Ziggy learned Rastafari faith from his parents and had access to some of the world's best reggae musicians in the comp band of his father – the legendary reggae Wailers. Ziggy Marley first sat in on recording sessions with Bob Marley and the Wailers when he was around 10 years old. Joining with his three siblings to become The Melody Makers, Ziggy crafted his own soulful sound blending blues, RnB, hip-hop and roots reggae.
After their first two albums, Play The Game Right (1985) and Hey World! (1986), The Melody Makers earned their first Grammy (Best Reggae Recording) for Conscious Party (1988), an album produced by Talking Heads Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth which included the hit songs "Tomorrow People" and "Tumbling Down."
Subsequent albums included the Grammy-winning One Bright Day (1989), Jamekya (1991), Joy and Blues (1993), Free Like We Want 2 B (1995), their third Grammy winner Fallen is Babylon (1997), Spirit of Music (1999) and Ziggy Marley & the Melody Makers Live, Vol 1 (2000), which featured some of their biggest hits as well as a cover of Bob Marley's "Could You Be Loved."
While selling records by the millions and selling out countless concerts with the Melody Makers, including a recent European tour, Ziggy Marley has never lost sight of his foundation of faith, fellowship and family.
After two decades as the driving creative force behind The Melody Makers, Ziggy stepped out on his own with his first solo album, Dragonfly (2003). Never content to rehash the success of his past, Ziggy uses Dragonfly to explore new ground and create his own distinctive musical identity as a solo artist.
"Working on my own gave me a chance to take my time and experiment a lot," Ziggy says of the material on Dragonfly." It took one year to finish this record. It's the longest I've ever worked on a album. It's different when you on your own. At some point it's scary and then at another it's a drive that makes you focus more."
Although the members of the most close-knit musical families often yearn to step out on their own, for Ziggy, a solo debut was not a long-awaited goal. "It's not something that I wished for since I began doing music," he says. "It was just the circumstances, and I wanted to be true to myself and what I feel. The record has strong messages and it feels good."
In addition to being Ziggy's first album of solo material, for Dragonfly he felt it was time for a change of scene. "Usually we record in Kingston. These songs were written in Jamaica and recorded in America. I did the first set of recordings in a house in Miami and then went to L.A. rented a house, set up my equipment and basically did the rest there. I left Jamaica for a while, because as an artist I need to experience different things, to see the world and have different energies. Living in one place is not good for me and I was tired of making music in a studio setting. I wanted it to be more like everyday life a part of me.
"As an individual, I've opened up more by traveling outside Jamaica, and I've been more able to be open to people and ideas. It helps me to grow as a person to be outside of my element; to be on my own in a strange place meeting people. That's good for me not to be in my secure domain."
The evidence of that growth is everywhere on Dragonfly.
On July 2nd, 2006, Ziggy released his second album, Love is My Religion. He states "This album is from my heart," and he feels that he embraces his spiritual and emotional side of life. This album show Ziggy coming into his own as an artist, as he wrote all of the songs for the album and played nearly all of the instruments.
Love is My Religion is a testament to Ziggy Marley's talent as he follows in the footsteps of his father, the Legend.
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Ziggy Marley Lyrics
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We're jammin':
I wanna jam it wid you.
We're jammin', jammin',
And I hope you like jammin', too.
Ain't no rules, ain't no vow, we can do it anyhow
I'n'I will see you through,
Jammin' till the jam is through.
We're jammin'
To think that jammin' was a thing of the past
We're jammin',
And I hope this jam is gonna last.
No bullet can stop us now, we neither beg nor we won't bow;
Neither can be bought nor sold.
We all defend the right; Jah - Jah children must unite:
Your life is worth much more than gold.
We're jammin' (jammin', jammin', jammin')
And we're jammin' in the name of the Lord
We're jammin' (jammin', jammin', jammin'),
We're jammin' right straight from Yah.
Yeah! Holy Mount Zion
Holy Mount Zion
Jah sitteth in Mount Zion
And rules all creation.
Yeah, we're - we're jammin' (wotcha-wa),
Wotcha-wa-wa-wa, we're jammin' (wotcha-wa),
See, I wanna jam it wid you
We're jammin' (jammin', jammin', jammin')
I'm jammed: I hope you're jammin', too.
Jam's about my pride and truth I cannot hide
To keep you satisfied.
True love that now exist is the love I can't resist,
So jam by my side.
We're Jammin' (jammin', jammin', jammin'), yeah-eah-eah!
I wanna jam it with you.
We're jammin', we're jammin', we're jammin', we're jammin',
We're jammin', we're jammin', we're jammin', we're jammin';
Hope you like jammin', too.
We're jammin', we're jammin' (jammin'),
We're jammin', we're jammin' (jammin').
I wanna (I wanna jam it wid you) I wanna
I wanna jam wid you now.
Jammin', jammin' (hope you like jammin' too).
Eh-eh! I hope you like jammin', I hope you like jammin',
'Cause (I wanna jam it wid you). I wanna, with you.
I like, I hope you I hope you like jammin', too.
I wanna jam it
I wanna jam it
The song "Jammin" by Ziggy Marley is a reggae song that celebrates the freedom of expression and the coming together of people through music. The lyrics suggest that there are no rules or restrictions when it comes to jamming, and that the power of music can unite people from all walks of life. The refrain "we're jammin'" is a call to everyone to join in and be a part of the music.
The verse "ain't no rules, ain't no vow, we can do it anyhow" is a direct reference to the free-spirited nature of reggae music and suggests that anything goes when it comes to jamming. The following lines "I'n'I will see you through, cause everyday we pay the price with a little sacrifice" suggest that playing music is not always easy, but it is worth it and that the music will help to overcome any difficulties.
The chorus "we're jammin' in the name of the Lord" suggests that the music is also a way to connect with spirituality and higher power. The lyrics "Jah sitteth in Mount Zion and rules all creation" further highlight the connection between music, spirituality, and the Jamaican culture.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh, yeah! All right!
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm.
We're jammin':
We are playing music passionately.
I wanna jam it wid you.
I want to play music with you.
We're jammin', jammin', And I hope you like jammin', too.
We are playing music together and I hope you are enjoying it.
Ain't no rules, ain't no vow, we can do it anyhow
There are no restrictions, we can do it our own way.
I'n'I will see you through,
We will support each other.
Cause everyday we pay the price with a little sacrifice,
We have to give something up every day.
Jammin' till the jam is through.
Playing music until the end.
We're jammin'
We are playing music.
To think that jammin' was a thing of the past
To consider that playing music was something we used to do.
And I hope this jam is gonna last.
I hope that we can continue playing music for a long time.
No bullet can stop us now, we neither beg nor we won't bow;
We will not be intimidated or surrender.
Neither can be bought nor sold.
We cannot be purchased.
We all defend the right; Jah - Jah children must unite:
We all fight for justice and everyone must stand together.
Your life is worth much more than gold.
Your life has great value.
We're jammin' (jammin', jammin', jammin')
We are playing music with enthusiasm.
And we're jammin' in the name of the Lord
We are playing music for the glory of God.
We're jammin' (jammin', jammin', jammin')
We are playing music with passion.
We're jammin' right straight from Yah.
We are playing music directly from God.
Yeah! Holy Mount Zion
Holy and sacred place.
Holy Mount Zion
Sacred mountain.
Jah sitteth in Mount Zion
God's presence is in Mount Zion.
And rules all creation.
And He is in charge of everything.
Wotcha-wa-wa-wa, we're jammin' (wotcha-wa)
Expressing the sound of the music while playing.
See, I wanna jam it wid you
I want to play music with you.
Jam's about my pride and truth I cannot hide
My music is about expressing my pride and truth that I cannot keep hidden.
To keep you satisfied.
To make you happy.
True love that now exist is the love I can't resist,
The love I cannot refuse is the purest form of love.
So jam by my side.
So play music with me.
Yeah-eah-eah!
Expressing excitement.
I wanna jam it with you.
I want to play music with you.
Hope you like jammin', too.
I hope you enjoy playing music as well.
I wanna (I wanna jam it wid you) I wanna
I want to play music with you.
I hope you like jammin', I hope you like jammin'
I hope you enjoy playing music.
'Cause (I wanna jam it wid you).
Because I want to play music with you.
I wanna, with you.
I want to play music with you.
I like, I hope you I hope you like jammin', too.
I love playing music and I hope you love it too.
I wanna jam it
I want to play music.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MARY C BROCKERT
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@sebastianfernandez5633
Ooh, yeah! All right!
We're jammin':
I wanna jam it wid you.
We're jammin', jammin',
And I hope you like jammin', too.
Ain't no rules, ain't no vow, we can do it anyhow:
I'n'I will see you through,
'Cos everyday we pay the price with a little sacrifice,
Jammin' till the jam is through.
We're jammin'
To think that jammin' was a thing of the past;
We're jammin',
And I hope this jam is gonna last.
No bullet can stop us now, we neither beg nor we won't bow;
Neither can be bought nor sold.
We all defend the right; Jah - Jah children must unite:
Your life is worth much more than gold.
We're jammin' (jammin', jammin', jammin')
And we're jammin' in the name of the Lord
We're jammin' (jammin', jammin', jammin')
We're jammin' right straight from Yah.
Yeh! Holy Mount Zion
Holy Mount Zion
Jah sitteth in Mount Zion
And rules all creation
Yeah, we're, we're jammin' (wotcha-wa),
Wotcha-wa-wa-wa, we're jammin' (wotcha-wa),
See, I wanna jam it wid you
We're jammin' (jammin', jammin', jammin')
I'm jammed, I hope you're jammin', too.
Jam's about my pride and truth I cannot hide
To keep you satisfied.
True love that now exist is the love I can't resist,
So jam by my side.
We're Jammin' (jammin', jammin', jammin'), yeah-eah-eah!
I wanna jam it wid you
We're jammin', we're jammin', we're jammin', we're jammin'
We're jammin', we're jammin', we're jammin', we're jammin'
Hope you like jammin', too
We're jammin', we're jammin' (jammin')
We're jammin', we're jammin' (jammin')
I wanna (I wanna jam it wid you), I wanna
I wanna jam wid you now
Jammin', jammin' (hope you like jammin' too)
Eh-eh! I hope you like jammin', I hope you like jammin'
'Cause (I wanna jam it wid you). I wanna ... wid you.
I like, I hope you, I hope you like jammin', too.
I wanna jam it
I wanna jam it
@OjanMusic
I wouldn't even consider this a cover.. That's Bob's eldest son up there singing it carrying on the legacy!
@ambaluwanga
Its the King Himself no lie!Watching this, Bob would've been the proudest Dad!Long Live King!
@cristianonisor6862
Exacly, is Bob there ❤
@rachels9598
I would have chosen Ziggy to play Bob in the bio pic One Love.
@OjanMusic
@@rachels9598yeah he would have done great but they needed some one in his thirties. Ziggy is in his fifties
@rachels9598
@@OjanMusic Yup, I know Ziggy is about 20 years too old. Alas. But JR currently playing Jesus on The Chosen is way older than 33. He's like 49. But he does an amazing portrayal of Jesus' human side!! Check it out!!
@EggrollBlunt
literally so similar to his father. I'm glad life works in this way where your children can carry on your legacy for years after you've passed.
@Kamil-po3cc
Dem ago tiad fi see mi face...his song reminds me of what u said..they are going to be tired too see this face AND HEAR IS VOICE😅
@ONLYALEXISOMAR
Thank Jah
@michellephilp9841
I can imagine Bob looking down smiling and saying that's my boy x