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"54-46 Was My Number"

Stick it up, mister
Hear what I say, sir, yeah
Get your hands in the air, sir
And you will get no hu...

Biography

Aswad was arguably Britain's most successful reggae band, in terms of both popularity and longevity. Critical opinion on their body of work is often divided; some hail their early material as the greatest roots reggae Britain ever produced, while others find their later pop-crossover phase more distinctive and unique, even at the expense of authenticity. Regardless, Aswad's ability to adapt themselves to the changing times -- new musical trends, shifting personnel -- was ultimately the driving force behind their decades-long career. Aswad (the name is Arabic for "black") was formed in Ladbroke Grove, West London, in 1975.

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