It did indeed, unless you are referring to the acoustic soul singer India Arie, in which case that spelling is correct. The correct spelling of the word, which is patois for ‘alright’, which may be the word sought for in this instance, is ‘irie’.
The term refers to positive emotions or feelings, or indeed anything good, but specifically has a spiritual connotation of feeling at peace with the world around oneself. It is said also to be an acronym for I Respect I Eternally: "I and I is irie” is a common slogan.
Among the businesses inspired by this word are Irie Bean, a coffee shop which provides an environment where positive vibes abound, and Irie Wine, a business set up in Soledad, California by Justin Murphy, a third generation wine grower.
The concept of being and feeling ‘irie’ is a central tenet of the Rastafarian religion, whose gospel was spread by the protest singer and reggae artist Robert ‘Bob’ Marley in the 1970s. His sun-soaked music could lift even the darkest of spirits.
The term refers to positive emotions or feelings, or indeed anything good, but specifically has a spiritual connotation of feeling at peace with the world around oneself. It is said also to be an acronym for I Respect I Eternally: "I and I is irie” is a common slogan.
Among the businesses inspired by this word are Irie Bean, a coffee shop which provides an environment where positive vibes abound, and Irie Wine, a business set up in Soledad, California by Justin Murphy, a third generation wine grower.
The concept of being and feeling ‘irie’ is a central tenet of the Rastafarian religion, whose gospel was spread by the protest singer and reggae artist Robert ‘Bob’ Marley in the 1970s. His sun-soaked music could lift even the darkest of spirits.
