“We don’t want no monkey to stop our show.”

What?

Well, this is one of those repetitive phrases worded in the Wally Warning reggae lyric “No Monkey”. This was a song that probably was not meant to instill monkey awareness worldwide.

First up, I was born and raised in a generation that desires band play over rhythmic electronics and despite its upbeat reggae flare, I can’t seem to like it.

No offense. I don’t hate it. I just don’t like it.

It could be for you guys looking for a catchy song where your head can bang to a beat that will eventually lead you to a limbo line. I remember the days when Aqua ruled the worldwide airwaves. Now I could get laid to the tune of Dr. Jones and I do love their “Turn Back Time” song, but their second album seriously blows. No Monkey might not be as such but it wouldn’t hurt if they make their narrative at least to have more sense.

The music video starts off with an animated representation of a jungle where the wildlife is seen as the cars and the high buildings. This is an awkward pull from the actual safari feel that the song actually express. What’s impressive though is that the jive it creates for the listener. This can actually be a good tune for some worldwide conservation group. Hell, it could actually be an anthem.

Like I said, see this with an actual wildlife shot, throw in monkeys of all shapes and sizes with a little dose of big cats, rhinos, elephants, and other African grassland creatures and believe me this song will become famous.

It will still need direction but nonetheless, this is a commanding voice for people that want their organization get fanfare to a notch.

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