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Morgan Heritage "What We Need Is Love Amsterdam"

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The legacy of reggae vocalist Denroy Morgan has been passed on to his sons, who have performed as Morgan Heritage since 1991. While their mellow, R&B-influenced vocals and Rastafarian lyrics have been compared to Garnett Silk, the group has continued to pave its own musical path. Their many hits include "Let's Make Up," "People Are Fighting," "Set Yourself Free," "Mama and Papa," and "Protect Us Jah." Initially an octet featuring eight of Morgan's 29 children, Morgan Heritage began recording with their father in the early '90s. Although they attended school in Springfield, MA, they spent their weekends in their father's recording studio in Brooklyn. Their debut single, "Wonderful World," was produced by their father and released in 1991. An album, Growing Up, followed shortly afterward. The first break for Morgan Heritage came the following year when they performed at Reggae Sunsplash. Their performance was so impressive that MCA offered a recording contract almost as quickly as they were off the stage. Their first album for MCA, Miracle, released in 1994, was a major disappointment as the album clung to mass-market reggae formulas. Touring the Ivory Coast in 1995, Morgan Heritage rediscovered their musical roots. Toward the end of the year, the group traveled to Jamaica to record their next album. Recording during the day with Lloyd "King Jammy" James and at night with Bobby "Digital" Dixon, the group took a major leap forward. Shortly after releasing their second album, Protect Us Jah, in 1997, Morgan Heritage was reduced to a five-piece group. In addition to Una Morgan (born 1973), the group included keyboardist/vocalists Peter Morgan (born 1977) and Roy "Gramps" Morgan (born 1975), rhythm guitarist Nakhamyah "Lukes" Morgan (born 1977), and percussionist Memmalatel "Mr. Mojo" Morgan (born 1981). Don't Haffi Dread from 1999 and More Teachings from 2001 continued to carry the roots reggae torch while Three in One from 2003 broadened their sound a bit with a guest appearance from the alt-rock band Good Charlotte. Full Circle from 2005 featured the massive Jamaican hit "Tell Me How Come" and was followed a year later by the live album Live: Another Rockaz Moment.

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  • one love!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • humble thyself and jahjah will guide i and i

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  • This man is amazing live, love the song...Thanks for posting

  • cool !!

  • So true

  • Lovely vibes one a di best concerts in paradiso! Respect Morgen Heritage.

  • Im loving morgan hertiage and the message they put across, 1 love!! But as human beings have you ever actually asked the question what we really are? Im all for peace for the world and i wish we could all live in peace, but the reality is, its not possible. 1 reason for this is because we have 2 eyes that only look ahead or forward which basically means were predators just like many of the animals in the world today, meaning its in are human nature to hunt or kill like a predator.

  • @jaheyes1 The world is falling in spiritual darkness... we can be blinded by our own ignorance...Prov2,3 The world needs to seek knowledge and understanding as hidden treasure... and it is the knowledge of the truth that will set the world free...Matt6:33 Love and righteousness would cover the world and we would all be united... Pray always and seek to know the only true God and his righteousness:) with love... aloha

  • i love this great 1 by the heritage we need love in the world

  • i love this song, does anyone know the original artist? ....

  • very good song browsing rock is very good too ''pra você'' song

  • More blessings to you heritage. I love your songs

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