Tarrus Riley
Tarrus Riley has recently released the video for his latest song Lion Paw LIVE. The video for Lion Paw LIVE was recorded in front of a live audience at the historical Ward Theatre located in Downtown Kingston and the Courtleigh Auditorium in New Kingston (Jamaica). The Lion Paw LIVE video features one of the best combinations of instrumentalists and musicians to ever appear on a video in Jamaica’s recent musical history. The ensemble features Oral Brown (Drums), Glen Brownie (Bass), Phillip James (keyboards), Mitchum “Klan” Chin (Guitar), Dean Fraser (percussion), Alvin Haughton (percussion) and Paul “Scoobie” Smith of Rootz Underground (keyboards).
According to Rastafari doctrine the lion paw is a symbol of strength and protection. The symbol is one that fits Tarrus Riley perfectly, as throughout his career he has sought, through his music, to give guidance and strength to his fans with lyrics steeped in Rastafari consciousness and philosophy. The track, Lion Paw LIVE, seeks to give strength to all ‘trodding’ on the journey and teaches that no evil can do you harm “cause dem caan squeeze mi lion paw”.
Lion Paw LIVE is the fourth video to come off Riley’s sophomore album Parables, which was produced by Dean Fraser of Canon Productions and released by VP records in October 2006. This video follows Stay With You, Beware and the number one hit She’s Royal.
The Lion Paw LIVE video reinforces the difference that Tarrus Riley brings to the reggae music industry. The video demonstrates master musicianship and has the look and feel of a live Tarrus Riley performance. Tarrus Riley envisioned the idea for the video, as he was frustrated with the type of videos that the people were being exposed to.
“I wanted to give the people the feeling that I am right there with them in the struggle giving them inspiration.” - Tarrus Riley
Tarrus Riley’s fourth video, Lion Paw LIVE, directed by Martei Korley, edited by ‘I am the Kritik’ and shot by Gareth Daley and Asha is presently being aired on local and international TV.
Posted on December 5, 2007 23:14
Taurus, you are more than a man. I have never heard a song sound so good like, She's Royal. Where you get those lyrics from? They are excellent. Thank you for that song.
Posted on May 15, 2008 14:13
yow, yuh listen to LION PALM, the tune BAD!!! A dah tune deh me want fi my Anthem :"So all the evils that mean me harm, can go back where they came from...I tell the Obeah and the Science man come, cause dem can't squeeze the Lion Palm...". Yow dem lyrics yah mad and mek sense and mi love it.
Posted on September 17, 2008 19:49
Tarrus , I had the pleasure of seeing u sing Lion Paw in person just Sunday gone and i tell u the truth u could have remained on stage all day. Thank u for the consciousness that u bring to the culture scene for the youth of today. Remain as humble as u are, Blessed Love & Guidance
Posted on October 24, 2008 21:36
hi there tarrus. umm i really like that son
Posted on November 18, 2008 16:36
taurus you have a wonderful voice but i would really want you to use it for the glory of the creator