South America’s DJ group, Tropkillaz has teamed up with Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage to do a remix of one of Bob Marley & The Wailers legendary hits – “Jammin”
The video of the song released on YouTube yesterday, consists of animation and a collage of photos that include Bob Marley himself, the Brazilian duo and Tiwa Savage
According to Cedella Marley, daughter of Bob and Rita Marley, “The messages of unity, peace, and One Love found in Daddy’s music has been an inspiration all over the world for decades. The original ‘Jamming’ celebrated good times and the music that brought people out to the dance floor in union and harmony. “
“The Tropkillaz Remix of ‘Jamming’ brings an uplifting and new perspective to Daddy’s original version to introduce and inspire the next generation of fans to his music.” she adds.
“Remixing a classic is a delicate situation,” Tropkillaz said. “Bob Marley is much greater than his music, so to remix a classic is something sacred, you will change something that is already perfect and sacred, so one has to be very cautious, and we were.”
Tiwa said, “Bob Marley is revered in my country, Nigeria, and all over Africa. His message on the unification of Africa and love is even more relevant today and inspires me to use my art for positive change. I’m honored and humbled to be on a music project with this great man, and I will remember this moment always.”
The original song, Jammin, was released by Bob Marley and the Wailers in 1977 from their album called “Exodus”
Bob Marley died on the 3rd of December 1976; Marley was shot by unknown gunmen who had broken into his home
