Irie Revoltes Lyrics

"Haut les bras, les rebelles sont là", sing Irie Révoltés. "Arms up, the rebels are here." When Irie Révoltés storm the stage with their energetic mix of reggae, ska, dancehall and hip-hop, no arms stay down. The brothers Mal Élevé and Carlito thrill the audience with their catchy, two-part singing, along with rapper Silence. But Irie Révoltés represent more than just a sweaty stage show. "Nous restons critiques", they say in their mostly French lyrics. "We remain critical." Since their formation in 2000, the nine-member band has got keen audiences jumping at countless concerts, and they're making sure that their socio-critical subject matter reaches the rest of Europe.Through Skycap/Rough Trade,... read more