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The band’s music follows in tradition with the legendary roots reggae bands of 1970s Jamaica. The lyrical portions of Midnite’s compositions are characterized as the “chant and call” style which gives their music a spiritually intense and overtly Rastafarian feel. The lyrics are centrally focused on the plights of the oppressed, the inherent faults of the current political, economic and social settings on a global scale, and the redemption available to humankind through a life livicated to Jah.
The band was started by brothers Vaughn (vocals) and Ron (keyboard) Benjamin, and has been playing since 1989. They recorded Ras Mek Peace (Before Reverb and Without Delay) while living in Washington, D.C. during the mid-90s. The album was named so, because it was reportedly recorded live in one room with only two microphones. It’s clarity and full sound is thus remarkable. Later, they returned home to St. Croix in the late ’90s to play with local musicians and record at their music studio, African Roots Lab.
Midnite frequently collaborates with new artists and has played as the back-up band on a number of African Roots Lab artists’ releases, such as Dezarie’s Fya and Ikahba’s Trodding to Zion.
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astralprison
Very good.
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at19broadway
They say that it always feels good to go back to you where you came from, to your roots...and it will surely be a great experience to watch the premier roots reggae band hailing from the island of St Croix - Midnite, one of the most promising roots reggae bands of the millennium. They are vanguards of conscious reggae music who represent the King's and Queen's music to the fullness of Jah. They will perform LIVE! this coming Saturday March 23, 2013, 10pm at 19 Broadway and NightClub, 17 Broadway Blvd. Fairfax, Ca 94930 For tickets and more details, please go to http://www.19broadway.com/event/213311-midnite-fairfax/ Love the life you live! See you there!
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arthurbrown
amazing music...good vibes...a true music!
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rbluem
peak tension time
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angelofJah15
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ras TA Fari
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annahri
Can't stop listening . . . some of the best music I've ever heard. They're amazing <3
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annahri
Seeing them at Neumos on April 21st in Seattle!!!! Can't WAIT!!!!!!
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riddddim
The very best reggae band worldwide for sure! Listen to that colours, feel the sunset over the ocean...
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Real_Life_Sucks
strange that I discover that only now.. but, however, very goo ! COME IN FRANCE please !
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BruceMidd
Ffffffffffffffffffffffffff intense
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ujahma
Intense reggae!!!!
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alienlac
favourite reggae band ......brilliant......
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Om_Nama
stand-up band, great lyrics. bless.
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blackpenorange
midnite tops dem all. jah love
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YagoboyI
1 luv! big up! truth & Ight
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Ebyak_Bratok
Очень крутая команда!!!!
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_Dumal_
Seen them live yesterday, KEEP ON THE ROOTS! cheers MIDNITE!
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LanFill
nice tunes
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JahMekMe
I wrote some Russian and English info about da MIDNITE BAND) Jah Bless!!!
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JahMekMe
TRUE ROOTZ!!!!!!! FI I-VAH!!!!!
All 97 shouts
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