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Prince Far I Prince Far I (23 March 1945 – 15 September 1983) was a Jamaican reggae deejay and producer, and a Rastafarian. He was known for his gruff voice and critical assessment of the Jamaican government. His track "Heavy Manners" used lyrics abou ...

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to refer to the energy or life-force that flows through all living things. The album is generally considered one of Prince Far I's weaker albums.Greene, Jo-Ann "

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'', Macrovision Corporation As on many of his albums, the backing comes from the

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, under the guise of The Arabs.Thompson, Dave (2002) ''Reggae & Caribbean Music'', Backbeat Books, , p. 223 The album was mixed by Lancelot "Maxie" McKenzie.

Track listing

#"Reggae Music Moving" #"Badda Card" #"Some With Roof" #"Marble Stone" #"Put It Out" #"King Of Kings" #"River Jordan" #"Ghetto Living" #"Give Me For My Continent" #"Wish I Have A Wing"

References

External links

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