Tippy I Grade Opens Up About His Experience Working With Vaughn Benjamin (Midnite/ Akae Beka) Pt.3

[@INEVERKNEWTV]

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[@Mysticblue333]

It’s true for me as well. After listening to Midnite/Akae Beka music I can’t put any other lyrics/ music in my mind space. It’s daily for me, His music definitely keeps me balanced, focused, and forever learning ✨

[@securewilson4751]

Yes I...same boat we 😊

[@brothasean]

DAILY

[@williehowell7378]

Me as well. Amazing

[@RasDrew72]

Psalms 68 little benjamin with our ruler

[@rastagideon8236]

I miss Vaughn so much, only Jah know.

[@sapodillabrown4997]

Vaughn was so much more than a musician poet ect .Teacher ancient and mystic . Walking library , ethereal and majestic flow. Powerful lyrical content . What a blessing them instruments are a perfect vehicle to carry messages .. blessings more 🔥

[@munaabiphillip3222]

Thank you Tippy and INeverKnewTV. Most importantly thank you Tippy for clearly stating that Vaughn's works shall live for thousands of years. I highly believe that studies into his works will also be done at some point. Any book you read from the Bible to biographies of people like Albert Einstein, Benjamin Disraeli, Stephen Hawking's, Dalai Lama, Literature, Hinduism, Christianity mention it...has a reference to Vaughns works. How could one person be this knowledgeable and have the time and talent to pass on what he knew. He is truly incomparable and his mission will live on!

[@jabarinebtawikirimi8646]

VB is argubly the greatest musician to ever walk this earth. His teachings and prowess in delivering hard hitting lyrics was stupendous. I must confess that Vaughn music will forever impact the oncoming generation and his teachings will continue to guide us into the realization that in life we need to pursue Truth, Rights and justice.

[@Christ-Ina86]

I miss talking to Vaughn . What a great soul . Forever grateful !

[@42icecold]

That’s my teacher 🇪🇹 akae Beka

[@brothasean]

closest i’ve had to a guru

[@steveannan4367]

I was at the Washington D.C show with Trippy Irie with Protoje last Saturday,I watched this Maestro of Reggae Dub mash up the place with Protoje, Large up Zion I Records , Akae Beka and Protoje

[@Ithesphdzpress]

If you know you know. Hands down, this is a man yo learn from

[@TKing0580]

I was crushed on November 4 2019 when I heard of his passing but anyone who was watching knew something wasn’t right. From 2015 to 2019 he dramatically aged all I can say is with all this mess going on in the world we miss Vaughn Benjamin more now than ever. Blessed Love Family

[@IvoTichelaar]

Has it been that long? It's the kind of loss that does not fade.

[@potterbat3995]

All the IGrade albums were my favorite midnite albums. Tippy is so humble but part of the reason these recordings will last thousands of years is because of him too. He makes prolific reggae.

[@nationbuilding5319]

Fam I wish I could like a 1000 times. I love Vaughn

[@zubrickbullies3595]

When Jah arise !!! Made the hair on my neck stand up…. RIP VAUGHN

[@ntokozojiyane235]

Long live di Archangel Vaughn, da purest and best to ever do it🙌🏾🕊️🖤

[@Carvalhouk]

Beauty for Ashes is a great album up there with the best. Oh yes Kings Bell album was also brilliant.

[@agavelobo]

I Grade , so honored to have been blessed with Midnite and Akae Beka in this lifetime

[@BanzGz205]

you wouldnt understand how much vaughn changed my life from a lot of violence to the most loving and kind hearted person ever love is the key his songs are literally and lyrics are the secret on how to live life proper im humble now have no ego but all this came natural from the first day i listened to him and i gradually got more humble and more heart feather lighted each year so i give thanks for giving us such a beautiful man

[@aboyade9]

Healing. Reminder, and Weather the Storm are classic trax from a classic album

[@laviousmogorosi8209]

His music is a guide to my everyday life experiences, vaughn did a great work on earth ❤

[@wellness.village]

Wow that bit about ‘evolving relationship with his music’ is so true. His music is everlasting take different lessons every day from his music. Raise our children, build our family/ community and our interaction with the Most High on the foundations and teachings from his music. It’s more than music at this point.

[@Diwani_Spark14]

I appreciate this reasoning with Tippy speaking of the Legacy of Vaughn Benjamin and the impact of his Word, Sound & Power. I Give Thanks for being able to see Akae Beka perform twice the year of his transition. I like many gained so much from the wisdom of Vaughn. Yes Junior is right after hearing Vaughn it’s difficult to find artists whose lyrics can touch and raise the vibrations the same way. Akae Beka Livicated for iver Bless Up 💚💛❤️

[@lionellrichards3456]

Listening to Lianess today for the millionth time and learn something new again. Forever grateful

[@runningrasta]

Up...Big Up Tippy...Big Up Vaughn...

[@ZebenaSelassieI]

Give thanks for such a wonderful reasoning 💚 Yes Tippy, listening to Vaughn is part of InI daily routine for years. He's a great teacher, man ah don! Love you forever Vaughn 💚💛❤️

[@williammesmer5975]

Great minds and great talents. Reggae music is stronger in the teachings of his majesty, because of the works that tippy and Vaughn shared.

[@brothasean]

i&i output has been stellar, bredren. as a remixer, dub artist and cultural man, THIS is very special for i&i&i. of course, Tip & i-Grade were there through so much - these inSIGHTS are crucial.

[@WalshyFire]

Tippy is greatness

[@steveannan4367]

Also attended Akae Beka last show in D.C,got videos and a hand shake when getting off the stage, sending you and celebrating your earth strong

[@SofiasVlogsAndDIYs]

Miss VB soooo much, iternally grateful for the times and frequencies shared.

[@iesusjr7]

Same!!! Midnite all day eryday! Listen to Livity every morning, for the katrillionth time, still finding gems 💎 😊

[@robbierob50]

This Bredren is Quincy Jones of producers in roots and dub reggae for over a generation. No partiality, St. Croix, Virgin Islands youth. Check his work.

[@brothasean]

this.❤️💛💚

[@greatestone4eva]

i really enjoy this Tippy interview set. bigups and bless up

[@raschapati6206]

Crucial interview about how the voice of Midnite and Akae Beka was inspired by the Bible as a spiritual Book and Pure Mindfullness. Being in the moment and embracing how beautifull it flows is a great lesson for Humanity ((= Give thanks & praises

[@royalhummingbird4751]

I really enjoyed this interview. Very deep and meaningful and with class. The music speaks for itself but I enjoyed the glimpse into the backstory. Good questions too.

[@blackpalacemusic]

Finished is better than perfect!!!

[@BanzGz205]

rip vaughn he was truly something else his lyrics were on a diffrent frquency hits you really deep

[@coolcrow713]

for real.. can't listen anything else... So true.. no doubt 💯

[@kingisrel]

Yes sir Andrew Bessie Campbell big up yourself any Weh you deh Rastafari!!

[@regcole9290]

Gotta go back to beauty first ashes this week. I need some healing.

[@steveannan4367]

Also watched midnight back in the day at the Kaffa House on U street in Washington D.C

[@Originaldread9]

🐐 music is absolutely timeless!! Unique sound

[@AthrazhuR]

I came to Vaughn late in the day, he is so overwhelming. So glad to have seen him perform this one time in Austin at Flamingo Cantina. His reverence for the Bible is an inspiration, I used to read and highlight and annotate the bible when I was a youth. Sadly I've abandoned it, because of my distaste for Christianity. Vaughn is more than a musician. I've never tried to imitate him, only be inspired, he is too much, but just what we need. Love and Respect...

[@elongreen8566]

I can tell beauty for ashes is brilliant album ❤

[@MYSTICRED01]

With Midnite/Akae it was never a show it is a meditation

[@howardandrews2961]

Met him when midnite was in di DC area Lions Den, U street I jump on the Congo drum once, it was a blessing I get to see his last show in DC takoma station there was something mystical about him

[@JahJahJahJAHANAM]

Jah Blessings, thanks for this sharing. Much love

[@regcole9290]

Gotta go back to beauty first ashes this week. I need some healing & reminding

[@gilmaralves3969]

Mano .... que isso! Vários sons do king foram puro Improviso. Inacreditável

[@phanatixtawkshow169]

Great

[@TKing0580]

Condolences on your father’s passing Tippy

[@ngonitapiwa5860]

Brilliant interview. Big up Kings

[@ahmadoudiagnegueye9918]

Légende ❤❤❤

[@rastafari5761]

Virgin Islands Everytime. Large up.

[@BABATVEVERYTIMEFIRE]

❤️💛💚✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿

[@cregowilliams6626]

Shout out to I Never Knew TV and Tippy I-Grade fi de igher ites reasoning. Midnite / Akae Beka iyah JahRastafari iniversally

[@rootsjuicebreakfast]

Beautiful reasoning, give thanks 💚💛❤

[@BanzGz205]

i understand what he means about dont worry about it being perfect cause alot of midnite songs sometimes the words didnt make sense but they also did at the same time

[@pmking19]

Did you just call me knowledgeable? Thank you. I understand Akae Beka's lyrics and, am grateful to JAH for such a blessing. I MEDITATE to his music DAILY, My TEACHER, My Guiding Light. I LOVE Vaughn Benjamin, till we meet again. LIKE he says in the song NEW RACE, seems like you've been there twice (memory of the cells feels like I have met him). JAH

[@menelik23dedon]

It was Teddy Riley of (GUY) who wanted to sign him, Also, I was there When BET flew down to do a segment with Midnite- "DONNY DREAD"( GroundBreaking Records)- Aneed-say so

[@Jaycartier-lx7kh]

What happend to the bet video

[@securewilson4751]

Yes i....

[@thebaltimoreperspective410]

Bless

[@barroklynagency9690]

4 eva our master

[@rastafari5761]

Healing my 6 yr old son growed up to that

[@GordonWalker-t7i]

PSALM 68 vs 11.JAH LOVE ROYAL FAMILY .VAUGHN BENJAHMAN WORKS SURELY WILL STAND THE TEST OF TIME .BLESS UP.TIPPY I THE I INPUT IS OF GREAT VALUE MUCH RASPECT .❤️💛💚🇬🇭❤️🖤💚💯

[@mosthighvibez]

FREE INDEED MOMENTUM BE STRONG KINGS BELL RAS MEK PEACE IN AWE BEAUTY FOR ASHES SCHEME OF THINGS UNPOLISHED BETTER WORLD RASTA !

[@TinyBubbleExtreme]

30:10 - bredda, this is what i've been experiencing for the past few months too. regular music doesnt make sense anymore when you listen to Vaughn

[@thearki-vist6050]

I Grade records . Let Live*

[@BanzGz205]

im the same to i cant listen to any other artist too since i listened to vaughn only other one is lutan fyah, soul feeding music

[@NowInIwoN]

AkaebekA Fully Livicated All Glory to IgziaBeher

[@TalkProphetic]

Vaughn was a true believer

[@lewisusher3379]

Jahover all 🇲🇱🇧🇿🇲🇱🇧🇿🇲🇱🇧🇿🌎⚽️🙏🏿🎶🎸🌺🚀🇪🇹🇪🇹🇪🇹

[@ThankGod887]

A guy has a video on KZbin titled "Bob Marley, Vaughn Benjamin, Haile Sellassie I, Rastafari, and the Truth" where he talks about Vaughn and one of his songs in the latter half of the video. He also talks about Bob Marley's influence on his life, Haile Sellassie I and more. It's good if anyone is interested.

[@bobizes5058]

*RASTAFARI H.I.M...Kedusan Girmawi Kedamaw'e Haile Selassie I JAH Almighty First...MOA ÃNBESSA MAKKEDESH ZE IMNEGEDE YEHUDA DEJAZMACH YEMIKELAKEL YEBREHANU ALEM BERHANE MISRAG ABABA JON HOY ABBA KEDDUS TEKUR AMLAK ALPHA & OMEGA...SING ONTO YAH...SING PRAISES TO HIS NAME: EXTOL H.I.M...THAT RIDETH UPON THE HEAVENS BY HIS NAME JAH & REJOICE BEFORE H.I.M...FOR THE LORD MOST HIGH IS TERRIBLE...HE IS A GREAT KING OVER ALL THE EARTH...SAVE LORD LET THE KING HEAR US WHEN WE CALL...SELAH...BESEM-MAY AN WOLD MENFES QEDDUS...PROVIDENCE& GRATITUDE NOW I KNOW TV/TIPPY I -GRADE.../AKE BEKA: RIDE/SAIL PROSPEROUSLY THROUGH THE HARBOUR OF ETERNITY...*

[@anewresolve1]

I was able to talk to him too. RIP. I talk about him and one of his songs on my channel. Thank you if anyone's able to go listen. Peace

[@adrianallmad]

11:11 Word Sound & Power

[@TKing0580]

Just a wild guess eh Vaughn Benjamin never would have attended the Grammys too humble too shy for that limelight. 2015 he just went to work he knew he had only so much time thank you Tippy from my wul heart for respectfully respecting Vaughn Benjamin and his family’s wishes. Everyone stop asking questions and stop with the goddamn conspiracy theories and respect this man and his family’s wishes. Thank you again Tippy

[@TKing0580]

@ErrolCodling ok b real let’s b real you just love to chat eh whether you know it or not you very sketchy and you very disrespectful of the Benjamin Family’s wishes

[@TKing0580]

@ErrolCodling one things for certain we miss him very much now more than ever. I’m an over the road driver so I don’t get to go to shows then reason backstage. I’ve met several other owner operators from St. Croix who knew him personally. They all said how special he was. Stop making a conspiracy theory out of everything. Don’t threaten me with violence I don’t think you know me. Lastly, respect his family’s wishes.

[@TKing0580]

@ErrolCodling “When the pillar of foreclosure still taste and feel really bitter as for did all the correct functionality transactions with a predatory lender, in the deep night of street it’s the same thing you know, say no” we’ll never get this kind of substance in contemporary roots reggae. “Increase the money they leave the substance be, so money worry play a part inna dependency, however ironic that may seem to be, bring a healing just a spark of meaning, forgiveness is redeeming” they’ll never be another Vaughn Benjamin bless family

[@TKing0580]

@ErrolCodling “Took you for granted now they say don’t leave” He knew he was dying. Anybody with eyes to see knew something wasn’t right from 2015 to November 2019. Now Ima delete my google account later today bud and every comment goes at least out of sight because it’s this “social” media something that is mostly counterproductive to anything social. You can leave your comment up there if you may so choose to threaten me with a slap like GOD give you the pass to speak for our dearly departed. Check yourself

[@patto24strippes]

Akae beka walk earth.

[@Carvalhouk]

Quote "Everyone is trying to do everything they don't do"......

[@TKing0580]

True king spirit of roots reggae Tippy I was set to go to law school at Harvard but… that a big but. Tippy I and Vaughn Benjamin had this truth to bring for the wul ah di world Rasta noa seh

[@Empress_Isis_Auset73]

💚💛❤🖤

[@BanzGz205]

hmm my fav albums were, unpolished and seek knowledge before vengance

[@RasDrew72]

Psalms 68

[@Anci3nxeyez]

Again a Lion

[@AthrazhuR]

Ya'll should have never asked about his sickness, in my opinion. The man was private, and the family was private, so just let it be!

[@JoseCalderon04]

Vaughn Benjamin is probably the biggest loss in roots reggae history period

[@comico-revolucionario]

sorry bro this modafunka from midnite is a damn free mason in my opinion with that said bye