The Kingston Lions

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About The Kingston Lions

In the artist’s words: Describe one of your earliest musical memories in detail. I can remember the first time I heard Jimmy Cliff on the soundtrack of The Harder They Come singing the title song. I loved the song and it opened so many doors in my mind. The movie was so influential. (Ralph Sall) What are your top 3 all-time favorite albums on Apple Music, and why? Why did you choose these three albums in particular? Jimmy Cliff, The Harder They Come (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) Max Romeo, The Upsetters, War Ina Babylon (Expanded Edition) The Harder They Come — Jimmy Cliff & reggae classics; timeless. Live — Bob Marley & The Wailers; electrifying, transformative. War Ina Babylon — Max Romeo & Lee Perry; powerful, with a title track among the best ever. (Ralph Sall) Find a song of yours on Apple Music that you love and tell us what makes it special. Tell us why you chose this song. “Pressure Drop” Pressure Drop by The Kingston Lions captures the immediacy of Toots & The Maytals’ original, reimagined with top reggae session players, making it feel as fresh as if written yesterday. (Ralph Sall)

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