I actually live in Baltimore and this song is fairly accurate in it's depiction, as cynical as it may sound. But, there are still some positive things happening here...
I used to jam to this when I was younger. Big tune indeed. I actually have the Sly & Robbie dub version, called Demolition City, somewhere. I think it's on the Dub Experience CD.
bomborassclaaaaaaat.. ah reeeel chune dis... jah kno.. mi waan put dis tune yah in ah one scandal bag and dash it weh... ah so it tuff yuzimi! ah nuh gimmiks chune dis.. ah reel grounation anthem!
it is sly n robbie on precussion and base
strtechdillro 2 weeks ago
There is no place like it in the world you will find some of the most creative people there and I am so proud to be from Jamaica :)
Teka1979 2 weeks ago
wat a tune badd!! love this version from da tamlins...respect I-yah!! only been tru baltimore once, dat was last year.
daroyalgeneral 1 month ago
I actually live in Baltimore and this song is fairly accurate in it's depiction, as cynical as it may sound. But, there are still some positive things happening here...
drahcirsamoht 2 months ago
BIG TUNE THIS...........RESPECT IT FULLY,SEEN?
triniblackheart 3 months ago 3
@triniblackheart, "ditto"
AzucaNegra16 2 months ago
great version - worth hearing randy newman original
clonarovna 5 months ago
@clonarovna : Nina Simone does a great version too.
veeganboy 1 month ago
I drove through Baltimore. The tune fits!!!
robphilll22 8 months ago
love this tune!!!! big tune big riddim!!!!!! respect.
SPINDOG1 8 months ago
my era....RIDDIMMMMMMMMMM
vanallenbelt1 9 months ago
Riddim
thfcyidz 9 months ago
sounds like a Sly and Robbie production
MsTarbaby 10 months ago 3
love this
Lix2868 10 months ago
A real classic from yester year
shane6825 11 months ago
I used to jam to this when I was younger. Big tune indeed. I actually have the Sly & Robbie dub version, called Demolition City, somewhere. I think it's on the Dub Experience CD.
illjutsu 11 months ago
@illjutsu yup it is... and it is amazing!
TheReggaeDelgado 7 months ago
echoes into Brother Ali 'Freedom aint free' and into Lone Catalyst/Asheru 'Life' through Nina Simone too, but this reggae version has a funky sound
petrchow 1 year ago
yea man 1 of my all time favorates man! i jus love singing this 1
rockyrock151 1 year ago
yea man 1 of my all time favorates man!
rockyrock151 1 year ago
wow I was 18 when this tune was released.......and yep I still feel 18 when I listen to it..............
61maureen 1 year ago
bomborassclaaaaaaat.. ah reeeel chune dis... jah kno.. mi waan put dis tune yah in ah one scandal bag and dash it weh... ah so it tuff yuzimi! ah nuh gimmiks chune dis.. ah reel grounation anthem!
smannee 1 year ago
I remember when i was only a yout and feeling this song back in the days!!!!! wonderfull song
flaminxx 1 year ago
luv dis chunnne!
antmot 1 year ago
Luv dis tune!!!
soulrebel808 1 year ago
class song I have a cd with this on it but it skips at the chorus just when I really get into it
printer944 1 year ago
I was in my teens when this monster song came out. Nostalgic memories...maaaaaan! going to itunes now.
jigjam 1 year ago
Big Tune, Nuff Love & Respect Panama
Empress Jeni / Of Mo'Roots Entertainment Living in Los Angeles , California
MoRoo2 2 years ago
seriously one of the best songs out of jamaica, even if its a cover
JuniorDCool 2 years ago
55 and still rocking to this version, good music lasts forever, Bach, Mozart, why should reggae music be any different..... Classic song.
niceladyj 2 years ago 2
ahh nuh seh nuttin big chune.
birdatplay 2 years ago 2
i remember this as a child am 36 now, an it still sound good. respect seen'
carlenemadusa12 2 years ago 2
I love this song. I was only aware of Nina's and Randy's versions. Thanks for posting it.
Vibe1028 2 years ago