Jah Kingdom
Burning Spear · 1991
47 min · 11 tracks · dub music
A vibrant blend of roots reggae and dub infused with spiritual themes and rich instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Jah Kingdom Start here — The album's title track opens with a powerful proclamation of faith, setting the tone for the spiritual journey that unfolds throughout the record.
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World Power — This track features a commanding rhythm and politically charged lyrics that highlight Burning Spear's commitment to social justice and empowerment.
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Call On Jah — With its anthemic chorus and uplifting message, this song encapsulates the essence of community and reliance on divine strength central to Spear's music.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album showcases strong production and a unique sound within its genre, though it may not have widespread recognition.
What we noticed
- The album features extended instrumental sections, with tracks often exceeding five minutes and allowing for improvisation.
- Each track incorporates layered rhythms and effects, typical of dub music, creating a spacious soundscape.
- The use of echo and reverb is prevalent, enhancing the spiritual themes present in the instrumentation.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- spiritual reflective listening moments
- steady rhythmic grooves
- uplifting positive energy
- long, immersive listening sessions
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Jah Kingdom solidified Burning Spear's reputation in roots reggae during the early '90s.
- Career context
- Released in 1991, Jah Kingdom is the sixth studio album by Burning Spear, following their acclaimed work, Resistance. At this point in his career, Spear had firmly established himself as a leading figure in reggae music, celebrated for his socially conscious lyrics and distinctive vocal style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Peter Tosh· Black Uhuru· Culture
Tracklist
- 1 Jah Kingdom Start here 3:59
- 2 Praise Him 4:05
- 3 Come, Come 4:04
- 4 World Power 4:09
- 5 Tumble Down 3:38
- 6 Call On Jah 4:20
- 7 Should I 4:14
- 8 When Jah Call 3:58
- 9 Thank You 4:25
- 10 Land of My Birth 4:07
- 11 Estimated Prophet 6:49
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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