With the exception of collabs, like "Never Again" and "Forgotten" which feature incredible contributive work from our friends and cohorts, Tasso (Radiochemist), and The Jahlifta (from Crucial Elements), RuffBong Dread (Jahn) plays all the instruments you hear and manages all recording/production of this work, influenced and accompanied by his main squeeze, Katrock I.... not to leave out our influences which contribute as well, from many on our friends list here.
We also dabble in production of others along the way, any help we can be, we always try and offer an extended hand. :-)
Influences
BIG UP!!!!: MAXIMUM RESPECT TO: (AAE)Awareness Art Ensemble, The Good Guys, Bob Marley, The Wailers, Aston Family Man, Drummie Zeb, Ojulibah Junie Dread Charles Hunter, Ras Melvin Glover, Garnett Silk, The Itals, Ras Shiloh, Bunny Wailer, Tarrus Riley, Lloyd Brown, Lymie Murray, Peter Tosh, Beres Hammond, Glen Washington, Ghetto Youths and the entire Marley family and crew, UB40, English Beat, Elan Atias, Black Uhuru, Jacob Miller, Junior Reid, SOJA, Third World, Capleton, Gregory Isaacs, Barrington Levy, Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare, Santa Davis, Freddie McGregor, Dennis Browne, Messenjah, Albert Griffiths and the Gladiators, Midnite, King Yellowman, Wayne Wonder, Gyptian, Wailing Souls, Mykal Roze, Rupee, Gentleman, Steel Pulse, Big Mountain, Gondwana, Alpha Blondy, Malino, Culcha Candela, Rupee, Sizzla, Morgan Heritage, LMS, Terry Linen, Luciano, .... Stevie Wonder, Earth Wind and Fire, The Commodores, Raul Midon, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, Little Anthony and the Imperials, .... Duran Duran, The Sundays, Paul Rodgers, Free and Bad Company, Midnight Oil, Van Halen and The Cure....but I am a deadhead too at heart, former thrasher as well, grew up on Hank Williams and the Beatles from my father's side, and The Commodores and Earth Wind and Fire, Aretha Franklin, Michael Jackson, and Fabian from my mother's side..... my brother was a big influence in a number of ways in music as well, we shared Led Zeppelin and Jerry Garcia, The Doors and The Who, just to mention a few. Big ups to many many more that have influenced us over the years.
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Sounds Like
Reggae in our own sort of stylee. I create a riddim- an instrumental, on which lyrics are dropped, which are written for the groove, which must first be capable of standing on it's own. We like for them to be conscious: for me that means from the heart and written to benefit the mind and body. I drop the riddim as well... whether or not lyrics are ready to get down on the tune.
And this helps Kat and I to become more familiar with the presence of the melodies and such, and listeners, too. I try to reach out with ambience, which is different with reggae for the most part, and am not afraid to go where it does not tend to go, and try out different beats that are not traditionally, let's say, a one-drop or pop-reggae style. Sometimes it is more crossover.
Kat and I both have alot of band and acoustic experience. I have done alot of production for friends and sound engineer work. Some songs here we created with the help of some close friends... Tasso from Hollywood, and the Jahlifta. Now we do our own thing.... so newer stuff you can hear on our website, on the BongSongs page, are mostly all driven by me, from beat and strings thru mastering.
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I don't know how to best describe what I do, nor what genre it best falls under, but I suppose reggae is where it would best fit in, though it does tend to be rather ambient and is influenced by a love for RandB as well. I try and write about subjects of an internal nature, as I believe we all feel some of these things as well, I think maybe mi works can sorta relay to others that they are not alone in these ways of feeling and thinking. I do (try to) play the instruments and record/produce it myself in our home, and here is where I can share what I do in our spare time. My lady, Kat, backs me up with vocals and some suggestions as to what she thinks feels right when laying some tracks down, and when it comes to mastering, so it can be called a joint effort. :-) Thanks for taking a moment to give a couple of tracks a listen, as open ears are what makes this pursuit of dealing with these issues we deal with in these songs, all worth it.
Our music here is an attempt at innovation, and slight elaboration, contribution. :-)
Y'all Check out RadioChemist here on Myspace ifya get the chance! This is a true gentleman and a genius in music production, a friend and cohort in music production who we have had much success with... good tings a come for this gent in the future, believe us! MANY thanks to Tasso of Hollywood Ca., Radiochemist, and Clandestine for his innovation and inspiration on the "Forgotten" and 'Never Again" collabos... yo' mang, I had no idea that they would turn out to be songs that I trip over: man you're a truly a blessed bredren Tasso, keep strong and stand firm, we love you.
Greetingz & Blessingz Jahn Chandler - RuffBong, FamFriendz N Loved Onez Musical Colleaguez N Co-Workerz Fanx! 4 Linx! NUFF! Raspx! In EVERY! Aspx! Keep FIRE Ablaze Stay In Touch/Blessed Inner Peace LOVE N DUBZ Cyaan Dun = ETERNAL. Silva. :)
Greetings. Great tunes! Much respect! Thank you for being our friend, hope all is well, the times are rough right now, but keep yo hed up and keep doin ya thang aight, one love, peace.
I miss you guys so much!! Are you still in the same spot? I tried using the ramcam, but the damn (yet awesome) tree's blocking the view. One day I'll have a day off and can come visit, or take a sneaky extra long lunch break, heh. Love you guys!!
1. At least 2 people in this world love you so much they would die for you.
2. At least 15 people in this world love you in some way.
3. The only reason anyone would ever hate you is because they want to be just like you.
4. A smile from you can bring happiness to anyone, even if they dont like you.
5. Every night, SOMEONE thinks about you before they go to sleep.
6. You mean the world to someone.
7. If not for you, someone may not be living.
8. You are special and unique.
9. Someone that you dont even know exists loves you.
10. When you make the biggest mistake ever, something good comes from it.
11. When you think the world has turned its back on you, take a look: you most likely turned your back on the world.
12. When you think you have no chance of getting what you want, you probably wont get it, but if you believe in yourself, probably, sooner or later, you will get it.
13. Always remember the compliments you received. Forget about the rude remarks.
14. Always tell someone how you feel about them; you will feel much better when they know.
15. If you have a great friend, take the time to let them know that they are great.
Hey J&K ! Like the new Jam! Good riddim & kind lyrics dude! Good to hear K on the jam also.Jammin at Art 6th Feb 22nd. Come out if you can. Will be in touch. Peace D
yo bro, good to here from u after so many yrs. keep on makin that music...............if u need me for a recording session jus give me a holla. glade to help. peace ras mel
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