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Julian Marley - Violence In The Streets ft. Damian Marley
Artist: Julian Marley
Producer: Stephen Marley
Album: Awake
Label: Ghetto Youths
The more things change, the more things stay the same—it’s been nearly thirty years since reggae icon Bob Marley’s untimely passing, but the political, social, and economic struggles he spoke about in his music remain. Now, three of the legend’s sons have come together to craft a cut that addresses many of today’s hot-button issues while remaining firmly rooted in the genre’s tradition of social criticism. On Julian Marley’s latest single, he and his brother, Damian Marley, unweave the spiderweb of influences that contribute to Violence In The Streets, touching upon everything from the institutionalized prejudice that contributes to unemployment to the fat-cats making their fortunes flooding hoods with firearms. Stephen Marley backs his brothers’ passionate vocals with a classic guitar-organ groove, complete with spacey dub flourishes. Awake, Julian’s third studio album, drops on the 26th of May, and fans can also look forward to the June 23rd release of Distant Relatives, Damian’s genre-bending collaboration with rap icon Nas.
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Dis is dat real reggae not the fool a$$ dancehall; MORE FiYuH! It's real hard to get to hear the real reggae in the U.S. but every once in a while one will trickle through and here is a prime ex.
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| Posted on May 19, 2009 |
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reggae shud always make ur head bob.
this does just that. i dont really like reggae but it satisfied me in the only way i expected. |
| Posted on May 19, 2009 |
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bob
damien julian stephen damn how many marleys are there not really feeling this non-marley feel to it beat in rotation |
| Posted on May 19, 2009 |
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This is some good music. I've always liked reggae when I'm in the mood. Good lyrics on here. Rotation.
I bet that track with Nas is dope. |
| Posted on May 19, 2009 |
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I would really enjoy this if i was chillin at the beach with a drink in my hand..... but since i'm in the hot desert with no water in sight this gets minimal play with me!! Sounds ok if your into reggae dough
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| Posted on May 19, 2009 |
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likin tha beat .....like the energy throughout the whole track ......ill spin it
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| Posted on May 19, 2009 |
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Far too much violence I do a@ree. This is a solid son@. I'm a hu@h Damian fan so I can't wait for his next project. I haven't heard much from Julian but this sounds pretty cool.
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| Posted on May 19, 2009 |
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Members have been clamoring for more reggae, reggaeton, and dancehall music. Not that we have featured some great work by the Marley brothers, there is minimal feedback. Interesting...
All around a nice effort. Nothing I have not heard before and all three are capabale of much more as artists and producers. 
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| Posted on May 19, 2009 |
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I am glad this was put up on here, im always a fan of Damian Marley and usually Julian does well too, but im not really fealing this song. they can both make better than this.
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| Posted on May 19, 2009 |
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Big Ups to the djbooth crew for featuring more reggae. This is the kind of reggae i like. Good old school, not the dance hall stuff. Anyway, this a cool track right here. I havent heard a damian marley feature that i didnt like. Never heard of Julian before but he was pretty cool too. Banger
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| Posted on May 19, 2009 |
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Being that my pops is 100% Trini, I have been blessed with Marley music since I was an infant and I can recite at least 50 songs from him word-for-word; This track definitely brings me back to the vibe and lyrics of the fallen soldier Bob Marley. The beat is right on and the lyrics are hot. Easily a BANGER for any real reggae fan!
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| Posted on May 19, 2009 |
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I'm Antiguan and tha other half of me is from st.kitts...DJ booth big ups for supportin more reggae...not just dancehall but classic reggae...ju ju sends a good message and its what i expect from tha sons of tha Marley man himself...my mom a big Marley fan would def enjoy this..this is Mt.Zion calypso cafe material
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| Posted on May 19, 2009 |
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FIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIRRRRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
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| Posted on May 19, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 3210 |
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this is a rather good track for being reggae...I like how he sings and the music is cool! It's not my type of song but it's solid
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| Posted on May 19, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 424 |
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Look at the producer... the must all be related lol. Good raggae and good meaning which is good.
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| Posted on May 19, 2009 |
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This is some real tight reggae music. I love the production, melody, and social commentary. BANGER
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| Posted on May 19, 2009 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 92 |
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Music must be the family buisness over there. Nice lyrics, legit reggae for sure. The music was really nice but his singing got a bit repeating to me at one point. Cool subject though.
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| Posted on May 20, 2009 |
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buena lirica
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| Posted on May 26, 2009 |
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