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Boom Shaka is among the leading reggae rings in California. With militant and confrontational lyrics sung by growl-edged vocalist Trevor Felix and arranged to the constant rhythms of bassist Ray “Bassie” Felix and drummer Watson “Drummie” Duverney as well as the danceable melodies of guitarist Binghi Cornwall and keyboardist Lester “Lesterfari” Johnson, the music group has continued to develop through the decade that they are together. Based on “The Orange Region Register”, “(Growth Shaka’s) post-Bob Marley socially conscious musical method is usually more commensurate with the feeling of reggae followers nowadays”. Created in 1986 by Trevor Felix, who emigrated along with his sibling Ray, from Domica within the past due-1970s, Growth Shaka experienced several personnel adjustments before settling its current line-up in 1990. The group represents a global cooperation with Cornwall hailing from Antigua and Johnson from Trinidad. In the beginning released in 1987 independently Biga Style label, Growth Shaka’s debut recording, “Creation”, was reissued by Celluloid, with extra materials, and reached quantity twenty seven around the “Cashbox” globe music graph. While their second recording, “Best Protection”, released by Liberty in 1992, and “Independence Right now!”, released by Rock Mountain/Knitting Factory Functions in 1996, experienced limited distribution, Growth Shaka’s fortunes appear to possess improved since putting your signature on a three compact disc cope with Shanachie. Their 1st launch on Shanachie, “Rebel Lion!”, was the group’s top selling album.
