Callin To The People

from Make Way Rasta by Clatta Bumboo

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“Calling To The People” addresses an important topic systemic control, not only gently and compassionately, but also with a sense of urgency. The lyrics serve as a reminder to all people that we must be aware, be present, stay alert and become more attuned to self direction. The song empowers and encourages the listener to realize the weight of social conditioning, and collectively cultivate and nourish healthy communities.

Change begins from within. Wake up people.

lyrics

My people
Let’s stop looking to the source of our problems to find change
If not then our children shall never ever be free

My people
Colonial past is the reason why system reign
Those Earth rulers
Will never ever lift up the chains

All we need
We already have
It is strategies
How they keeps us mad

Look how
We find ease in taking our brother’s life
It’s time to see the light

Oh people
Calling on the people
Wake up people
Oh people

Oh parents
let’s remember our children become what they learn
Our babies
Are the elements to keep us strong

My people
Let’s remove the oppressor man thoughts from our homes

All we need
We already have
It’s a strategy
How they keep us mad

Yet it’s community
That make our hearts glad

Oh people
Calling on the people
Wake up people
Calling on you people

All we need
We already have
It’s a strategy
How they keep us mad

Yet it’s community
That make our hearts glad

Calling on the people
Wake up people
Oh people

credits

from Make Way Rasta, track released November 24, 2023
Executive Producer: Sheldon S. Townsend
Producer: Garfield Gabay and Sheldon S. Townsend (BMI)
Writer: Sheldon S. Townsend (BMI)
Lead Vocals: Clatta Bumboo (BMI)
Drums: Brady Robinson (BMI)
Bass: Wayne “Skibbo” Buckham
Backing Vocals: Carol Ann Dexter (BMI)
Guitar: Novelyn “Sixteen” Thompson (BMI)
Piano, Organ, Synth: Garfield Gabay
Percussion: Garfield Gabay
Violin and Cello: Cathy Clasper-Torch
Strings written by: Garfield Gabay
Strings arranged and recorded by: Ray Gennari (BMI)
Backing Vocals recorded: Rohan Dwyer (ASCAP)
Mixed by: Rohan Dwyer (ASCAP)
Mastered by: Rohan Dwyer (ASCAP)
Drums recorded by: Ray Gennari (BMI) at The Rocktorium Of Love, West Kingston RI
Full-Scale production at Ambassador Of Choice Studio, Negril JA. Engineered by Nackia “Chub Star” Garwood

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Clatta Bumboo Providence, Rhode Island

Singer/Song Writer from Moreland Hill Dist. Jamaica, Living in Providence RI. Founder and Lead Vocalist of Roots Government Band.As he states, and then proves, in his powerful song "We Are Chosen", the tittle track on 2019 Ep, Clatta Bumboo creates music "to stimulate the mind" taking the reggae message forward. Present yet, respectful of the past. No doubt an unwavering mind on the future. ... more