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May 28, 2007
Sneak Peak into Taurus Riley's - She's Royal
By: Olimatta Taal
 On the set of the luxurious yatch, Caribbean Queen, Taurus Riley finished the last shot of his new video She's Royal, on May 20th. Draped in various colours of blue, green, yellow, purple, and orange African fabrics, Nubian Royal Empresses representing the many hues of Black filled the backdrop. They were gleefully sharing pleasures of being serenaded by such a powerful song.
Directed by Rupert Campbell of CVM Television, it shows Taurus Riley meeting a beautiful natural woman, played by Ifrica Thompson and falling in love with her, but is later rejected. After thinking about her, he is finally reunited where they mutually respond to each other through attraction. It is done in the communal context of the family and focuses on uplifting the more positive and African elements of Black beauty. Other scenes include Taurus on the beach, the rejection scene, the family scene, and a dancer's scene.
VP Records released his 15 track album Parables, that was produced on October 21st, 2006 by Dean Frazer of Canon Productions. The album put him in a place of his own, shining bright with his own sound and witty wordplay on various songs. A legend in the making, this young reggae artist built his musical experience from his father, Jimmy Riley, a veteran in the Reggae Industry.
She's Royal is currently on constant radio rotation in Jamaica. The video will be released in the next two weeks. Stay with You and Beware have become reggae anthems and can be heard in numerous music circles throughout the globe, setting the stage for the next big hit, She's Royal.
Posted by yardFlex at May 28, 2007 03:13 PM
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Posted by: kronik
on May 28, 2007 06:42 PM
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taurus.. u a di boss, rite yah now anyting u touch royal....the man song them real. a wonda if some ppl a listen to wah the man a seh.....u nuh affi go unda nuh baddy frock fi mek a hit...mi naw lie from the first time mi see him a reble salute....the same nite wen jimmy cliff perform bout two years now... mi nuh seh him a guh state him claim pon di industry........ we need more people like u TAURUS.. jahguide
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Posted by: destiny
on May 28, 2007 09:36 PM
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big up taurus riley...if you haven't heard his album you need to go buy da real ting..no carbon copy. trust me...support da music.
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Posted by: whatever
on May 28, 2007 11:05 PM
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The song has a very powerful message and I also had the pleasure of seeing him perform at the "Take me Away" concert but I am so sick of these so-call rastas claiming to be all about natural beauty and embracing blackness.When they decide to take a mate for procreation they always draw for the whites or mulattos, never the black sistas that they verbally speak so highly of.They make me sick to my stomach. The only true black rasta I listen to is Mutabaruka and he doesn't sing so you know where I stand with rastas.
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Posted by: Doctor
on May 29, 2007 06:52 AM
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Whatever,
Preach it... Amen to that... you said it... those rastas are simple rent a dred... their locks are just part of their "uniform" to get the tourists... and European fans...
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Posted by: hits
on May 29, 2007 11:35 AM
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i can relate to the comments by -whatever-, but i must commend Taurus and pray for the brothers that are gone astray.
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Posted by: Wade Cameron
on May 29, 2007 11:56 AM
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Taurus Riley a do it big right now. Him new single beware sell off! Mi hope seh unno go out an get di new album.
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Posted by: T. BELL
on May 29, 2007 12:53 PM
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THE MAN WHO THINK HE'S LARGER THAN LIFE...HE DOESN'T EVEN KNOW HOW HE CAME,IN EXISTENCE. I CAN RECALL FROM HIS PERFORMANCE THEN ,ME KNOW SEH THE MAN CAREER...A SWELL! IT AH SWELL!
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Posted by: wendell
on May 29, 2007 01:46 PM
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with so many fake rastas on the music scene who pretend 2 uplift people but mainly stray dem away from da true reality,mr.riley appears 2 b totally different.beware is a serious tune.stay true brother and spread the news.fakestas please recognize.
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Posted by: piggy
on May 29, 2007 10:22 PM
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big up to c# (c sharp) toughest band round di cut big up di bassey aieon cuz a from church days wi a do this ting................. you know am a retired drummer....... nuh seh nuttin...........
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Posted by: Claudia
on June 3, 2007 08:52 PM
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Taurius Riley, when i here your music it puts a smile on my face. Continue to inspire people through your music, you are royal indeed. Its my hope to see u perform live one day. All the bestin your musical career and your life overall. One love
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Posted by: k.c
on June 20, 2007 09:55 PM
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big up Mr.Riley.i hope these girls will know u dont ave2ave brown skin2b a princess.so big up all ma jamaican peps.black men&women we`re all kings&queens so lets listen Mr2riley&stop de bleaching
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Posted by: hits
on June 21, 2007 03:40 PM
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I love how this yute has matured. real good. HE IS ROYAL
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Posted by: STEVE
on July 4, 2007 01:55 PM
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I CAN NOT GET A COPY OF PARABLES IN ANY RECORD STORE!!!! WHAT SEEMS TO BE THE PROBLEM? DOES ANY ONE KNOW?
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Posted by: shamor
on July 9, 2007 05:44 PM
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i realllllllllllllly love dis artiste and his music. trust me .rite now iv dropped every oda artiste n made him my favourite along side beres.i think mr riley should do a combination with beres hammond that song wud be a blast. i mean this guy doesnt have to strain his voice to sound suolful it comes natuarally.boy i think i should say he is royal
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Posted by: Marvette McFaralne
on July 10, 2007 09:55 PM
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I love the entire album. Thank you for making beautiful music. Love every single song. continue to Bless us.
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Posted by: princess
on July 11, 2007 12:00 PM
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this is my song 2 de end. it mean soooooooooooo much 2 me
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Posted by: princess
on July 11, 2007 12:02 PM
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this is my song 2 de end. it mean soooooooooooo much 2 me
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Posted by: carlene
on July 15, 2007 09:33 PM
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i love this song because the words is so powerful and meaningful, with more songs like these the world would be much better. taurus I LOVe u AnD THIS song SHE's royal damn!!! onother winner stay with me !! keep doin ur thing!
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Posted by: carlene
on July 15, 2007 09:36 PM
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can u please post the words of the song, i would appreciate it alot.
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Posted by: Peaches
on July 19, 2007 10:44 AM
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Hi Taurus your song she's Royal is a big big hit in St.Kitts i must say it's the ladies anthem. Nuff respect and keep on doing what you doing.
One Love
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Posted by: Kerry
on July 19, 2007 04:33 PM
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This song is like the biggest hit tune now, in my books it "sell off" as ovrille would say. Keep up the good work by make more songs like this, clean and sweet.
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Posted by: Lola
on July 28, 2007 01:50 AM
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Hi Taurus your song she's Royal is a big big hit in Tanzania.The words is so powerful and meaningful and when my boyfriend dedicated it to me one day,it brought more meaning to me.Keep up the good work!
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Posted by: Lorna
on July 28, 2007 07:15 AM
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Right now in the UK this tune is mashing up the place. Myself and my daughter who is just 17 love it, and hse is bigging it up to all her friends. This is the first I listen to Taurus properly, and his voice just melts me.
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Posted by: SHARAH-LEE
on July 28, 2007 09:31 PM
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TAURUS,I REALLY HAVE TO GIVE YOU CREDIT FOR THIS SONG.IT IS FUN TO LISTEN TO.IT'S DIFFERENT FROM THE DEGRADING SONGS THAT ARE ON THE RADIO NOW A DAYS.EVEN MY FATHER ENJOY THIS SONG.WHENEVER HE HEARS IT HE TURNS UP THE VOLUME ON THE RADIO.THIS SONG IS SOMETHING EVERYONE CAN LISTEN TO(WHETHER CHRISTIAN OR RASTAFARIAN).MR.RILEY,YOU SHOULD NOT BE ANY BIT ASHAMED FOR MAKING THIS SONG,YOU SHOULD BE VERY PROUD OF YOURSELF FOR PUTTING A GOOD IMAGE ON ONE OF THE MOST CRITICAL PART OF OUR CULTURE"REGGAE"
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Posted by: Jackie Watson
on July 30, 2007 10:54 PM
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Beautiful Song Brethen!!!!!! Keep on growing
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Posted by: BJ
on August 1, 2007 02:16 PM
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There are so many fake rastas who only mess with white women (like the Marleys).....BEWARE OF THEM. Hopefully, Taurus is different.
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Posted by: melissa clarke
on August 1, 2007 05:04 PM
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tarrus i really like ur song its the hits
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Posted by: Lorence
on August 8, 2007 08:47 AM
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Wicked tune here in the UK...
Need to do a show over here (BIG TIME)
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Posted by: Jodi
on August 12, 2007 11:23 AM
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The song of the year, a brilliant master piece. Mr. Riley you touch my heart and soul with this outstandingly beautiful work art.
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Posted by: kyrel
on August 12, 2007 11:32 AM
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Posted by: maureen
on August 13, 2007 10:40 PM
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IVE JUST RETURNED FROM JAMAICA AND HAD THE PLEASURE OF SEEING TAURUS AND HIS DAD JIMMY IN NEGRIL. HAD A GREAT TIME AND BROUGHT THE MUSIC BACK TO ENGLAND. HEY I SAW THE LYRICS ON WWW.OUTAROAD.COM AND THE VIDEO AT ONCE THAT WAS QUITE INTERESTING
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Posted by: Rochell
on August 15, 2007 10:03 AM
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To Taurus Riley and group, keep up the excellent work done on the album. Here in Barbdaos, we LOVE it, it's the ladies big tune. Keep doing what ya doing and Jah Bless.
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Posted by: BUGSY
on August 16, 2007 07:47 AM
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FROM THE FIRST TIME I HEARD SHE ROYAL I SAID I HAVE TO GET IT I PLAY MUSIC IN DANCES WEDDINGS CHRISTININGS, AND IT IS MY FAVOURITE SONG MY WIFE HAS NOW ADAPTED IT AS IF SHE OWNS IT ALL BECAUSE I HAVE BEEN PUSHING IT, WICKED TUNE BIG UP TAUTUS.
BUGSY (LONDON)
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Posted by: Shelly
on August 18, 2007 02:48 PM
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big up Taarus Riley just got ur album on tuesday cant stop playing it,the entire album is good i decided to wait until I had the money could'nt live with myself if i burnt a copy u r 2 good an artiste.
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Posted by: Nadine
on August 18, 2007 02:56 PM
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i'm a producer and songwriter of a new gospel album titled just hold on group name is the inspirers,I'm on vacation and heard ur song She's Royal as a woman it gives me a good feeling about myself nuff luv you're my hero.thanks for the positive vibes keep it up.
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Posted by: Michelle
on August 20, 2007 01:17 PM
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It's a beautiful song, a master piece.
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Posted by: althea
on August 26, 2007 12:53 AM
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so royal is my number one song,i went to jamaica and i listen to the song overand over again.
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Posted by: althea
on August 26, 2007 12:54 AM
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so royal is my number one song,i went to jamaica and i listen to the song overand over again.
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Posted by: althea
on August 26, 2007 12:55 AM
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so royal is my number one song,i went to jamaica and i listen to the song over and over again. my brother sang it at the other brothers wedding.
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Posted by: Mildred
on September 7, 2007 06:28 PM
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My girlfriend came back from Jamaica with this song, CD Parables.I listened to it for the firt time. I went out and bought the cd I played "She Royal non stop for 48 hours, no kidding. This song has a soothing,If you feeling down just listen to that song , you will forget them all. just like the old reggae tunes. Taurus you've got it. Hope to see you soon in Toronto. You've got a lot of Ladies drooling over that song.Keep on bringing us more tunes like She Royal. goooooooooood luck!
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Posted by: Doreen
on September 8, 2007 04:48 PM
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Hey, just keep doing what u r doing, it's always good to hear soothing reggae music. Love to c u team up with your dad, think that would b great
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Posted by: emily p martinez
on September 8, 2007 07:39 PM
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great song to uplift women....very positive.........we need more like this.
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Posted by: Nneka
on September 8, 2007 10:02 PM
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I love the song Royal. I first heard it on a boat cruise here in Toronto a few weeks ago and had to get it right away. If I can get my hands on a CD, then I'll buy it. Taurus is so talented and I love his voice. His words give me as a woman a good feeling. Keep up the good lyrics and vibes about all us Afrikan princesses and queens! Bless!
I never heard of TAURUS RILEY until my true love, my KING, left SO ROYAL on my voice mail. I felt in love with that song. The words remind me of me. LOL. Its about time a man, a ROYAL king, sings a song that would make a EMPRESS feel so good inside. Keep it up MR. RILEY your a winner! JAH BLESS
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Posted by: Lil Mim
on September 10, 2007 08:22 AM
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Feelin The Track
" SHE'S ROYAL "
Soooo Much, Totally Off The Hook... Simply can't get enough of it.
Bless. x
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Or go to ~
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Stricking them beats like NO other.
Keep it locked - Keep it LIGHTNING!
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Posted by: Amaryllis
on September 13, 2007 06:50 PM
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This dah the real thing!!!!! The best track ever....my song! Riley ur royal!
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Posted by: Bajan Blackorchid
on September 18, 2007 08:01 PM
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Taurus Riley is the Caribbean's lyrical master of Reggae...the brother is unique, humble, drop dead easy, easy on the eyes, a natural tone, he is just plain super naturally talented as a writer and singer.
As a Taurean, I know he is loving, warm, kindhearted,thoughtful, a realist, a perfectionist , so definitely a no-nonsense.....brutally frank (most of the time) individual. But the best part of this reggae icon is his love of 'the' natural.
If you ever get the opportunity to meet him..DO NOT WASTE TIME ....DO NOT HESITATE...'IM A' ROYAL FUH REAL!!!!!!
To my African Musical Grandmaster I-Tau.....
Keep the flame burning for Jamaica and by extension the entire Caribbean.
We Love Yuh!!!!!!
By the way he performed at Tim's On De Highway Saturday (in Barbados) and I still listening to his music.......I-Tau mix up in me blood dread!!!
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Posted by: kyrel
on September 22, 2007 08:06 PM
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Posted by: lady86
on September 24, 2007 08:51 PM
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the love of my life dedicated this song to me and i just melt every time i hear. the words are so touching. Keep up the good music taurus
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Posted by: Aldrene
on September 30, 2007 06:31 PM
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Taurus she's royal a say one. I can never stop listening to that song.For a long time now it is one of the best music I have heard so far. Thumbs up you my brethren and love you for that song. I'm royal my brethren.
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Posted by: pete
on October 7, 2007 03:19 PM
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Some one sent us She's Royal, while doing our radio program caribbean callaloo on cjlo.com. And I have not stopped listening to the song. Great singing and arrangement. WOW..............
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Posted by: PATRICIA
on October 8, 2007 08:56 PM
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THIS IS TRULLY A DEFINE AND BLESS ALBUM IT REALLY GIVES DEFINITION TO TRUE GREAT NATURAL BEAUTY. MAY ALL GODS RICHLY BLESSINGS FOLLOW YOU ALWAYS.
Tarrus Riley..........what can I say. We have long awaited a artiste like you. You are full of soul and Father knows u feel u music and the words are straight from u heart. I know every word of every one of u songs and one day I hope to meet u 4 real. Blood, keep the message flowing like the rivers of living waters straight from u heart, and Jab bless u and urs itinually.
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Posted by: Tia
on October 15, 2007 02:52 PM
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This song is really nice. Keep up the good work Taurus. You are indeed Royal.
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Posted by: sexy
on October 16, 2007 03:36 PM
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thanks to u taurus, i love dis song man, blessed
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Posted by: tiabourne
on October 19, 2007 10:08 AM
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Posted by: Carolyn Ryan Gage
on October 21, 2007 09:26 AM
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Hi MR. ROYALTY, Tarrus Riley u are the best thing after creation. that song ROYAL is the best song since music began, even thou i am not treating like royalty that song let me know i am a Queen,so cheers to u and all your endeavours life have to offers u continue the good works of supporting your LADIES whether BlACK or White.
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Posted by: Al Julian
on October 23, 2007 07:16 PM
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As A musician this ya one touch the heart.
Reminds me of Athyme??????????
Heard it in Montserrat August 20, 2007.Love ,Love it.
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Posted by: carla
on November 3, 2007 01:16 PM
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haleup brother you are doing well, when i hear your song SHES ROYAL, it makes me feel livly again, keep on keeping on.
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Posted by: charmaine baksh
on November 9, 2007 08:59 PM
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mr. riley, i must commend u on this song. i first heard this song on a campaign rally for a female unc candidate, i fell in love with the song, had to go out and buy the cd myself, i play it over and over, it's the best i have heard for the year. keep up the good work.
charmaine/trinidad and tobago
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Posted by: sade
on November 18, 2007 08:05 PM
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The ROYAL LADIES LOVE SHE'S ROYAL
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Posted by: nikiva
on November 22, 2007 05:13 PM
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that song is a lovely song
it reminds me of me and my boyfriend richard i am 10 years old
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Posted by: greg
on November 24, 2007 08:23 PM
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royal fi real star. this tune is probably as good as any i have ever heard. check out the man voice real well next time you hear this tune. jimmy riley is referred to as "a singers" singer. well his son tarrus is something else.
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Posted by: paul ng
on November 25, 2007 12:51 PM
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i had never heard the song until the 17 of november as i live in montreal and i will never forget it as it was the song that my now decease mom liked and it played for her death announcement in guyana nuff respect for the lyrics it it hit the spot.
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Posted by: SOPHIA
on November 25, 2007 04:57 PM
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TAURUS,U GOT MY MOM & MYSELF GOING ON THIS SONG ,IT'S REALLY THE BEST FOR 2007 -2008 KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK& GOD BLESS U.
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Posted by: Empress A
on December 4, 2007 02:09 PM
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Taurus Riley's out do him self with the song she is royal
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Posted by: Del
on December 12, 2007 07:32 AM
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This is the best album for the year. I love every song on this album. And the best part of it is my 3 and 6 year old kids go crazy when they hear this album. They want me to play it over and over and they never get tired of it...and most of all they know all the lyrics. Real positive lyrics.
Much success in your career you deserve it!
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Posted by: ramesh
on December 14, 2007 11:06 PM
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I SIMPLY LOVE THIS SONG AND KEEP LOVING IT FOR MY ENTIRE LIFE, THE REAL FEELINGS I FEEL ABOUT MY LOVE...
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Posted by: redrum
on December 17, 2007 09:11 AM
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I WANTED TO KNOW IF ANYONE HEARD THAT RILEY PASSED AWAY LAST NIGHT? I AM HEARING THIS RUMOR AND I HOPE IT IS NOT TRUE! SO IF ANYONE KNOWS ANY FACTS PLEASE RESPOND SOON.
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Posted by: marcia
on December 20, 2007 07:48 AM
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just fabulous!!! you've bring back true meaning to reggae music. God bless you my brother
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Posted by: Kira
on December 28, 2007 12:13 AM
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I cannot find a Taurus Riley CD or record anywhere on the internet! When I punch in his name I find all kinds of articles but no where to buy the records, What's up with that? Try it if you find it let me know. I want to buy Taurus Riley music.
Thank You,
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Posted by: Natalie Hunt
on January 1, 2008 08:23 AM
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I have to say Taurus Riley is absolutely fantastic. I just heard his version of 'stay with you' on the radio and immediately fell in love with this song. Thank you so much Taurus, for recording it and also for 'She's Royal', which is Sheer poetry. You are obviously a master of your profession. Continue the good work. I will be purchasing your album tomorrow, just try stopping me. I went to a New Years Party last night and they must have played 'she's royal' at least 10 times for the whole night. The people loved this song. What a great success. We love you Taurus.
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Posted by: MARCIA
on January 4, 2008 10:37 AM
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Hey Taurus, this song is the bomb, it is taking England by storm. This is the only song that i play in my car 'She is Royal' can't stop singing this song big up, nuff respect.
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Posted by: babybea
on January 15, 2008 11:47 AM
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Hey riley your songs had shown other singers what the real reggea is.You are just fantastic.CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Posted by: nakeira
on January 17, 2008 07:15 PM
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I love u Taurus, keep up the good work and stay strong. Your Songs inspire me. I am from Nassau, Bahamas. This Is sexy Nakeira!!
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Posted by: Ingrid
on January 24, 2008 12:32 PM
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Hey Taurus this song inspire me so much.It give me reason to go on.I just can't get enough of it I play it not stop.Deep down I know i'm ROYAL.
Respect all the time Taurus.This is Ingrid from Barbados, living in NY.
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Posted by: Kerrie
on January 24, 2008 09:30 PM
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hi taurus love your songs. would love to have your presence at our concert in Brown's Town. make a link if you can please your greatest fans in St. Ann
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Posted by: kim
on January 29, 2008 12:01 PM
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i like she's royal but i love pick up the pieces keep the good work and i am truly royal
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Posted by: Susan
on February 10, 2008 03:40 PM
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My son knows how mush I love the song She's Royal and he bought the Parables album for me as a christmas gift.I listen to that album every day and no I don't get tired of hearing it.
Good work!
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Posted by: Geoff
on March 8, 2008 06:43 PM
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I believe that, and can safely say, as Caribbean people we need more material of this nature and quality. It is refreshing. I’m not just reference the lyrical content but also the visual content. The video in itself returns some form of respectability to our women and the song follows on the heels of other great songs such as “Virtuous woman”. It is also my belief that musicians and song writers alike posses the most powerful gift bestowed upon the more fortunate of us. Taurus Riley clearly posses such a gift.
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Posted by: maureen
on March 15, 2008 02:56 PM
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can you send me the lyrics for SHE`S ROYAL.
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Posted by: justina belasse
on March 17, 2008 08:36 PM
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THIS SONG IS GREAT MAN. IT REMINDS ME OF MY BABY. HE IS A JAMAICAN, AND I FIRST HEARD THIS SONG WHILST I WAS ON VACATION WITH HIM IN NEW YORK LAST YEAR AUGUST 2007.
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Posted by: tammy
on April 24, 2008 07:05 AM
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hey i agree this man has mad skills. I too have fallen in love with many of his tunes "haunt you" has continue to be one of my favourite tunes. Just want to say continue producing sweet, uplifting, positive muscic.
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Posted by: margaret
on May 5, 2008 01:10 AM
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May 05,08 tough piece of music keep on producing good clean songs.
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Posted by: Bobett
on June 6, 2008 07:27 PM
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I just herd your music for the first time and i cant stop listening to you. Love it.
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