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“It's important for me to go back into the ghetto, where I'm from. I still get my oxygen from there. I don't live in the ghetto but every time I go back, I'm seeing the same things that I lived. That's one of the things I mean when I say, "My feet back onto the ground."”

Quote by Jimmy Cliff

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Born on April 1, 1948, Jimmy Cliff is a Jamaican musician, singer, and actor. His musical career began in the 1960s and he became famous for his unique musical style and energetic live performances. Cliff's music blends ska, reggae, and rocksteady styles, having a profound influence on music worldwide. more

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