The Way It Is

by Lucky Dube

Overview

Lucky Dube is widely considered to be Africa's "King of Reggae" and The Way It Is brilliantly continues his reign. Brandishing one of the most haunting voices in modern reggae, Dube tackles social and political issues with the style and sincerity of Bob Marley, coupled with the ferocity of his biggest influence, Peter Tosh. Opening with melancholy vocals on the sublime "Crying Game," capturing a touch of his South African Mbaqanga roots on "Let the Band Play On," and dabbling in a little classical chamber music for "Till You Lose It All," the singer manages to deliver hardcore roots reggae with a fresh perspective. This album showcases reggae at its best by one of the best. ~ Rosalind Cummings-Yeates

Product Details

Release Date:	08/17/1999
Label:	Shanachie
UPC:	0016351454324
Rank:	65980

Tracks

1. Crying Games
2. Crime and Corruption
3. The Way It Is
4. You Stand Alone
5. Man in the City
6. Let the Band Play On
7. Man in the Mirror
8. Rolling Stone
9. Till You Lose It All
10. The Show Goes On

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Lucky Dube   Primary Artist
Dan Selsick   Trombone
Skipper Shabalala   Guitar
Soweto String Quartet   Strings
Kevin Davidson   Saxophone
Black Moses Ngwenya   Organ
Vicky Vilakazi   Vocals (Background)
Gugu Dlamini   Vocals (Background)
Wendy Mseleku   Vocals (Background)

Technical Credits

Lucky Dube   Composer,Producer
Peter Pearlson   Mastering
Dave Segal   Engineer
Roy Carter   Photography
Neevan Parshotam   Assistant Engineer