Naomi Dube – Money and Vanity (1980) | Full Roots Reggae Album | Conscious Roots & Culture Classics

Journey into the heart of conscious roots reggae with Naomi Dube's 1980 album Money and Vanity. This powerful Roots & Culture collection delivers timeless messages about humility, spiritual wealth, integrity, and the dangers of materialism, wrapped in authentic Jamaican reggae rhythms and soulful female vocals. Featuring deep basslines, steady one-drop grooves, warm Hammond organ melodies, uplifting harmony vocals, Nyabinghi-inspired percussion, and classic roots reggae instrumentation, Money and Vanity captures the essence of early 1980s conscious reggae. Naomi Dube's heartfelt performances remind listeners that true wealth is found not in silver or gold, but in wisdom, compassion, faith, and community. The album opens with the thought-provoking title track "Money and Vanity," followed by the reflective "Riches Fade Away." The powerful anthem "Silver Cannot Save You" challenges the illusion of material security, while "Treasure of the Heart" celebrates kindness and humanity as life's greatest riches. The album concludes with "Crown of Humility," an uplifting message about choosing wisdom and gratitude over pride. This album stands as a timeless reminder that while material possessions may come and go, the treasures of the spirit endure forever. 🎵 Track Listing Side A 00:00 Money and Vanity 05:41 Riches Fade Away 11:24 Silver Cannot Save You Side B 17:08 Treasure of the Heart 22:49 Crown of Humility 📀 Album Information Artist: Naomi Dube Album: Money and Vanity Year: 1980 Genre: Roots Reggae / Conscious Reggae / Roots & Culture Lead Vocals: Naomi Dube 🎙️ Musicians Lead Vocals: Naomi Dube Bass Guitar: Joseph "Rootsman" Morgan Drums: Carlton "One Drop" Brown Rhythm Guitar: Winston Reid Lead Guitar: Leroy Thompson Hammond Organ & Piano: Neville Blake Nyabinghi Percussion: Ras Emmanuel Horn Arrangements: Zion Heritage Horns Backing Vocals: Daughters of Zion Harmony Group 🎚️ Production Credits Produced by: Naomi Dube & Heritage Roots Productions Recorded at: Lion Heart Studio, Kingston, Jamaica Mixed at: Roots Vision Soundworks Mastered by: Kingston Heritage Mastering 🌿 Album Themes ✨ Spiritual Wealth ✨ Humility ✨ Wisdom & Integrity ✨ Faith & Righteousness ✨ Community & Compassion ✨ African Consciousness ✨ Positive Living ✨ Truth Over Materialism Through conscious storytelling, uplifting melodies, and authentic roots reggae vibrations, Money and Vanity remains a powerful statement on what truly matters in life. Naomi Dube's message is clear: riches may fade away, but love, wisdom, and humility endure. If you enjoy classic roots reggae, conscious music, female reggae artists, and uplifting Roots & Culture sounds, this album is for you. #NaomiDube #MoneyAndVanity #RootsReggae #1980Reggae #ConsciousReggae #RootsAndCulture #FemaleReggae #JamaicanRoots #ClassicReggae #OneDrop #DubReggae #LionessReggae #ReggaeQueen #AfricanConsciousness #Rastafari #Nyabinghi #RichesFadeAway #SilverCannotSaveYou #TreasureOfTheHeart #CrownOfHumility #ReggaeAlbum #RootsRockReggae #GoldenEraReggae #ReggaeCulture #JahMusic #TruthAndRights #PositiveVibrations #SpiritualReggae #TimelessReggae #AuthenticReggae #consciousreggae #rootsandculture #rootsreggae #classicreggae #vintagereggae #consciousmusic #reggaemusic #dubreggae #jamaicanmusic #oldschoolreggae