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February 09, 2007
Reggae artiste Taurus Riley 'Firing Musical Shots'
'The man who thinks he's larger than life' the title of the Taurian's first album formerly introduced Omar Riley a.k.a Taurus Riley into the music industry in 2001. The name Taurus Riley originated from him being ruled under the sign Taurus and the style he first came on the scene with, his friends said he fired musical shots with the fast pace that he would deejay, both were combined hence the name Taurus Riley.
The new musical sensation got hands on experience from his dad Jimmy Riley who is a veteran in the music fraternity, he shared, that life was always in the studio and traveling with his dad and so he was exposed to the music and to other veterans which he looks up to such as Beres Hammond and instrumentalist Dean Frazer.
At age ten he started fooling around with different instruments and just created a vibe vocally; his mother was his motivator as she insisted on him to pursue his talent, his father was also adamant but mainly his mother.
What you see is what you get from the musical sniper as his career did not take off as he would wanted but some how he says he fired a musical bullet which connected in April of 2006, he describes the feeling to be overwhelming as he didn't expect such a great response to his music, he shares that he tries to make his music to empower people and to uplift. His hit single 'Stay with You' which brought him on the scene was doomed to be a chart topper, for him, he said he visited his heart for another hit because 'Stay with you' was not an original, however his old track 'Larger than life' from his first album was reintroduced and the love is overwhelming. 'BeWare' is another track that is conscious and is well received across the airwaves both locally and internationally.
The introduction to his 15 track album 'Parables' produced under Dean Frazer Canon Production was launched in the heat of his career, on October 21st of 2006, fans were introduced to the musical shooter as they saw how well he used words emphatically. He explains that "Parables the name of the album had to be used because of the versatility and creativity he displayed, parables is also a track on the album he states that the nursery rhymes, we grew up on has meaning behind them, therefore I saw the need to play with the nursery rhymes a little to educate the youths of some of these things we face each day. For example the three blind mice... Are the big guys that put price on the rice". In other tracks he speaks on humanitarian topics such as bleaching, the lack of jobs and racism still being exercised in our societies. From talks with VP Records the distributors of the album, it is well received both here and abroad. Taurus expresses the love and respect he has been receiving from is fans, throughout all, his recognition and achievements he maintains his goal in music which is not to preach to people but to uplift youths and to increase peace and love in societies.
Posted by yardFlex at February 9, 2007 01:22 PM
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Posted by: JAHISALL
on February 9, 2007 01:49 PM
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Good Consious youth. Tarus more strength n power.Jah rastafari bless.
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Posted by: J
on February 9, 2007 04:13 PM
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Posted by: jahguida
on February 10, 2007 12:13 AM
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Posted by: Jumbo
on February 10, 2007 09:18 AM
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Bless up Taurus
Parables was one of the best albums that came out in 2006. im have a big future ahead of him.
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Posted by: Renz
on February 11, 2007 11:18 AM
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Taurus,
Very impressive. I became a huge fan after watching you at a stage show doing "Stay with you" and loved it...even more than the original version. Excellent performer with a commanding stage presence. I have been a follower ever since. Keep on doing your thing, its refreshing, entertaining conscious lyrics. Loved your album Parables and look forward to more masterpiece works. Much love Taurus!!
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Posted by: genius
on February 14, 2007 05:06 AM
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one of the biggest album of the year.
Been quite a while I heard an album with such fire.
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Posted by: krazy
on March 1, 2007 01:16 PM
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Best "conscious" artiste I've heard in a long while. Really love his music and the tone of his voice is sweet. More power Taurus.
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Posted by: blueprint
on May 12, 2007 08:42 AM
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This album is a must buy because this artiste is a magnificent singer and songwriter, who seeks to uplift his listeners. I compare him to the great Garnet Silk, so immense is his talent. I like the fact also that unlike most young conscious artiste he has not "Sizzlarized" his sound if you know what i mean.
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Posted by: thrilled
on May 14, 2007 12:02 PM
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I really enjoy his music. "She's Royal" thrill me to the bone. I love his sweet lyrical music and voice. Nuff Respec' Taurus Riley!
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Posted by: Juliet
on May 16, 2007 02:24 PM
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What on earth is your name? Is it Taurus or Tarrus. On one of your posters its Tarrus, and on smile jamaica this morning simon crosgill said Tarrus, but the internet have you as taurus. So which is it? Any ways i absolutely love your music. Keep on being creative and unique. You music itself is royal...
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Posted by: Deno
on May 17, 2007 03:53 PM
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first time i saw you, wasnt impressed. But supm about you just stuck with me. like the musical teacher says:"It's growing, shining so bright,just cant hide"
HIGH IDEAS - i know u dont need it, but i'd love if you would give me a listen. 448-5627. RED.
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Posted by: MRS PHAT
on May 18, 2007 10:38 AM
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HI TAURUS I JUST LOOOOVEEEEEEEE THE SONG SHE'S ROYAL IT REMINDS ME OF HOW MY HUSBAND WOULD DESCRIBE ME.
BLESSINGS
CONTINUE TO DO PRESTIGE WORK!!!!!!!!!
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Posted by: shana
on May 19, 2007 08:07 PM
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she's royal''..is the best hit for 2007, just goes to show that men out there like Taurus Riley still see the natural beauty in women...I just luv this song and cant get enough of it...
keep doing your thing Taurus!!!
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Posted by: QUEEN OMEGA MENEN TSHAI ZION SELASSIE(NYA1)
on May 20, 2007 05:51 PM
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ILABLESSING'S IN THE NAME OF HAILE SELASSIE I THE FIRST:
HONORABLE SOUL-JAH:
GIVE THANKS FOR THE ILA SIP , AS IT HAS BEEN A WHILE SINCE I N I OVER CONCIOUS ONES DID GET A GOOD SIP OF ILAFILLED WORDSOUND , THE I IS ONE OF A FEW WHO KEEP THE UPFULL REGGAE MUSIC ALIVE AND KICKING GOOD TO SIP A WORD OF UPFULLNESS YOU ARE TRULY ONE OF A FEW!
WHO FEED I AN I WITH AN POSITIVE MEDITATION ..
GIVE THANKS
MUCH LOVE AND HONOR
AND FEKER
NEGUS..I HAVE A BOOK OF LYRICS I'D LIKE TO GIVE THE I, WHENEVER IN MIAMI -FLORIDA AGAIN
NEGESTI:OMEGA MENEN TSHAI ZION SELASSIE
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Posted by: millie
on May 22, 2007 01:34 PM
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Hi taurus,
youv'e got me going on.This Album is the BEST for2006-2007,a mean songs like stay with you,she's royal,mi cyaan sleep and micro-chip sell off to the MAX.My three year old son is a favourite of 2&3that i mentioned.Nuff Love,come back to Ocho Rios soon.
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Posted by: Jodi-Ann
on May 22, 2007 03:12 PM
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I love the quality work u put out keep it real. Would really like to get the lyrics for she's royal ( not sure that's the title).
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Posted by: Bryan Graham
on May 23, 2007 08:18 PM
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Taurus, I know good music when i hear it from the first time i heard your song (SHE'S ROYAL) mi seh YES!this is the type of artiste to represent reggae music.Trus mi youth, you got it going ON! I just can't wait to see you in the Cayman Islands.BRYAN SEH, NUFF LOVE TAURUS!
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Posted by: Love U
on May 28, 2007 03:06 PM
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I love this guy so much, especially his song "She's Royal". I remember the first time I heard this song how goosebumps filled my skin..............yeah, that's the effect his sweet voice has. So in my book and lots more u are a true star...continue shining.
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Posted by: chea
on June 1, 2007 11:07 PM
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a very good male friend of mine sent me a voice message on my cell phone, and he played the song" I WILL STAY WITH U TO ME" i nearly jumped throught the phone. Thank u so much for that song. it says so much, and it helped my friend get his point across very easily.
only Jah love.!!
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Posted by: debbie
on June 13, 2007 07:40 PM
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she's royal is an awesome song, the words are so strong and deep. i love to hear this song anytime of day. it has true meaning. if persons would listen and try to understand the lyrics, women would be better appreciated. i would like to know what inspired taurus to write such words. keep the good work up
peace & love
c'bean gal dee
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Posted by: Tracy
on June 14, 2007 01:10 AM
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i really enjoy the single she's royal,i love it so much every time i hear it it's like am going crazy continue doing the dood work.
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Posted by: lacegirl
on June 17, 2007 11:03 AM
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taurus a carry di swing especially with the song africa awaits that song actually makes me sit down till it done taurus keep doin wat u do it works
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Posted by: keri
on June 21, 2007 01:04 AM
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Taurus, you don't know what the sound of your voice can do! i love your cover "Stay with you" it sounds even better than the original. worst you went and released that video for "she's royal" I ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT.You couldn't have found a more suitable empress. Thats my classmate, her name is Afrika- and I know she's royal!
Big up uself, nuff love!!!!!
Taurus Riley you are going on good, I love your 'stay with you' but when I heard 'She's Roayl' well I love it and, play it all the time the lyrical content is beautiful, nuff respect. I cant wait to hear the album. bless
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Posted by: rene
on July 5, 2007 02:23 PM
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i love him to death and i just think she's royal is speakin to me because i'm royal
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Posted by: shamor
on July 9, 2007 06:30 PM
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taurus u r a 1 of a kind trust me.u have da voice to move any mountain and mek aids cure.trus ever since i heard ur produce u r my no. 1 artiste.u dont have to try too hard to sing n ur voice still gives my the chills.i wish someday i cud c u n tell u how much ur music inspires me.its 2 much to say on the net.keep it up ur gifted
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Posted by: novia
on July 11, 2007 09:13 PM
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taurus riley trust me ur song got me singing everytime i hear the record u sang this song so chilling ur video should be high on em charts aboard.
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Posted by: Ophelia
on July 20, 2007 10:13 PM
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Taurus
I just know this is the begining of something good. With clean lyrics like yours, I hope to see other reggae artist following your footsteps.
Man Yu music sell off. "I will stay with you" and "she's Royal" tuuuuuuuuff. Dem two song deh a go hard.
Every taxi operator on the Springfield, Red Hills, Duhaney Pen Route play nothing but the Tautus these days.
Nuff Love
positive things will come you way
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Posted by: Loretta
on August 5, 2007 02:38 PM
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Man, every time I hear your song I keep saying "best song in the world" Keep up the good work i luvvvvv all ur songz
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Posted by: sydney smith
on August 8, 2007 04:08 PM
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Hi taurus
I love your album it's my number one pick for the year, you win the grammy alread sell off .The hits just keep coming one by one you can stop listing , love and blissing to you and the family, keep making music show these new up coming singers how it should be done.
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Posted by: realistically
on August 28, 2007 09:34 PM
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All I can say about this guy is that the first song I heard from him was BEWARE and it capture me. All I keep saying to myself he`s the best vocalist I have heard since Gyptain and I want more artistes who has the same vision and goal to continue to do the good work. Stop singing about guns, violence and the bad stuff. Good solid music promotes positive thinking.From one Taurus to another I know you will make it,your were born with a burning spear and a spirit called determination.
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Posted by: Anastasia
on September 3, 2007 11:31 AM
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Taurus, you are a fantastic artiste. Keep the faith and the vibe that inspires you to be even more creative. Your music informs and inspires. Thanks for reinforcing that I am "royal".
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Posted by: Marvette
on September 6, 2007 07:18 PM
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Congrats... 3 weeks straight at #1. keep us the good works. keep on Blessing us with good music.
One love, Blessed
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Posted by: Anthony Benbow
on September 11, 2007 08:22 AM
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A well done song that was just well compose and perform. Just keep on doing your best and always strive for excellent. Jah bless
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Posted by: Richard
on September 17, 2007 04:58 AM
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Word power and Sound. This is really a concious artist. Keep the fire burnung Taurus. Yeah the system is set, lets all be aware.
Holy Emmanuel I Jah, Rastafri forIver.
Rich 'Digital' Lewis
London
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Posted by: Empress Isheba
on September 17, 2007 10:07 PM
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Greetings in the name of Rastafari. The entire album deserves great review. Respect to you and continue to motivate and educate. Selah!
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Posted by: Lady-D Moguel
on September 26, 2007 06:38 PM
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You are the boom,i love all of ur songs.it was great having you in Belize,hope to see you coming down some day again.I will stay with you,she's royal,thats me.
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Posted by: Chantal
on September 27, 2007 09:13 AM
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Taurus i really had like th eway that you perform at the Prime Minister's Independence Party in St. Kitts. hoping to see you back for the st. kitts music festival next year.I love the song Natural Beauty thats my favourite song. Anyway keep up the good works and keep on singing. much love.
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Posted by: KURT
on October 1, 2007 11:01 PM
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LIKE WAT BLUEPRINT SAY HE IS NOT Sizzlarized GOOD ALBUM GOOD LYRICS GOOD PRODUCTION TARRUS IS THE TURTH BLESS UP SHE IS ROYAL I CAN RELATE TO GREAT SONG
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Posted by: nicole
on October 2, 2007 11:47 AM
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i love the man she's royal is play every way i turn in trinidad loving song so job
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Posted by: kimberlee
on October 5, 2007 08:39 PM
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i am a christian and i love this song, it help us as women to know how beautiful we are. nuff love to that song i can't get enough of it i wish more songs were clean like that.
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Posted by: shortz
on October 6, 2007 02:11 AM
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TAURUS RILEY
FIRING MUSICAL SHOTS FUH REAL.
"SHE'S ROYAL" - NEVER HAVE I HEARD SUCH A MUSICAL SENSATION SINCE THE LATE BOB MARLEY. FINALLY A BROTHER REALISES THE FAITH AND UPHOLDS IT. IF TAURUS WOULD KEEP UP SUCH A GIFTED MUSICAL MENTALLITY HE WOULD BE THE BEST REGGAE ARTISTE EVER.
NEVER HEARD TAURUS' FULL ALBUM BUT I'LL GET THAT IN THE MORNING SURE.
BLESSINGS.
SHORTZ.
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Posted by: Twyla
on October 19, 2007 08:34 AM
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I have just heard this album as I bought it back from Jamaica where I visited 3 days after their hurricane this year.
AMAZING!!! So uplifting and true to everyday life. My favourite track is Number 3 - Bring The Family Back. Wow! Conscious through and through.
Big Up, Tarus! Iyah Bingy - Bless Up!
xx
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Posted by: Pame
on October 21, 2007 04:30 PM
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Mr Riley, you are definitely up there with brother Beres. Keep the vibes. Only heard your "she's royal" while attending a school football match in Trinidad. Goal SCORE!! and the school girls were singing your song word for word. It was bang on so appropriate and smooth. The team San Juan Secondary Comprehensive supporters definitely associate their winning with your winning tune. PLAY ON....We've got the intercol championship next. Conscious Music FOREVER.
Pame
Hi im Lady Mystery of Vybz Fm and im telling you, "The man who thinks he is larger than life", Mr. Tarrus Riley, I dont think there will come a day when your music will not be played. They are played every day at Vybz in almost all the shows and if a disc jockey didnt plan to play them, the listeners will ensure that they are played, by making special request. Well I host a feature which is called "Artiste of the Week" and your life and career was featured back in July 2007 and since then its as though my listeners cant get enough, they keep calling for me to do it over and over. Any ways my brother, you keep up the good work. You are a man who indeed is larger than life and this can only be achieved through humility, respect for humanity and love for the most high and these you portrait and that's why you are doing so well.
One love from Lady Mystery
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Posted by: jamaican youth, omar
on November 8, 2007 07:20 AM
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yow tarrus riley a di real big man, doa yah, yow dem man deh a mi favorit artist. however am tryin to get his album, an mi no KNOW HOW FI GET IT PON MI COMPUTA.
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Posted by: Peter Carter
on November 20, 2007 05:52 PM
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It is so refreshing to hear good music and u have certainly brought that back to the Jamaica music scene. Your music has bridge the generation gap and that is how u know that your music is really good!!
Keep it up and Jah Bless!!
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Posted by: Nikki P Celebrity
on January 13, 2008 10:00 PM
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Big up Taurus Riley. I love She's Royal. It is a true bonified selection. Keep making beautiful, fulfilling,oneness music. Nuff respect to all Taureans. I am also a Taurus, May 17th. Respect in every aspect!!
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Posted by: janelle
on January 18, 2008 08:32 PM
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love this man songs.One of my favourite artist.keep making good music.
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Posted by: Bobby
on February 15, 2008 08:36 AM
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She's Royal is the best song ever!!!!!!!!!
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Posted by: netta
on February 17, 2008 05:03 PM
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this is the man of true music... when it comes to love and concious music
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Posted by: lucian alex
on March 9, 2008 04:42 PM
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I am mesmerised by Taurus. Every time I start thinking that it cant get any better, it does. And Taurus is it for me. He is coming to St Lucia in March and I am longing, yearning to see him.JAH BLESS
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Posted by: justina belasse
on March 19, 2008 07:06 PM
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SHE IS ROYAL IS DELICATED TO US WOMEN. AND I HOPE WE GO OUT ON SATURDAY 22 ND MARCH 08 AND ENJOY OUR SELFS, I LOVE THIS SONG. GOD BLESS YOU TAURUS RILEY.
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Posted by: collin moran
on March 28, 2008 12:26 PM
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Mr,Riley Thank for the song she is royal,its sweet it came at a time when i was saying some thing to my woman about the kind of woman i need in my life,and your song said it all for me,all you guys should be saying the same thing to your woman,nuff love from another jamaican,looking foreward to here more,its so good i had to buy ten cd to give to friends,BIG UP JAMAICA
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Posted by: Johan Bezuidenhout
on April 9, 2008 09:40 AM
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I had the pleasure of helping a couple sail a yacht from my home town in Cape Town, South Africa, to St. Maarten in the Caribbean from the 3rd December 2007 to 24th January 2008. On our flight home, we stopped in Antigua, and 'Shes Royal' was playing in a CD store at the airport, I was compelled by the lyrics to purchase the 'Parables' album. The clerk spoke of only amazing things for this CD, said it was his album of the year, and I couldn't agree more! Thank you Tarrus Riley, your music has entered the hearts of me and my friends. I will be keeping an eye out for anything sharing your name. Blessed Jamaica, Jah Bless.
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Posted by: coach kata
on April 30, 2008 06:43 AM
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i really like the track she's royal cos every girl is royal
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Posted by: Tamar
on June 11, 2008 12:45 PM
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Greetings,
Taurus Riley is a phenomenal artist, every track on the CD Parable is so very conscious. As a radio personality in Cincinnati, OH I couldn't get enough of this CD. I wore it out over the airwaves, and quite a few songs are consistently requested by our listeners. Stay strong my brother and please keep on firing those musical shots. Giving all Thanks and Praise to the Most High for your livity. I knew you were going to be a successful artist the first time I heard your music on those 45's before the Parable CD. By the way I've listened to your father Jimmy Riley for years and you can tell that the fruit does not fall far from the trees. The Righteous Natti Brothers and Sisters in Cincinnati look forward to seeing you live and direct and please if possible bring your dad along, one of my favorite artist as well.
Peace and Blessings,
Sister Tamar
Zion Daughters with Roots Vibrations
WAIF 88.3 FM
Cincinnati, OH
Every other Sunday 2:00 -4:00 pm EST
Reguest Line: 513-749-1444
www.waif883.org
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Posted by: ITAL
on June 25, 2008 02:16 PM
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BIG UR TARRUS RILEY WID HIM HIT TUNE BACKBITER BURNN ALL CORRUPTION
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