Midnite (band)
Midnite is a roots reggae band from St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, which started playing in 1989.
The band's music follows in tradition with the roots reggae bands of 1970s Jamaica. The lyrical portions of Midnite's compositions are characterized as the "chant and call" style which gives their music a spiritually intense and an overtly Rastafari movement feel. The lyrics are centrally focused on the plights of the oppressed, the inherent faults of the current political, economic and social settings on a global scale, and the redemption available to mankind through a life dedicated to Jah.
In 2015, the band reformed around co-founder Vaughn Benjamin as Akae Beka without bassist Ron Benjamin. The reasons for the reformation have been stated as due to "Life changes, convictions and revelations". Akae Beka's first performance took place in Denver, Colorado on July 17, 2015 in honor of Nelson Mandela Day.
History
The band was started by Benjamin brothers Vaughn (vocals) and Ron (keyboard, but later switched to bass) circa 1989 according to an interview with former Midnite drummer Ambrose "Amby" Connor by Midnight Raver. The brothers were raised in St. Croix, Virgin Islands, the sons of Antiguan musician Ronnie Benjamin, Sr. Vaughn Benjamin cites Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Bunny Wailer, The Abyssinians, and bassist Flabba Holt as his earliest influences.
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- Children of Jah Dubs released: 2013
- Free Indeed released: 2013
- Children of Jah released: 2012
- In Awe released: 2012
- Treasure released: 2011
- The Way released: 2011
- Ina Now released: 2009
- Live 94117 released: 2008
- Rule the Time released: 2007
- Better World Rasta released: 2007
- Current released: 2006
- Let Live released: 2004
- Scheme a Things released: 2004
- Intense Pressure released: 2003
- Nemozian Rasta released: 2002
- Seek Knowledge Before Vengeance released: 2002
- Unpolished released: 2001
- Jubilees of Zion released: 2000
- Ras Mek Peace released: 1999
- Full Cup released:
- New 1000 released:
- Jah Grid released:
- Ainshant Maps released:
- Assini released:
- Vijan released:
Children of Jah Dubs
Released 2013- I Must Say (dub)
- Incline (dub)
- Supply and Demand (dub)
- Children of Jah (dub)
- Just To (live dub)
- In the Hands of Jah (dub)
- Pride and Shame (dub)
- Ana Manikin (dub)
- Sense Less Event (dub)
- Carboniferous Land (dub)
- Tek It Toyour Soul Faithful and True (dub)
- Bad Man Trade (dub)
- Always True (dub)
- Nothing Restrain (dub)
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It goes somethin like this,
Bout twenty minutes after six,
You see your man gettin ready,
Looking fresh to def,
He's about to head out,
So he gives you a kiss,
Says he's about to go and kick it,
Chill with his boys and you get jealous,
Cause he's always with the fellas,
Then you hear those magic words,
"Baby, I'ma Call You Later",
You say "Be Careful & Don't Get Hurt",
Now its five hours later.
Its midnite, tell me
Do you know where your man is
Its been a while
Since he left and he ain't checked in
Its midnite, tell me
Do you know where your man is
Cause something up, no doubt, no doubt
Girl you better find out, find out
Now you're waiting at your crib,
And all you can think about
Is where could he be at this hour,
So you decide to take a trip,
And you hop up in the whip,
And now you're riding around
To all the places where you know he hangs out,
Then you say to yourself,
"Girl This Is Crazy, Why Are You Out Here Lookin So..Lady"
Then you think about those magic words,
"Baby, I'ma Call You Later",
You say "Be Careful & Don't Get Hurt",
Now its five hours later
Its midnite, tell me
Do you know where your man is
Its been a while
Since he left and he ain't checked in
Its midnite, tell me
Do you know where your man is
Cause something up, no doubt, no doubt
Girl you better find out, find out
Yeah, yeah. yeah, yeah. yeah, yeah
Its midnite, tell me
Do you know where your man is
Its been a while
Since he left and he ain't checked in
Its midnite, tell me
Do you know where your man is
Cause something up, no doubt, no doubt