Earth's Rightful Ruler

Earth Rightful Ruler
Studio album by
Augustus Pablo
Released1982
RecordedHarry J/Channel One, Kingston, Jamaica
GenreReggae
LabelMessage
ProducerAugustus Pablo
Augustus Pablo chronology
Rockers Meets King Tubby in a Firehouse
(1980) 		Earth Rightful Ruler
(1982) 		King David's Melody
(1983)
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Earth Rightful Ruler (sometimes also sold as Earth's Rightful Ruler or Earth Rightful Ruler: Emperor Haile Selassie I) is a reggae studio album by Augustus Pablo, originally released in 1982 on Message Records.

It features vocals from Hugh Mundell, Robbie Shakespeare on bass guitar, and Earl "Chinna" Smith on guitar. Pablo produced the album and played melodica, piano, organ and steel strings.

It was recorded at both Harry J and Channel One Studios in Kingston, Jamaica and mixed at Harry J's.

The title of the album is in reference to Haile Selassie I, the former Emperor of Ethiopia and a messianic figure to Rastafarians.

Track listing

  1. "Earth Rightful Ruler" (H. Swaby)
  2. "King Alpha and Queen Omega" (H. Swaby)
  3. "Jah Love Endureth" (H. Swaby)
  4. "Rastafari Tradition" (H. Swaby)
  5. "Zion Hill" (H. Swaby)
  6. "Java" (H. Swaby)
  7. "Lightning and Thunder" (H. Swaby)
  8. "Israel Schoolyard" (H Swaby)
  9. "City of David" (H Swaby)
  10. "Musical Changes" (Adapted)

Personnel

References

  1. ^ Allmusic review