Get to know the story behind Jamaican reggae band The Mystic Revealers, originated from Bull Bay near Kingston in the late 1970s.
Scroll to bottom for the Mystic Revealers “8 Miles From Kingston” full documentary, or read slowly through this post to check their music and albums before diving into the documentary on this legendary Jamaican reggae band.
It all began with a group of young musicians including Bobby Tucker, Robert “Black Patch” Walters, Leroy “Lion” Edwards, Howard “Jahward” Smith, and Billy “Mystic” Wilmot.
They started with makeshift instruments, playing music on a couple of old Guitars serving as bass and rhythm with a desk and some sticks as a drumset for Jahward in the back of Tuckers Guest House. Back then it was the Revealers…
Their music drew inspiration from Jamaica’s reggae tradition and Rastafarian culture, including their outspoken political awareness.
At some point during their development as a band they decided they wanted music to be their real business, and knocked to the most important label in Jamaica with high hopes of being signed, but nobody endorsed them, so they decide to self produce their music!
Despite facing challenges in the music industry, they persisted, eventually releasing their first single “Winner” independently. Over the years, the band evolved, adding new members and refining their sound.
Their breakthrough came in 1985 with the release of “Mash Down Apartheid,” produced by Jimmy Cliff, which garnered international attention.
Mystic Revealers “Mash Down Apartheid”
The Mystic Revealers blended traditional reggae with contemporary influences like rap and hip-hop, establishing a unique style.
Their debut album “Young Revolutionaries” received critical acclaim, leading to tours across the UK, Europe, and the US. Stream their full first album below.
Mystic Revealers – Young Revolutionaires Album
Mystic Revealers – Young Revolutionaires [Official Album Audio]
