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"

Sean Paul - So Fine

B-Real "Fire" feat. Damian 'Jr. Gong' Marley

Back in DC. Head is still spinning from this weekend in Chicago. Speaking of which, here is a new track by B-Real and Jr. Gong.

Daily Throwback: Mr. Vegas "Heads High"

Check with me circa 8th grade. Used to play this loud.

Damian "Jr Gong" Marley ft Stephen Marley - all night

Got to make some new CDs for my car, because after several weeks of listening to the same ones over and over on the weekend drives to and from Annapolis, this song is constantly stuck in my head. Not a bad tune to play on repeat though.

Damien is gonna be at Merriweather Pavilion July 12 for Rock the Bells.

How many damn kids did Bob Marley have? However many, it wasn't enough.

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.