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RubLife = Rasta Understanding Babylon Life.
Philip Whyte aka RubLife is an artist, musician, composer, songwriter, and producer. He started his music career in the early '70s at the age of 16 and became a member of the Jamaican band Divine Lights, later known as The Light of Saba. Philip led the band after 8 albums; he wrote, arranged, and performed the band's final album titled "Sabebé." He was also signed by Bob Marley to his Tuff Gong Records.
This is Philip's first album since, which is titled "RubNation: The Misunderstood." The music on this album is his musical journey from reggae to Afrobeat and a hint of conscious electronic RubGrass music—his bluegrass interpretation. Touring with Jimmy Cliff as his keyboardist and Fela Kuti, he hung in Nigeria at The Shrine and studied with Fela. You will hear influences on the album.
RubLife plays several instruments. His instruments are keys, guitar, bass, drums, percussion, sax, and trumpet. You can hear his playing on several Light of Saba albums. Philip was a child prodigy; at an early age, his parents introduced him to different instruments. They realized there was something special about him as he would play instruments without any formal training. He later went on to study with Cedric Brooks and big band trombone player Melba Liston. He is very shy at first, but on stage, he transforms into an aggressive and very creative performer. His live performance is worth experiencing.
Welcome to "RubNation: The Misunderstood" album.
Be blessed, one love.
RubLife
https://realrublife.com/music
https://www.discogs.com/artist/466936-Phillip-Whyte
Philip Whyte aka RubLife is an artist, musician, composer, songwriter, and producer. He started his music career in the early '70s at the age of 16 and became a member of the Jamaican band Divine Lights, later known as The Light of Saba. Philip led the band after 8 albums; he wrote, arranged, and performed the band's final album titled "Sabebé." He was also signed by Bob Marley to his Tuff Gong Records.
This is Philip's first album since, which is titled "RubNation: The Misunderstood." The music on this album is his musical journey from reggae to Afrobeat and a hint of conscious electronic RubGrass music—his bluegrass interpretation. Touring with Jimmy Cliff as his keyboardist and Fela Kuti, he hung in Nigeria at The Shrine and studied with Fela. You will hear influences on the album.
RubLife plays several instruments. His instruments are keys, guitar, bass, drums, percussion, sax, and trumpet. You can hear his playing on several Light of Saba albums. Philip was a child prodigy; at an early age, his parents introduced him to different instruments. They realized there was something special about him as he would play instruments without any formal training. He later went on to study with Cedric Brooks and big band trombone player Melba Liston. He is very shy at first, but on stage, he transforms into an aggressive and very creative performer. His live performance is worth experiencing.
Welcome to "RubNation: The Misunderstood" album.
Be blessed, one love.
RubLife
https://realrublife.com/music
https://www.discogs.com/artist/466936-Phillip-Whyte
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