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Christos DC featuring Zafayah, The Skankin Monks - Speak The Fire

from Tessera by Christos DC

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    Christos DC’s fourth album release Tessera (the number four in Greek), mines the deepest wells of reggae’s talent pools, while highlighting a diverse range of styles. The heavyweight first single from the album, “Speak the Fire,” features up-and-coming Bulgarian artist Zafayah and the production powerhouse unit The Skankin Monks. It was released in April and the video, which premiered on Reggaeville, was filmed entirely in Goa, India. Christos also teams up with Akae Beka (Vaughn Benjamin of Midnite) on the impassioned tune “What is Happening,” and leads the powerful anthemic collaboration “Communion” with Harrison Stafford, the voice of Groundation, and Kenyatta Hill, son of the legendary Joseph Hill of Culture. Paying homage to musical inspirations and heritage beyond the reggae world, he offers an emotional cover of Neil Young’s “Heart of Gold;” a rocksteady rendition of the obscure Nina Simone gem “The Desperate Ones;” and a roots reggae take on the classic Greek tune “Ρολόι κομπολόι (Watch Rosary)” embellished with epic horn and flute arrangements.

    Other standout tracks include the lyrical, bass-rich “Say What You Want” and “Pressure” – both of which were mixed by dub mixologist Tippy I Alfred of I Grade Records and Zion I Kings collective. The last tune on the album and the only instrumental, “Boots and Tie,” features Christos playing talk box guitar over a rare Sly & Robbie / Taxi Gang track originally recorded at Channel One Studios in 1980.

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Speak The Fire (C. Vrenios, P. Zafirov)

Hey Lord Lord Lord…

Spread the fire, share the word the world requires. Speak the fire, speak the truth The world will remember.
Hold the pace, keep moving forward. Don't look back, get caught up in the mirror. A message of love is what we're here to deliver,
Speak the fire. Spread the fire, share the love that the world it really requires. Ooo Speak the fire, if struggle is what you face the love is the answer.


Which kind of fire dat? One drop, me say Across the border Inna every country
True to the Father Love humanity Bredda, speak honestly Sister, show your quality
Word, Sound & Power Outta the mic chanter’s mouth Deep inna your heart Disya fire can't out
Pass me the lighter Mek we burn the lambsbread Cuz this ya fire haffi spread

Spread the Fire (Spread disya musical fire) Share the word that the world it really requires
(Share the word to the world Make it heard) Speak the fire (Speak disya musical fire)
Speak the fire, speak the truth the world will remember. (From January to December)

Love is the frequency of which the creator lyrics to one another, it's the fire, deep inside the heart that feeds the desire. Show some love and respect to one another, speak the fire. Spread the fire.

And if your voice is the wind mek your love be the fire Spread it all over And if your will is your wings Sure you a go get higher true you haffi endeavor

Spread The Fire (And they really gonna hear what you say) Musical fire (Don’t give up when you’re one step away) tell it do them now Spread the Fire (Spread dis ya musical fire) Speak the fire Show some love and respect to one another, Speak the fire. Spread the fire.

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from Tessera, released July 28, 2017
SPEAK THE FIRE Zafayah, Skankin Monks
(C. Vrenios, P. Zafirov, Skankin Monks)

Vocals: Christos DC & Zafayah, Drums & Percussion: Chris Elandt, Bass & Guitar: Mike Knabe, Keys: Sander Baas, Chant by Sadhu Ananda

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Christos DC Washington, D.C.

Reggae artist/ producer Christos DC was born & raised in DC by parents who sang opera professionally. He takes his name from his Greek heritage to represent the lineage. His deep appreciation for the sounds coming out of Kingston, Jamaica that led him to produce and record w/ legends Sly & Robbie, The Itals, Augustus Pablo, Sugar Minott, Don Carlos of Black Uhuru, Thievery Corporation & more... ... more

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