I had heard of King Shiloh, of course. And I had reviewed a couple of tunes produced by Slimma. But little did I know about the people behind the two sounds, and so I didn't really know what to expect, yesterday.

This changed as soon as we linked up. It took us only a few minutes to realize our kindred spirits. Roots and Culture tonight, Jah Love will flow like the rain that came down in a period of dry-ness. We shared a couple of reasonings and meditations, told each other about our runnings and realized that although satan doesn't like us, Jah will sustain us for as long as needed.

Indeed, just like with our band Jah Roots, we play music but our reasonings and meditations are at least as important. I discovered that the people behind King Shiloh and Slimmasound have exactly the same attitude. 

Truth be told, a lot of sound systems in the Netherlands will be dealing with slackness and vanity. Even them will have to give praises to Jah every now and then, as in our Reggae Culture you can not really go without doing so. But the Idren behind King Shiloh and Slimma will do nothing but giving praises to Jah, spreading love and good vibes.

This was very clear yesterday. From the first to the last second, we had 5 hours of stricktly roots and culture. The organizers told me they really enjoyed the good vibes: people were happy and many, as the drum and basslines made the building shake in a seismographic intensity. Several vocalists, including a sister with a skillful voice, singing and chanting about things that matter.

King Shiloh Sound system is well known throughout the planet. They tour over various continents, but you won't find no arrogant superstar mentality. These brethren are conscious and humble Rasta brethren, they told me that they are depending on what Jah has for them that evening so that they can share what they receive.

And they have shared, for JAH did have something for everyone last night.

It's too bad, that there are not that many true Rasta Sounds in the Netherlands. For it's so much needed, in a time wherein most people will be entertained by priests of Babylon. Yesterday, my home town had a little taste of the power of the pure-heart dreadlock Rasta. It is a power that is friendly but cannot be refused. It is a power that comes from the Creator Himself.

Too much to tell it all. On many different levels, it became clear how Jah was moving throughout the whole evening. People were introduced to the Freedom Sounds of Reggae Music once again, we were able to link up together and reason a little bit about possible future projects and contacts.

Please consider the writing above as the personal opinion/observation of Messian Dread rather than "Official Dubroom Policy" or something like that. 

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