Capleton blazing at "Bob Marley Remembrance", 9 Miles, St. Ann's, Jamaica

‪@LeoOReggio‬
Call him by any of his dignified titles - Clifton George Bailey III, King Shango, The Prophet - but one thing you can’t call Dancehall/Reggae stalwart Capleton is watered down. With a career spanning three decades, 25+ albums, Billboard Hot 100 singles, and a Grammy nomination to his credit, Capleton has proven his mettle between both genres time and again. Sampled by the likes of Kanye West and boasting features with Method Man, Q-Tip, and more, the artist transcends the cultural and crossover spheres that many in the game still grapple with.
Combining Rastafari philosophy with Dancehall delivery as no one has done before or since Capleton is a living legend in his own league. With his stylish, striking suits and rough-edged roar, the veteran epitomizes one born to rock the stage and uplift the masses. Yet the man who cites Papa San, Peter Tosh, and Bob Marley as inspirations would take a more risquè, airplay-averse path before aligning with his authentic sound.
Emerging on the scene as a hardcore Dancehall emcee, the former ‘rudebwoy’ would embrace more militant concerns during the mid-90s surge towards consciousness output.
In 1989, he got his first big international exposure. Stewart Brown, owner of a Toronto-based sound called African Star, gave the untested artist his first break, flying him to Canada for a stage show alongside Ninjaman and Flourgon
When Capleton first arrived on the scene in the late 1980s, slackness and gun talk were the dominant lyrics in the dancehalls. The pre-Rasta Capleton had a string of hit songs from "Bumbo Red" to "Number One on the Look Good Chart" and "No Lotion Man".
He recorded the song that began to establish his significant place in Dancehall, "Alms House" in 1992. The tune became a big hit in the dancehall, followed up immediately by "Music is a Mission" and the massive hit "Tour". By 1993, he was voicing tunes that became increasingly conscious, such as "Prophet" and "Cold Blooded Murderer".
Tunes such as "Tour" and "Wings of the Morning" earned him a deal with Russell Simmons' Def Jam Recordings, which culminated in the Prophecy and I-Testament albums of the mid-1990s.
In 1999, Capleton headlined Reggae Sumfest's dancehall night, to much fanfare. The performance, which led to a subsequent headliner placement the following year, is credited with "re-bussing", or creating a comeback for, his career. The 1999-2000 period elicited a string of hits, many of which can be found on the album More Fire.
Grammy Nominated in 2003 Album "Still Blazin" VP Records Executive Produce by Errol "GenErral" Adams / Joel Chin
By 2004, some argued the quality of Capleton's music had been downgraded by over-proliferation on numerous riddims, while Capleton himself argued his continued recording over both dancehall and roots reggae riddims created balance in his musical output. Nonetheless, he scored hit singles over one of the most popular riddims of 2004, "That Day Will Come" over the Hard Times riddim.
After a hiatus from the label, Capleton returned to VP Records in 2010 with the release of I-Ternal Fire.
After headlining a U.S. tour which included Romain Virgo, Munga Honorable, and Kulcha Knox in the fall of 2010, Capleton embarked upon a tour of the African continent for late 2010 and early 2011. Stops included Gambia, Senegal, South Africa, and multiple dates in Zimbabwe In December 2012 the music Unite Cape Town International Reggae Festival saw Capleton, reggae, and dancehall artists like Black Dillinger, Blak Kalamawi.
Capleton's annual 'A St Mary Mi Come From' live show has raised funds for several charities since it was first staged in 2000, including local schools and hospitals.

[@jasonrobertson3209]

Been watching this performance for over a week now none stop capleton is a real authentic performer. He is belting out all the hits. The young marleys always idalise and love capleton.

[@LeoOReggio]

No doubt, Jason.

[@jasonrobertson3209]

@@LeoOReggio I know they are learning how to rock the crowd.

[@JamesBrown-rl6gb]

A tru can’t stop listen this one errr

[@stevegritty]

his voice is a mighty thing

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[@shadowthagreat]

JAHHH! Rastafari! Bless up capleton don of dons.. MOOOOORE FYYYAAAAH!!🔥🔥

[@davest.clarejones930]

Living in the UK and only the fireman keep me going

[@kamautafari]

One of Jamaica's greatest if not the very best of the best this is the great and powerful king shango aka capelton.big up Bob Marley everytime

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[@kingkofeeg.n.f5341]

King Shango Always on powerfull Inergy 🔥

[@empressbenjamin6372]

LET JAH BE PRAISED!! 🔥🙏🏾🔥 LOVE THIS CONCERT!!!!!ALWAYS GIVENING UR BEST KING!! SHANGO ¡💚💛❤️⚘️💃🏾👏🏾🎉🥳🔥🙏🏾🔥LOvE LIGHT AND PROTECTION SENT TO U FROM ME ⚘️❤️⚘️🔥🙏🏾🔥🙏🏾

[@barringtonedwards7008]

SHANGO IS A SELLOUT😂

[@neattechnologiestz8636]

Capleton = Blazing 🔥

[@shinehead1004]

Nuff love n respect for remembrance of bob marley justement fire still burning

[@vinniesquad1451]

Carleton your voice so powerful as usual. Live or studio same fire power.

[@LeoOReggio]

The prophet vibes UP. Give thanks for subscribing.

[@fayscott425]

?dp

[@ebrimajanneh28]

Really rasta one love ✌️✌️✌️💯💯💯

[@mannyrasco6007]

Big up to the Prophet!!!! Capleton, King Shango my deejay!!! Boom 💥💥💥

[@claraegbonwon9619]

Had the privilege & pleasure to see Capleton with my friends, way back. He lit up the venue. What an amazing, blazing musical performance & experience 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🤎.

[@340_ISLANDBOI]

🔥🔥BETTA DAN ANY RAP CONCERT!!!!🔥🔥

[@LeoOReggio]

No doubt, Island Boi. Thanks for subscribing.

[@lovelyteetee1527]

All day ! Everything day!

[@ysrael_naphtalirowe6978]

Respect for this clip. Best capleton performance

[@LeoOReggio]

Blessings, Ysrael. Stay safe.

[@cidifiyahman]

The Mighty King Shango Capleton, my favourite reggae artist from longtime! His fire will never stop blazing! Big Up from Madinina (Martinique) 🔥🔥🔥🟥🟩⬛🔥🔥🔥

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Blessings for you and your loved ones, Madinina, best wishes for 2022 and thank you for subscribing.

[@cidifiyahman]

@@LeoOReggio Irie bredda, One blessed Love.

[@Angel44445]

LET JAH BE PRAISED !!🔥 🙏🏾 🔥I JUST LOVE THE LION VOICE!!..👏🏿👏🏿💚💛❤️👑SHANGO BIG UP!!👣💃🏿💃🏿🫶🏾💐🌹🌷🌻WONDERFUL PROFORMANCE AS USUAL 👁THANK U FOR SHARING 🌹

[@bestfun4]

yeah🏝🏝🏝💟

[@340_ISLANDBOI]

🔥WHE SIZZLA AT!🔥

[@stephmayo817]

That man got energy enough to make up for all the nonparticipants.

[@LeoOReggio]

No doubt, Steph, best wishes for 2022.

[@jaycostewart8]

POWERFUL FIRE MAN. FEEL THE VIBRATION. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥👊🏾💯

[@LeoOReggio]

I feel it too, Jayco. Thanks for subscribing. Stay safe.

[@blackking4843]

Keep the fire blazing king Shango always delivered for the Rastafari Family.

[@frankjohn4302]

Love Capleton ❤. From Stvincent

[@LeoOReggio]

Big up the faithful in St. Vincent. One God, One Aim, One Destiny. Thanks for subscribing.

[@bigupasempee]

Baddest

[@tlp1015]

🙌🏾🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🙌🏾 🔯RAS!!! TAFARI!!! LIVE!!!😌☝🏽🔯 ❤️💛💚

[@LeoOReggio]

Itinually, Tip.

[@4qutube234]

WHO JAH BLESS NO MAN CAN CURSE!

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[@rastafaraimaraj5099]

Fire man big up yuh self, love from trinidad🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹

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[@JAMUSA2018]

Jah Jah city Jah Jah town dem waah tun it eena funny man town!!

[@barrington-luchiemarchandi4613]

Ras-pect Capleton !!!!!!!💪🏾🇱🇨👍🏾

[@nattyp7801]

Fyah man continue blazing di 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💯❤️🤴🏾

[@LeoOReggio]

Yes, Natty P.

[@marcoplaquistepeintre4533]

Fire 🧨🧨🧨🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@originalmarleybuda6670]

Big up capleton outa kenya

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[@campbellslivestockfarming]

Greatness

[@eagleeye667]

Jah bless .....fire 🔥🔥 🔥🔥🔥

[@spiritmafffia]

Marley Bwoys warm by the 🔥

[@donnavanvassell1731]

The artist fire out

[@clovawolfe6830]

King Capleton! The lyrical fireman! Always burning fire with righteous consciousness! Jah Rastafari !

[@LeoOReggio]

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[@borinken_rockers]

Give Thanks!!! Blaze It!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@judahandtheasantetribe4life]

MORE FIRE!!! Big up Uncle Capes the Prophet

[@MaxMax-vf5yz]

Hott a fire 🔥 me artist Rasta far I blazing

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[@kevinmudagareababu5160]

Pure hardcore❤ booom

[@ShammuaMekonnen]

💯 % 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 DIZ IZ DE CAPLETON IN UH FULL ROOTZ & CULTURE, ONE DROP......Capleton is at his GREATEST when de set is full Roots & Culture 💯 % 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

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@@LeoOReggio , lol lol......Give thanks.

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Fire!!

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CAPLETON! 🔥

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More fire🔥

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Fireman ❤ from 🇨🇮

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mad 🦁

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@@karen6181 I cannot feel but I see the UK cold, as one of today's Premier League football matches has been postponed because of excess snow. Keep warm, stay safe.

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❤️

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Love is the only solution

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[@lesayorke4108]

Blaze the fire

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Yah, is the consuming FIYAH.

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[@gordonmckenzie2920]

This is it.

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[@JAMUSA2018]

My DJ dat

[@bigdawg3305]

Up 🆙

[@cabeyg96]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

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[@d-204]

I was there. Do you have GYI set? This is solid. Give thanks for bringing me back to a insane night. And if I remember currently a full moon.

[@LeoOReggio]

Do you mean the Marleys? Best wishes for 2022.

[@d-204]

@@LeoOReggio yes! This was billed as ghetto youth international. Amazing shows.

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@@d-204 I do soon post it.

[@mdashcube2476]

King Shangu!!!

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[@jahstafari4606]

6:35 😅

[@JuniorRodigan]

I think this is from 2000 or 2001

[@perrinejeanpatrick2662]

What is the name of the song playing at 5:48

[@Sha-El]

Real Rasta Capleton showing out amongst the fakes

[@deezyduffman2199]

Man ah sing like cd real artist

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[@bigdawg3305]

Selassie I know

[@keithnhlapo5906]

Last track 😪

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[@vincentchari8390]

Priestly done

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Blessings

[@Sobieskicharge]

8:25

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[@kelvingillett5331]

Imagine da man ya never deh ya fi bun da fiya ya a the whole world would a end up Ina fcry .more fiya capleton .

[@tuffgonggbUNCTION]

PENIEL face of christ MARANATHA KYMRY

[@i-tiyahman6519]

Those 🎸 are LOST can pick root at all 😷

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HAARD FOOD

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