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Rasta Business
Reggae / Dub · 1995 · 11 tracks

Rasta Business

Burning Spear

Stately mid-nineties roots reggae defined by hypnotic chanting, heavy bass grooves, and a brass section that sounds like a royal announcement.

June 20, 1995 · Déclic Communication

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A dignified and soulful meditation on heritage and spiritual resilience.

Tracklist · 11 Tracks
01
Africa
4:47
02
This Man
3:37
03
Not Stupid
4:18
04
Creation
3:41
05
Every Other Nation
4:49
06
Burning Reggae
4:29
07
Rasta Business
4:19
08
Old Timer
4:38
09
Subject in School
3:46
10
Hello Rastaman
4:46
11
Legal Hustlers
4:49
Moments Worth Listening For
The hypnotic 'we go de' chant on 'Africa' that transforms the song into a rhythmic prayer.
The bright, punchy brass stabs on 'Burning Reggae' that cut through the thick bass like sunlight.
The defiant, repetitive vocal hook on 'Hello Rastaman' that feels like a personal manifesto against judgment.
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Rasta Business sound next to the rest of Burning Spear's catalogue?

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