Name: Angola by Jah Bouks
Duration: 4 min 9 s
Description: Angola

Angola

Mr  Easy - Strangest Thing

I think many of you will relate to this one...

Song from the Reggae Album, Power to the People, which includes 3 unreleased tracks. You can get the full album here:
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Lyrics:

[Intro]
A minute in silence ignites an existential crisis…
This one’s for the tired, the wired, the hooked on devices.
I still see a kindness, a brightness, a lightness—
An empowering path unveiled by our vices. 

[Verse]
Up before dawn, no breathin’ room,
Phone lights my face like a neon tomb.
Two cups of coffee before the hand strikes ten, 
Hangover from last night, tryin’ recover my zen.

Emails flood in like a tidal wave,
Can’t stop now—we got a brand to save!
Every tick off the to-do list, a flicker of grace,
Still runnin’ from silence I don’t want to face.

[Chorus]
Workaholics non-anonymous—
Chained to the clock, we keep marchin’ thus.
Peace begins where effort lets go—
When soul meets mind, a new rhythm will flow.  

Breathe now, trust the moment here…
There’s power in stillness before we steer. 
The wealth we seek? It’s not in the race.
It’s the laugh, the love…in the daily embrace.

[Verse]
Eye on the vice, eye on the prize,
But the house grows quiet as the digits rise.
Corporate ladders in a fractal dream—
Lost in the pull of a manic stream. 

Vested interest, false elevation,
Traded joy for power and soul automation.
Productivity becomes the high—
We’re hooked on the hustle…an industrial lie. 

[Bridge]
Can’t slow down—
(Who told you so?)
Can’t fall behind—
(But where’s it go?)
More for the future—
(What’s it cost?)
We work to be safe—
(But what have we lost?)

[Chorus]
Workaholics non-anonymous—
A world seduced by the monotonous.
But there's a truth forgotten, a rebellion brave—
That the ones who rest, are the ones who save.

[Verse]
Wu Wei—a forceless force.
Let effortlessness guide your holy course.
You’ve got nothin’ to prove, let control release—
Real riches won’t decay, wisdom leads to peace. 

[Bridge]
Shining the light on what fuels the grind—
We’re choosing to leave that fear behind.
A chosen retreat, a quiet revolt—
Aliveness stirs…freedom takes hold.

[Chorus]
Workaholics non-anonymous—
Can’t exhaust into safety.
There’s a stillness at the center of gravity—
Rest there…in the quiet a levity
Will clear the insanity of vanity. 

[Bridge]
The ladder’s gone, but still we rise—
No more rungs—just roots, just sky. 

[Outro]
Yeah, the ladder’s gone, but still we rise—
On roots, not rungs…new stars in our sky.

Workaholics Non-Anonymous

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Beres Hammond - I'm Alive 

Stream or Download this song: https://BeresHammond.lnk.to/AliveID

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Smooth, soulful, legendary reggae artist Beres Hammond is back with new single “I’m Alive”, out this Friday May 18th. After a lengthy hiatus, the new single has all the elements of a classic Beres production with smooth harmonies, jazzy instrumentation and poignant lyrics. With his recordings and ongoing tour schedule in 2018, Beres' star is shining brightly and the vibe in his music is never ending.

“I’m Alive will be the first single release off his upcoming album out this summer. To support the new project, Hammond will be embarking on a 25 stop US tour, including stops at popular festivals; Sierra Nevada World Music Festival, Belly Up and Hollywood Bowl. Other stops include Santa Cruz, Tucson, Orlando, Atlanta, Washington DC, Brooklyn, Newark, Boston and more. See dates below.

Helping form the foundation for his mellow, bluesy delivery, Beres grew up listening to American soul and pop music from Stax, Motown and other vintage sounds. Fast forward to now, his own influence on others is witnessed from a diverse list of singers : including Shaggy, Romain Virgo, Christopher Martin, Rihanna and much more. 

Lyrics

IRIE!!! IRIE!!

Gonna lift my voice in praises…yes
Gonna shout it go sing it loud
Up in the morning I say my prayer
Thank you father for another day
Let me declare it right away

I’m alive…yes
I’m alive
My money in the bank 
Owe no rent
Here I am still give thanks
Ask me how; I don’t know
I no pro
But I’m alive…yea aye
I’m alive

I see the sun and I see the rain…yes
I feel joy in my father’s name
Tear might fall every now and then
I still give thanks to the full extent…yes now
Up in the morning I say my prayer
Thank you father for another day
Let me declare it right away

I’m alive…yes
I’m alive
My money in the bank 
Owe no rent
But here I am still give thanks
Ask me how; I don’t know
I aint no pro
But I’m alive…yes
I’m alive

I can walk without fear or doubts…yea
Go to sleep with little to worry about
I do know there’s danger everywhere…yea aye
So I pray dear father always be near
Up in the morning I say my prayer
Thank you father for another day
Let me declare it right away

I’m alive…yea
I’m alive
My money in the bank 
Owe no rent
But here I am still give thanks
Ask me how; I don’t know 
I aint no pro
But I’m alive…yes
I’m alive

I challenge the day with an open mind
Just in a way Jah, Jah would design
Know I will falter
But in time, I will grow
I will grow 
Can’t be old to be taught
Can even learn something from the youth
Give a little nod if you know the truth… yea…aye

Up in the morning I say my prayer
Thank you father for another day
Let me declare it right away
I’m alive…yes
I’m alive
My money in the bank 
Owe no rent
But here I am still give thanks
Ask me how; I don’t know
I aint no pro
But I’m alive…yes
I’m alive… yea
I’m alive…yow

Woo God
I’m alive…yeah
Yea aye…aye…aye
Alive…yeah
Everything just fine…yes
I’m alive
Nutting can’t beat that…yes
I’m alive… yow
Wooo… God 
I’m alive…yea
Yea aye…aye…aye
I’m alive…yea aye

Download

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Trinidadian reggae singer "Michael Williams" aka *JAMELODY* from the Tribe of "Asher" is a special talent and a charismatic vocalist. Williams says he sings God’s melodies and chose, most appropriately, the name JAMELODY. Like reggae’s defining vocalist Dennis Brown. JAMELODY’s vocal style bridges R&B, Pop/Rock, Gospel to Reggae.

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