Israel Vibration Rudeboy Shufflin'

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If reggae music is about determination despite unbelievable obstacles, Israel Vibration is living proof. Cecil 'Skeleton' Spence, Albert 'Apple' Craig, and Lascelles 'Wiss'Bulgin were all crippled in infancy by polio and met each other at the Mona Rehabilitation Center in Kingston. After being expelled for growing dreadlocks, the group lived rough in the bush, literally singing for their dinner. After finally being being recognized for their distinct harmonies, the trio has gone on to great success,noted especially for their powerful live shows, with the "I-Vibes" as they were affectionately known, sing and skanking onstage with crutches.
In "Rudeboy Shufflin'", from their 1995 release On The Rock, 'Apple' Craig muses over a number of topics including memories of 1970s sound systems and current youth violence. He asks us a question, "want peace in society?" and offers a solution, "you better put me 'pon your MTV!"
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