@@dliv33 Bob did not give him the name “JR GONG”. I agree that his father would be very proud of him, his siblings and grandchildren as well. They all have done very well for themselves and have also continued his legacy. The name “JR GONG” was “given” to him when he was a child attending an event for his late father at 56 Hope Rd. He was trying to get through the crowd to enter and the man at the entrance working there had yelled out to the crowd for them to “make way” (allow Damian to get through the crowd). He yelled “Make way for JR GONG, JR GONG come tru (through), so he could enter. Gong was one of Bob Marley’s nicknames, hence the name Jr Gong.
His fathers legacy is undying. I swear The name MARLEY will live on forever. And his collaboration with Nas was a much needed piece in hiphop and reggae. So positive and empowering.
Damn right! And they shouldn't! lol I'm playing but its whatever man. If Nas showed up or Grandmaster Flash, or Rakim came through they would give them mad respect.
He is getting respect because he smells like it....in other words he deserves it,he s manners,he s ethos,he s way of living sets the standards high,its jist simple.u canot talk to a person that respects him self n others in a disrespectful manner...the rappers get that because they allow it,thay treated the way they treat people,ofcourse with exeptions...
Let's be clear: the primary reason that ganja is illegal in Jamaica has to do with the US. Jamaica tried several times to legalize ganja, but the US reminded us that we needed its financial aid and were at their mercy when it comes to trade agreements. It's only because of what has happened in Colorado and Washington State that Jamaica is now "allowed" to make such a move.
jahgirl floi its off tha hook man !! anyone who doesent like this album clealy hasnt listened to the lyrics and tha meaning properly man . Its the best ive heard in a long time man .
Ebro just had to say "Since you Bob Marley's son, I thought you would smell like weed". Bitch, we know who his father is & he don't have to smoke weed if he doesn't want to.
distant relative is the best hip hop/reggae album of all time. we need to hear more conscious music from nas and damain. zilla me love yah man keep up the great job.
all damians music is amazing but welcome to jamrock and distant relatives two of the best albums ever forrealz! put on the albums and play from beginning to end...and love it all!!! keep it on replay!!! great beats and rythems..uplifting and feel good...fun..eye opening...spiritual...makes you think...and if ya pay attention...you just might learn something!
Thought this was a great interview, and Damian was given much respect. It was also nice to here some info about the family, about Damian"s life and what he's doing, so overall have to say big up to this broadcast.....
Love these kind of introspective interviews with good laughs and conversation and inspiration. Ebro your perspective is on point and your team is solid. Blessings
I had to check one of my homeboys who never listened to the Distant Relatives album, but was focused on the album sales. This album is classic and is the perfect marriage between reggae and hip hop with no pretense. Pure genius and TALENT.
Nas x Damien Marley album is underrated because they swayed away from the norm or from what was trending at the time. Not many artists out here have the balls to do things like that. Maybe only Kanye West does & Chance The Rapper. When this album was released i couldn't fuck wit it because it was above me. As i grew up and became more aware of certain things just in life about black history, politics etc. & also appreciated old school music even more. Now i appreciate this album because this is a masterpiece.Simple. It is very authentic. Well structured and has a great theme and style. Equipped wit relevant and meaningful samples. A powerful message also. Touches on status quos and unanswered questions. Very powerful music. This kind of album educates you on music, politics, history and just life as a whole. It expands ur knowledge on music allows you set the bar higher on what is high quality music. Rather than sticking to what mainstream fans like. It challenges that. That is beautiful. I wish artist would do that more nowadays. Challenge my taste for music. Show me that music can get better or make me see ur vision instead of following what is already been done. New artists need to learn how to appreciate music before their time. Don't just be a rapper. Be an artist.
Distant Relatives ...How that didn't walk the Grammy boards I just don't know. True classic music. I walked about 25 miles from the West End of London to the south side of London just listening to that album. Midnight to daybreak. True moving music.
They did not want it to.!!! The powers controlling the Grammies that is. Racist/Satanic cunts. The evidence is overwhelming and proven. America is under satanic control. Check out Bohemian Grove!! (You Tube It)!!
Cause the Grammy's only acknowledge basic white music. Once in a while they award genuine REAL talent, however for the most part, they ignore true authentic ORIGINAL talent. They ignore the people who CREATED the music they like to award themselves with.
Distant relatives is one of the best album's ever . When u listen to tye meaning and the lyrics of the tracks its of the hook man . Road to zion and patience are fucking deep man !! Real meaning . #REGGAERAP
The fact that positive artists like Damian Marley are more popular outside of Jamaica than they are in Jamaica is a disgrace. You should be ashamed to say that Alkaline and Popcaan are more popular...more signs that Jamaica is turning into a shithole.
