Lisa Ford interviews DAMIAN MARLEY

A RARE GLIMPSE INTO THE MIND OF DAMIAN 'JR GONG' MARLEY

Read Lisa Ford's Interview with Grammy Winner, Damian Marley

 

[DAMIAN MARLEY – ONE LOAF OF BREAD]

Lisa: What is the secret behind the Marley’s leadership style?

Damian: Rastafari leads me. Unity is the secret. People are the music. and the blessing from Rastafari is why people follow us. Our shows are about God and love…so its message allows people to follow us. It’s not really a leadership style. The only leader is Rastafari.

Lisa: With the Marley family, is it only about the music? Are there non-music related issues on your table?

Damian: Outside of the music, we all have our hobbies. But in regards to the music, it’s a long time we’ve been in the struggle. As you know, it’s my family heritage. My first professional public appearance was in ’89. But in reality, we are music from birth.

Lisa: Could you give us a fond memory of your father, Bob Marley?

Damian: NO! {As in he wouldn’t answer the question}

Lisa: What are your thoughts on the fact that the Marleys made such a major impact in this world?

Damian: I know that my father made such a major impact. But as you know, this is the work of Rastafari. Our culture is Rasta culture, so it’s works of the Most High.

Lisa: Your music has crossed over and found its way into the mainstream culture. What that your intent?

Damian: Yes, only because we’re young and we listen to all kinds of music…Hip-hop, R&B, etc. Hip Hop music is today’s culture, so we incorporate that into our music.

Lisa: What is your own personal mission in life?

Damian: My personal mission is to help others through music. Our music is the foundation of other works that we would like to do eventually to be shown in different ways in which we can help people, such as building hospitals and building schools.

Lisa: So when my readers listen to and think about Damian Marley what can they conclude?

Damian: Tell them to sum me up for who I am and not mistake me for someone else~

Damian Marley’s music includes adaptations of traditional Reggae elements (strongly accented subsidiary beats and baselines) to 21st century Hip Hop’s synthesized beats and sometimes defiant stances. In addition to his prodigal upbringing in the world of music, it is Damian’s passion and compassion that allows him to be a legend in his own right. Jr. Gong's website: www.damianmarleymusic.com. 

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