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 Kayamagan by Midnite - Desmond Williams ((Rastafaria, 2008)  $15.00 (incl. shipping for US orders) Kayamagan is actually Vaughn Benjamin's first recorded "collaboration" album. Recorded in Washington DC in between the albums Unpolished and Ras Mek Peace, this album captures Vaughn's word sound at a crucial, formative period. The music is composed by noted producer/engineer, Desmond Williams, whose rootsy sound and creative use of instrumentation meshes perfectly with Vaughn's voice. Kayamagan is a highly recommended album to add to every Midnite collection. . |
|  1. Burning Fire2. I Chant3. Repatriation Song4. Scarface5. Resilient Race 6. The Good Life7. Reload8. Her Clock9. The Trixter10. Jah I11. A Cool Veranda12. Unrehearsed |
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MASCHAANA by Midnite - Natural Vibes (Natural Vibes, 2008) $15.00 (incl. shipping for US orders) This is the latest Midnite collaboration with production by Ras L - who brought us Full Cup and Thru and True. This latest installment continues the path blazed by the first two: heavy digital production underneath penetrating word sound. |
| 1. If You Don't Know2. They Know It's HIM3. Absent By Jah4. House Of Behavior5. Blessed Be The Name Of Jah6. For Life7. Sha-Tee8. Sang Real9. Hold It Up10. Good To Me Good To Be11. Outta Sight Outer Mind12. Goes Out13. Run Dung14. Clean Area15. Say Something16. Social Arena17. Give Jah Thanks18. Set Up |
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INFINITE QUALIITY by Midnite - Lustre Kings (Lustre Kings Productions, 2007) (AVAILABLE NOW!) $15.00 (incl. shipping for US orders) Epic is the only way to describe this amazing album. Both lyrically and musically, it is unmatched in contemporary roots reggae. With music produced by Lustre Kings, Zion High and I Grade the soundscapes are lush and beautifully arranged - with a heavy deep roots sound, but balanced with horns, flutes, live strings and other unique instrumentation. Vaughn Benjamin is in rare form as he sings and chants with urgency and intensity. Highest of recommendations for this 18 track masterpiece. |
| 1. Dew2. Right Here3. Infinite Quality4. Dem a Wandaa5. Mic Row Assemble6. Reala Law7. Attacking the Doves8. More Love9. Forgiven10. The Grounds11. Lose Everything12. Frequency13. Stay With His Majesty feat. Lutan Fyah14. Hymns15. Before David16. Dominion17. Provide18. Heal Yourself |
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BLESS GO ROUN by Midnite - Higher Bound Productions (Higher Bound Productions, 2007) $15.00 (incl. shipping for US orders) Vaughn Benjamin's sixth release of 2007 is a collaboration with Higher BoundProductions out of Grass Valley, CA. This crucial release is a full plate of mystical modern roots with outstanding production that is both ambient and heavy. Vaughn Benjamin's word sound is as strong as ever with his inspired reasonings delivered in a variety of vocal styles and patterns. Highly recommended. |
| 1.Ye Lands2.Nomo3.Starting From4.Bless Go Roun5.Exodus6.Mawai7.Giddeon8.Victory9.Ancient10.Homing Zone11.All Out12.Here On13.Raining King |
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Better World Rasta by Midnite - Rastar Collaboration (Rastar Records, 2007) $15.00 (incl. shipping for US orders) Vaughn Benjamin words sound and classic reggae riddims make for an unforgettable collection of songs. From the opening track – with Vaughn's indelible lyrical stamp on top of a bona fide Black Uhuru riddim – you know that this is a special album. Better World Rasta also features several of Vaughn Benjamin's own productions, with musicians like Ronnie Benjamin, Tyrone "T-Rock" Davis and Tippy I laying down heavy soundscapes. A must-have. |
| 1.His Speeches2.Ithiopya3.Honor4.Gi Dem5.Train Filled His Temple6.Speak Up7.Better World Rasta8.Love Song9.Evening Come10.Ah Jah11.Over Yonder by Jah Rubal12.Negus I Rastafari |
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Rule the Time by Midnite - I Grade (I Grade Records, 2007) $14.00 (incl. shipping for US orders)  Vaughn Benjamin of Midnite has teamed up with I Grade Records for the sixth time in as many years to release a groundbreaking new album – Rule the Time. This massive 19 track, 78 minute album is a full cup of innovative deep roots reggae that showcases outstanding musicianship alongside the visionary vocal and lyrical powers of Vaughn Benjamin. Lovers of the “old-time” heavyweight roots will deeply appreciate this unique album that includes live horns on 11 tracks. The production on Rule the Time is led by Vaughn Benjamin and Tippy I of I Grade Records, with additional co-production by Kenyatta Itola, Tyrone “T Rock” Davis and Seth Theodore of Million 7 Sound. Vaughn’s creative musical arrangements and one-of-a-kind basslines provide the anchor for the unique sound on this album. Add to that some vintage I Grade modern roots production and genre-crossing experimentation, mix in some superb horn arrangements and you’ve got a classic yet highly innovative sound that provides the perfect backdrop for Vaughn’s lyrical adventures |
| 1.Strech Out2.His Majesty3.Is Real4.Runway5.Sensi Tie Chi6.In HIM7.Love and Light8.Recounciliation9.Selassie I Say by Jah Rubal10.Rule the Time11.Simbal is the Leaf12.Get Up13.Born in the Time14.Again a Lion15.Jah Love is Amazing16.Come Een17.Hold Strain18.Listen19.Good Thoughts |
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Aneed by Midnite - Groundbreaking (Groundbreaking Records, 2007) $15.00 (incl. shipping for US orders) *Greoundbreaking brings you Aneed, a 13-track collaboration between Donny Dread and Midnite's Vaughn Benjamin, who also plays most of the instruments on this 2007 release*Description courtesy of vireggae.com |
| SOUND SAMPLES COMING SOON 1.Ehlend2.Due3.Job4.Chapta5.Aneed6.Precepts7.Earth8.Jahlookova9.Jai10.To Live11.Tri12.Airful13.Keep Yure Love |
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Suns Of Atom by Midnite - Lion Tribe Collaboration (Fifth Son Records, 2006) $15.00 (incl. shipping for US orders) Produced by Taos, NM-based crew, Lion Tribe, the Suns of Atom album is anoutstanding collection of mostly-live instrumentation roots reggae with some interesting twists. Innovative use of horns, sitars, tablas and other unique instruments, recorded alongside Vaughn Benjamin?s equally innovative vocals makes for a powerful listening experience. |
| 1.Meltout2.Atom Trees3.Weeside4.Moonlite5.End of Doubt6.Mirrorin7.Temple8.These and Those9.InIrie10.Sanctify11.Spirits12.Ganjah Man (feat. Jah Rubal)13.Avionics |
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New 1000 by Midnite - Mystic Vision (Full Grown Records, 2006) $15.00 (incl. shipping for US orders) The new Release/Collaboration from Midnite & New Mexico's own Mystic Vision. "NEW 1000" features the incredible vocal lyric and sound of Vaughn Benjamin and the melodic resonance of Mystic Vision's musical arrangement . This album is the follow-up to the 2005's "Current". |
| 1.Real Time2.Medulla Oblongata3.Heart Stay4.Obey5.Give me ganja (feat. Jah Rubal)6.Home7.Racket8.Law9.Resin10.Omega 6 Crystal11.Jus Come Back12.Jerusalem13.Convenant Keeper14.Utterly Composed15.Gondar (Feat. Jah Rubal)16.Whims17.Rastafari Right18.9-5 |
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Thru & True by Midnite - Ras L (Rastafaria, 2006) $15.00 (incl. shipping for US orders) Vaughn Benjamin continues his prolific lyrical output with his third album of 2006 - this time a second collaboration with Ras L (producer of Full Cup and ItinualJah). Unlike 2004's Full Cup album, Thru & True is grounded in the roots tradition with exceptionally heavy basslines throughout. Ras L's unique instrumentation and heavyweight musical vibes provide the perfect backdrop for Vaughn Benjamin's amazing songwriting and vocal delivery on this one-of-a-kind release. |
| 1.Vibyz2.Starz (applawz)3.BC4.Bak Bone5.Belial6.Beta Ment7.High Ona8.Tools9.Skull Dung10.Heat11.Da Frame12.Karn13.Inity14.Abuna15.Mat16.Thru & True17.Falla Gad18.Ina ye |
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Jah Grid by Midnite - I Grade (I Grade Records, 2006) $14.00 (incl. shipping for US orders) Midnite and I Grade again team up for another outstanding release. This one is special since it features all live instrumentation heavy roots throughout- no programming or hip hop production on this one - just pure roots. Vaughn's writing and singing is in top form as always and reaching ever new heights (and depths) of lyrical content and melodic form. The boom tune "My Joy" is already a people's favorite in St. Croix. Also check out the tune by Jah Rubal, "Third Eye". Production is by I Grade, Vaughn Benjamin and Blackfoot.  $15.50 (incl. shipping for US orders)NOW AVAILABLE on vinyl LP. |
| Jah Grid CD Song List 1.Enter2.In Tent3.My Joy4.Kin Dread5.Under Management6.Spin Doctor7.Royal Habits8.The Bringers9.YHWH10. Before I Lose My Strength11. Third Eye by Jah Rubal12.High Place13.OnJah Grid LP Song ListSide A:1.Enter2.In Tent3.My Joy4.Kin Dread5.Under Management6.Royal HabitsSide B:1.The Bringers2.YHWH3. Before I Lose My Strength4. Third Eye by Jah Rubal5.High Place6.On |
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Current by Midnite - Mystic Vision (Natural Vibes, 2006) $15.00 (incl. shipping for US orders) Vaughn Benjamin traveled to New Mexico to record this one alongside the Mystic Vision crew. A very creative album, this one highlights Vaughn's versatility as he rides some of the most mystical hip hop roots riddims you'll ever hear. As always, the lyrical content is hard hitting and the melodies are out of this world. Feel the powerful current moving through this one of a kind album. |
| 1.Vibzin2.Ankoman3.Only4.Mornin5.Jah6.From7.Fors Ake8.Perilus9.Build Love feat. Andres Estradaand John Bento 10. Up Full11. Almightyl12.Won13.Word14. Seashells feat. Andres Estradaand Marisol Mirabel15.To the Youth |
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| LET LIVE(cd & lp) by Midnite - I Grade (I Grade Records, 2005) $14.00 (incl. shipping for US orders) Let Live is the fourth collaboration album between Midnite and I Grade Records. A truly ground-breaking collection of songs, Let Live pushes, crosses and destroys the boundaries placed on typical reggae music. This majestic 14-track album brings musical and lyrical life to the many forms that make up the living body of Black music. The unique blend of roots, jazz, hip hop and African drumming on Let Live create the perfect musical foundation for Vaughn Benjamin's incomparable chants of truth.
Also available on vinyl LP. |
| Let Live CD Song List 1.Done Wrong Type2.Closed Societies3.Haile Selassie I Rastaman Crown4.ChantaJah5.Let Live6.The Gad7.All About What You Do (feat. Pressure & Massiah)8.Rastaman Life9.Fighting for Her10.Rastafari Lead the Way11.Double Speak12.Maize (My Ease)13.All My Life14.All the SameLet Live LP Song ListSide A:1.Done Wrong Type2.Closed Societies3.Haile Selassie I Rastaman Crown4.ChantaJah5.Let LiveSide B:1.All About What You Do (feat. Pressure & Massiah)2.Rastaman Life3.Fighting for Her4.Double Speak5.All My Life6.All the Same |
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FULL CUP by Midnite - Ras L (Natural Mystic 2004) $15.00 (incl. shipping for US orders) This experimental album of hip hop roots production and fiery lyrics was produced entirely by Ras L - a talented young producer from St. Croix who played keyboards and bass on the song, "Old Robe" off of Assini. As can be expected from Vaughn, Full Cup has a wide range of flows and topics. While it may not be the best album to start with if you are a newcomer to Midnite, hard-core fans should enjoy hearing Vaughn's consistently solid chanting and singing over different production |
| 1. Sold Out2. The Sign3. Walk wid I4. Chant Arda5. Man6. Togeda7. My Light8. Dey Ya9. My Staff10. Ganja Alagy11. Oil Scrolls12. Man Ethio13. Redeem Alone14. Reach15. Worthy Deeds16. Money Mint17. Man Dem |
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AINSHANT MAPS (African Roots Lab 2004) $15.50 (incl. shipping for US orders) Ainshant Maps is the second half of the massive double CD release by Midnite in early 2004. This big big album has a plenty of boom tunes like "Praise Jah," "Abadan Abyss", and the unbelievably heavy, "Knocka Fia." This CD is destined to be a classic for the ages. Listen to the complete audio at: http://www.ireggae.com/soundz.htm |
| 1.Praise Jah2.Livity3.Drought4.Man Train5.Abadan Abyss6.Judgement for Sentence7.Ainshant Maps8.Knocka Fia9.True King10.Breathing Scrolls11.Dub Playt12.Arose |
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SCHEME A THINGS (Rastafaria Recordings 2004) $15.00 (incl. shipping for US orders) Big big tunes on this one - like "Bazra", "Lianess" and InI's favorite: "Strongly". With heavyweight production and visionary lyrics, Scheme a Things is a must have in everyone's collection. Check out the beautiful opening acoustic tune, "Words ov Right", sung and played by Vaughn Benjamin. |
| 1.Words Ov Right2.Scheme A Things3.Lianess4.Bazra5.Jahbok Wha Ova Come6.Babylon Dem Copy7.Respek Dem Een8.Jah Feed I9.Strongly10.Where Are They Now |
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PROJECT III - Midnite Branch I (Natural Vibes 2004) $15.00 (incl. shipping for US orders) Project III is the latest release out of the innovative production camp known as Midnite Branch I. This brand new, 15 track album brings the heavyweight rockers sound Midnite is known for on tunes like "Permit Zion" and "Feedin Een", but also forges many new sonic directions, especially on tunes like Soon Is," M ah W Z ah N" and "Make Manifest" (with some beautiful live saxophone playing). Lyrically, this album takes the listener on an amazing journey through word and sound, with content and form like no other in all of music. This is a must-have album for your Midnite collection. |
| 0. Inner Queenly 1. Make Manifest2. Justify3. Holding on to4. The Law5. Bling Scene6. M Ah W & Z Ah N7. Wa Dem A Do (Pollen)8. Ainshant9. Teach Root Each Root10. Humble11. Soon Is12. Permit Zion13. What Will I Give14. Feedin Een |
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VIJAN by Midnite - I Grade (I Grade Records 2003) $14.00 (incl. shipping for US orders) Vijan is the third collaboration project between St. Croix roots sensation, Midnite, and I Grade Records. The musical approach to Vijan is refreshingly undefinable with its creative arrangements and mystical sound quality. Yet most of the songs on Vijan retain a solid roots foundation with crushing bass lines and crisp rhythm sections. Midnite's lead singer Vaughn Benjamin approaches each song with his incomparable creativity and lyrical dexterity, destroying all limitations in his unrelenting exploration of truth. Destined to be listened to over and over, the lyrical content on Vijan provides ample food for the brain and spirit. |
| 1.All Ye Naashan2.See Blah Sum3.Cradle of Joy4.Thanks for Life5.Yeah Many6.Thank the Lord7.Nativity8.Far I9.Days Come10.Structa11.Ru Be12.Economics Out in the Raw13.Scornful14.Blackson Rays |
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INTENSE PRESSURE (Rastafaria Recordings 2003) $15.00 (incl. shipping for US orders) Midnite's long-awaited first dub album! Intense Pressure presents the Midnite sound in raw and mystical form. This album is an intense listening experience as Midnite's bandleader and album mixer Ron Benjamin weaves together the powerful elements of the Midnite sound with creative use of effects and drops. |
| 1.Fierce fast and low dub2. MIghty race dub3.Maintain dub4.Intense Pressure dub5.New life dub6.True King dub7.Jubilees of Zion dub8.In 8 dub9.Eyes of fya dub10.Travelers |
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GEOMAN by Midnite - Branch I (I Grade Records 2002) $14.00 (incl. shipping for US orders) While firmly rooted in the roots reggae tradition, Midnite Branch I's work on Geoman cannot be easily categorized, as it draws on creative musical inspiration and sonic elements from a wide range of genres. The sound is grounded with the rock-solid drum and bass grooves that Midnite is known for. Added to this are the highly creative use of a range of instruments including guitars, organs, pianos, horns, harps and hand drums. No comparisons can be made, one simply has to experience it. |
| 1.Crown Aim2.M Street3.Powaz Ov Weed4.All Are U5.People Iz I6.The Valyou7.Nachral8.Plureal9.Jah In Dem10.Known11.Up Together12.Doan Daly13.Feel14.Poze Arf15.Inight |
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SEEK KNOWLEDGE BEFORE VENGEANCE (SKBV) (African Roots Lab 2002) $15.50 (incl. shipping for US orders) SKBV is a heavyweight, head nodding, mind-altering musical and lyrical journey that only Midnite can provide. This release contains such massive tunes as “Ras For a Reason”, “New Life” and “Kingdom Trees.” A must have for every Midnite and reggae collection. Click here to listen to the entire album at ireggae.com (courtesy of www.ireggae.com). |
| 1.Seek Knowledge Before Vengeance2.Ras for A Reason3.You Don't Know Me4.New Life5.Late Night Ghetto6.Dagger Man7.Urt8.In 89.Jah Ovah10.Kingsdom Trees11.That's on You (Owna Dirt)12.One Shout12.Weed Burn |
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CIPHERAW by Midnite Branch I (Rastafaria Recordings 2003) $15.00 (incl. shipping for US orders) Cipheraw is the first release by Midnite Branch I, a branch off of the Midnite tree made up of Vaughn Benjamin, Phillip Merchant and Dion Hopkins. Originally released in early 2002, this groundbreaking album is a collection of heavyweight, mystical, mood-altering tunes that showcase Midnite Branch I's highly creative sound. Pure musical and lyrical genius! Listen to the complete audio at: http://www.ireggae.com/soundz.htm |
| 1.Who A Ga Do2.As Da Ga3.The Outcome4.Chek Ya Self5.Sed Way6.Suffa Ra7.Broke Man Dan8.Ass Ini9.Least Of These10.Ashan |
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ASSINI by Midnite-I Grade (I Grade Records 2002) $14.00 (incl. shipping for US orders)  Assini is a fresh follow-up to the Nemozian Rasta disc. Assini showcases the unique talents of the Midnite musicians alongside I Grade Productions. The music on Assini retains the roots core that defines the Midnite sound while adding to it unique hip hop/reggae production blends that I Grade has become known for. Lyrically, Assini expresses the poetic wisdom of Rastafari through the words and chants of Vaughn Benjamin, whose unique voice has no parallel in all of music. |
| 1.Old Robe2.Worker Be3.Balance4.Ises5.Reminder6.Blaze Up7.Highly8.Humble Wah?9.Womb10.Good Remnant11.Dry Bones Live12.Mouth Of Ancients13.Safe14.Piranha (Come To Feed)15.Sing Ye16.No Fear No Sorrow |
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NEMOZIAN RASTA by Midnite-I Grade (Nemozian Rasta 2001) $14.00 (incl. shipping for US orders)
 The first Midnite I Grade collaboration, the CD features 13 songs written and co-produced by Midnite lead singer, Vaughn Benjamin and 3 songs written and performed by Dezarie. Other members of Midnite on the CD include keyboardist and band-leader Ronnie Benjamin and bassist/drummer Phil Merchant. Working alongside these talented musicians is I Grade Records production/recording team: guitarist/producer Laurent "Tippy" Alfred and bassist Kenyatta Itola. Nemozian Rasta includes such hits as "Most High", "Bless", "Black Congo", "Esta Es the Truth" and "Enough for Everyone." With 16 conscious songs performed by two talented songwriters and recorded over a variety of riddims -- ranging from classic roots to dancehall to hip hop -- Nemozian Rasta is a truly unique listening experience. 
$15.50 (incl. shipping for US orders) |
| Nemozian Rasta CD Song List1.Mountains2.Most High3.Shout That4.Love IE One Another5.Prize Your Name6.Bless7.Ancesta8.If I Betray9.Up Stay10.Sing Out11.Black Congo12.Esta Es The Truth13.Swing & The Slide14.Keenly15.Right Direction16.Enough For EveryoneNemozian Rasta LP Song ListSide A:1.Mountains2.Shout That3.Love IE One Another4.Bless5.If I BetraySide B:1.Up Stay2.Black Congo3.Esta Es The Truth4.Swing & The Slide5.Enough For Everyone |
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JUBILEES OF ZION (African Roots Lab 2000) $15.00 (incl. shipping for US orders) Jubilees of Zion, Midnite’s highly sought-after and acclaimed third release, was the first album from Midnite to be entirely recorded on St. Croix. The rich production style represents a creative break from the stripped down sound of the first two albums, and Vaughn Benjamin’s vocal and lyrical delivery is utterly groundbreaking on this powerful release. A Midnite fan favorite, this album is an undeniable classic. |
| 1.Jubilees of Zion2.Birthright is The Ticket3.Ras To The Bone4.Batter Ram Sound5.Great Zimbabwe Walls6.Begin The Day7.Ring Out A Chant8. Southeastern Moon9.You Make Me Feel10.Wrickta Scale11.Mighty Race12.Kings On The Clothes Line13.White Collar Criminal14.Earth Cycle Now A Rasta15.One |
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RAS MEK PEACE (Wildchild 1999) $16.50 (incl. shipping for US orders) Ras Mek Peace is Midnite's second release that is truly groundbreaking. In recording the album, Midnite went where most bands and artist would fear to go -- they recorded the entire album live onto 2 tracks - with no overdubs and no effects whatsoever. All ten of the songs on Ras Mek Peace are classics - with massive tunes like "Banking in the Pig," "Rastaman Stand" and "Love Right (Live Right)". A bit pricier than the other Midnite albums, Ras Mek Peace is well worth for the truly original sound, not to mention the extensive liner notes. |
| 1.Pagan, Pay Gone2.In the Race So Far3.Banking In The Pig4.Hieroglphics5.Empress6.Lion Wears The Crown7.Natty Watching You8.Rasta Man Stand9.Love Right (Live Right)10.Foolish And The Wise |
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