State of Da World
Inner Circle
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Intro-Interlude (feat. Muta Baruka) | Inner Circle | 0:47 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Dis Life | Inner Circle | 3:41 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Gun Ting | Inner Circle | 3:43 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Blood a Run (feat. Jr. Reid) | Inner Circle | 3:23 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Smoke Gets In My Eyes (feat. Damian, Jr. Gong Marley & Stephen Marley) | Inner Circle | 3:37 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Down In a Africa | Inner Circle | 4:36 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Mary Collie Weed (feat. Slightly Stoopid) | Inner Circle | 3:47 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Real Soldiers (feat. Gramps Heritage of Morgan Heritage) | Inner Circle | 3:19 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Religion (feat. Bushman & David Hines) | Inner Circle | 3:30 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Gone a Stray | Inner Circle | 3:22 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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State of Da World | Inner Circle | 3:18 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Never Give Up (feat. Screw Driver) | Inner Circle | 3:11 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Love Song | Inner Circle | 4:47 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Put Love First | Inner Circle | 4:18 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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One God One Aim (feat. Luciano) | Inner Circle | 4:02 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| Total: 15 Songs |
Album Review
While Inner Circle may still market themselves as a band, by the 2009 release of State of da World the name was really a front for brothers and formative members Ian and Roger Lewis and their Sly & Robbie-like cottage industry. Thinking of it that way makes Inner Circle's history all the easier to understand, since going from crucial cuts with Jacob Miller to pop-reggae hits ("Bad Boys,""Sweat [A La La La La Long]") before opening a recording studio in Miami and hanging with California punks Slightly Stoopid makes for a wild 40 years. The point is, the brothers Lewis have created a surprisingly good reggae revue on State of da World, with top-notch singers like Damien Marley, Luciano, Junior Reid, and the Circle's own official vocalist, Junior Jazz, fronting cuts from all over the reggae spectrum. While the brothers can play it like Sublime when the Slightly Stoopid crew show up for smoking session, their Miller sound comes out for the very Jamaican "Gun Ting," featuring guest DJ Lutan Fyah. The lyrics throughout the album focus mostly on social change and run from admirable to inspirational. When you add an intro from Rasta poet Mutabaruka you've got all the roots credibility you need. This Inner Circle won't remind you of the Miller band or the boys who gave Cops its theme song, but that doesn't make State of da World any less enjoyable.
Customer Reviews
Great Album
This album has been in the making for a while and is truely an top release of the year. Inner Circle continues there legendary riddims and mixing and the vocals of Junior Jazz and Redlyte the next big artist are amazing. The featured artists are all top of the music industry and lay it down properly!
Back in effect
Inner circle has been Droppin phattys pon de mic from dem a long time. But dis one original inner circle vibe ya know. Den jr gong a fe top it off.
Authentic Rasta Riddims!!
Yet another band I have only just know been introduced to, and yet another great example of truly stunning underground irie reggae! Phat riddims mixed wit sick beats, a positive message founded in Unity, Love, Peace, Tolerance all sung in the praise of Jah, Great vocals that mix well with the guitars, A star-studded cast of guest appearances from the likeness of Luciano, Gramps, n da Marley Brothers...Whoever these guys are. wherever these guys came from they have my attention...Drop da 1st track, get ready 2 spark dem bowls, n lay back to enjoy yet another take on some timeless riddims!! BUY n join the Inner Circle of amazing music!!!
Biography
Formed: 1968 in Jamaica
Genre: Reggae
Years Active: '70s, '80s, '90s, '00s
