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When "Welcome To Jamrock" erupted onto airwaves and blew apart iPods halfway through 2005 it came as a shock to some--but not to Damian "Jr Gong" Marley. The song is about the farthest thing from commercial music offerings today--an outraged and unapologetic description of the poverty and "political violence" ravaging his homeland of Jamaica--but "Welcome To Jamrock" hit--and hit hard--because it's the sound of truth and the result of years of work to bring that truth to light. "I spent a lot of time thinking and this is the fruit of that labor," explains the youngest child of the musical Marley family."The song might be a 'success' so why be blind to that? But success can't surprise given the time put into it."
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22nd May 2006 16:00 afrobodiangodest |
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I love the fact that Damian Marley is doing something for his self, being the man he is and not using his father fame to get ahead. I love the music he makes and the energy I get.His words are strong with meaning, and maybe oneday if I ever get a chance to meet him I want to thank him for making wounderful music. |
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9th November 2005 09:00 luv jr gong |
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just for those of you out there who have never heard of damian...Hes the next best thing to bob that you'll find out there. He is real. He is powerful and talented and just a beautiful person. I promise if you listen to any of his cds you'll buy the rest and love them. Its a fresh sound that you won't find anywhere else. Much respect and praises to the jr. gong! |
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