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J Raggasoldier Crisp

About Me

Raggasoldier (J.Crisp),born August 1956 in montreal,began writing as a youth as a means of mental self-preservation. From 1983 to 1986, he provided the lyrics & voice of "The New Spearchuckers", a Montreal fusion band. Later in 1986, he left for Jamaica and stayed for three years. There he focused his attention on social issues,writing about the beauty & the struggle of the day to day,which defines Jamaica. In 1999,(Montreal) Raggasoldier hooked up with The Reggaeman (Daniel Doucet), founder & frontman for "Gentle Virus" Roots, Rock, Reggae. Check dem out! 2003 saw the release of Raggasoldier." Seed of Peace". 2004 put out , "Just Easy, Seen". 2005/06 was the latest, "Peace". New stuff a soon come. PEACE.

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Music:

Member Since: 5/9/2007
Band Members: CD Peace: Raggasoldier, keyboards, lyrics, vocals. Reggaeman, Lead guitar on various tracks. Phill Barrett, produced and plays track..7...Ya must check Reverbnation.com/raggasoldier for more tracks. Jah Bless.
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Influences: CHA! Bob Marley,Peter Tosh,LKJ, JR Express, Neil Young,Morgan Heritage, JSC, Kali&Dub, Charlie Musselwhite, Alpha Blondy, Steel Pulse, Jamaica, Jah Herb, Capelton, Toots, World Situation, did I mention LKJ,The Reggaeman, Mutabaruka,Lumba,Roast Fish& Corn Bread,
Sounds Like: J Raggasoldier Crisp. All a we together, troddin' thru creation.
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Record Label: Unsigned

My Blog

Unity

With all this talk of Unity, and for all the times, I've stood, in Solidarity, it never ceases to amaze me, this life...and the absolute singularity of my spirit, as I'm left alone to create stability...
Posted by on Tue, 03 Feb 2009 19:03:00 GMT

Fyah

Sometime life just so ras hard.Can hardly get mi foot, outta di yard, before di babylon come fi block I way, But dem a never can block, I&I aim. One Love, One Aim, Never can dem stop this Reggae t...
Posted by on Sun, 16 Nov 2008 19:29:00 GMT

Democracy?

Observing the thinly veiled hypocrisies of the elected back-biters, we the massive stare at our screens in dismay & disgust. At least those of us who are wise enough not to trust. The obvious is n...
Posted by on Fri, 03 Oct 2008 10:18:00 GMT

Baldhead Vacation.

Two hat tourist ya drive too fast. Ya run down me chicken 'pon di mountain pass. Ya naw stop to pay me no restitution. Ya rude, rude stylee gonna start a revolution. Fly from a foreign, rub on Gally i...
Posted by on Fri, 10 Aug 2007 13:50:00 GMT

War Machine

Fire come ya, Fire go. Burnin' fast, Dyin' slow. Smell the pain, Feel the heat, People thrashing pon the street. Swallowed lives, Shattered dreams. Can ya hear the war child scream. War machine ya, ma...
Posted by on Fri, 13 Jul 2007 17:27:00 GMT

Just a thought.

We as a race so human, insist on having young. What do we teach our children, who raise up by di gun. We teach 'em sorrow, we teach 'em pain. Teach dem that life is just a game. No Respect, No Remorse...
Posted by on Wed, 11 Jul 2007 17:11:00 GMT

Jah Vibration

Positive Vibration, True it live in some. Others dem a shade di eye, Livin' by di gun. One love may be Irie,seen, be what we desire. But look around, see di truth. Planet Earth on Fire. Positive Vibra...
Posted by on Wed, 06 Jun 2007 14:56:00 GMT

Remembering Silly Dread

Musta been the year 1986. Silly Dread a musician,seen. I first meet him by him yard in Jamaica. It was a day of positive creation. The sun was shining & the little breeze was good. Silly, man, him a s...
Posted by on Fri, 01 Jun 2007 05:41:00 GMT

One Rock...One Race.

I just can't stand all the babble & hate. The negative vibes 'bout culture & race. They talkin' off I ear, bearing dem soul,& diggin' themselves into one big hole. Seen, No man is an Island. Unity kee...
Posted by on Mon, 28 May 2007 17:14:00 GMT

Big Fish

All I Wanna Be, Is a Fisherman 'Pon di Sea. Free From Hypocracy, Cruelty & Pain. Free To Drift Through di Midnight Rain. And In di Morning, Inna Eye of di Sun...Peace, Peace In I Home, Heart & Soul. P...
Posted by on Wed, 23 May 2007 18:58:00 GMT