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"Dread Foundation" is the name of a Reggae Band who just released their first album. They sing a lot about (Jehovah), and how people should be (disciplined and committed) to him. Sound like anybody we know?
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Next: GU shatters Wonder Sporting dreams Dread Foundation releases first album
20 December, 2004FRANCISTOWN Reggae music lovers around the country are up for an entertaining festive season after the "Francistown new kids on the block", Dread Foundation, dropped their first album recently. The album is titled "Life Promotion" and it was released on December 1.
The eight track album is mainly addressing the nation on social issues, and when listening to it one may be tempted to think about our own reggae legend Master Dee.
Dread Foundation is comprised of young and vibrant Mokanoki Malanga (21) from Moroka, Unami Maswabi (23) of Tutume, Tjokula Gerald from Mapoka and the only female Masego Gasemodimo (21) of Shashe.
The group was formed in Francistown in 2001. Their first album also targets issues that affect the youth like discouraging them from indulging in drug abuse. It also addresses issues like premarital sex and HIV/AIDS. The album further warns people against misinterpreting the culture of reggae itself.
According to the lead vocalist Unami Maswabi, the album is educational and encourages people to appreciate what reggae music is. He warned them against accepting wrong information about the music, like believing that the music promotes the use of drugs (marijuana). "People think reggae is against the models of our society and they believe that it originated from the Caribbean countries like Jamaica, but they forget that those people originated from Africa" said Unami.
The title track, "Life Promotion", cautions the youth against indulging in unprotected sex and warns them against the dangers of HIV/AIDS. It calls for maximum participation from the nation as a whole, in fighting the deadly scourge out of our country.
The third track, "Natty Dread" tries to convince people that Jah Rastafarai is our spiritual ambassador. In the song it is said that Jah is the emperor of life, and the ambassador of righteousness.
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In fact Unami said, "Natty" means Natural, and they wanted to show people that reggae is a natural music. This track also says people need to be disciplined and committed to Jehovah, the almighty.
It warns against arrogance and political terminologies and calls for Jah to bring justice and peace to Africa. Track Seven is another interesting one.
It is about God and his supernatural powers.
The song "Ndzimo" (God) praises the Lord for everything that he has given, be it clothes, shelter and all the powers that He has given to people. It also reminds people not to forget to praise the almighty at all times.
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The last track, "Blood City", is about abstinence. It says that condom preaching is spiritual wickedness. Unami said, "when you teach children about the use of a condom, it is like you are telling them that they have the right to sexual intercourse, and this will not solve the problem of HIV/AIDS at all." On this track, youth are said to be leaders of tomorrow, therefore need to be taught about self respect and good behaviour. The need to be taught the right things and directed towards the right directions.
The track further discourages people from crimes like robbery and suicide.
Unami lamented this track was composed in memory of their lost friend and former schoolmate, who committed suicide. This album was recorded at Crystal Sounds Studio in Francistown and it was produced by Pastor Keith Kapembwa.
This studio is the one that recorded songs like "Mpolelele re babedi" by Anafiki. Life Promotion is good news to reggae fanatics. It is said that Batswana have shown much interest and the album is expected to take the music market by storm. BOPA
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