Tagged: Bob Marley

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The Art History of Lil B: Influences on I’m Gay’s Cover

Though it weirdly/smartly never addresses sexuality, Lil B’s I’m Gay does position the Based God as maybe the greatest conscious rapper of our time. Look at this album cover, think about it. At first it … read more »

POSTED June 30, 2011 1:15PM IN ART+CULTURE NEWS, MUSIC NEWS Comments (10) TAGS: , , , , ,
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Lauryn Hill’s Probably Pregnant, Performed Two Song Tribute to Bob Marley on Jimmy Fallon

Ms. Lauryn Hill hasn’t done television in several years, Last night, she broke trend to appear as the crown jewel of Jimmy Fallon’s week-long tribute to Bob Marley. Hill opted to not be backed by … read more »

POSTED May 13, 2011 10:32AM IN MUSIC NEWS, MUSIC VIDEO Comments (3) TAGS: , , ,
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A Guided Tour through Roger Steffens’ Reggae Archives

Roger Steffens had a substantial hand in popularizing reggae in the United States as an early fan and Los Angeles radio DJ, and he’s got the goods to prove it—his six-room library is jammed with … read more »

POSTED May 13, 2010 3:00PM IN ART+CULTURE VIDEO Comments (1) TAGS: , , ,

OK Go Owes Bob Marley Some Money

OK Go is the band less known for its songs than for creating a viral video for one of its songs. For the band’s new single, “This Too Shall Pass,” they made not one but … read more »

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J.Period & K'NAAN Present…"The Messengers"

J. Period & K’Naan have something special for you! read more »

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Jonathan Demme No Longer Directing Bob Marley Documentary

Producer be crazy. read more »

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The Present Meets The Future: An Interview With K'Naan

It’s difficult for Americans to understand the political and personal strife many in the world are facing today. We witness filtered views of places like Iraq and Afghanistan through highly desensitized news reports, and still can’t imagine what life must be like in these war-torn areas. Now try to imagine a place that is more dangerous than either of these places. A country where pirates still patrol the waters, where children handle AK-47s like toys and unbridled destruction, merciless warlords and ruthless terror are a regular part of everyday life. read more »

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Happy Birthday Bob Marley

Download: Bob Marley & The Wailers, Live at The Record Plant in Sausalito, CA for KSAN-FM, October 31, 1973

POSTED February 6, 2009 3:51PM IN MP3 / STREAMS TAGS: , ,

Shattered EP

Matisyahu’s latest release Shattered is a collection of four songs that are each quite unique in their own way. It shows Matisyahu expanding his musicality, pulling influences from other genres and mixing it together with his staple of positive reggae vibes and socially conscience lyrics that have made him an international superstar. read more »

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