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Ijah Menelik
Ijah Menelik formed in Birmingham, England, with vocalist Ras Menelik from St. Vincent. Their music blended reggae rhythms with lyrics about social justice...
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Ijah Menelik formed in Birmingham, England, with vocalist Ras Menelik from St. Vincent. Their music blended reggae rhythms with lyrics about social justice and working-class life. The track "Baggawire" became particularly well-known for its direct address of marginalization.
They released several albums including "Mek We Dweet" in 1988, "I Shall Not Fear" in 1993, and "Dub of War" in 2002. The band's lineup featured Ras Menelik on vocals, Steve "Congo" Kelly on bass, Lloyd "Lloydie" Cox on drums, and Tony "Rootikal" Donaldson on guitar.
Their straightforward approach to political themes sometimes created friction with industry expectations, but they maintained a dedicated following. A compilation titled "Baggawire: The Best of Ijah Menelik" came out in 2010.
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