Stephen Robert Nesta Marley, (⋆20 Apr 1972 in Wilmington, Delaware; raised… Read Full Bio ↴Stephen Robert Nesta Marley, (⋆20 Apr 1972 in Wilmington, Delaware; raised in Kingston, Jam) is a reggae artist and producer, son to Bob Marley and Rita Marley and a 6-time Grammy award winner. 8-20 years old, he was a part of Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers. His solo debut Mind Control came 2007 (acoustic version 2009). He has produced much of his half brother Damian Marley's albums, as 2005's Welcome to Jamrock, and also for half brother Julian Marley. 2011 Stephen begun release a series of albums benamed Revelation...

Jo-Ann Greene writes about "Mind Control" AllMusic.com: "Stephen has continued to grow, adding new sounds and styles to his repertoire over the years. A conduit to the past and a bridge to the future, his music -- like his father's -- sounds timeless: reggae that embraces the world."

2004 he started the 27-city Bob Marley Roots, Rock, Reggae Festival tour with his four brothers and sons of Bob – Ziggy, Julian, Damian and Ky-Mani – each of whom have their own professional recording careers. The tour was the first time the brothers have officially performed together on stage.

Every February in Miami, Marley and his brothers perform at his family's annual Caribbean Festival in honour of their late father Bob Marley.

Officer Jimmy
Stephen Marley Lyrics

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Central, this is Officer Jimmy.
Looks like we got two rastafarians down here on I-10,
Definitely some marihuana, possibly some firearms,
Need two squad cars down here.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Stephen Marley's "Officer Jimmy" describe a scenario where a police officer is calling into dispatch, reporting two Rastafarians on I-10 with possible drugs and firearms. The name "Jimmy" is often used as a generic name for police officers, which emphasizes the fact that the song is about a systemic issue rather than a specific individual.

The song sheds light on the issue of racial profiling and police brutality, particularly towards people of color and those who are associated with certain subcultures. The fact that the two individuals are identified as Rastafarians, a religious group that is often associated with marijuana use, suggests that the officer's assumptions are based on their appearance rather than any specific evidence. The song implies that this type of profiling can lead to unjustified arrests, violence, and even death.

Overall, "Officer Jimmy" is a powerful commentary on the ongoing struggle for justice and equality in America's criminal justice system. It raises important questions about the role of law enforcement and their treatment of marginalized communities, and serves as a call to action for listeners to stand up against systemic injustice.

Line by Line Meaning

Central, this is Officer Jimmy.
Officer Jimmy is contacting police headquarters for backup and reporting a situation that requires immediate assistance.

Looks like we got two rastafarians down here on I-10,
Officer Jimmy has spotted two individuals that he believes are Rastafarians on the interstate 10.

Definitely some marihuana, possibly some firearms,
Based on what Officer Jimmy has observed, he is certain that the individuals have marijuana and there is a possibility they may have firearms.

Need two squad cars down here.
Officer Jimmy requests backup from two police vehicles to ensure that the situation can be handled safely and effectively.

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