Wonderful Life

Above Ground

Ari Mintz

Paulo Almeida, front man for Dili Allstars, Sol Nation and Mystic Trio has embarked  on a solo project and is releasing his third single, ‘Stay A While’.

Staying true to his island roots, this new track sets a scene for lover’s reggae, vibing with lyrics sung in both English and Tetum (Timor Leste), Paulo’s native language. The song speaks to spending time with the people you love, creating lasting memories and forging deep connections, opening to the mystery of life, love and the other side.

In the words of the Natural Mystic, Bob Marley,

"Live for yourself and you will live in vain. Live for others and will live again."

STAY A WHILE

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Broadcast 2025-08-25

This song demonstrates exactly why being hemmed in by genre categories is so limiting.

I know people who would run screaming at the suggestion of a Hip Hop track, they don’t know what they’re missing.

So here’s what they are missing …

First up some very interesting and well played and produced music.

I admit I was surprised by the song opening with such a reggae beat, with a tuneful melody sung across that.

Stinga T’s verse is tight to that rhythm, with the occasional drag across two beats, but never losing sight of the rhythm.

The lyrics are cleverly written, using some well-chosen assonances to tie the rhyme to the rhythm.

The message in the song is direct, it’s about Australia, the things we can all value, and what yet needs to be done.

Australia beating the poms pure satisfaction
Spring into action come together don't forget the past
Let’s forgive close the gap brand new start

If that’s going to happen then there is a whole new attitude needed.

I’m from Australia down under that’s the land we claim
We them First Nations people that still remains
So if you don't understand well then you need to listen
You need to take in the answer and stop asking questions

This is an important message, packaged into great music. 


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Chris Wilson has been an essential part of blues and rock music in Australia since taking the stage with the Sole Twisters almost 40 years ago. Stints with Harem Scarem and Paul Kelly and the Coloured Girls followed and he formed his own band, Crown Of Thorns, in 1982.

“Chris made this album in April 2018. It is his most fearless work, and he would be so proud to know it’s been released on vinyl. Play it loud! “ – Sarah Carroll

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