Reflections of the Dragon Slayer

by Mark Wonder

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1.	Controlled Hypocrisy 04:11	lyrics	buy track
To each his opinion, so let them speak Yet not every man got a vision, that InI can see All types of religion, to set their ideals And they don’t have the pattern to fathom what is real Too much controversy, yeah, on the conversation piece A controlled hypocrisy, yeah, on the conversation piece Visionary minds have spoken and their works journey on And for the future generation, we must stay strong Saluting the great warriors, the resistance They lay the foundation, the rock InI stand on Too much controversy on the conversation piece A controlled hypocrisy on the conversation piece Too much hypocrisy on the conversation piece A controlled hypocrisy on the conversation piece Now it’s a battle of the lords of the ring Don’t get caught up, caught up in the spin Now it’s a battle of the lords of the ring, yeah Don’t get caught up in the spin, the grand scheme of things, oh yeah Visionary minds have spoken and their works journey on And for the future generation, we must stay strong Saluting the great warriors, the resistance They lay the foundation, the rock InI stand on, yeah Too much controversy, yeah, on the conversation piece A controlled hypocrisy, yeah, on the conversation piece Too much hypocrisy, yeah on the conversation piece A controlled hypocrisy, yeah, on the conversation piece
2.	African People 03:23	lyrics	buy track
My African People, my pride and joy Beautiful treasures, beautiful stories I’m from the land of the sunburned skin I know who I am, foundation origin Resolute in spirit and mind Holding firm to my roots, never will I give up my African pride Oh yeah, oh yeah, Oh yeah, oh yeah My African people, my pride and joy Beautiful treasures, beautiful stories, yeah A people who is always in defiance Overcoming many adversaries A resilient race, see the traces So smile for me, my African child Oh yeah, oh yeah Oh yeah, oh yeah Oh yeah, oh yeah My African people, my pride and joy Beautiful treasures, beautiful stories, yeah Smile for me, my African People Smile for me, oh yeah
3.	Urgency 03:29	lyrics	buy track
If you don’t see Got to wake up from your sleep Now it’s a state of urgency Now the dumb will have to speak for the blind If you don’t see Got to wake up from your sleep Now it’s a state of urgency Now the dumb will have to speak for the blind Cycle of the earth keeps changing And mother nature is rebelling Babylon repetition recycling And for the people it’s a sweeping and wailing Politics and religion is a failure Check the economy, it’s a total disaster And now the people are trying to come over Hail all revolutionary soldiers! If you don’t see Got to wake up from your sleep Now it’s a state of urgency Now the dumb will have to speak for the blind If you don’t see Got to wake up from your sleep Now it’s a state of urgency Now the dumb will have to speak for the blind We shouldn’t wait in disaster to come together We have seen what the system have to offer From the oppressor take no favour So you won’t be controlled by the string of the puppet master If you don’t see Got to wake up from your sleep Now it’s a state of urgency Now the dumb will have to speak for the blind If you don’t see Got to wake up from your sleep Now it’s a state of urgency Now the dumb will have to speak for the blind Cycle of the earth keeps changing And mother nature is rebelling Babylon repetition recycling And for the people it’s a sweeping and wailing Politics and religion is a failure Check the economy, it’s a total disaster And now the people are trying to come over Hail all revolutionary soldiers! If you don’t see Got to wake up from your sleep Now it’s a state of urgency Now the dumb will have to speak for the blind If you don’t see Got to wake up from your sleep Now it’s a state of urgency Now the dumb will have to speak for the blind
4.	Power for the People 03:36	lyrics	buy track
More power for the people More power for the people I say, yeah More power for the people More power for the people I say, yeah, yeah Never want to engage the people in conversation Don’t ever give a damn about their plight Economical strategies, political monopolies An orchestrated plan put into motion More power for the people More power for the people I say, yeah More power for the people More power for the people I say, yeah, Yeah, yeah, oh It’s time for a change Now the bloody cities are going up in flames It’s time for a change Seems babel tower is falling again, oh yeah More power for the people More power for the people I say, yeah More power for the people More power for the people I say, yeah, yeah More power for the people More power for the people I say, yeah, yeah After all and sundry the people too got a lot to say After all and sundry they too got a right to chose More power for the people More power for the people I say, yeah More power for the people More power for the people I say, yeah Yeah, yeah, oh Never want to engage the people in conversation Don’t ever give a damn about their plight Economical strategies, political monopolies An orchestrated plan put into motion More power for the people More power for the people I say, yeah More power for the people
5.	For the Reason 04:21	lyrics	buy track
When I see your eyes It’s like starlight in the sky Just to see you smile The whole galaxy comes alive Natty love your style It’s like pure heaven’s delight You’re giving me a vibes Sure just groove me, oh so right Say that I can’t get over this feeling It’s like a brand new dawn, new beginning See this love is for the reason Say that I can’t get over this feeling It’s like a brand new dawn, new beginning See this love is for the reason Little things you say and do Makes life much sweet to every live long day Majestical moments Hoping life will be like this all the way You make me feel juvenile Joy and laughter coming true galore, yeah And just you remember Cherishing every moment, you sure you care The vibes that you’re bringing, our chemistry is growing Nubian queen like to lighten the scene Exemplary in every means Woman of the Nile with every heartbeat The vibes that you’re bringing, our chemistry is growing Nubian queen like to lighten the scene Exemplary in every means Woman of the Nile with every heartbeat When I see your eyes It’s like starlight in the sky Just to see you smile The whole galaxy comes alive Natty love your style It’s like pure heaven’s delight You’re giving me a vibes Sure just groove me, oh so right Say that I can’t get over this feeling It’s like a brand new dawn, new beginning See this love is for the reason I say that I can’t get over this feeling It’s like a brand new dawn, new beginning See this love is for the reason I say that I can’t get over this feeling It’s like a brand new dawn, new beginning See this love is for the reason
6.	For the Reason (Acoustic Version) 04:47	lyrics	buy track
When I see your eyes It’s like starlight in the sky Just to see you smile The whole galaxy comes alive Natty love your style It’s like pure heaven’s delight You’re giving me a vibes Sure just groove me, oh so right Say that I can’t get over this feeling It’s like a brand new dawn, new beginning See this love is for the reason Say that I can’t get over this feeling It’s like a brand new dawn, new beginning See this love is for the reason Little things you say and do Makes life much sweet to every live long day Majestical moments Hoping life will be like this all the way You make me feel juvenile Joy and laughter coming true galore, yeah And just you remember Cherishing every moment, you sure you care The vibes that you’re bringing, our chemistry is growing Nubian queen like to lighten the scene Exemplary in every means Woman of the Nile with every heartbeat The vibes that you’re bringing, our chemistry is growing Nubian queen like to lighten the scene Exemplary in every means Woman of the Nile with every heartbeat When I see your eyes It’s like starlight in the sky Just to see you smile The whole galaxy comes alive Natty love your style It’s like pure heaven’s delight You’re giving me a vibes Sure just groove me, oh so right Say that I can’t get over this feeling It’s like a brand new dawn, new beginning See this love is for the reason I say that I can’t get over this feeling It’s like a brand new dawn, new beginning See this love is for the reason I say that I can’t get over this feeling It’s like a brand new dawn, new beginning See this love is for the reason
7.	Controlled Hypocrisy Dub 04:24	lyrics	buy track
To each his opinion, so let them speak Yet not every man got a vision, that InI can see All types of religion, to set their ideals And they don’t have the pattern to fathom what is real Visionary minds have spoken And for the future generation, we must stay strong Don’t get caught up, caught up in the spin Visionary minds have spoken and their works journey on (We must stay strong) A controlled hypocrisy, yeah, on the conversation A controlled hypocrisy, yeah, on the conversation piece
8.	African People Dub 03:28	lyrics	buy track
My African people I know who I am, foundation origin My pride and joy Overcoming many adversaries, yeah Oh yeah, oh yeah Oh yeah, oh yeah Oh yeah, oh yeah My African People, my pride and Joy Beautiful treasures, beautiful stories, yeah Smile for me, my African People Smile for me, oh yeah
9.	Urgency Dub 03:34	lyrics	buy track
If you don’t see Wake up from your sleep Cycle of the earth keeps changing And mother nature is rebelling Babylon repetition recycling And for the people it’s a sweeping and wailing Now it’s a state of urgency! Yeah, no way The cycle of the earth keeps changing And mother nature is rebelling Babylon repetition recycling And for the people it’s a sweeping and wailing If you don’t see Got to wake up from your sleep Now it’s a state of urgency If you don’t see

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Yutman Records is proud to present the upcoming album release by Jamaican Roots-Reggae singer Mark Wonder!
"Reflections of the Dragon Slayer" is the culmination of his Dragon Slayer trilogy, which began in 2017 with "Dragon Slayer" (Irie Ites, Fr.) and continued in 2020 with "Remz of the Dragon Slayer" (Oneness Records, Ger.). Now, another three years later, Kingston meets Berlin. Produced by Jon Moon and mastered by Ganjaman at Planet Earth Studios Berlin, the album will be released on April 21st 2023.
Those who have been following the releases of Yutman Records for a while might recognise the riddims from previous releases, which have now been voiced anew by Mark Wonder. Featuring five versatile tunes, three dubs and an acoustic version, "Reflections of the Dragon Slayer" shows the musical and thematic range of the Jamaican singer.

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released April 21, 2023

Lyrics: Mark Wonder
Music/Production: Jon Moon
Master: Ganjaman, at Planet Earth Studios, Berlin

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Mark Wonder Kingston, Jamaica

Through his music, Mark Wonder intends to express his spiritual essence and raise cultural awareness. Born in Jamaica, his first recordings were made and released at King Jammy and Black Scorpio studios.
Today he belongs to the top Roots-singers. With his unique style, Mark Wonder released several albums and singles on international roots labels and he has toured Europe and the US. ... more