Essential I
FreeDem SoulJah
"FreeDem SoulJah", the debut album from Washington's Essential I, is a crucial blend of conscious roots & culture reggae mixed with positive hip hop.
Release date: October 2008
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01 Natural Life
Traditional Nyabinghi rhythm with Melodica accompaniment. Intro track.
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4:32
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02 More Strength, More Life
This Song will also be featured on the World Consciousness Unification Project Vol.1 - Standing Firm Riddim, coming soon from Sick Donkey Records.
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4:13
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03 FreeDem SoulJah
Title track from the album. video coming soon as well.
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3:34
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04 The System
The first hiphop track to appear on the album with a socio-political theme.
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3:47
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05 Future Cops Ft Promoe
A hiphop track featuring Promoe of the World Famous LoopTroop Rockers out of Sweden. Dedicated to the less than lethal force that has become acceptable as a form of police brutality. Hey Sir!
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4:03
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06 Rise It Up
Original reggae/hiphop track for all conscious people. Riiiiiise!!
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4:10
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07 Greener Pastures
Ganja spiritual, for the healing of the nations.
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3:49
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08 Roots & Herbs
An ode to nature and natural medicine/remedies.
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3:10
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09 Feel My Vision
A throwback to not only classic hiphop, but to classic blues and soul; a blend.
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4:47
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10 Sweet Music
This is a smooth groove all about the music and its message.
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4:26
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11 Rastaman (Mi Nah Givin' Up) Ft Jahson Ites
Classic roots style reggae with a modern edge.
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4:42
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13 Bun Up De Herbs
A next ganja chune. Smooth riddim and irie lyrics.
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3:26
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14 Ain't Got No
Hiphop track to get people thinking about this false economy and money system that controls and ruins lives.
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3:10
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15 Rights & Royalty
For each and every one.
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3:31
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16 Sensi Sensei
Hiphop/reggae blended ganja song, with martial arts/and eastern references.
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3:58
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17 Fire Danger Ft JahsonItes Huckleberry DJ Sticky
Lead off single from the album. Video can be seen on vimeo & youtube.
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4:30
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18 Justice Ft Jahson Ites
The final track on the album combines reggae/hiphop & epic arena rock to create a mystical blend of righteous sounds.
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4:41
