In Jamaica, them always have throwback riddims, recycled old beats, and the hardcore reggae scene is always present. You have faster stuff like the more commercialized stuff, but you always have that segment of music that is always from the core, from the original root of it. Damian Marley beatcommercializecore share on social
Toasting is basically what you call rapping. It came off of playing the beats at the parties, however it be. You find a space in the beat, and you have somebody live just basically saying rhymes over the beat. Damian Marley basicallybeatcall share on social
Everything I've experienced, things that my friends have experienced and we talk about, things that are on the news - all aspects of life are in my message. Damian Marley aspectexperiencefriend Change image and share on social
We take for granted electricity, water, even concerts. Count your blessings. Damian Marley blessingconcertcount Change image and share on social
I used to buy records in high school. Mainly dancehall: Super Cat, Buju Banton. Damian Marley bantonbujubuy Change image and share on social
I would never say that being Bob Marley's son has been a pressure. It has been a door opener. Damian Marley bobdoormarley Change image and share on social
The U.K. crowds always have a lot of energy, and I've done some milestone shows there that I'm very proud of. Damian Marley crowdenergyhave Change image and share on social
Being Bob Marley's son has done many things for me, in terms of having a career in music. I'm very proud of my music, and I'm very proud of where I'm from. People hear that I'm Bob Marley's son, and they turn on my music to listen just out of curiosity. Damian Marley bobcareercuriosity share on social
My father has been a voice of encouragement in times of desperation for so many people. But he died when I was so young that, for me, his music has been a way for me to get to know him better. Damian Marley desperationdieencouragement Change image and share on social