King Banga – Marijuana Deh Pon Top
Entertainer King Banga is the latest Jamaican artist to pay tribute to the marijuana plant with the release of the song Marijuana Deh Pon Top.”
Speaking to Asani Ali Buzz Magazine, Banga explained that it would be remiss of him not to pay homage to the herb, considering his cultural and religious beliefs.
“I mean, as an artist, I am expressing myself and telling my story through song writing. At the same time, I am Rastafarian, and herb is a central part of my philosophy. Naturally, I will be talking about marijuana as it is a big part of who I am,” he explained.
The Crichton Clique Link Up
The song, which is produced by Courtney “Blemo” Crichton of the Crichton Clique Worldwide also has an accompanying music video (Which is included below).
April 20, dubbed 4/20 is international counter culture holiday on the celebration and consumption of cannabis. Locally, there are events held to highlight the significance of the day. “As a Rastafarian the use of marijuana, or herb as we Rastas call it, is an essential part of our philosophy. Therefore, we as Rastafari often express ourselves with songs about that, just as I have, to heighten awareness and share the feeling of community that it brings us,” Banga added.
Touring The Reggae Circuit
Banga is known for a successful tenure with Reggae group Truth & Rites and Green Rose Sound system who performs regularly on the Reggae Circuit. Truth & Rites also backs Froggy Francis and Dj Sizzla.
Recorded A Series Of Singles
Banga who is still with Truth & Rites and the Green Rose Sound System teamed up with Blemo who is a Montego Bay Native to record a string of singles; this is the first release from those recordings.
Connect With King Banga
For his new song, Banga is optimistic about achieving impact across different strata.
The Reggae veteran also believes that Marijuana paints a picture of the local society, thus, it is expected to resonate.
Well my hope is as the song circulates it create for the people a feeling that is indicative of marijuana.
King Banga
Entertainer
“I would say this track is a reflection of the generation we live in today and the sound is true to that. Yes, the voice is mine but the style is evolved musically from what it was before,” Banga added.
Scientists have often highlighted the medicinal value of the marijuana plant. Several countries have followed suit in decriminalizing and legalizing its use. It is still illegal in Jamaica, but possession of small amounts was reduced to a petty offense in 2015.
Banga further added his voice to the medicinal benefits of marijuana.
“Well, it is an herb and plants are good for everything. At times it is used to distance my thoughts from the world around me and to re-direct that energy into life itself. It is a practice of meditation into an elevated state of being for me and each time I consume the herb a revelatory thought is reached so that is the beauty and healing of it for me personally,” the singer said.
He also made mention about working with Producer Blemo.
“Working with Producer Blemo was smooth and easy. He has put together a team which feels more like a family to work with. The positive energy helps the process along and the outcome is always the greatest. The relationship has been organic and vibes naturally with Blemo. Nice clean work is getting done and you can definitely expect more projects to follow with him.”
“Marijuana Deh Pon Top” Is distributed by Asani Ali Music through Believe Digital and is available on all major digital platforms. Take a listen to Deh Pon Top and start the weekend off right.
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