“Could You Be Loved”

Nesta Robert Marley. February 6th, 1945 – May 11th, 1981.

It’s about damn time! When I first got this in my inbox, I thought I was preparing myself to see an atrocious portrayal of Robert Nesta Marley played by some American with a Jafaican accent. Fortunately, this looks to be a refreshing and original documentary about the legendary musician, songwriter, activist, leader and philanthropist. Appearances by Lee Scratch Perry, Jimmy Cliff, Bunny Wailer, son Ziggy Marley and widow Rita, and directed by Kevin Macdonald (The Last King of Scottland). Down bottom I’ve included a personal Bob favorite, just because.

DOWNLOAD: Bob Marley – Rat Race
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“Redemption Song”

Robert Nesta “Bob” Marley, OM. February 6, 1945 – May 11, 1981.

“Redemption Song”

Nesta Robert “Bob” Marley, February 6, 1945 – May 11, 1981.

Prepare your verbal armaments for this impending song…

Shyne is ready to get back in the spotlight and tomorrow XXLMag.com will be world premiering the formerly incarcerated MC’s new song, named after his South American homeland, “Belize.”

Featuring posthumous appearances from former Bad Boy label mate The Notorious B.I.G. and Bob Marley, “Belize” finds Shyne Po rhyming over a laid back sample of the reggae legend’s track, “Sun is Shining.” – XXL

*violent face* at this entire idea. Good grief.

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The Rhymesayers’ emcee adds his vocals to a Booka B produced remix of Bob Marley’s Sun Is Shining.

DOWNLOAD: Toki Wright – Sun Is Shining (rmx) w/ Bob Marley | Mediafire

Legend. Social activist. National Hero. Messenger of Peace. Musical Icon. Philanthropist. Receiver of the Peace Medal of the Third World (UN). Opposer of Oppression.

Today is a celebration of Robert Nesta Marley’s life and legendary legacy. The forefather and undisputed King of Reggae. The crown belongs to no one else. Period. You may ask, why a post on Bob? He ain’t Hip-Hop. I beg to differ; if you’ve done your research, the entire culture of Hip-Hop owes a great debt to reggae music. Rest in power, Bob Marley!

DOWNLOAD: Bob Marley – Burnin’ & Lootin’ f. The Roots

Rihanna will be performing the Bob Marley cover on Oprah for the Haiti special. Seriously, why couldn’t they have an actual Marley cover this song. Props to X.

DOWNLOAD: Rihanna – Redemption Song (For Haiti Relief) | Mediafire

Being that this project doesn’t even have a release date yet (as far as I know) this is pretty much a preliminary tracklist. So take it however you want…

J.Period are K’naan are teaming up for this project called The Messengers, a new mixtape paying tribute to 3 legendary musical leaders: Fela Kuti, Bob Marley & Bob Dylan. Check out three of the tracks, as well as the full cover art, under the cut.

So a while ago I posted the 1st in a monthly series of Shaun Boothe doing tribute videos to influential musical artists. This time Mr. Marley gets the spotlight.

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