Super Cat and guns - Was: (Nitty Gritty's death)
Negaret
* In article <JayehMO...@delphi.com> der...@delphi.com wrote:
* >< Negaret <neg...@aol.com> writes:
* >< I&I want to know.
* From what i heard they both got into an argument in a record store.
* Nitty Gritty put a gun to Supercat's chest but the gun jammmed.
* Then Supercat shot him dead. I read this in a magazine article
* awhile ago.
~ Marc Reid writes then:
~ That wasn't Nitty Gritty. Nitty Gritty was gunned down in his
~ native Montego Bay. As far as I'm aware, Super Cat had nothing
~ to do with that.
Marc Reid respects, but man yuh been on the interfret fe the
longest time and nah say nuttin bout no Montego Bay connection.
This when a whole discussion ensued, where even reports from
Jamdown all pointed to a New York City murder. And a magazine
too.
But one ting fe sure man, Supa Cat have him gun that's fe true,
and surely do use it on a bredren so sadly missed. Whose story
really as the life and death victors speak. And as we move into
another sad event, super close Early B and his suspicious murder.
~ I forget the circumstances of Nitty Gritty's unfortunate demise,
~ but I assure you Super Cat was in no way involved.
Star listen, best you come before all wid the facts on Nitty
Gritty, before you get into making Super Cat sound grand and
not implicated in another shooting incident in Jamaica,
now yuh say. Man him like a
gunslinger like mad.
"scalp dem, scalp dem and heng dem up high"- Super Cat
Hey man check this. Someone who isn't even a native to
this hemisphere comes off like a wild APACHE. Natives say
they got enuff chiefs, and scalping fervency shows violence
in reggae, to all the massives including those that would be
looking for just such violence lyrics - lest the real native
Apache's would espouse the present day chiefdom borrowing of
their culture.
And hanging reminds I+I of the cowboy ranchers and how they
hung Apache's, Apache's don't hang people, that is European
in design. This Super Cat definately comes wid a gun,
and somehow has a show (Columbusia) promoted by those that
suredly would fulfill all of the stereotypes in this Wild
West bonanza folly we all run away from.
~ Marcus
Check this ya book mi breda, 'The Philosophy & Opinions of
Marcus Garvey'.
Scalping and gun toters are not in there. Especially as so
many have fallen by who's side. Somehow InI thought that
Ghandi would have been a better strategy in life, even
as we see that the Apache's don't do that no more either.
Stereotypes, Columbia was very good at it during the War
to depict Japanese traits unto internment. So let that
be a rememberance into exposure concerns.
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|* Fitaurari Mikael Enoch
| Freedom, California
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* "What fellowship has righteousness
with unrighteousness? and what communion
has light with darkness?" - Corinthians
Negaret
Who got the guns?, and what is certain about who carries heat.
Gun toting craziness.
& Marc Reid wrote:
& Junior Cat (Super's younger brother) for a performance. Super Cat
& confronted the man, who as you say backed a gun on Super Cat-
& Super backed his gun and shot the promoter. It was self defense, a
& and the gun was legal. I forget the circumstances of Nitty Gritty's
& unfortunate demise, but I assure you Super Cat was in no way
& involved.
Fitaurari Miguelito
Freedom, California
Marc Reid (EC)
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>
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>* In article <JayehMO...@delphi.com> der...@delphi.com wrote:
>* >< Negaret <neg...@aol.com> writes:
>
> Marc Reid respects, but man yuh been on the interfret fe the
> longest time and nah say nuttin bout no Montego Bay connection.
> This when a whole discussion ensued, where even reports from
> Jamdown all pointed to a New York City murder. And a magazine
> too.
the first time anyone disclosed to the I that Nitty Gritty was
in fact murdered by Super Cat. Apologies all around.
> But one ting fe sure man, Supa Cat have him gun that's fe true,
> and surely do use it on a bredren so sadly missed. Whose story
> really as the life and death victors speak. And as we move into
> another sad event, super close Early B and his suspicious murder.
I know fi sure dat super cat nuh kill Early B, caas dem did bredren
fi years. Super Cat loved Early B to di bone. Mi hear sey one fool
did decide fi lick two shot inna one stage show, and di bullet lick
dung Early B by accident inna New York. a Early B first give Super
a bly, and mek him hold di mic inna dance.
>
>
>~ I forget the circumstances of Nitty Gritty's unfortunate demise,
>~ but I assure you Super Cat was in no way involved.
>
>
> Star listen, best you come before all wid the facts on Nitty
> Gritty, before you get into making Super Cat sound grand and
> not implicated in another shooting incident in Jamaica,
> now yuh say. Man him like a
> gunslinger like mad.
Yes, mi acknowledge mi mistake again.
>
>
>"scalp dem, scalp dem and heng dem up high"- Super Cat
>
>
> Hey man check this. Someone who isn't even a native to
> this hemisphere comes off like a wild APACHE. Natives say
> they got enuff chiefs, and scalping fervency shows violence
> in reggae, to all the massives including those that would be
> looking for just such violence lyrics - lest the real native
> Apache's would espouse the present day chiefdom borrowing of
> their culture.
> And hanging reminds I+I of the cowboy ranchers and how they
> hung Apache's, Apache's don't hang people, that is European
> in design. This Super Cat definately comes wid a gun,
> and somehow has a show (Columbusia) promoted by those that
> suredly would fulfill all of the stereotypes in this Wild
> West bonanza folly we all run away from.
>
>
>~ Marcus
>
>
> Check this ya book mi breda, 'The Philosophy & Opinions of
> Marcus Garvey'.
mi will try fi read it inna di summer here....
Once again, sorry fi di mistake, starrr. is like anytime yuh
hear a story from a friend, dem nuh know weh dem a chat sey.
Guidance
Ras Marcus
Marpessa Kupendua
Originally published in Oct. 30, 1993 issue of
the International HOT-SPICE tabloid newspaper.
(c) 1993 by the Metaphysical Co-Op, LOVE, Inc.
SUPERCAT THE REAL THING!
by Ras Al
A year after the release of Supercat's debut album for Columbia
Records,
it's still selling strong. This is an overwhelming testimony to the
strength of the album as well as the popularity of hardcore,
raggamuffin,
dancehall style in the major urban centers of North America.
Supercat, the DON DADA, first came into prominence in his
homeland
Jamaica in 1986 with his hit song "Boops" which spawned countless
versions.
This enabled him to some shows in America and he appeared for the first
time that year at the Chestnut Cabaret and Trenton's City Gardens.
Since then
he has scored many hits in the reggae market and toured England and the
U.S.
He also has appeared annually at Reggae Sunslash and established
himself
as a major artist with the potential for a long and successful career.
Fortunately, he wisely took full control of his business and formed
Wild Apache, a production company along with Robert Livingston.
Born William Maragh on June 25, 1963, in a tough neighborhood of
Kingston, Jamaica, he began hanging around sound systems where he heard
the
latest sounds of U Roy, I Roy, Prince Jazzbo, Early B (the doctor) and
others.
He was influenced by all these masters and searching for a way to
survive, he
began to work with various sound systems.
With his teacher, Early B, he began DJ work for Killimanjaro, one
of the leading sounds in Jamaica and released records on Jammy's and
Powerhouse
labels. He later switched to Sturmars sound system. For the SKD
recoding label
he recorded his famous "Si Boops Deh" album.
He began hanging out in the New York reggae scene, and toured
England
with Nicodemus in 1986. he had a hit single "Mud Up," set up Wild
Apache, and
released Cabin Stabbin and Sweet For Me Sweet with Nicodemus and Jr.
Demus.
His single "Nuff Man Dead" brought him to the attention of
Columbia
Records and he signed a lucrative contract and released Don Dada.
Don Dada is the boldest dancehall album released yet in that is
carries
the true "yard" flavor. For the most part it is undiluted with soft
attempts
for crossover hits. This seems to be the key to Cat's success. The
album
was recorded in part at HFC Studios in New York and is filled with
hardcore
ghetto themes and roughneck riddims that appeal to Jamaicans and hip
hop
youths alike.
The mix is "right" with the bass kicking heavy upfront, creating
a perfect backdrop for Cat's riveting baritone vocals and caustic
biting
lyrical approach. He has a way of combining words that reinforce his
messages
in a unique, catchy style.
The album is marketed in such a way to take advantage of the
gangster
image that became popular during the colatile elections of the late
eighties.
"Ghetto Red Hot," one of the most popular shots on the album, is
indicative
of the violence that affect the youth during that time and continues to
the
present. In fact, while doing a short stretch in the General
Penitentiary,
he was given the name Supercat as a ghetto trademark and a testimony to
his survival skills.
"Don Dada" refers to a man who has earned 'nuff respect in the
ghetto
and has become known for his ability to rise above cut throat business
mentality and establish something positive for himself and others.
"Nuff Man Dead" is a salute to the reggae soldiers who were cut
down while making a serious contribution to the development of the
music.
"Dem Nuh Worry We" and "Big and Ready" were recorded with rap
star
Heavy D and are significant in that Heavy, who is of Jamaican
parentage,
comes back to his roots rather than Supercat trying to use Heavy's hip
hop
style. Of course, there are the cumpulsory lovers rap with "Dolly My
Baby"
"Dont Test."
Supercat is a serious youth, full of intelligence mixed with
good
business sense. He has firm appreciation of his culture and remains
true
to his roots. He realizes the value of his original Jamaican audience
and stays in touch by continuing to perform regularly in Jamaica. He
believes
in the goodness of man and the universality and oneness of the human
family
and the importance of teaching brothers and sistes their culture. On
several
occasions he has made personal sacrifices to make promotional
appearances,
interviews and supporting events that promote the culture and the
message.
His stage shows are cause for great celebration in the
Philadelphia
area and people come from all about to see Supercat rock the house as
only
he can. You can look for the bredrin to give you his all because he is
a
heartical youth that loves to work the crowd. He is the real thing!
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Marpessa Kupendua
n the Frontlines with Bro. Jahfree:
Thanks to consciousness in the music we know and love and call
"Reggae,"
most of us feel we are a notch above others in reasoning, comprehending
and actions. If we condemn a person for "allegedly" breaking Babylon's
laws, we then leave Jah out of the equation. Bob Marley say "Laws cause
crime and violence," meaning there's a whole heap of things you can do
that are "illegal," whether you live righteously or not! For example,
many music collectors would really have to single out more than just
SUPERCAT's unfortunate experiences. What about the half that's never
been told? Let everyone be known by his works, and allow everyone a
chance to grow in the light of Jah. Let us remember the reason
the music we love stands out and grabs us is that it can cancel out the
lies of the mass media, and provide a glimmer of hope, even if (or
especially if) it the message is given using "popular" metaphors.
People have attacked music for years, and if yu check history, attacks
on Jazz music have caused the current Ganja prohibition, which
contributes to so much "crime" and violence today. Don't contribute to
the problem of the ghetto by adding more controversy around our
communicators. Let Jah judge each one according to the fullness of
his/her life. Who are we to prejudge anyone on the basis of incomplete,
inaccurate and BOGUS information. Beware the paralysis of analysis,
Martin used to say. Listen to the dub if yu can't stand the lyrics,
cause the ghetto IS red hot! Ease up the Supercat stuff!
Rastafari Lead the Way!
Negaret
! Once again, sorry fi di mistake, starrr. is like
! anytime yuh hear a story from a friend, dem
! nuh know weh dem a chat sey.
No worries man.
Fitaurarii Mikael
