J.Period x K'Naan - The Messengers Episode #2: Bob Marley [Mixtape]

One week after dropping Episode One of the J.Period x K'naan project, The Messengers featuring Fela Kuti, J and K are back with the second installment. This tape is dedicated to the legendary Bob Marley, "Jamaica's global emissary of struggle & unity." J.Period remixes iconic tracks like "Belly Full," "Shot The Sheriff," and "Stir It Up," while K'Naan shows why he is one of the next generation's illest MC's. "Accompanying K on the mic are Kardinal Offishall, Steele (Smif N Wessun), Sierra Leone's Bajah (Dry Eye Crew), and Netic the Rebel (Game Rebellion)." Below the download link, and look out for episode 3, featuring Bob Dylan, next week.

Download "The Messengers: Bob Marley"

J.Period & K’naan Present: The Messengers (Sampler)

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:

1. Let’s Start (Fela Kuti Tribute)
2. Belly Full (Bob Marley Tribute) f. Kardinal Offishall, General Steele (Smif’N’Wessun) & Baja (Dry Eye Crew)
3. Relationships Lay (Bob Dylan Tribute)

Download the Sampler



K'Naan and J. Period - Relationships Lay (Bob Dylan Tribute) by treylord

Shaun Boothe: Unauthorized Biography of BOB MARLEY (2nd of 12)

Robert Nesta Marley is definitely an inspiration; musically, politically, spiritually, and especially because he is also biracial like myself. This unauthorized biography touches on his early life with an absent white dad, but a strong black mother.