In the press material he is labeled as a five-star general in Jah Army, and I believe that he has rightfully earned every star and can now be nominated for supreme commander.

With this album Stephen Marley was set to preserve the foundation of roots reggae, and he has exceeded in doing so.

The remarkable Damian Marley duet and first single Jah Army – the album version also features Buju Banton – set high expectations with its thunderous one drop riddim accompanied by dub reverbs. And when listening to his three reinterpretations – Freedom Time, Pale Moonlight and The Chapel – of Bob Marley’s catalogue it is almost as if you were listening to the father himself. He carries himself as a king, with the utmost control and authority over his craft. The sound is professional and polished, giving Banton a new gravitas that was missing from his precocious independent releases. Stephen Marley’s raspy voice and singing style is close to his father’s. After two straight years of setting the Jamaican dancehall scene on fire, Buju Banton released his major-label debut, Voice of Jamaica. The result is an organic and rich sound that assembles drums, bass, guitar, keyboard, saxophone, flute and harmonica in perfect harmony. Stephen Marley handles the production himself, and the album is built on live instrumentation. It is conscious with messages of Africa and Rastafarian teachings of love and unity. Thematically and lyrically it is in the same vein as last year’s 'Distant Relatives' set from Nas & Damian Marley. Because this is a stunning album from beginning to end. We are happy to work closely with Intence at the label, said Chris Chin, CEO of VP Records. 'Mind Control' was a versatile and borderless album, whereas Stephen Marley’s new album 'Revelation Pt 1: The Root of Life' is more or less roots reggae – foundation style.Īnd Stephen Marley fosters the heritage from his father and other foundation artists and groups well. Fast-rising Dancehall star Intence has partnered with VP Records for upcoming projects, including his forthcoming debut EP Wounded, which is expected this summer. The year after he won another Grammy for its acoustic version. In 2007 Bob Marley’s second son Stephen Marley dropped the Grammy winning and critically acclaimed album 'Mind Control'.

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