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
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
Everyone is related to Africa; everyone comes from Africa. We are all distant relatives. Damian Marley africadistantrelate Change image and 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
One of the first albums that I remember, rap albums I remember really listening to, was LL Cool J 'Mama Said Knock You Out.' Damian Marley albumcoolknock Change image and share on social
It's my luck to be at the frontier of what looks to be a resurrection of roots music on the international scene. That's really what reggae music is about: that voice against oppression and struggle. Damian Marley frontierinternationalluck Change image and share on social
I think after a time there won't be anything left to be interesting for mankind. Computers are about to do everything for us. Cellphones are smarter than we are. We'll embrace spirituality because we'll be bored of everything else. Damian Marley borecellphonecomputer share on social
By the time Africa is developed, it will be the wonderland of the world, 'cause it will be able to make use of all the mistakes of other nations. But it nah go just drop out of the sky. So we have to put in work. Damian Marley africadevelopdrop share on social
You say 'African music' and you think 'tribal drumming.' But there's a lot of African music that's like James Brown, and a lot, too, that sounds very Hispanic. Damian Marley africanbrowndrum Change image and share on social
I grew up in uptown Jamaica; I went to a rich school. I was raised by my mother and my stepfather; they made sure education came before anything. I had a good childhood, grew up spending time with my bigger brothers and sisters. My people are good people. I was exposed to a lot of different kinds of people and culture. Damian Marley bigbrotherchildhood share on social