If you happen to thought the vibe between Skip Marley and H.E.R. was magical on their collaborative effort, “Gradual Down,” then the visible will solely heighten these emotions.
Shot in New York Metropolis and directed by Lacey Duke, the visible is an ode to black love, opening in a retro diner when an intrigued Skip catches the eyes of H.E.R. Issues warmth up when the 2 take over the dance ground at a feel-good social gathering in an uptown brownstone. In right this moment’s social media-driven tradition, it’s pleasant to see a spontaneous love connection not triggered by the press of a finger.
“Gradual Down” not too long ago peaked at #1 on the Billboard Reggae Digital Gross sales chart and is Skip’s quickest streaming tune to this point.
As Jamaican music legend Bob Marley’s 75th birthday celebrations kick-off, Skip carries on as the latest rising star within the household custom of his grandfather — a foundational icon within the reggae, roots, rock, soul, and hip-hop saga of Island Information.
“I don’t actually take into consideration how I need to be perceived by folks. They’ve their very own projections. I simply need them to see me as a fighter for good. A love warrior,” states the 23-year previous Jamaica-born and Florida-based artist.
Skip’s music is a reggae-hybrid that effortlessly blends eras, genres, and kinds, whereas exhibiting off his musicianship and poetic lyricism. His pure expertise comes as no shock – music is kind of actually in his blood. Skip’s songs pay homage to the deep and widespread legacy of the Marley household, which incorporates his uncles, reggae greats Ziggy, Damian and Stephen; and his aunt, singer Marcia Griffiths of the famend I Three feminine vocal trio, with Skip’s grandmother Rita Marley.
“I need to unfold my music to the folks and assist them unify,” he says. “I would like folks to remove a message of affection, of trying on the approach you might be dwelling and pondering the place we will work to be or higher and really feel higher. No matter they’re feeling, I would like them to have the ability to flip up my music and suppose, calm down, and get good vibes.” It’s a radical concept possibly, however an important one.
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