found out that they had the same ideas about music in general (both are huge fans of Motown, Philly Sound and Country & Western, in addition to Jamaican legendary labels Studio One and Treasure Isle), and Reggae production in particular. They first worked together for the newly created Channel One label and studio, operated by the Hoo Kim brothers.
They changed the face of Reggae several times: in 1976, they introduced a harder beat called "Rockers", which quickly replaced the then prevalent "One drop" style, then introduced the "rub a dub" sound in the early 1980s. Sly and Robbie were important in developing the trend towards computer assisted music and programmming in the mid 1980s.
Also in the early 1990s they introduced a novel sound with the hits "Bam Bam" and "Murder She Wrote" by Chaka Demus & Pliers. Chaka Demus' rough DJ vocals were matched with Pliers' sweet, melodic, soul-influenced singing; this unusal vocal pairing was championed by Sly and Robbie. This formula has since been used with great success by the likes of Shaggy (who teamed up with singers Rayvon or Rik Rok), Shabba Ranks, Maxi Priest and others. This predates and may have influenced the recent trend in some rap music where a song's "hook" or chorus is sung by a guest, while the verses are rapped.
Sly & Robbie continued to innovate during the 1990s and early 2000s, fusing Dancehall and Latin music sounds (La Trenggae) or Dancehall and hip hop/R&B (their 2004 Big Up riddim). In 2001, their "Strip to the Bone" album paired them with electro producer Howie B, and together they explored new dub territories.
Far from restricting themselves to the Jamaican scene, (in which they have played for virtually every prominent Jamaican musical artist from Beenie Man to Sean Paul to Peter Tosh, Black Uhuru, Gregory Isaacs, Dennis Brown and others), they have been one of pop music's most sought after rhythm sections, playing for and producing superstars such as Bob Dylan, Mick Jagger, the Rolling Stones, Grace Jones, Joan Armatrading, Gilberto Gil, Joe Cocker, Serge Gainsbourg, Simply Red, Michael Franti, Sting, Khaled, Tricky, Doug E. Fresh, Carlos Santana, Sinéad O'Connor, and many more.
They have produced No Doubt's hits 'Hey Baby' and 'Underneath it All'. They also produced some tracks off Suggs first album 'The Lone Ranger' including the hit version of Cecilia featuring Louchie Lou and Michie One which sold over 500,000 copies in the UK alone.
After 30 years together, they still tour and record relentlessly. Their last US tour was with Tony Rebel and Half Pint, during the Spring of 2005. During the Summer of 2005, they toured Europe and the UK with Bunny Rugs, lead singer for Third World. During the Fall of 2005 they were on the road with Sinéad O'Connor and in August 2006, they appeared with Don Carlos at the Reggae on the River Festival, while they backed Cherine and Queen Ifrica in 2007 and early 2008.
They have produced several new Jamaican artists for their TAXI label, including Kibaki, Mynimoo and Zennlocc, as well as confirmed superstars such as Elephant Man. They have also recorded with their original group, the Revolutionaries, to produce Horace Andy's new album "Livin' it up" (2007). They recently signed the lovers rock sensation Bitty McLean to their TAXI label and are planning to release "MOVIN' ON", Bitty's new album, during 2008.
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Into Battle
Sly & Robbie Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'Into Battle' by these artists:
Brocas Helm Into battle Into battle we ride Throught the dark forest Wi…
Ensiferum We left our homes behind, now we're following the wolves'tra…
Solitude Aeturnus Harken to the voice Of the insane prophets of Hell Calling…
Stormrider I'll rip your head off and shit down your throat My fist…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Sly & Robbie:
All This Love I had some problems and no one could seem to…
Anything and Everything We parting ways once again Yet we remain still remain friend…
Baltimore Beat-up little seagull On a marble stair Tryin' to find the …
Be Like This We're talkin' poolside at a party I can't take my eyes…
Be Mine The love I have for her could last a lifetime The…
Boops Fire Fire Fire Fire The latest controversial in the Caribbe…
Born To Love You Chorus: Let me love you Let me be the one you run…
Brand New If there's no hospitality Just get out of town You can be…
Chalice In Mind Trust It's better than lust It's better when it's only us It…
Compliments On Your Kiss Compliments to all nice and decent girls Coming from the DJ…
Double Trouble We go wow, ba-da-da-dow-da-dah-ow Either stand tall, just s…
Everybody Everybody is a star Who the rain, chase the dust away Everyb…
Fancy Make Up You and I are so far apart Each day and night…
Fed Up [Intro] Well this one reaching out to all the leaders, and…
Finally Finally Free I was drowning in my sin Seeing there was no…
Fire Yeah, yeah, yeah Yeah, yeah Yeah, yeah, yeah Yeah, yeah Yea…
Forever (It's gon' be me, you and the dance floor) It's…
Fort Augustus Like the birds in the trees The prisoners they must be…
Foundation [Intro] Glorious be to the most high, Jah, Rastafari Oh, …
Get Ready See, the difference with me When I do what I do…
Ghetto Girl Stay at home now That little girl was born on the…
Guess Who's Coming To Dinner Guess who's coming to dinner, Natty Dreadlocks Guess who's c…
Hold Me Someone I can lean on when my well runs dry Someone…
I Just Wanna Celebrate I Just Want To Celebrate another day of living, I Just…
I Love U Babe What If I say That I can’t stay That I can’t stay…
I Remember In the still of the night As I gaze out of…
I Should Have Know Better I should have known better with a girl like you,…
I'm In Love There's no doubt in my mind I am thoroughly convinced I've f…
Inner City Blues Dah, dah, dah, dah Dah, dah, dah, dah, dah, dah, dah Dah,…
Is This Love I had some problems and no one could seem to…
Kingston State of Mind I really have to say this even some will be…
La Isla Bonita Como puede ser verdad Last night I dreamt of San…
Last Christmas The snow crunches underfoot As I walk up to your door And…
Lean With It I Want It With You If I had my way…
Liar Out where the children all get their own rooms Where they…
Live It Up I ain't got no friends (take money) Yeah, I'ma do this…
Living A Lie (feat. Young MC) [VERSE 1] I wake up, 3 in the morning,…
Lost Without You Whatever happened to the man you used to know Was gonna…
Love & Devotion RYO the SKYWALKER: This is something so crazy My heart a bla…
Love Is Blind When love is new, love is new (When love is new,…
Love To You Chorus: Let me love you Let me be the one you run…
Make 'Em Move I'll knead you in like dough Stretch you out So your sweetne…
Many Many I hear you whisper in the night sayin' I'm sorry But…
Merry Go Round People ('Round and 'round and around) People make the world …
Miles Oh Lord you're looking so good and headed my way Somethings…
Mind Your Own Trust It's better than lust It's better when it's only us It…
Much Too Fat How's my world still burning Time has stopped I'm certain Th…
Murder She Wrote I know this little girl Her name is Maxine Her beauty is Lik…
Never Let You Go Saw you standing there and it froze me Can't even remember…
Night Nurse Tell her try her best just to make it quick Woman…
no more suffering I've tried so long To hang on to a dream Not face…
Oh What A Feeling Oh, what a night, Late December back in sixty-three What…
On & On Rosalita, now our summer`s gone and you`ve left me all…
On The Beach The sand was our bedroom in Byron Bay And the water…
One My Love By the look in your eye I can tell you're…
One Way Dub The sweet things you do to me Like holding my hand When…
Party Together (feat. KRS-One) Yo! Yes Live from New York City Blas…
Pass The Kouchie Pass the kutchie pon the lef' hand side Pass the kutchie…
Peace Just want to be, to be to be together Just you…
Quiet Storm Done been through it all, man Blood, sweat and tears, niggas…
Rain from the Sky daddy what you've done you think that I'm the only one to…
Revolution Do you know what it means to have a revolution? And…
Running Away Like it, rate it, penetrate it Sell it, buy it, terrify…
Satisfaction All we need is little action If it's only but a…
Shine Eye Gal Shine eye gal is a trouble to a man Shine eye…
Show And Tell These are the eyes that never knew how to smile Till…
Sitting & Watching Whoa yeah Whoa yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah Alright Sitting here …
Sly & Robbie the Kings of Dub Rosalita, now our summer`s gone and you`ve left me all…
Smiling Faces Sometimes Smiling faces sometimes pretend to be your friend. Smiling f…
Soon Forward Dub Soon forward, come turn me on You told me that you…
Star Across The Sky Wherever I'll be Cross the seven seas You're always on my mi…
Steppin' Stuck no i be up, getting money, let them folk…
Stop Call me Chorus: Don\'t call me nigger, whitey! Don\'t call me whitey…
Sunshine Hey What You Doing? Just say, what do you want from…
The Christmas Song Chestnuts roasting on an open fire Jack Frost nipping at you…
The Party Jason Sweetness: Party come with smoking Party come with dri…
There For You Scrolling down on Insta just for fun it's nothing new I…
Toby Oh, oh, oh, I remember when we were kids We shared…
Too Much How's my world still burning Time has stopped I'm certain Th…
Tracks Of My Tears People say I'm the life of the party 'Cause I tell…
Tune In Intro : Bounty This is more than a rhyme, this…
Under Arrest (feat. Young MC) Don't lock me up [VERSE 1] Well, I w…
We Are Africa I've been drunk and afraid For just under two thousand days …
We're In This Love I need your love It's like a diamond ring, it's a…
Weeping Willow Oh as I sit under this weeping willow tree Pain and…
Where Do We Go From Here When you're in love Some things you take for granted Until s…
Who Write the Songs I know sometimes it feels like the world's falling apart But…
With You The real me is a southern girl with her Levis…
Woman For The Job (feat. Queen Latifah) [CHORUS] KRS, Latifah, don't forge…
Woman Needs Love I'm still waiting you to come for me No nobody's here…
Woman to Woman Hello, may I speak to Barbara Barbara, this is Shirley You m…
Yes We Can Can Now's the time for all good men to get together with…
You Have Caught Me You caught me smilin' again You caught me smilin' again Hang…
You Look Good You're no good for what you have done, baby You broke…
You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To You'd be so nice to come home to You'd be so…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Sly:
Africa Lookin' at the devil, Grinnin' at his gun. Fingers start sha…
Africa Talks To You To see a lazy A brain he meant to be, cop…
Baltimore Beat-up little seagull On a marble stair Tryin' to find the …
Body Move Your Body…
Buttermilk Pt. 1 You woke me up in the middle of the night Lit…
Cotton Candy 3 in the morning I'm here swallowing my pride I know…
Don't Call Me Nigger Whitey Chorus: Don\'t call me nigger, whitey! Don\'t call me whitey…
Family Affair It's a family affair It's a family affair It's a family affa…
Just Like a baby Just like a baby Sometimes I cry Just like a baby I can…
Luv N' Haight Feel so good inside myself don't want to move Feel…
M'Lady M'Lady, M'Lady M'Lady, M'Lady A smile of pleasure, Beautifu…
one day I naega silsu hajin anheulkka Singyeong sseo oegugeseo wasse…
Poet My only weapon is my pen And the frame of mind…
Radar for Your Love I'm a different type of guy With a different type of…
Sing A Simple Song Sing a simple song Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah Yeah, yeah, yeah,…
Sly Amg non tocco più benzo Amg benz non tocco percos Lei vuole…
Smilin' You caught me smilin' again You caught me smilin' again Han…
Time Time Needs another minute (at least) Take your time But you…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Robbie:
All About It Yuh yuh With the big homie i was car jacking My first…
Did It Again Yuh yuh With the big homie i was car jacking My first…
Fed Up [Intro] Well this one reaching out to all the leaders, and…
Feel Broken promises that I couldn't keep You had all that pain…
I Can't Let You Go Saw you standing there and it froze me Can't even remember…
I Had To I could wile away the hours Conferrin' with the flowers Cons…
Lovelight Did it again Did it again Did it again Did it again What am…
me and my monkey There was me and my monkey And with his dungarees and…
One of God's better people You're one of God's better people And you don't know That's …
Rockstar All these hundreds on me I've been getting to the…
We Are Africa Before the world was grey The world was green And covered in…
You I stay away so long But when my strength is gone I…
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FUZATl
2.0 Dub music out there and I'm liking it a lot.
matthew brookes
Freaking ace
stfu & gtfo
eh this is NOT "into battle"!!! i think some of the other individual tracks you uploaded from this album are labelled wrong too, didn´t double check all of them but i think maybe you should xP
John Camabuca Valavanis
rip Robbie
bart caron
dito