Wanted Dread or Alive: "Belly it"
02/13/25 • 28 min
The tragic assassination of Peter Tosh, a musical revolutionary and outspoken activist, serves as the focal point of this episode, wherein host Henry K explores the circumstances surrounding his untimely death on September 11, 1987. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of Kingston, Jamaica, illuminating themes of betrayal, desperation, and the systemic forces that conspired against a figure who sought to challenge the status quo through his artistry. We explore the chaotic events of that fateful night, wherein gunfire shattered the perceived tranquility of Tosh's life, resulting in the loss of three lives and leaving behind a myriad of unanswered questions. As we sift through the official accounts and legal documents, we confront the dissonance between the public narrative and the complex realities that shaped Tosh's existence and legacy. Ultimately, this episode invites listeners to engage in a collective reckoning, seeking not only to uncover the truth behind Tosh's murder but to resurrect the profound revolutionary spirit that his music embodied.
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The tragic assassination of Peter Tosh, a musical revolutionary and outspoken activist, serves as the focal point of this episode, wherein host Henry K explores the circumstances surrounding his untimely death on September 11, 1987. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of Kingston, Jamaica, illuminating themes of betrayal, desperation, and the systemic forces that conspired against a figure who sought to challenge the status quo through his artistry. We explore the chaotic events of that fateful night, wherein gunfire shattered the perceived tranquility of Tosh's life, resulting in the loss of three lives and leaving behind a myriad of unanswered questions. As we sift through the official accounts and legal documents, we confront the dissonance between the public narrative and the complex realities that shaped Tosh's existence and legacy. Ultimately, this episode invites listeners to engage in a collective reckoning, seeking not only to uncover the truth behind Tosh's murder but to resurrect the profound revolutionary spirit that his music embodied.
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On Episode 2 of "Wanted: Dread or Alive" The narrative surrounding the murder of reggae icon Peter Tosh is revealed, focusing on the Supreme Court's ruling regarding the appeal of Dennis "Leppo" Lobban, the only individual convicted in this notorious crime. This case is emblematic of the broader societal issues in Jamaica, where power dynamics intertwine with music, politics, and street justice, revealing a landscape where the official accounts often mask deeper truths. Host Henry K highlights Lobban's perplexing defense during his trial, which raised questions about his motives and mental state, suggesting a deliberate misdirection rather than a genuine attempt to establish innocence. Further, the episode probes into the eerie circumstances of the night Tosh was killed, drawing attention to the inconsistencies in witness testimonies and the chilling implications of a robbery that may have been a façade for a targeted assassination. As we navigate this turbulent history, we are setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the events that transpired on that fateful night.
Produced by Henry K in association with Voice Boxx Studios Kingston, Jamaica
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I say everybody get down on the ground. No. You think this is a joke? Get flat, mister. Get flat, man. Hey, Leopold, it's where the bum buckler. It's a belly. No, what the Ras are doing? Tell me where the money. There. It's where the money. There we go. Keep money at the yard. Lepo, you can't do that to this thing. I know. Shut up your mouth. It's you who caused this. Hey, boy. Oh. You let your woman control the money? Or you let your woman control your money? No, Lef
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