1. Wayne Marshall, the reggae art… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one Wayne Marshall:
1. Wayne Marshall, the reggae artist
2. Wayne Marshall, the British pianist, organist and conductor
1.Wayne Marshall’s story is one of rites of passage. Born Wayne Mitchell, the roller coaster ride that made up his young life is what drives Wayne Marshall the artiste. Early years were spent in the Barbican area of Kingston, until his Father - a self-made successful businessman – relocated the family uptown.
Destiny moved the Mitchell family 3 doors away from the front gate of the Father of digital Dancehall, Lloyd “King Jammy” James. The King had sons of young Wayne’s age group, so the Waterhouse studio soon became a pre-ordained second home for the music-loving teenager. “Automatically we get a piece of the ghetto inna we too,” he tells me from my passenger seat, trying to absorb the fast-fading cool of the A/C in my whip. “We deh deep inna di ghetto a day time at the studio, so we get to realize the livety and we get fi soak in wid the ghetto people and ketch dem mentality to a level,” he adds, acknowledging the importance of the ghetto education he received at ‘Jammin’s’ studio. Sparring with the big man’s offspring meant that the studio was at their disposal, causing Wayne to “start checking music on a serious level” from an early age. It was early ‘94 and Bounty Killer was as hot as Hell. Marshall recalls Elephant Man in tear-up clothes, Determine begging. Big artists came and went all day long. “At King Jammy’s I got to know the ropes in the deep heart of Dancehall - dub plate style!”
Using his pass to the Mecca of Dancehall wisely, Wayne began copying Bounty Killer’s style and pattern at school. “Because I was at Jammy’s I would always have strictly pre-release Bounty Killer material and done the place! Any new tune that Jammy’s released for Bounty I learnt them straight away and was ready to pop it off anytime anyone asked me at school - all day, every day, 1st verse, 2nd verse, anything you want.” The fruits of that labor are tangible in Wayne Marshall the artist and Wayne Mitchell the acclaimed songwriter. “From young I saw the channel of originality I should run through,” enthuses Marshall, forgetting the failing A/C for a moment. “That desire to be original, to be an artiste, was directly from Bounty Killer. His levels of meditation and the standard he brought the lyrics to made me realize it was something I should be a part of.” Age difference and Bounty’s fearsome rep for being unapproachable kept the two entertainer’s paths apart. For the time being.
Marshall’s abounding self-confidence allows him to freely acknowledge his skillz, and he recognised his own talent for lyical construction as soon as, he started penning soulful lyrics at 14. “From I was 7 years old I always dreamed, visioned, of performing in front of huge crowds of people,” smiles Marshall, “until I realised I could sing and make the girls dem cry, so I just sang and made the girls dem cry!”
Uptown aspirations dictate that children grow up to become lawyers, doctors and pilots but Marshall’s Mother and Father let his free spirit express, itself. “As an uptown yoot, you are convinced that you should strive for something your schooling can bring you, not something that your natural talent can bring forth,” he explains. “I look on it as a sin for me to neglect my natural talent and force myself to do something else.” Marshall ain’t tryin’ to imagine what he would be doing if he wasn’t doing music. “Nothing else could make me feel happy, only music. I couldn’t work and be happy. When I was young I used to listen to music and sit down and wonder how I used to feel this shit so.” As with most things, it didn’t take Marshall long to work it out: “Musicians feel and hear music differently from people who just listen to music. When you have the vibes to write and create music you feel the real musicians around you easily. Sade - I felt her deeply growing up. We used to get vibes from all different places - Sanchez, Atlantic Starr, Bel Biv Devoe, Baby Face, Beres - all dem cats.”
2.Wayne Marshall (born 13 January 1961, Oldham, Lancashire) is a British pianist, organist and conductor.
Marshall was educated at Chetham's School, Manchester and the Royal College of Music. He is a renowned interpreter of the works of George Gershwin, Leonard Bernstein, Duke Ellington and other twentieth century American composers. He has recorded Gershwin's complete works for piano and orchestra with the Aalborg Symphony, acting as conductor and piano soloist.
He has appeared as a pianist with Kim Criswell, Tasmin Little, Natalie Clein, Ole Edvard Antonsen and Willard White. He has also performed with the Berliner Philharmoniker and Philharmonia Orchestra.
As organist he has appeared in many of the world's top venues. Recent seasons have included recitals at Notre Dame, Paris; the Royal Festival Hall; Symphony Hall, Birmingham and Westminster Abbey. He is also organist in residence at Manchester's Bridgewater Hall. He has also recorded Saint-Saëns' Organ Symphony.
In October 2004 premiered of James MacMillan's organ concerto A Scotch Bestiary with the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra under Esa-Pekka Salonen.
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Overcome
Wayne Marshall Lyrics
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[Chorus:]
Times well hard and they are today
But if you don't work then you won't get paid
Overcome yutes overcome
Many are called but the chosen few
Nothin in this world that you can do
If you work hard then you will pull through, overcome, overcome
[Verse 1:]
The reason dat we call dat one yah overcome
Because some likkle yutes movin oh so dumb
Sit down hardly nuttin
And they waan things come
And they nuh pressure people
Bout they waan income
Young, baby fadda caan feed him son
And any girl he dun seh him need him gun
Get gun tek gun rob Mr. Chung
Five innocent people get licked down because
[Chorus:]
Times well hard and they are today
But if you don't work then you won't get paid
Many obstacles come along the way
Overcome yutes overcome
Many are called but the chosen few
Nothin in this world that you can do
Work hard for your dreams
And they will come true, overcome, overcome
[Verse 2:]
Everyday yuh get up, livin like a bum
But if yuh waan good
Memba yuh nose haffi go run
Get up brush up tek yourself out a di slum
And go find a trade, and mek somethin fun
Don't drown your stress inna smoke or rum
So much dro dem would put yuh undaground
Set up buss all likkle food and likkle bun
So when di week dun yuh nah fi beg nobody none
[Chorus:]
Times well hard and they are today
But if you don't work then you won't get paid
Many obstacles come along the way
Overcome, overcome
Many are called but the chosen few
Nothin in this world that you can do
If you work hard then you will pull through overcome, overcome
[Verse 1]
[Verse 2]
[Chorus: till end]
The song "Overcome" by Wayne Marshall is a motivational song that encourages youths to work hard and overcome the obstacles that come their way. In the chorus, he sings about how tough times can be, but if one doesn't work hard, then they won't succeed. The line "Many are called but the chosen few, nothing in this world that you can do" means that many people have opportunities, but only a select few will succeed because they work hard for it. The song tells the story of young people who have ambitions but are easily distracted by things like crime or drugs. The song urges them to focus on their dreams and not get caught up in negative activities.
In the first verse, Wayne talks about a young man who is struggling to provide for his son and becomes involved in crime. The consequences of his actions lead to the deaths of innocent people. The second verse talks about how important it is to get up and work hard each day, even if you feel like a "bum." He encourages young people to find a trade and work hard for their dreams, rather than drowning their problems in drugs or alcohol.
Overall, "Overcome" is a message of hope and encouragement for young people facing challenging circumstances. It stresses the importance of hard work, focus, and determination, reminding listeners that success is possible if they stay committed to their goals.
Line by Line Meaning
[Intro:]
True, true... true true, true, true...
True true
True, true... true true, true, true
Introduction
[Chorus:]
Times well hard and they are today
But if you don't work then you won't get paid
Many obstacles come along the way
Overcome yutes overcome
Many are called but the chosen few
Nothin in this world that you can do
If you work hard then you will pull through, overcome, overcome
Despite the difficulties of today, success requires hard work and dedication to overcome obstacles.
[Verse 1:]
The reason dat we call dat one yah overcome
Because some likkle yutes movin oh so dumb
Sit down hardly nuttin
And they waan things come
And they nuh pressure people
Bout they waan income
Young, baby fadda caan feed him son
And any girl he dun seh him need him gun
Get gun tek gun rob Mr. Chung
Five innocent people get licked down because
The song addresses young Jamaican men who commit crimes to provide for themselves and their families, leading to tragic consequences.
[Verse 2:]
Everyday yuh get up, livin like a bum
But if yuh waan good
Memba yuh nose haffi go run
Get up brush up tek yourself out a di slum
And go find a trade, and mek somethin fun
Don't drown your stress inna smoke or rum
So much dro dem would put yuh undaground
Set up buss all likkle food and likkle bun
So when di week dun yuh nah fi beg nobody none
The song encourages young people to work hard to improve their situation, rather than turning to drugs or crime, and to develop skills to achieve success.
Contributed by Jonathan S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
T.357 Music Group
Whenever I'm feeling down I just play this song. Very powerful and uplifting song from the Marshall. Thank you Wayne for this song
Shprm Mnds 9Hthr
T.357 Music Group Mannn ... You make me wanna cry... Thought it was me alone ... The melody always go to my soul and take me back to School Party days (Me and my Class mates) Fighting to dance with the girl that I was in love with and no one I did ... It bring back so many memories be etch
Kolussus KBMM
T.357 Music Group Just took a trip down memory lane to this and still feeling that same vibe as when I first heard it.🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🔝🔝🔝▶️▶️▶️
remiem6070
20 years on and riddim still fresh!
Joshua StoneKutter
so many artist have used this riddim but i think its one of the best, who ever originally invented this beat is a genius
Nicholas blessed
Lenky the great wid him "clappy clappy riddim"
Walking W
The great Lenky
D10010101
Diwali Riddim - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diwali_Riddim
bdr5518
I honestly believe I was Jamaica in my past life! The music touches my soul!
Onyx1988 James
Me too,I love Reggae and dancehall