Lee “Scratch“ Perry x Kabaka Pyramid x Bob Riddim - Black [Official Video 2023]

@reggaeville 🟥🟨🟩 The official video for “Black” by Lee “Scratch“ Perry, Bob Riddim & Kabaka Pyramid juxtaposes the vibrance of Jamaica’s people while acknowledging their rich and resilient history. The visuals of the latest single from the Bob Riddim-produced LP Destiny are shot by Jus Hugh and reminiscent of an independent short film, as it portrays the unmistakable national pride and adoration of the Jamaican people. The video follows Kabaka through Jamaica’s streets, weaving between shots of the locals going about everyday life, amplifying an appreciation of their cultural roots. The video is not complete without flashback appearances from Perry himself. “Black“ streaming everywhere - From the album Destiny by Lee “Scratch” Perry x Bob Riddim - Pre-order limited edition vinyl LP - Follow Lee “Scratch” Perry Follow Kabaka Pyramid @KabakaPyramid Follow Bob Riddim Follow Delicious Vinyl Island “Black” Lyrics Upsetter Accurate, Immaculate Kabaka Pyramid again They took us away from our homeland Carried us across the seas Put we pon the plantation pon program Thinking they’re the boss of me I don’t know what I did to deserve this Don’t they know what’s right from wrong And is it cause the melanin in my skin Makes me have to sing this song Chorus Anywhere you see me come around I’m proud to be Black Anywhere you see me come around I’m proud to be Black black black Anywhere you see me come around, Anywhere you see me come around Anywhere you see me come around I’m proud to be Black Anywhere you see me you see blackness, Nah gonna hold my head down low no I am comfortable in my own skin, Nah go see me bleach out Oh no My ancestors fought so I can be free in this time and sing and be an Icon They laid the firm foundation on which I stand That’s why equal rights and justice is ina my plans And I am an African yute born in the Islands My melanin skin is part of my brand So anytime some self righteous fool gwaan like say them no like man Beg you tell them say Anywhere you see me come around I’m proud to be Black Anywhere you see me come around I’m proud to be Black black black Anywhere you see me come around, Anywhere you see me come around Anywhere you see me come around I’m proud to be Black Yah man Green Island, trinity , Shine, In my eye Jah bless, Jah tell the truth Jesus Black, Jesus Negus Black Marcus Black , I am Black , Christus Black, Christus Negus Black, Negus Marcus, Is Black I am black Black am a proud, Am a proud to be black , Never look down and mi never look back Look at my ears afi look at my locs Black from mi to mi foot in mi socks Black as the food that me put in the pot Haffi season up right when mi putting it back when mi step in the place and they looking a lot in my face what you feel like mi stupid or what I know you wanna judge me for the color of my skin Just take a good look around we taking over everything Anywhere you see me come around I’m proud to be Black Anywhere you see me come around I’m proud to be Black black black Anywhere you see me come around, Anywhere you see me come around Anywhere you see me come around I’m proud to be Black Anywhere you see me come around Anywhere you see the melanin Anywhere you see me come around, positive vibes I man a bring Anywhere you see the Pyramid Blackness certified And anywhere you sight Kabaka Ancestors surround I Anywhere you see me come around I’m proud to be Black Anywhere you see me come around I’m proud to be Black black black Anywhere you see me come around, Anywhere you see me come around Anywhere you see me come around I’m proud to be Black #ReggaevilleVideoPremiere #Reggaeville #LeeScratchPerry #KabakaPyramid #DeliciousVinylIsland #Reggae #LeeScratchPerry #KabakaPyramid #BobRiddim #NewRootsReggae #ReggaeRevivalMovement
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