Reggae ensemble Midnite, the brainchild of brothers Ron & Vaughn Benjamin, formed in the Virgin Island city of St. Croix in 1989. The quintet consists of drummer Dion Hopkins, bassist Joe Straws, guitarist Trippa, keyboardist Ron & lead vocalist Vaughn. They have a huge following in St. Croix, St. Thomas & Puerto Rico, as well as many college campuses in the U.S.
U**A
Unreal
There is one very deceptive thing about this album: the melodies are so beautiful that they may have you hooked without once thinking about the substantive messages in this album. For anyone who has been curious about the torchbearers of the roots reggae message left behind by Bob Marley, Lee Scratch Perry and co., look no further. This album is exquisite. It starts with the unabashed anthemic "Bushman", proclaiming "I am a Bushman, I am a Bushman," and moves seamlessly to the second song, which admonishes, "Live the Life you Love, Love the Life you Live." The most amazing thing about this album is that it is not anachronistic. Unlike Groundation, who tend to regurgitate original roots reggae music, Midnite really seems as original today as if it were written 30 years ago. Its been a long time since I heard music like this. Tune in, listen, and you will not be disappointed!
G**S
One of the Best
This is the most conscious sound you can listen to. Listen.
A**R
I love Reggae music
Great reggae album. I like all of the songs. I have many reggae albums and I usually don't rate every song a "5", but on this album I did.
G**A
Great inspirational music
My husband loves this cd
L**F
unpolished-Midnite
truly a new twist to roots reggae great album great beats good vocals but after all great music ,mind music not the BS you here on the radio ,music that makes you think
D**N
perfection!
quite honestly one of the great reggae albums of the last 20 years. excellent production (unpolished...no!) tremendous roots style songwriting. the virgin islands is doing something right with bands like midnite, bambu station and others raising the bar so high. and i was blessed to see the magnetic vaughn benjamin and his tight group in nevada city ca.
R**.
Five Stars
Great melody and lyrics. Love it!!
G**M
great album - who is the drummer?
I love this iteration of the band and can listen to it everyday. The drummer is awesome; does anyone know who it is?Christian Molina?Ambrose "Amby" Connor?Please post here, thanks.
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