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Positive, Inspired and Motivating Reggae music.

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Rise Up

Verse 1
Grandma said the devil will give me a job if I’m idle
So don’t be surprised if I have a gun instead of a bible
There is nothing on the streets for me but trouble
I don't want to go to jail and be in that struggle

Chorus
Every time I beat a drum I feel like I want to rise up
(And) everytime I get on stage I feel like I want to rise up
Every time I start to dance I want to rise up
I’m going to wise up and rise up, use my talent to rise up.

Verse 2
Sometimes workin hard is like a waste of time
Like Grandma said wastin time is really a crime
So I'm gonna work hard and put in my hours, oh yeah
So I get better and quiet all the naysayers

Bridge
I just want to get/wake up every morning and be like those I admire
I will put my heart into my playing my song so I can inspire
I just need a hand to achieve my heart’s desire
I need a teacher, a mentor, someone to push me higher

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released April 24, 2020

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desmond the songwriter New York, New York

desmond is from Kingston, Jamaica, and the first thing you will learn upon meeting him is that music is undeniably embedded in his DNA. Little wonder that his kaleidoscope of dazzling accomplishments includes many accolades for his vocal performances, conducting and teaching of music. He also holds a doctorate in music from the University of Southern Mississippi.




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