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Tony Rebel
Tony Rebel was born Patrick Balfour in 1964. He started out playing with a band called The Flames before going solo under the name Tony Rebel, which reflected...
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Chatty Chatty
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Creator
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Ethiopian Sons
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Fresh DJ
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If Jah
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Love One Another
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Chatty Chatty
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Creator
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Ethiopian Sons
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Fresh DJ
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If Jah
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Love One Another
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My Way Or The Highway
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Nazerite View
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One Day
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Reggae Vibes
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Success
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Sweet Jamaica
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The Herb
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The Voice & The Pen
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Vibes Of The Time
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Wanna Party
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Tony Rebel was born Patrick Balfour in 1964. He started out playing with a band called The Flames before going solo under the name Tony Rebel, which reflected his Rastafarian beliefs and interest in social justice.
His 1992 debut album 'Vibes of the Times' brought him wider attention, especially the track 'Reggae Vibes.' That song, along with others like 'Chatty Chatty' and 'Fresh DJ,' showed his approach to reggae, straightforward rhythms with lyrics that touched on everyday life and community concerns.
He kept recording through the 1990s and 2000s, putting out albums like 'Resistance' and 'Heart and Soul.' His music stayed grounded in roots reggae, and he worked with other Jamaican artists including Buju Banton and Sizzla.
Tony Rebel's songs often dealt with spiritual themes and social issues, but he delivered them with a light touch that avoided heavy preaching. Tracks like 'Creator' and 'Ethiopian Sons' typified this balance between message and melody.
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