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Greetings & love in the name of His Imperial Majesty, Haile Selassie I of Ithiopia,

My name is Datjy(32) from Rotterdam, The Netherlands. I was serving the internet for a while looking for a good Midnite fan page. Surprisingly i couldnt find any, accept for the official midniteband.com website. The first thought that popped up was how can it be that the best Roots band out there dont have their own fan page? Impossible! So here's the result. A 100% supporting and non-commercial fan page.

I spoke to Vaughn personally after the Amsterdam show on june 3rd, 2010 (give thanks to Ron for taking me backstage). I asked him why they dont have any pictures of themself on the album covers. He told me clearly that pictures arent important at all. Its all about the message in the music, the words. I love and respect this statement deeply and ofcourse i totally agree.

Vaughn brings the message of His Imperial Majesty. I love his purity and humbleness. For me he is an example on how to live on Mother Earth as a human being, that is in love and light. I think we can learn a lot from this man. He talk the talk and walks the walk. Action speak always louder than words. And because of this i just wanted to use his pictures. And ofcourse because this is a fan page. So i hope he dont mind.

If you ask me, Midnite is by far the most amazing roots band that ever did it. Everbody who did hear the mystical vibes knows what im talking about, especially at a live show, which is a overwhelming and lovely experience, a complete meditation, real rootical vibrations, higher heights. Once a Midnite song is touching your soul, there's no way back, youre in, you probaly know exactly what im talking about. And i love it.

If somebody would ask me what does Midnite mean to you, I would say: Midnite is consciousness, be conscious in this present moment in time, especially African consciousness .

Midnite makes us aware of Haile Selassie I, King of Kings, Lord of Lords, conquering Lion of the tribe of Judah, RastafarI.

Midnite lets us know how we should treat Mother Earth. And how to live in harmony with our brothers en sisters. And last but not least, how to care and appreciate our beatiful nature. This is all very important, especially in these times.

Midnite is a pure and spiritual vibration. Midnite is a reflection and the essence of life itself. This is probably the reason why im so attracted to them. I know there are a lot of good roots artists out there, but to be honest and with all due respect, i hardly listen to others anymore.

Midnite is the Truth and the Light brought in the name of Love.

I made this fan page to spread the inevitable and heartwarming Midnite music and message. And you can help me do this. Please help me by typing out the lyrics to the songs and E-mail them to me so i can put them on the website in the 'Words Ov Right' section. So even if you dont ovastand every word Vaughn is saying in the songs, like myself, everybody is still able to ovastand the message. E-Mail all your lyrics to: midnite.culture@gmail.com.

My bredren Edelssy, almost my neighbour here in Rotterdam, is backing me up with everything on the fan page. He is one of the biggest youtube sharers on Midnite video's and live shows. Check out his youtube channel right here.

I also have a lot of Midnite video's and live shows on my youtube channel. You can find my channel right here.

So take a look around and enjoy yourself!


InI give thanks for Midnite!..InI give thanks for life!

More ovastanding & more consciousness!

In Love & Light!

Selassie I, RastafarI!

Datjy

Comments

Quaan Adams
Oct 21, 2011 01:42 AM

midnite is the greatest roots band in existence uncompromising greatness

Phillip M. Jahreal
Oct 21, 2011 04:02 PM

Truth is MIDNITE is just more than a Roots Reggae Band, Its Love, spirituality, live, Consciousness its just 100% Everything!!! Listen to one MIDNITE vibe and you'll never listen to any other Roots Reggae Band/Music!! Love & Respect to RON, VAUGHN and The team!!!

Hailemah Amhara Solomon~TimelessI
Oct 22, 2011 02:10 AM

Haile I,Ises and respect Up Bredren Datjy, Bredren Elellssy~ time and time again the vibes remain timeless, Yes I! Haile Upfull Blessings All de time... Hailemah~TimelessI

Oct 26, 2011 04:44 AM

Nice website. Check out this concert from 2005! Great 2,5 hour show in San Diego. Must be one of the best shows I've ever seen. Seen them 10 times already live, but this is just as good. Great quality!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSnHTWM7rOo&feature=related Set list: In the race so far. Zion Pavillion. Freedom. Proceed. Great Zimbabwe Walls. I chant. Love the life. Wrickta Scale. Bushman. Old robe. House of behavior. Due reward. Mama Africa. Roll call. White collar criminal. Breathing scrolls. House of gun. Merciless (Grapes of Wrath).. And a lot of the usual additional (freestyle) lyrics (that may just be songs I don't know).

Nuno "Nomore" Moreira
Oct 29, 2011 03:24 AM

give thanks a prise to u sista, for dis work that i was also looking for some good page of midnite, n there u got this wonderfull idea one love to all brethens and sisterns, jah bless

Oct 31, 2011 10:00 PM

Selamta.Greetings from France (Nantes) At least, midnite culka is coming back with more content.Good job.All respect due to you Datjy, Edelssy, Nomotrouble, Jahfireal and all of you & you that help to spread Vaughn words sounds & poems, from live to studios sessions all over the world. I could never give nuff thanks unto you Datjy.Midnite is the band ov bands.Blessed love. Fikir Bandinet

Kavana
Feb 25, 2012 03:44 PM

One of the hthilgghis is a retrospective of the work of London-based Shemelis Desta who was official photographer to the Emperor of Ethiopia Haile Selassie from the early 1960s until Selassie was overthrown in a military coup in 1974 .

Tyler
Nov 24, 2011 10:48 AM

Hey, Can anyone help me locate a copy of Eastbound? Would like to pick it up, if anyting please help me find a way to get roll call and Grapes Of Wrath Thank You. Anything helps.

InI
Nov 30, 2011 05:31 AM

SALUTE! blessed LOVE. donno how grateful InI am for this page! Much respect for having put forth the time and effort to keep this movement progressing. nothing but respect and LOVE! thank you.

Allison
Feb 25, 2012 11:01 PM

blessed lonviei give thx heartically fe dis ya article its most crucial when ini read it ini was cryin so emotional that storynow iyah wait fe an exhebition which is to be in berlin breddrin told ini but when is it? many friends ini told di glad news and we are waiting fe dis pics to cum germoney .mo joy mo love of HIM Emperor Haile Selassie IJAH RAS TAFARI

Jahellen
Dec 16, 2011 09:00 AM

I love and Ippreciate your mission statement. Thanks for helping to nurture and facilitate this community of Midnite devotees, devotees to soulful, mindful living.

GALEBOE
Jan 4, 2012 09:20 AM

tRUE once you overstand U listen less to ada musik and is good thou as i also have people asking who is dat and Is only recent we were introduced to the band More Fire

Nebojsa
Jan 14, 2012 07:10 PM

give thanks for the page many interesting thing.love midnite music for some years.definitly higher heights music.unpolished my favourite album pure roots gem.give thanks to edelsy on yt great videos and you yoo brother for the page.more love

Joseph Davies
Feb 2, 2012 12:57 PM

Mystical Wisdom bless our beautiful Earth Thanks to Midnite & Page Master. Truth must expand

Ras Emanuel
Mar 22, 2012 06:00 PM

bless up keep dem vibes flowin ,numba one rootz band 4ivermore , raspect

Ras Danny
Apr 5, 2012 11:54 PM

bless, Datjy we are hosting Midnite this month in Portland Oregon I am hoping You may have a place to post the poster for that event here isa direct link to our Photobucket file: http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y270/rasdanny/midnite-pdx-4-20-2012web21.jpg Your Midnite web sight is toppa top! nuff raspect ras danny higher reasoning reggae time jahdanny@gmail.com

Alva Amour
May 8, 2012 05:09 AM

i love u benjahmain, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTmoAW56T_U&feature=share people in Addis Ababa in the Tigre regime, 12 idrin living right next to the mountain of garbage in addis ababa and there is a school for them in the video. PraYer for the children. God Bless Thine Works. One Heart.

MouMou
May 8, 2012 05:13 AM

Ethiopia Children Holy Trinity Seed Foundation

Alva Amour
May 8, 2012 05:16 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTmoAW56T_U&feature=share people in Addis Ababa in the Tigre regime ,

Alva Amour
May 8, 2012 05:18 AM

people in Addis Ababa in the Tigre regime, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTmoAW56T_U&feature=share

Bls
May 11, 2012 03:08 PM

RESPECT !

Aug 26, 2012 05:26 AM

Haile Love, lets get these Word/Sound ov Right more fulfilled. The I willing too work with ones too get this power accessible too more. Ones who type..ect. OneLove

Sep 24, 2012 11:06 PM

The website looks great, it radiates love and respect. Nicely done sweet!!

Sep 25, 2012 09:24 AM

Give thanks my dear! :-)

Oct 9, 2012 10:08 PM

Hello Datjy, Thank you so much for organising this beautifull fanpage! I am a huge fan of Midnite off course. I am not as good with words as I'd like to be, but I can tell you there music and lyrics touch me deep in my heart. I saw them twice at Summerjam, and this year I had tears running down my cheeks; I was so moved! I love them a lot! And they show me the way to the light, whenever I feel a bit down. Thanks and praises ! Jah bless

Oct 11, 2012 12:04 AM

Give thanks bredren! Beautiful! Same here. Midnite is enlightment. Most touching. Truth ina word, sound and power. Enjoy the Midnite ride! Bless!

Oct 15, 2012 05:18 PM

Stand still and know he is king. Respect ~ Jonny Ras

Oct 28, 2012 02:09 PM

respect datjy! thanks for putting this together! was wondering if there is a place for set lists here? it would be nice to have a place to share set lists and reviews of the live shows! rastafari

Dec 3, 2012 05:05 PM

Greetinz and Raspect from Nigeria. Keep the good works coming king. Blessings

M. Maldonado
Dec 3, 2012 05:10 PM

Welcome Okwuirie! Respect & love, thanks for registering on this website dedicated to the Midnite Band, Greetings from the Netherlands! Bless

Dec 6, 2012 12:11 AM

LOVE the Website Ron Vaughn & Preston!!!! Great Works!!!! 1 LOVE, Namaste Always......... Kufunya

Dec 21, 2012 06:16 PM

Greetings Datjy, The new and improved site looks fantastic! Thank you for all your efforts in bringing us news, interview, and updates on Midnite. Wishing you, all Midnite fans, and all children of Emperor Haile Selassie I a blessed 2013. Peace, Ladan

Dec 21, 2012 08:49 PM

Give thanks king! Same to you! Love! Datjy

Feb 3, 2013 03:03 AM

Persian Ras. I lost you guys at the DC show. Please email me when you get a chance: davejaxon2@gmail.com. One Love!

Feb 3, 2013 03:03 AM

Persian Ras. I lost you guys at the DC show. Please email me when you get a chance: davejaxon2@gmail.com. One Love!

Jan 4, 2013 05:51 PM

Royal greetings lions, may The KING shine and bless your work...your family..your souls, RasTafari guide and protect I&I Iverywhere Selassie I sons and dawtas bless of the Earth

Jan 10, 2013 05:12 AM

Nice job and well put. I too was looking for a better fan page. am glad you developed this. I have a lot of you tube downloads as well. This is going to be a cool site thanks

Jan 14, 2013 08:22 PM

love this site, so many great lyrics i couldnt figure out, saw them most recently outside of sacramento this summer, amazing show, went all night practicly, cant wait to see vaughn and ron again march 23rd!!!

Jan 18, 2013 08:52 PM

MUCH love from Erie, PA!- United States! I will be seeing MIDNITE feb 1st in Washington, DC!!! I will post pics and videos from the show.. JAH BLESS!

Jan 25, 2013 02:12 AM

Give thanks for keeping the Kings music alive, long live!

Jan 31, 2013 01:34 AM

Yes sending thanks to Djaty & Edellsy for this blessed gathering spot where we can all appreciate, extrapolate, & share. Bless up bigtime

Jun 4, 2014 03:38 AM

Give Thanks!

Nov 6, 2019 02:35 AM

Rust in vrede Vaughn Benjamin Uw boodschap staat in mijn hart geschreven

Nov 9, 2019 09:11 PM

Dear Family and Friends of Vaughan Benjamin, My heart, with deep feeling, hand on my chest, goes out to all of you. I am so sorry about Vaughan’s passing. What a beautiful grandson, son, brother, husband, father, friend, family member to the human race, mentor, singer, musician, artist, poet, humanitarian, environmentalist, philosopher, realist, theologian, therapist, Rastafarian . . . . and the list goes on . . . . I am so very blessed to have seen Midnite and Akae Beka through the years, live and direct. Rastafari, Reggae Music, Midnite, Akae Beka, Vaughan and Ron Benjamin have helped me in my lifetime and forever (forIver) will. Even my Momma knew when I was going to a show to see Midnite and I can hear/see her in my mind’s eye and she would say “have fun at Midnite!” As my dear Momma knew it helped my soul, spirit and mind. Though you don’t know me, I am one “who feels it”. Thank you Vaughan for your dedication, brilliance and generosity. You are extraordinary and as DJ Ras Imon say, I/we feel the loss on a physical level but gain on a spiritual level, and we have your volumes of works/knowledge/inspiration to learn from still, now and for generations to come. Thank you. Giving thanks for all of the volumes of music you, all the players and instruments have created and given me/us=“I”, through divine word, sound and power to help, enlighten and free “I”. Giving thanks to you, your wife, children, Ron, family and friends for your beautiful blood, spirit, mind, heart, love and energy stemming from your ancestors, influences and consciousness. Bless and Love Everytime. My other hand is salutin’ the I, Big Up Vaughan Benjamin, forIver, give thanks and praises. A veteran fan of Midnite, Akae Beka, Dezarie, Vaughan and Ron Benjamin since 2002 and for I ver, Sincerely with Gratitude, Tanya (tall, white looking, 49 year old, nurse in the Bay Area) who skanks a skank anytime these beats a go on❤️💛💚

Jun 15, 2021 11:09 PM

Thank you Tanya your Truth regarding Vaughn. Love your Words and Spirit. Deeply felt.

Nov 27, 2023 09:33 AM

Sending love from the rainforests and mystical mountains of Nimbin, Australia and giving thanks for your initiative to gather all of Midnites works and words and also for bringing all of the family who love the deep roots meditation together! As you say so well - "Once a Midnite song is touching your soul, there's no way back" I't so true! there is no other music that makes me feel like this, perhaps only Dezarie, there is a spiritual transmission that feels so real and so profound...it is more than just music...it is indeed "a complete meditation, real rootical vibrations, higher heights." I also agree that "Midnite is by far the most amazing roots band that ever did it. Everybody who did hear the mystical vibes knows what im talking about" i know what youre talking about! And it has inspired me to sing more than anything else, it has helped me to overstand my own calling to music, i have ne desire to be on the stage, or be famous...but i have these profound experiences where the great mother seems to be urging me to sing giving me melody and poetry that is prayer....when i listen to midnite i see that one can simply embody the message and let the spirit sing... I have recently then since accepting this calling, been blessed with a beautiful band of deep roots lovers- Lionheart Rebellion- we are all lovers of deep mystical roots music and devotees of our beloved Vaughn. we seek to somehow humbly continue in his footsteps... And so, I am learning to sing all of my favorites and your site is the most helpful! thank you so much!! much love and jah bless!

Oct 19, 2025 08:27 AM

More Love and Raspect from the mountainous cradle of Wollumbiny The children of the Sun are gathering strength in these hills I do give thanks Ises to Ras Rastafari and Vaughn for bringing Ini so close to one another I will come check your band at brunswick hotel next month! Blessed Love, Nico